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		<title>(WYNN) Wynn Resorts Broken or a Buy?</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/10/26/wynn-wynn-resorts-broken-or-a-buy/85759</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:54:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are the casinos with Macau operations at the top of their game, with no where to go but down? That&#8217;s a question gaming investors are asking after the reaction to Wynn Resorts (WYNN) earnings miss last week where the stock took a $20 (15%) dive. Despite posting net revenues up over 29% and a dramatic 170% surge in profits from the year ago quarter, the company missed adjusted estimates of $1.17 EPS with a $1.05 showing. Macau was still the source of growth for Wynn &#8212; vs. Las Vegas &#8212; but there are concerns that growth could be leveling off, especially as the Chinese economy slows down. I thought the stock was a buy last week on the overreaction, and I look right today with the bounce off of $117 ]]></description>
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		<title>(MGM) MGM Resorts International Narrows Loss</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/08/09/mgm-mgm-resorts-international-narrows-loss/80954</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2011 19:23:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[MGM Resorts International (MGM) reported second quarter 2011 adjusted loss of 8 cents per share narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 13 cents per share. The better-than-expected result was attributable to the expansion of the company’s controlling stake from 50% to 51% in MGM China Holdings Limited when it went public on the Hong Kong stock exchange in June. On a GAAP basis, MGM Resorts posted a net profit of $3.44 billion or $6.22 per share compared with a net loss of $883.5 million or $2.00 per share in the prior-year quarter. The reported quarter includes a gain of $3.5 billion or $6.30 per share from the MGM China transaction as opposed to a charge of $1.12 billion or $1.64 per share related to an impairment ]]></description>
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		<title>(WYNN) Wynn Resorts Downgraded to Neutral</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/30/wynn-wynn-resorts-downgraded-to-neutral/78040</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:10:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We recently downgraded our rating on Wynn Resorts Limited (WYNN) to Neutral from Outperform. The company, along with its subsidiaries, is a leading developer, owner and operator of destination casino resorts with properties in Las Vegas and Macau. The company, based in Nevada, reported first quarter 2011 earnings above the Zacks Consensus Estimate buoyed by booming Macau operations and improved performance at Las Vegas. Given its strong brand name, we believe that Wynn Resorts is well positioned to command a premium rate compared to the overall gaming and lodging industry. The company is well placed both strategically and financially.  Wynn Resorts also stands to gain market share as the economy progresses toward recovery. Wynn Macau’s contribution to the company’s earnings has increased significantly in the last two years. The resort ]]></description>
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		<title>(LVS) Las Vegas Sands Unit Sands China to Obtain New Credit</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/21/lvs-las-vegas-sands-unit-sands-china-to-obtain-new-credit/76833</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:09:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sands China Ltd., a majority owned subsidiary of Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) announced that it will receive $3.5 billion in loan under a new credit facility. The unit will also have the option to raise an additional $1.0 billion of senior secured credit facilities. The transaction awaits some approvals from the Macau Government and final loan documentation. The new credit facility will mature in 5 years at an interest rate lower than the prior credit. The agreement includes a $5.0 billion five-year term loan and an undrawn US$500 million five-year revolver. Besides paying down the company’s high-cost debt, the new credit facility will increase available fund and extend the maturity period of debt. The company plans to use this new debt along with cash on hand to retire outstanding ]]></description>
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		<title>(LVS) Las Vegas Sands Earnings Disappoint</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/07/lvs-las-vegas-sands-earnings-disappoint/73256</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 May 2011 18:46:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) recorded adjusted earnings of 37 cents per share in the first quarter of 2011, which fell shy of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 44 cents but improved considerably from 7 cents reported in the year-earlier quarter. On a GAAP basis, the company reported earnings of 28 cents per share, compared with a loss of 4 cents in the year-ago quarter. The improvement primarily reflects a rise in operating income partially offset by increases in net income attributable to non-controlling interests (primarily Sands China Ltd.) and income tax expense. Quarterly revenue climbed 58.2% year over year to $2.11 billion, but lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.12 billion. Consolidated adjusted property EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) shot up significantly to $745.7 million from ]]></description>
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		<title>(WYNN) Wynn Resorts Limited &#8211; Bull of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/04/26/wynn-wynn-resorts-limited-bull-of-the-day-4/72407</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:34:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wynn Resorts (WYNN) first quarter 2011 earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate with higher-than-expected top-line growth. With the global economy showing gradual recovery, the company is experiencing an increase in demand. Its Las Vegas business, which was worst hit at the time of slowdown, is also rebounding with increased room rates and bookings. Additionally, with strong momentum in Macau, we expect the earnings of the company to increase going forward. Moreover, we remain encouraged with the company&#8217;s strong brand name, healthy balance sheet, strong cash flow position, relatively low capital requirements, future growth driver in Cotai, and its ability to execute in a difficult operating environment. During the quarter, the company also enhanced shareholder value by doubling its dividend. Thus, we maintain our Outperform rating on the stock. WYNN RESRTS ]]></description>
