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		<title>(QCOM) &#8211; QUALCOMM Inc &#8211; return on equity (ROE) of 20% is well above the industry average of 2%</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/09/07/qcom-qualcomm-inc-return-on-equity-roe-of-20-is-well-above-the-industry-average-of-2-2/435</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2008 21:44:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[QUALCOMM Inc. (QCOM) continues to trade near a 52-week high even in the face of Monday’s plunging market. The company also offers a dividend yield that is quite competitive within its industry group. Company Description QUALCOMM Incorporated designs, manufactures and markets digital wireless telecommunications products and services. Bullish Performance in a Difficult Market Shares of QCOM continue to trade higher in a tough market. QUALCOMM closed near a 52-week high Monday, while the Dow sunk 242 (2%) points and the tech-heavy Nasdaq shed 49 points (2%) On July 23, the company posted a strong fiscal third quarter, noting that it delivered record revenues that were up by 19 % year-over-year. Forecasts are in line with Wall Street On July 24, Qualcomm announced its outlook, which included a fourth-quarter guidance of ]]></description>
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		<title>(EPD) &#8211; Enterprise Products Partners &#8211; reported a record second quarter that beat Wall Street estimates by 44.44%</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/09/07/epd-enterprise-products-partners-reported-a-record-second-quarter-that-beat-wall-street-estimates-by-4444-2/433</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2008 21:44:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Enterprise Products Partners saw profits jump in the second quarter as its energy pipelines remain in demand. The company has surprised on estimates 2 out of the last 4 quarters by 21.01%. Enterprise Products has a forward P/E of 13.07. Company Description Enterprise Products Partners L. P. (EPD) transports natural gas, NGLs, crude oil and petrochemicals for energy producers through 35,000 miles of onshore and offshore pipelines in the United States. The company, a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy), also gathers, processes and stores natural gas, crude and petrochemicals. On Aug 6, EPD announced it was acquiring the remaining 25.8% of Dixie Pipeline Company and Dixie Terminals and Storage Company from BP. The acquisition would give Enterprise complete control of a 1,300-mile pipeline system through 7 southern gulf coast states. ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNF) &#8211; UniFirst Corp &#8211; consensus estimates have been rising on the fourth quarter as well as the full year</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2008 21:43:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[UniFirst Corp. (UNF) recently declared a quarterly cash dividend of 3.75 cents per share. The company noted that the dividend will be paid on Oct. 3 to shareholders of record as of Sept. 12. Company Description UniFirst Corporation manufactures workplace uniforms, protective clothing and facility services products. The company has 200 customer service, distribution and manufacturing facilities that service 200,000 customer locations in 46 U.S. states, Canada, and Europe. UniFirst, a Zack&#8217;s #1 rank (Strong Buy), has been in the business of renting, leasing and selling work clothes since 1936. UNF services 98 of the top 100 metropolitan markets in the United States and a majority of Canada. The largest portion of the business is the Uniform Rental Service program, which provides a uniform, weekly cleaning, maintenance and any needed ]]></description>
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		<title>(MUR) &#8211; Murphy Oil &#8211; company is expected to grow by 32% over the next 3 – 5 years</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/09/05/mur-murphy-oil-company-is-expected-to-grow-by-32-over-the-next-3-%e2%80%93-5-years/463</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2008 01:40:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Basic Materials]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Murphy Oil’s (MUR) share price has experienced volatility along with the price of crude. However, its chart and fundamentals reflect stronger growth than its competitors. The company recently hiked its annual dividend from 75 cents per share to $1.00.Company Description Murphy Oil Corporation is an international oil and gas player, operating through various subsidiaries in oil and natural gas production the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Malaysia and Ecuador. MUR conducts exploration activities worldwide. The company owns refining and marketing operations in the United States and the United Kingdom. Murphy USA Marketing Co. (Murphy Oil USA, Inc.) operates retail gasoline stations under the Murphy USA® brand across 20 states in the U.S. These are high-volume, low-cost retail gasoline stations, primarily in the parking areas of Wal-Mart Supercenters. Murphy Oil ]]></description>
