All Posts Tagged With: "RTP"
(GM) Steel Industry Stock Outlook – November 2011 – Industry Outlook
Overview The World Steel industry is rather concentrated in structure, with a few producers accounting for the lion’s share of sales. Steel products are classified into four broad categories: flat steel products, long steel products, scrap and semi-finished products. Flat products...
29Nov2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(GM) Steel Stock Review & Outlook – June 2011 – Industry Outlook
The World Steel industry is rather concentrated in structure, with a few producers accounting for the lion’s share of sales. Steel products are classified into four broad categories: flat steel products, long steel products, scrap and semi-finished products. Flat products include...
28Jun2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(PTR) China’s Mining Companies Begin Moving Overseas
by Tony D’Altorio, Investment U Research Monday, April 11, 2011 Not long ago, I wrote about how Chinese oil companies like PetroChina (NYSE: PTR) and CNOOC Ltd. (NYSE: CEO) are shifting their focus beyond their own backyard and have begun to expand overseas. Over the past...
12Apr2011 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(MT) Steel Industry Outlook – March 2011 – Industry Outlook
The global Steel industry is rather concentrated in structure, with a few producers accounting for the lion’s share of sales. ArcelorMittal (MT) is the world’s largest steel company, with projected crude steel production of 90.6 million tons in 2011. Steel products can be...
24Mar2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(BHP) BHP Billiton Withdraws Potash of Saskatchewan Buy-Out Offer
Mining giant BHP Billiton Ltd. (BHP) decided to withdraw its buy-out offer for Canada’s Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. (POT), the world’s biggest fertilizer manufacturer, after non-clearance by the Investment Canada Act. Capital which was raised to fund the bid...
15Nov2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(VALE) Vale S.A. Quarterly Earnings Scorecard Shows Excellent
Following the excellent third quarter earnings announcement on October 27, analysts following Vale S.A. (VALE) also remain optimistic. An increase in the capital budget for fiscal 2011, justifies management’s view towards the company. Third Quarter Summary Vale has reported...
7Nov2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(MT) Steel Industry Outlook – November 2010 – Industry Outlook
The U.S. houses one of the world’s largest steel industries. It is rather concentrated in structure, with a few producers accounting for the lion’s share of sales. ArcelorMittal (MT) is the world’s largest steel company, with crude steel production of 73.2 million tons...
30Oct2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(BHP) Rio Tinto-BHP Billiton Cancel Planned Joint Venture
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...
18Oct2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(BHP) The Battle for a Mongolian Copper Mine
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...
7Oct2010 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(RTP) Rio Tinto PLC – Reports Record First Half Earnings
Rio-Tinto PLC (RTP) is cashing in on surging commodities to report record earnings. RTP trades at just 8.6x forward earnings. Rio Tinto is one of the world’s mining giants. Headquartered in Britain, it has mines throughout the world with a heavy concentration in Australia...
5Oct2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(RTP) Rio Tinto’s BHP Billion Joint Venture Delayed
According to The Wall Street Journal, Rio Tinto’s (RTP) much-awaited $116 billion joint venture with BHP Billiton Ltd. (BHP) to produce iron ore in Australia is expected to be postponed. The joint venture is hanging on the approval of the Australian regulators, which was earlier...
2Oct2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(BHP) BHP Billiton Invests $1 Billion in Apache Joint Venture
Australian mining giant, BHP Billiton Ltd. (BHP) recently approved the development of the Macedon gas field in Western Australia in a joint venture with Apache Corporation (APA). BHP Billiton has decided to invest $1.05 billion with a 71.43% share and the balance 28.57% will...
26Sep2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(C) Company News for September 2, 2010 – Corporate Summary
• Canadian Solar (NASDAQ:CSIQ) reported worse-than-expected second-quarter earnings of 7 cents a share, below estimates of 15 cents, on better-than-estimated revenues of $328.7 million, versus estimates of $306 million • VimpelCom (NYSE:VIP) posted worse-than-anticipated...
7Sep2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(BAC) Company News for August 31, 2010 – Corporate Summary
• Some private investors are reportedly considering an offer for Saks (NYSE:SKS). The offer values the luxury retailer at $1.7 billion, or $11 per share • Citigroup (NYSE:C) noted Sanofi-Aventis (NYSE:SNY) may bid up to $74-$77 per share for Genzyme (NASDAQ:GENZ) • Deere...
31Aug2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(VALE) Vale S.A. Analyst Reiterates Neutral Stock Rating
We reiterate our Neutral recommendation on Vale S.A. (VALE). We are optimistic on the new iron-ore pricing system, the prime reason behind the excellent results during the second quarter of fiscal 2010 with EPADR of 70 cents surging ahead of 15 cents posted in the year-ago quarter. Net...
27Aug2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(BHP) BHP Billiton Reports Earnings Above Expectations
BHP Billiton Ltd. (BHP) has reported results for fiscal 2010 with net income (excluding special items) of $12.5 billion, up 16.3% year over year from $10.7 billion in fiscal 2009. Earnings per ADR excluding special items also grew to $4.47 from $3.83 in the previous year. It...