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		<title>(WYNN) Wynn Resorts Ltd &#8211; Revenue for the Fourth Quarter Was Up 53%</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/03/11/wynn-wynn-resorts-ltd-revenue-for-the-fourth-quarter-was-up-53/68566</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 23:57:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wynn Resorts Ltd (WYNN) recently hit a new multi-year high above $126 as the company&#8217;s China based Macau resort continues to see huge gains. With a recent 44% earnings surprise and bullish 33% growth projection, this Zacks #2 rank stock has all the right moves. We got an update on Wynn&#8217;s business on February 10 with Q4 results that came in well ahead of expectations. Fourth-Quarter Results Revenue for the period was up 53% from last year to $1.2 billion. Earnings were also strong, coming in at 91 cents, 44% ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate, where the company has an average earnings surprise of 39% over the last four quarters. The good quarter was driven by amazing gains in the company&#8217;s Macau resort, which saw sales increase 79.5% from ]]></description>
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		<title>(WYNN) Wynn Resorts Limited Fourth Quarter 2010 Earnings Scorecard</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/02/22/wynn-wynn-resorts-limited-fourth-quarter-2010-earnings-scorecard/67312</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 17:50:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wynn Resorts Limited (WYNN), a leading developer, owner and operator of destination casino resorts, posted better-than-expected fourth quarter 2010 results on February 10, 2011, buoyed by solid performance of its Macau operations. The recent earnings announcement, subsequent analyst estimate revisions and the Zacks ratings for both the short-term and the long-term are covered in depth below. Earnings Report Review During the quarter, Wynn Resorts reported earnings of 91 cents per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 63 cents and last year&#8217;s 8 cents. The results were boosted by higher-than-expected revenues. Net revenues advanced 52.9% year over year to $1,237.2 million, outpacing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1,114.0 million. Earnings Estimate Revisions: Overview Following the fourth quarter earnings release, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company has been on the rise, with ]]></description>
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		<title>(MGM) MGM Resorts International Earings Report Beats The Street</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/02/15/mgm-mgm-resorts-international-earings-report-beats-the-street/66981</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 22:52:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[MGM Resorts International (MGM) reported its fourth-quarter 2010 adjusted loss of 20 cents per share as compared with the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 22 cents loss per share and the year-earlier loss of 21 cents. On a GAAP basis, net loss per share was 29 cents compared with a loss of 98 cents in the comparable quarter prior year. The reported quarter’s loss includes a 7-cent per share reduction in the company’s income tax benefit from providing reserves for certain state-level deferred tax assets. The prior-year quarter’s results included impairment charges of 73 cents per share, related to the company’s undeveloped land holdings in Atlantic City. On a GAAP basis, loss per share in 2010 was $3.19 versus a loss of $3.41 per share in 2009. Net revenue excluding reimbursement ]]></description>
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		<title>(WYNN) Wynn Resorts Fourth Quarter Report Smashes Estimates on Macau Growth</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/02/14/wynn-wynn-resorts-fourth-quarter-report-smashes-estimates-on-macau-growth/66808</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 20:26:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wynn Resorts Ltd. (WYNN) reported its fourth-quarter 2010 adjusted earnings of 91 cents per share, handily beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 63 cents and well above the year-earlier earnings of 8 cents. On a GAAP basis, net income was $114.2 million or 91 cents per share versus net loss of $5.2 million or 4 cents recorded in the comparable quarter prior year. The results were boosted by higher-than-expected revenues. Net revenue surged 52.9% year over year to $1,237.2 million outpacing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1,114.0 million. The outperformance was primarily attributable to its booming Macau operations. For full fiscal 2010, adjusted net income attributable to Wynn Resorts was $261.0 million, or $2.11 per diluted share versus 31.7 million, or 26 cents per diluted share recorded in the prior-year ]]></description>
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		<title>(WYNN) Wynn Resorts Limited &#8211; Bull of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/01/21/wynn-wynn-resorts-limited-bull-of-the-day-3/65526</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:01:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wynn Resorts (WYNN) third quarter 2010 earnings were below the Zacks Consensus Estimate, but results improved on a year-over-year basis primarily driven by higher-than-expected top-line growth. With the global economy showing gradual recovery, the company is experiencing an increase in demand. Its Las Vegas business is also rebounding with Increased room rates and conventional bookings. Additionally, with strong momentum in Macau we expect the earnings of the company to increase, going forward. Moreover, we remain encouraged with the company&#8217;s strong brand name, healthy balance sheet, strong cash flow position, relatively low capital requirements, future growth driver in Cotai and its ability to execute in a difficult operating environment. Thus we are upgrading the stock from Neutral to Outperform. WYNN RESRTS LTD (WYNN): Free Stock Analysis Report Zacks Investment Research]]></description>
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		<title>(WYNN) Wynn Resorts Limited &#8211; Bull of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/01/13/wynn-wynn-resorts-limited-bull-of-the-day-2/65089</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2011 18:12:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wynn Resorts, Ltd. (WYNN) third quarter 2010 earnings results improved on a year-over-year basis, primarily driven by higher-than-expected top-line growth. With the global economy showing a gradual recovery, the company is experiencing an increase in demand. Its Las Vegas business is also rebounding with increased room rates and conventional bookings. Additionally, with strong momentum in Macau we expect the earnings of the company to increase, going forward. Moreover, we remain encouraged with the company&#8217;s strong brand name, healthy balance sheet, strong cash flow position, relatively low capital requirements, future growth driver in Cotai and its ability to execute in a difficult operating environment. Thus, we are upgrading the stock from Neutral to Outperform. WYNN RESRTS LTD (WYNN): Free Stock Analysis Report Zacks Investment Research]]></description>
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		<title>(MPEL) Macau is &#8220;Vegas of the East” &#8211; a $22 Billion Cash Mine</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/11/10/mpel-macau-is-vegas-of-the-east%e2%80%9d-a-22-billion-cash-mine/58740</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2010 18:15:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Alexander Moschina, Investment U Research Wednesday, November 10, 2010 Just 40 minutes from Hong Kong, the chips are rattling… the slots are ringing… and casino operators are raking in enormous sums of money. While gambling revenue in Atlantic City is down 8.7% from last year, the story couldn’t be more different in Macau. The city’s gaming revenue recently blew past the $15 billion generated in the United States last year and analysts predict revenue will surpass $22 billion for the whole of 2010. Take Melco Crown Entertainment (Nasdaq: MPEL), for example. Over the past 12 months, the casino operator grew its sales by 165.8%. And for 2011, revenue is expected to jump from $2 billion to $2.6 billion. While it owns three franchises in Macau, the company’s biggest moneymaker ]]></description>
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		<title>(WYNN) Wynn Resorts Limited Misses Earnings Forecast &#8211; Beats Revenue</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/11/03/wynn-wynn-resorts-limited-misses-earnings-forecast-beats-revenue/57656</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2010 14:44:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wynn Resorts Limited (WYNN) reported third quarter 2010 adjusted earnings of 39 cents per share, below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 41 cents, but above the year-ago quarter earnings of 33 cents. On a GAAP basis, net loss was $33.5 million or 27 cents per share versus a net income of $34.2 million or 28 cents recorded in the comparable quarter last year. Results were boosted by higher-than-expected revenues. Net revenues surged 30.1% year over year to $1005.9 million, outpacing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $999.0 million. The outperformance was driven by solid results at its Macau operations. Macau Operations Net revenues at  Wynn Macau were $671.4 million, up 49.7% year over year, primarily driven by a significant increase in table games turnover in the VIP segment, which rose 53.9% ]]></description>
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		<title>(MGM) MGM Resorts International Announces New Chief Operating Officer</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/09/19/mgm-mgm-resorts-international-announces-new-chief-operating-officer/52050</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Sep 2010 18:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[MGM Resorts International (MGM), one of the world&#8217;s leading global hospitality companies, recently announced the promotion of Corey Sanders to chief operating officer (COO). Over a year ago, Mr. Sanders was promoted as the COO of the company’s core brand and regional properties. MGM Resorts’ management is confident about Mr. Sanders’ profound knowledge both on the operational as well as on financial front and believes that he will be equally successful in his new role as he has been in the past. Mr. Sander has been associated with the company for more than 16 years, and in this entire span, he has held a variety of executive positions. Among the various positions, Sanders served as the chief financial officer of both MGM Grand Las Vegas and MGM Grand Resorts, and ]]></description>
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		<title>(WYNN) Wynn Resorts Limited Revamps Las Vegas Room</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2010 20:31:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wynn Resorts Limited (WYNN), which along with its subsidiaries is a leading developer, owner and operator of destination casino resorts with properties in Las Vegas and Macau, announced recently that it has completed the renovation of the first resort room at Wynn Las Vegas. The renovation was a part of the company’s plan, under which it expects to remodel almost 2700 rooms at Wynn Las Vegas.  The remodeling became a necessity as it was almost five years since the company’s opening. Moreover, Wynn Resorts will also smarten up its baccarat game starting in October, so that it is ready for Christmas and New Year&#8217;s. The company plans to spend almost $99 million for this renewal. The entire project will be completed in April 2011. Wynn Resorts believes that through this ]]></description>
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		<title>(WYNN) Wynn Resorts Limited &#8211; Bull of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/08/12/wynn-wynn-resorts-limited-bull-of-the-day/47732</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:47:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We have an Outperform rating on Wynn Resorts (WYNN) as the company&#8217;s second quarter 2010 earnings were well ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate. They were primarily driven by better-than-expected top-line growth and improvements in the bottom line. The company set record results in the Macau market. Additionally, with the global economy showing a gradual recovery, the company is experiencing an increase in demand. Its Las Vegas business, which was the worst hit at the time of slowdown, is also rebounding. We remain encouraged with the company&#8217;s strong brand name, healthy balance sheet, relatively low capital requirements and ability to execute in a difficult operating environment. Zacks Investment Research]]></description>
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		<title>(LVS) Las Vegas Sands Resumes Building on Macau Project</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/05/24/lvs-las-vegas-sands-resumes-building-on-macau-project/38121</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 04:01:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS), the casino company controlled by Sheldon Adelson, recently announced that the development of the next phase of Cotai Strip project (Parcels 5 &#38; 6) in Macau, suspended in 2008 due to difficult credit market conditions, has resumed and is currently on track. Las Vegas Sands has secured $1.75 billion project financing through its Chinese subsidiary Sands China Ltd., which includes an additional $300 million of fund originally announced for financing the project. In addition to the project financing, the subsidiary will also spend about $500 million from its initial public offering. The combined figures represent the total amount of funding needed to complete the phases of Parcels 5 &#38; 6 Project. The first phase of the development is expected to open in third quarter 2011. ]]></description>
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		<title>(WYNN) Wynn Resorts&#8217; Quarterly Earnings Beat Estimate</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/05/05/wynn-wynn-resorts-quarterly-earnings-beat-estimate/36190</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 15:47:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wynn Resorts Limited (WYNN) reported first quarter earnings of 26 cents, well ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 14 cents. The company had incurred a loss of 27 cents per share in the year-ago quarter. The results were driven by higher-than-expected growth in revenues. Net revenues were $908.9 million, up 22.8% year-over-year. The increase was driven by a solid performance of its Macau operations. Macau Operations Net revenues at Wynn Macau were $590.6 million, up 31.6% year-over-year, primarily driven by a significant increase in table games turnover in the VIP segment, which was $20.2 billion for the period, compared with $10.7 billion in the prior-year period. However, the VIP table games win as a percentage of turnover for the quarter was 2.7%, at the low end of the expected ]]></description>
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		<title>(MGM) MGM Mirage to Report Earnings Loss</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/04/18/mgm-mgm-mirage-to-report-earnings-loss/34060</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 02:56:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recently, MGM Mirage (MGM) announced that it would report a loss in the first quarter as a result of an impairment charge associated with CityCenter, its joint venture project with Dubai World, the real estate investment company of the Dubai government. Additionally, the company continued to experience weak results at the Las Vegas Strip. MGM expects to report a first quarter loss of 22 cents per share compared with earnings of 38 cents in the year ago period. This includes a non-cash impairment charge of approximately 13 cents per share at CityCenter related to its residential inventory. However, the company experienced a 21 cent per share gain on the extinguishment of debt. The prior-year results included a gain of 44 cents per share related to the sale of Treasure Island ]]></description>
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		<title>(WYNN) Wynn Resorts Abandons Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Project</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/04/12/wynn-wynn-resorts-abandons-philadelphia-pennsylvania-project/33500</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 03:54:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wynn Resorts Ltd. (WYNN) has abandoned its plan of a casino project construction in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Last Thursday, the company announced that it had terminated all agreements and negotiations related to its potential investment in the Foxwoods Casino project in Philadelphia. The project was slated for the Philadelphia waterfront. Though the legalization of table games in Pennsylvania had attracted Wynn Resorts, management said that the particular project was not suitable for the company. This particular project in Philadelphia has gone through too many problems, both political and financial, since its approval. However, Wynn Resorts remains right on track and is expected to open its second property, Encore at Wynn Macau, later this month. The company is completing the construction of this project, which is a further expansion of Wynn Macau. ]]></description>
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		<title>(LVS) Casino Stocks Feel Macau Limits on Gaming Growth</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/29/lvs-casino-stocks-feel-macau-limits-on-gaming-growth/32181</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 20:17:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recently, the Macau government announced its plan to limit casino growth in the region. According to the plan, new projects would not be approved while only 500 new gaming tables will be allowed in the next three years. The Macau government, which derives nearly 70% of its revenue from gaming, is seeking to diversify the city’s economy. Macau has become an attractive destination for the casino companies such as Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS), Wynn Resorts Ltd. (WYNN) and MGM Mirage (MGM), who are investing billions for expansion on this island. Macau is the only Chinese city where gambling is legal and has survived the economic downturn relatively well. However, the unchecked expansion of the gambling business in Macau has encouraged corruption, addiction and prostitution in that area. Also, there ]]></description>