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		<title>(USTR) &#8211; United Stationers &#8211; analyst has been raising estimates for the third quarter and the full year in the last month</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2008 01:40:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[United Stationers is controlling costs in a tough economic environment as it grew sales by 9.7% in the second quarter. The company has surprised on estimates 4 consecutive quarters by an average of 6.33%. United Stationers forward P/E if 11.63.Company Description United Stationers Inc. (USTR) distributes business products in the United States and Mexico from 67 distribution centers and 30,000 reseller customers. The company handles over 100,000 items Incorporatedluding technology products, traditional office products, janitorial and breakroom supplies, office furniture, and industrial supplies. USTR is able to ship overnight to customers in more than 90% of the United States and major cities in Mexico. On Sep 2, USTR completed its acquisition of New Jersey-based distribution company Emco Distribution LLC for $15 million, which was funded under the company&#8217;s existing credit ]]></description>
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		<title>(RSH) &#8211; RadioShack  &#8211; Begins Share Repurchase Program</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/09/05/rsh-radioshack-begins-share-repurchase-program/458</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2008 01:40:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[RadioShack is bucking the challenging retail environment as it continues to increase sales. The company isn&#8217;t a one quarter wonder. It has surprised on estimates 4 consecutive quarters by an average of 17.70%. RadioShack has a forward P/E of 11.12.Company Description RadioShack Corporation (RSH) is a consumer electronics retailer that operates in malls and neighborhood stores. The company, a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy), was founded in 1921 in Boston and now has 6,000 retail stores in the United States and 700 wireless phone kiosks. Second Quarter Comparable Store Sales rise 6.9% On July 24, RadioShack reported second quarter earnings that beat Wall Street estimates by 29.63%. Net income was $41.4 million, or 32 cents per share, compared to $47 million, or 34 cents per share in the second quarter ]]></description>
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		<title>(ESEA) &#8211; Euroseas Ltd &#8211; dividend grew 29% in the first six months of 2008</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/09/04/esea-euroseas-ltd-dividend-grew-29-in-the-first-six-months-of-2008-2/450</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:20:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Euroseas saw revenues surge 121.5% as commodities demand continues to be strong worldwide. The company has surprised on earnings 4 consecutive quarters by an average of 10.39%. Euroseas has a forward P/E of just 7.15.Company Description Euroseas Limited (ESEA) is a worldwide dry cargo, drybulk and container shipper. The company, headquartered in Athens, Greece, markets its vessels on spot and period charters and also through pool arrangements. ESEA has a fleet of 16 vessels Incorporatedluding 3 Panamax drybulk carriers, 2 Handysize drybulk carriers, 3 Intermediate container ships, 5 Handysize container ships, 2 Feeder container ships and 1 multipurpose dry cargo vessel. Euroseas Surprises on Estimates by 2.33% On Aug 14, Euroseas reported is second quarter earnings and beat Wall Street estimates by a penny. Net income was $15.7 million, or ]]></description>
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		<title>(BHI) &#8211; Baker Hughes Inc &#8211; dividend of 15 cents per share was increased by 15%</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/09/04/bhi-baker-hughes-inc-dividend-of-15-cents-per-share-was-increased-by-15-2/441</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Baker Hughes Incorporated (BHI) has seen analysts lift full-year earnings estimates to $5.51 per share from the two months-ago level of $5.29. The oil and gas services play recently hiked its dividend and reported second-quarter results that reflected solid growth.Company Description Baker Hughes provides products and technology services to the oil and natural gas industries worldwide. Provides reservoir consulting, drilling, formation evaluation, completion and production products and services to the worldwide oil and gas industry. Income The company’s dividend of 15 cents per share was increased by 15% from the prior quarterly dividend of 13 cents. The dividend was paid out on August 15. BHI’s yield is 0.7%, which is competitive within its industry as very few of the company’s industry peers pay a dividend. Strong Growth A couple days ]]></description>
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		<title>(OSG) &#8211; Overseas Shipholding Group &#8211; all 7 covering analysts raised estimates in the last 30 days</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/09/04/osg-overseas-shipholding-group-all-7-covering-analysts-raised-estimates-in-the-last-30-days-2/438</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Overseas Shipholding Group recently raised its dividend by 40% as shipping rates remain high. The company has surprised on estimates 2 out of the last 4 quarter by an average of 5.14%. Overseas Shipholding has a price-to-book (P/B) of only 1.1.Company Description Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (OSG), headquartered in New York City, transports crude oil and petroleum products around the world with a fleet of 121 vessels. As of June 30, 50% of the ships were company-owned, with the remaining bareboat or time chartered in. 35 vessels are also in the newbuild program. The company, a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy), is a member of Tankers International, Aframax International and Panamax International, which are commercial pools of similar size and quality vessels with different ship owners. The fleets are combined ]]></description>
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		<title>(MFLX) &#8211; Multi-Fineline Electronix &#8211; strong earnings surprises in 3 out of the last 4 quarters, beating by an average of 182.32%</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Multi-Fineline Electronix recently reported record third quarter sales of its circuits as its customers see strong demand for smartphones and other electronic devices. The company has posted strong earnings surprises in 3 out of the last 4 quarters, beating by an average of 182.32%. Its forward P/E is only 10.66.Company Description Multi-Fineline Electronix, Inc. (MFLX), which calls itself MFLEX, is one of the world&#8217;s largest producers of flexible printed circuits (FPC) and flexible printed circuit assemblies (FPCA). The company&#8217;s products are used in mobile phones, smart mobile devices, portable bar code scanners, personal digital assistants, computer/storage devices, and medical devices. MFLEX, headquartered in Anaheim, Cal., also has operations in Suzhou, China. MFLEX Posts Record Third Quarter Revenue On Aug 5, Multi-Fineline reported its third quarter sales jumped 61% to a ]]></description>
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		<title>(MON) &#8211; Monsanto &#8211; return on equityof 22% dwarfs the industry average of 4%</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/09/04/mon-monsanto-return-on-equityof-22-dwarfs-the-industry-average-of-4-2/431</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Monsanto Company (MON) recently announced its expansion of a joint venture with China National Seed Group Corp. The joint venture provides corn seed to Chinese farmers. In early August, Monsanto declared a quarterly dividend of 24 cents per share, which is payable on October 24, 2008, to shareowners of record on October 3, 2008.Company Description Monsanto Company is a leading global provider of technology-based solutions and agricultural products that improve farm productivity and food quality. Growth Through Expansion The company just announced its expansion of a joint venture with China National Seed Group Corp. The joint venture provides corn seed to Chinese farmers. Under the deal, China Seed, a subsidiary of Sinochem Corp., and Monsanto Far East Ltd., a Monsanto subsidiary, will increase their investment in CNSGC-Dekalb Seed Co. formed ]]></description>
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		<title>(TBSI) &#8211; TBS International Limited &#8211; ocean transportation company that ships cargo worldwide on 44 vessels</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/09/04/tbsi-tbs-international-limited-ocean-transportation-company-that-ships-cargo-worldwide-on-44-vessels-2/429</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[TBS International Limited (TBSI) turned in record results in the second quarter and saw higher forecasts from Wall Street. The full-year 2008 consensus estimate of $7.12 per share climbed from $6.37 over the past 30 trading days.Company Description TBS International Limited is an ocean transportation company that ships cargo worldwide on 44 vessels. The company ships through liner, parcel, bulk and vessel chartering services on key trade routes between Latin America and China, Japan and South Korea and ports in North America, Africa, the Caribbean and the Mediterranean. TBSI, a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy), has developed a niche in multipurpose tweendeckers and smaller dry bulk carriers varying from 17,300 dwt to 45,500 dwt that can service ports that larger ships cannot. The company ships steel products, metals, fertilizer, coal, ]]></description>