26Aug2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(BHP) Company News Summary for August 24, 2010
• Big Lots (NYSE:BIG) reported second quarter earnings one cent better than Zacks expectations at 48 cents per share, as inline revenues climbed 5.2% to $1.14 billion • Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) posted second quarter earnings of 80 cents, below Zacks estimates of 82 cents, on...
24Aug2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(BHP) BHP Billiton Ltd Suspected of Preparing Fresh Offer For Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan
Following the rejection of the buy-out offer made by the Australian mining giant, BHP Billiton Ltd. (BHP) for Canada’s Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. (POT), the world’s biggest fertilizer manufacturer for $38.56 in total or $130 per share, we believe that BHP will...
22Aug2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(MT) Steel Industry Review and Outlook – Industry Outlook
The U.S. houses one of the world’s largest steel industries. It is rather concentrated in structure, with a few producers accounting for the lion’s share of sales. If we add companies engaged in the extraction of iron ore and coking coal for the processing of iron and...
29Jun2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(BHP) BHP Billiton Analyst Maintains Outperform Rating
We reiterate our Outperform recommendation on BHP Billiton Ltd. (BHP) based on its progressive dividend policy and its joint venture with Rio Tinto PLC (RTP). BHP Billiton maintains a progressive dividend policy with a dividend of 42 cents per share in the first half of fiscal 2010,...
25May2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(BHP) China’s Hunger for Iron Ore Has Hidden Companies Set to Profit
If you read my article on April 5, you know that the iron ore market is changing… a lot. In the past, iron ore producers and steelmakers negotiated fixed, yearly prices. Now though, prices will be set in quarterly contracts linked to the spot market. That means major iron...
21Apr2010 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(RTP) Rio Tinto – Earnings Fell 46% Per ADR
Recently, Rio Tinto (RTP) announced full-year 2009 results. Net earnings during the period were $4,872 million, 33% up from $3,676 million reported in 2008. The increase was due to the huge amount of net impairment charges deducted in 2008. Earnings per ADR of $3.01 in 2009 were...
7Apr2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(HWD) Harry Winston Diamond Corporation Fourth Quarter Loss Narrows
Harry Winston Diamond Corp. (HWD) reported fiscal 2010 fourth-quarter results after the closing bell on Thursday. The company posted a narrower net loss of $3.6 million, or 4 cents per share, compared to a net loss of $73.0 million, or $1.19 per share in the year-ago quarter,...
5Apr2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(BHP) Iron Ore Market – A New Pricing System Ushers In The End of an Era
For decades, mining iron ore was exceedingly unglamorous. But beginning in the early 2000s, China’s vast steel needs began to transform all of that. Prices began to soar, and all of a sudden, the industry lost its stigma. As that happened, people began questioning the annual...
5Apr2010 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(ACH) Rio Tinto Signs Agreement with Aluminum Corporation of China
Aluminum Corporation of China or Chinalco (ACH), Chalco’s parent company, has signed an agreement with the iron ore mining giant Rio Tinto Ltd. (RTP) to develop the Simandou iron-ore project in Guinea (Africa). Rio Tinto owns 95% of the Simandou project, with the remaining...
27Mar2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(JOYG) Joy Global – Emerging Markets Driving Growth
Joy Global (JOYG) is a play on global economic growth with a decent dividend yield. Company Description Joy Global is a pure play on the global mining sector. It is a leader in manufacturing, servicing, and distributing equipment for underground mining through Joy Mining Machinery...
23Feb2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(AA) Aluminum Stocks: As Another Contango Begins, Here’s the Best Way to Play It
by Tony Daltorio, Investment U Research Tuesday, February 23, 2010 Aluminum is the Earth’s most abundant metal. Over the decades, inventors have put the soft, durable, lightweight and malleable metal to good use in everything from airplanes to soda cans to baking accessories. Not...
23Feb2010 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(BHP) Thermal Coal Investments: China Fires Up a New Age for This Commodity
by Tony Daltorio, Investment U Research Monday, February 1, 2010 The price of thermal coal recently broke through the psychological $100 barrier for the first time in more than a year, just as a wave of brutally cold weather and heavy snow hit China. That storm disrupted mining...
1Feb2010 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(BMS) Bemis Company Reports Fourth Quarter Growth
Bemis Company, Inc. (BMS) reported third-quarter earnings of 35 cents per share, compared to 33 cents in the prior-year quarter. Earnings growth in the quarter was driven by higher sales in the Flexible Packaging segment, favorable currency translation impact and successful cost...
28Jan2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(HWD) Harry Winston Diamond Corp’s Third Quarter Sales Plunge
Harry Winston Diamond Corp. (HWD) recently reported fiscal third-quarter results. The company posted a net loss of $214,000, or break-even per share, compared to a net profit of $71.9 million, or $1.17 per share in the year-ago quarter. However, the result came in ahead of the...
11Dec2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued