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		<title>(GAS) AGL Resources &#8211; Bear of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/03/08/gas-agl-resources-bear-of-the-day/94616</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:50:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are maintaining our Underperform recommendation on AGL Resources, Inc. (GAS) with a target price of $36. We expect shareholder sentiment towards the company to remain lukewarm, considering its investment in higher-risk unregulated operations, ongoing regulatory uncertainties and the challenging economic environment. AGL&#8217;s earnings are likely to suffer in 2012 due to a less-than-favorable outlook at its wholesale segment. Additionally, the inclusion of the shipping operations (post-Nicor acquisition) has left AGL with a weak business, thereby heightening its risk profile. Considering these factors, we see little reason for investors to own the stock and therefore maintain our Underperform recommendation. Our $36 price objective reflects a 2012 P/E multiple of 12.5x. View original at: Zacks Investment Research &#8211; All Commentary Articles]]></description>
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		<title>(GAS) AGL Resources Incorporated &#8211; Bear of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/01/13/gas-agl-resources-incorporated-bear-of-the-day-2/89932</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:10:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are initiating coverage on AGL Resources Inc. (GAS) with an Underperform recommendation and a target price of $39. We expect shareholder sentiment towards the company to remain lukewarm, considering its investment in higher-risk unregulated operations, ongoing regulatory uncertainties and the challenging economic environment. AGL had warned that its earnings will suffer in 2011 due to lower results at the wholesale segment. Additionally, the inclusion of the shipping operations (post Nicor acquisition) has left AGL with a weak business, thereby heightening its risk profile. Considering these factors, we see little reason for investors to own the stock and, therefore, we initiate the company with an Underperform recommendation. Our $39 price objective reflects a 2012 P/E multiple of 12.5x. To read this article on Zacks.com click here.]]></description>
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		<title>(GAS) AGL Resources Incorporated &#8211; Bear of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/01/09/gas-agl-resources-incorporated-bear-of-the-day/89881</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:45:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are initiating coverage on AGL Resources Inc. (GAS) with an Underperform recommendation and a target price of $39. We expect shareholder sentiment towards the company to remain lukewarm, considering its investment in higher-risk unregulated operations, ongoing regulatory uncertainties and the challenging economic environment. AGL had warned that its earnings will suffer in 2011 due to lower results at the wholesale segment. Additionally, the inclusion of the shipping operations (post Nicor acquisition) has left AGL with a weak business, thereby heightening its risk profile. Considering these factors, we see little reason for investors to own the stock and, therefore, we initiate the company with an Underperform recommendation. Our $39 price objective reflects a 2012 P/E multiple of 12.5x. To read this article on Zacks.com click here.]]></description>
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		<title>(AGL) Stock Market News for December 8, 2010 &#8211; Market News</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/12/09/agl-stock-market-news-for-december-8-2010-market-news/61621</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:26:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Agreement on extending the Bush-era tax cuts for another two years did little to boost stocks Tuesday as concerns over European finances and a sharp jump in bond yields tempered investors’ enthusiasm. The Dow Jones industrial average, after rising as much as 89 points, closed with a drop of slightly more than 3 points, or 0.03%, at 11359.16. Leading the decliners on the Dow, 3M (NYSE:MMM) dropped 3.1%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq edged up 3.6 points, or 0.1%, to 2598.49. The broader S&#38;P 500 index advanced 0.6 points, or 0.05%, to 1223.75. The widely followed index is just 2 points short of its 2010 high reached on November 5. The market’s measure of volatility, the CBOE Vix, dropped below 18. However bond traders appeared concerned that the compromise on extending the ]]></description>
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		<title>(GAS) Nicor Beats Consensus Estimate &#8211; Earnings Surge</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:10:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gas distributor Nicor Inc. (GAS) reported better-than-expected fourth quarter results, reflecting improved operating income in the company’s gas distribution and other energy-related businesses on the back of higher rates and cost control. This was partially offset by lower operating income in its shipping business. Earnings per share came in at $1.21, 21 cents above the Zacks Consensus Estimate and 16 cents above the prior-year period. However, revenue was down more than 26% year-over-year to $768.1 million, as sales declined in the Gas Distribution and Shipping segments due to lower natural gas deliveries on the back of warmer weather. Gas Distribution The segment operating income for the most recent quarter was $51.3 million, a healthy increase from the $41.0 million achieved during the fourth quarter of 2008. The positive comparison can ]]></description>
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		<title>(GAS) Analysts Initiating Nicor at Neutral</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/12/30/gas-analysts-initiating-nicor-at-neutral/23914</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:52:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are initiating coverage on Nicor Inc. (GAS) with a Neutral recommendation and a target price of $45. Nicor’s core regulated gas distribution business, Nicor Gas, boasts of a large, stable, residential, and commercial customer base of more than 2 million with sustainable growth, low costs and rates, a diverse supply portfolio that includes significant gas storage assets, solid operations, and favorable competitive standing. The company also owns Tropical Shipping, a transporter of containerized freight serving the Bahamas and the Caribbean region that provides a profitable diversification to Nicor’s base business. Nicor’s strong financial position is a real asset in this highly uncertain period for the economy. The company has historically generated high returns on equity (a sign of efficient use of capital), while its AA credit ratings (the highest ]]></description>
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