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		<title>(MGM) MGM Mirage Raises $826 Million in Debt Offering</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/19/mgm-mgm-mirage-raises-826-million-in-debt-offering/31362</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:06:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, MGM Mirage (MGM) closed a debt offering and raised approximately $826 million. The company used the proceeds from this offering to fulfill certain requirements for its amended credit facility agreement. The company closed the private offering of $845 million of its 9% senior secured notes due March 2020. This generated net proceeds of $826 million. MGM Mirage used the proceeds for the prepayment of approximately $820 million of loans under its senior credit facility and related fees and expenses. This prepayment helped it to fulfill the requirement for a 20% reduction to the credit exposures of the company&#8217;s lenders. Additionally, the prepayment resulted in a re-tranching of the company&#8217;s senior credit facility pursuant to a restatement of the related agreement. The restated credit facility permits the extension of ]]></description>
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		<title>(MGM) MGM Mirage&#8217;s Contractor Plans CityCenter Project Liens</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/16/mgm-mgm-mirages-contractor-plans-citycenter-project-liens/30778</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:12:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The primary general contractor of MGM Mirage’s (MGM) $8.5 billion CityCenter project on the Las Vegas Strip is planning to take legal action against its owners. MGM Mirage, which owns CityCenter in a joint venture with Dubai World, has disclosed in a regulatory filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission last Friday that the primary general contractor for the CityCenter project has sent a notice of its intent to file mechanics’ liens on CityCenter for an alleged approximately $492 million claim against CityCenter. However, according to the filing by MGM, the actual obligation to the general contractor is significantly lower than the amount claimed. Additionally, the company in its turn believes that it has substantial claims against the contractor as well, as a result of the problems created with the ]]></description>
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		<title>(WYNN) Wynn Resorts Misses Expectations &#8211; Narrows Loss</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/02/28/wynn-wynn-resorts-misses-expectations-narrows-loss/29177</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:40:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wynn Resorts Ltd.’s (WYNN) fourth quarter earnings of 8 cents per share missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 12 cents. The company had earned 7 cents per share in the year-ago quarter. For the quarter, net revenues were $809.3 million, up 31.7% from the prior-year period. The increase was driven by a solid performance of its Macau operations and a full-quarter contribution from its Encore property in Las Vegas. However, the economic environment is still pressurizing the performance of its Las Vegas operations. Additionally, the bottom line also deteriorated in the quarter. Including the impact of pre-opening costs, property charges and other non-cash non-operating income and expenses, the company has narrowed its loss. It reported a GAAP net loss of $5.2 million or 4 cents per share, compared to a ]]></description>
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		<title>(LVS) Las Vegas Sands&#8217; Earnings Report Meets Forecast</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/02/23/lvs-las-vegas-sands-earnings-report-meets-forecast/28554</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:59:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) reported fourth quarter earnings of 3 cents per share, a penny over the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The company had incurred a loss of 4 cents in the year-ago period. Results reflected the strong performance of its Macau business and the benefits of its cost-containment measures, though business in Las Vegas remained weak. However, on a GAAP basis, the company has narrowed its loss in the quarter. Sands incurred a loss of $113.9 million or 17 cents a share, compared to a loss of $136.5 million or 27 cents in the year-ago quarter, primarily reflecting an increase in operating income and a decrease in interest expense. For full year 2009, Sands reported a loss of $540.1 million or 82 cents per share, compared to a loss ]]></description>
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		<title>(CNTY) Three Stocks Ready to Benefit from the Economy’s Newfound Strength</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/02/14/cnty-three-stocks-ready-to-benefit-from-the-economy%e2%80%99s-newfound-strength/28029</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2010 22:17:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Marc Lichtenfeld, Advisory Panelist Friday, February 12, 2010: Issue #1196 The latest government data showed that the U.S. economy expanded strongly during the fourth quarter of 2009, galloping along at an annualized 5.7% GDP growth rate. Now admittedly, numbers like this get revised more often than a five-year-old’s alibi when questioned about a broken vase. But given that GDP contracted by 5.4% in the fourth quarter of 2008, that’s quite a comeback. Those with their glasses half-empty are skeptical of the economy’s apparent resurgence. They point to the restocking of inventories as the major catalyst for the reported growth. Additionally, there are still millions who are unemployed, but can’t find work. Still, it’s hard to argue that there aren’t some signs of life in the economy. Last weekend, I ]]></description>
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		<title>(WYNN) Wynn Resorts Coverage Initiated at Neutral</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/01/26/wynn-wynn-resorts-coverage-initiated-at-neutral/26081</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:41:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are initiating coverage on Wynn Resorts Ltd. (WYNN) with a Neutral recommendation. The company, along with its subsidiaries, is a leading developer, owner and operator of destination casino resorts with casino hotel resort properties in Las Vegas and Macau. Wynn Resorts’ third quarter earnings of 33 cents per share were well ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 14 cents, primarily driven by a better-than-expected growth in the top line and improvements in the bottom line. Wynn Resorts boasts a strong balance sheet in the gaming industry following its Hong Kong IPO in the second half of 2009. Net proceeds to the company as a result of this transaction were approximately $1.8 billion. In order to expand its operations in Macau, Wynn Resorts is preparing to open a new ]]></description>
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		<title>(MGM) MGM Mirage Plans Macau IPO</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/01/18/mgm-mgm-mirage-plans-macau-ipo/25204</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:17:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[MGM Mirage (MGM) is marching ahead with its Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) plan. According to the South China Morning Post, the company is planning to raise approximately $1 billion through the listing of its Macau property. MGM Grand Macao, a joint venture between MGM Mirage and Pansy Ho, the daughter of Macau casino magnate Stanley Ho, is looking out for banks for this IPO. Macau has become an attractive destination for casino companies. MGM follows casino operators such as Las Vegas Sands (LVS) and Wynn Resorts (WYNN), both of whom have accomplished IPOs of their Macau properties in 2009 and are investing billions in expansion there. Wynn Resorts raised $1.63 billion in October last year through the Hong Kong listing of its Macao unit. In November, Las Vegas ]]></description>
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		<title>(LVS) Las Vegas Sands&#8217; Casino Projects Are On Track</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/12/22/lvs-las-vegas-sands-casino-projects-are-on-track/23326</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:48:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Las Vegas Sands’ (LVS) expansion projects are right on track. Sands’ Chief Executive Officer, Sheldon Adelson, expects to complete its Macau casino expansion projects within a period of 5 years. Its Singapore casino resort project should open by the end of March 2010. The $5.5 billion Singapore casino project was initially scheduled to open by the fourth quarter of 2009. However, due to the lack of sand (for concrete) and workers, the project was rescheduled for a March opening. The cost of this project exceeded the initial estimate of around $3.2 billion. Adelson, however, mentioned that if the Singapore project gets delayed, it would only be for a couple weeks &#8212; not months. Sands’ plan is to construct 5 properties on Macau’s Cotai strip. Of the 5 projects, two are ]]></description>
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		<title>(LVS) Moody&#8217;s Confirms Las Vegas Sands Corporation’s Ratings</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/12/02/lvs-moodys-confirms-las-vegas-sands-corporation%e2%80%99s-ratings/21800</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:26:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yesterday, Las Vegas Sands Corporation’s (LVS) ratings were confirmed by Moody&#8217;s Investors Service (MCO). Las Vegas Sands’ &#8220;B3&#8243; junk corporate family rating, probability of default rating and long-term debt ratings were confirmed by the rating agency. Its speculative-grade liquidity rating was raised to &#8220;SGL-2&#8243; from &#8220;SGL-3.&#8221; However, the rating agency has assigned a negative outlook on the company. The confirmation of ratings and the upgrade primarily reflect the company’s improved position in terms of liquidity and debt position. The company has recently made a $2.5 billion public offering through its subsidiary Sands China Ltd. Las Vegas Sands has also converted $600 million of exchangeable bonds into equity. Other positive factors include the repayment of $500 million of debt for its Macau subsidiary and amendments to the credit facility for its ]]></description>
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		<title>($LVS) Las Vegas Sands Raises $5 Billion in Capital</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/11/30/lvs-las-vegas-sands-raises-5-billion-in-capital/21538</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:40:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Las Vegas Sands (LVS) has raised about $5 billion of capital through debt and equity financing to restart its Macau casino expansion projects that it had been compelled to close down last year due to financial constraints. Las Vegas Sands’ Macau unit, Sands China Ltd. was listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange after the completion of an initial public offering (IPO) early Monday. The company raised $3.1 billion from this offering. This included $2.5 billion from listing and $600 million raised in a pre-IPO exchangeable bond financing transaction completed in September. The company has also secured $1.75 billion in project financing. This together with $500 million in proceeds from the Sand China IPO will be used to restart and complete its 6,000-room casino project on the Cotai Strip in ]]></description>
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		<title>(LVS) Las Vegas Sands&#8217; Macau Unit Raises $2.5B in IPO</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/11/23/lvs-las-vegas-sands-macau-unit-raises-2-5b-in-ipo/21152</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:29:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Las Vegas Sands (LVS) Macau unit, Sand China raised $2.5 billion through its Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO). The company has priced the IPO for 1.87 billion shares at HK$10.38 per share, the low end of the expected HK$10.38-HK$13.88 range. The proceeds from this offering, combined with $1.75 billion in bank financing, would aid Sands China to restart its Macau&#8217;s Cotai Strip construction projects. Last year, the company was forced to halt its casino expansion projects in Macau due to financial constraints, at which time it laid off 11,000 workers. The IPO is being handled by five investment banks. Citigroup (C) and Goldman Sachs (GS) are the joint global coordinators for the offer while Barclays PLC (BCS), BNP Paribas SA and UBS AG (UBS) are the underwriters. Earlier, in ]]></description>
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		<title>(TWX) Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studio Up For Sale</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/11/16/twx-metro-goldwyn-mayer-studio-up-for-sale/20683</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:15:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. (MGM), a privately-held media company, is exploring strategic options Incorporatedluding a potential sale of the company, to repay its huge debt as its home video market has gone adrift. The company owns the world&#8217;s largest library of contemporary films of approximately 4,000 titles and over 10,400 episodes of television programming Incorporatedluding movies like James Bond, Pink Panther and Rocky. Its film library has received 205 Academy Awards, one of the largest award winning collections in the world. However, the fortunes of the company have plummeted in recent times as DVD sales have slumped industry wide, leading to an overall decline in its home video market. Currently, MGM has approximately $4 billion in debt Incorporatedluding $3.7 billion in bonds maturing in mid-2012 and a $250 million revolving credit facility ]]></description>
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		<title>(WYNN) Wynn Resorts Limited Surpasses Expectations</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/10/27/wynn-wynn-resorts-limited-surpasses-expectations/18926</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:55:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wynn Resorts Limited (WYNN) today reported third-quarter earnings of 28 cents per share. Adjusted earnings were 33 cents. The results are ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 14 cents. The company had earned 49 cents (adjusted earnings of 62 cents) in the year-ago quarter. Net revenues were $773.1 million compared to $769.2 million in the prior-year period. Results were driven by the opening of Encore at Wynn Las Vegas in Dec. 2008. However, due to a challenging economic environment, consumers continued to curb their gambling. Casino revenues in Las Vegas were flat year-over-year, while non-casino revenues increased 18% from the prior-year period, driven primarily by higher hotel and food and beverage revenues from Encore. Though hotel revenues were up as a result of the addition of 2,034 suites at ]]></description>
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		<title>($LVS) Las Vegas Sands Corporation Plans Hong Kong IPO</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/10/20/lvs-las-vegas-sands-corporation-plans-hong-kong-ipo/18144</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:24:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Las Vegas Sands Corporation (LVS) is planning for a Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) for its Macau assets next month. The company intends to raise up to $2.5 billion through the IPO. The offering is intended to complete in about four weeks after receiving regulatory approval for offering and listing. In September, Las Vegas announced the infusion of up to $600 million of capital through the sale of exchangeable bonds to strengthen up its balance sheet. The bonds will be compulsorily exchanged into common stock of its Macau unit after the unit&#8217;s pending IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Rival company Wynn Resorts (WYNN) held its IPO for its Macau assets earlier in October. Wynn Macau has experienced a strong debut in the Hong Kong stock exchange. Wynn ]]></description>
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		<title>(WYNN) Positive Outlook for Wynn Resorts Ltd.</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/10/16/wynn-positive-outlook-for-wynn-resorts-ltd/17722</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:13:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Monday, Fitch Ratings raised its outlook for Wynn Resorts Ltd. (WYNN) to positive from stable subsequent to the completion of the company’s Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) for its Macau unit. The ratings also include an improved operating outlook following the relaxation of travel restrictions. Through the Hong Kong IPO, Wynn sold 1.25 billion shares or a 25% stake in its Macau business, which represented Hong Kong&#8217;s second-biggest haul of the year. Macau, a former Portuguese colony, is one of the world’s biggest gambling markets. Though the economic slowdown has negatively impacted the revenues of casino operators in the last few quarters, we note that Macau has been posting record revenues. Recently, visa restrictions had been lessened by Beijing to allow mainland tourists to visit Macau once a ]]></description>
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		<title>(LVS) Macau Casino Growth Threatened?</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/10/14/lvs-macau-casino-growth-threatened/17564</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:26:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The explosive growth of the casino industry in Macau may be threatened as the government of Macau ? the Chinese gambling Mecca ? is considering ways to impose restrictions on age, number of tables and locations of casinos. Yesterday, government officials of Macau met with six major casino operators including Las Vegas Sands (LVS) and Wynn Resorts Ltd. (WYNN) and a casino jointly operated by MGM Mirage (MGM) and local businesswoman/tycoon Pansy Ho, concluding that limitless expansion of the Macau gambling sector may be harmful to the society. Significant expansion of the gambling business in Macau has encouraged corruption, addiction and prostitution in that area. The government is considering regulations like raising the entry age limit for casinos to 21 years from 18 years, limiting the number of tables per ]]></description>
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		<title>(LVS) Las Vegas Sands Corporation Strengthens Balance Sheet</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/09/04/lvs-las-vegas-sands-corporation-strengthens-balance-sheet/14468</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 22:55:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Las Vegas Sands Corporation (LVS) has announced its intention to infuse up to $600 million of capital through the sale of exchangeable bonds to strengthen up its balance sheet prior to the scheduled Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) of its subsidiary. The bonds will be compulsorily exchanged into common stock of its Macau unit after the unit&#8217;s pending IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The bonds will mature on September 4, 2014, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, for which Goldman Sachs (GS) is the banker. This pre-IPO financing is a part of Las Vegas Sands&#8217; current efforts to strengthen its financial position. Recently, the company has amended its $3.3 billion Macau credit facility. The amended agreement would enable it to sell a minority ]]></description>
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		<title>(MGM) MGM Mirage Delays Debt Repayment</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/09/01/mgm-mgm-mirage-delays-debt-repayment/14097</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:12:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[MGM Mirage (MGM) has offered to exchange a part of its $782 million 8.5% senior notes due next year for up to $500 million of 10.00% Senior Notes due 2016. This swapping would harness liquidity and also allow the company to extend the time to repay its debt at the cost of a somewhat increased debt level and interest expenses. The exchange offer will expire September 24, 2009, unless extended by MGM. For each $1,000 in principal amount of existing notes tendered and accepted, the holder will receive $1,175 principal amount of new notes, of which $50 in principal amount of New Notes represents early participation payment only to those who tender notes before the close of business on September 10, 2009. Casino operator MGM Mirage has been severely impacted ]]></description>
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		<title>(ISLE) Isle of Capri Casinos &#8211; been consolidating in the lower teens since the earnings report</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/07/22/isle-isle-of-capri-casinos-been-consolidating-in-the-lower-teens-since-the-earnings-report/11030</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:18:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Isle of Capri Casinos (ISLE) has crushed analysts&#8217; estimates and the consensus estimate for next year are up sharply. Company Description Isle of Capri develops and owns hotel and casinos in the U.S. with the same name as the corporation. Additionally the company has casinos on cruise ships and owns a racing facility. Crushed Estimates The St. Louis-based company reported fourth-quarter results on June 10th that included earnings per share of 15 cents. Wall Street was looking for a 3 cent loss. After improving operations to save more than $52 million, the gaming company was able to cope with the loss in revenue stemming from the deteriorating economy. Isle of Capri also has much more financial flexibility after buying back $143 million of its debt and settling claims related to ]]></description>
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		<title>(WYNN) Investing in Sin Stocks: How to Oppose Radical Islam in Your Portfolio</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/07/15/wynn-investing-in-sin-stocks-how-to-oppose-radical-islam-in-your-portfolio/10032</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:02:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>InvestmentU</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Alexander Green, Advisory Panelist Last month the first ETF adhering to strict Islamic beliefs, Dow Jones Islamic Market International (NYSE: JVS), began trading. Following Shariah law, the index excludes anything close to investing in “sin stocks” or firms that produce or market alcohol, tobacco, gambling, weapons, or pornography. Investors are further assured that the stocks held in the index have nothing to do with borrowing or lending, women’s fashions, cosmetics, modern cinema, popular music, or pork. Personally, I wouldn’t touch this fund with a barge pole. It is virtually guaranteed to earn sub-par returns. Here’s why… Investing in Sin Stocks vs. Socially Responsible Stocks If you were given the choice six years ago between investing in the environmentally and socially responsible Sierra Club Stock Fund (Nasdaq: SCFSX) or investing ]]></description>
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		<title>(LVS) Sin Stocks: Two Profitable Vice Investments Soaring Despite the Recession</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/06/05/lvs-sin-stocks-2-profitable-vice-investments-soaring-despite-the-recession/7925</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 22:25:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>InvestmentU</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by David Fessler, Advisory Panelist, Investment U Most of us aren’t compulsive gamblers, heavy drinkers, or chain smokers. Three habits that over time, are bad for your wallet and &#8211; more importantly &#8211; your health. But from an investment standpoint, the so-called “sin stocks” &#8211; companies that make alcohol, firearms, cigarettes and those that operate gambling casinos &#8211; are doing quite well. How well? The International Securities Exchange SINdex (SIN), an index that solely tracks “sin” stocks, is up more than 30% since January… This compares to the S&#38;P Retail Index’s gain of just 15%. Against the broader S&#38;P 500 Index, it’s done even better: up nearly 40% in just the past two months. And it’s up nearly 88% since its March low. Perhaps your personal philosophy isn’t inclined toward ]]></description>
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		<title>(ASCA) Casino Stocks: The One Sin Stock You Should Be Betting On</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/05/08/asca-casino-stocks-the-one-sin-stock-you-should-be-betting-on/6774</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 01:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>InvestmentU</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by David Fessler, Advisory Panelist Casino stocks have been more than down on their luck lately. In fact, they’ve been on the ropes more than one of their prizefighting boxers. And it’s no wonder. The recession has hit consumers hard. And many have cut their spending, doling out their dollars for the necessities: food, shelter, clothing and gasoline &#8211; but little else. To say business has been bad doesn’t really capture the scope of the damage. It’s easy to see the effects on casinos &#8211; the top dogs in most markets &#8211; and we don’t always notice the impact to the rest of the food chain. Restaurants have plenty of empty tables these days. Those little beepers you get while waiting in line are just sitting around collecting dust. Malls ]]></description>
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