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		<title>(ABT) &#8211; Abbott Laboratories &#8211; solid return on equityof 27%, which tops the industry average of -13%</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Abbott Laboratories (ABT), which is trading near a 52-week high, announced stellar results for the second quarter and boosted its full-year 2008 guidance in mid-July. Wall Street earnings forecasts have moved higher since. Full-year 2008 estimates of $3.27 per share advanced from $3.23 over the past 60 trading days. Year 2009 projections of $3.65 climbed from $3.60 over the same time frame.Company Description Abbott is a global, broad-based health care company that develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceuticals and medical products Incorporatedluding nutritionals, devices and diagnostics. The company employs more than 68,000 people and markets its products in more than 130 countries. The company is headquartered in north suburban Chicago. Healthy Growth In mid-July, the company posted stellar results for the second quarter and boosted its full-year 2008 guidance. Earnings per ]]></description>
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		<title>(ESEA) &#8211; Euroseas Ltd &#8211; dividend grew 29% in the first six months of 2008</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 02:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Euroseas saw revenues surge 121.5% as commodities demand continues to be strong worldwide. The company has surprised on earnings 4 consecutive quarters by an average of 10.39%. Euroseas has a forward P/E of just 7.15.Company Description Euroseas Limited (ESEA) is a worldwide dry cargo, drybulk and container shipper. The company, headquartered in Athens, Greece, markets its vessels on spot and period charters and also through pool arrangements. ESEA has a fleet of 16 vessels Incorporatedluding 3 Panamax drybulk carriers, 2 Handysize drybulk carriers, 3 Intermediate container ships, 5 Handysize container ships, 2 Feeder container ships and 1 multipurpose dry cargo vessel. Euroseas Surprises on Estimates by 2.33% On Aug 14, Euroseas reported is second quarter earnings and beat Wall Street estimates by a penny. Net income was $15.7 million, or ]]></description>
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		<title>(QCOM) &#8211; QUALCOMM Inc &#8211; return on equity (ROE) of 20% is well above the industry average of 2%</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/08/31/qcom-qualcomm-inc-return-on-equity-roe-of-20-is-well-above-the-industry-average-of-2/381</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 19:56:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[QUALCOMM Inc. (QCOM) continues to trade near a 52-week high even in the face of Monday’s plunging market. The company also offers a dividend yield that is quite competitive within its industry group. Company Description QUALCOMM Incorporated designs, manufactures and markets digital wireless telecommunications products and services. Bullish Performance in a Difficult Market Shares of QCOM continue to trade higher in a tough market. QUALCOMM closed near a 52-week high Monday, while the Dow sunk 242 (2%) points and the tech-heavy Nasdaq shed 49 points (2%) On July 23, the company posted a strong fiscal third quarter, noting that it delivered record revenues that were up by 19 % year-over-year. Forecasts are in line with Wall Street On July 24, Qualcomm announced its outlook, which included a fourth-quarter guidance of ]]></description>
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		<title>(EPD) &#8211; Enterprise Products Partners &#8211; reported a record second quarter that beat Wall Street estimates by 44.44%</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 19:56:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Enterprise Products Partners saw profits jump in the second quarter as its energy pipelines remain in demand. The company has surprised on estimates 2 out of the last 4 quarters by 21.01%. Enterprise Products has a forward P/E of 13.07. Company Description Enterprise Products Partners L. P. (EPD) transports natural gas, NGLs, crude oil and petrochemicals for energy producers through 35,000 miles of onshore and offshore pipelines in the United States. The company, a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy), also gathers, processes and stores natural gas, crude and petrochemicals. On Aug 6, EPD announced it was acquiring the remaining 25.8% of Dixie Pipeline Company and Dixie Terminals and Storage Company from BP. The acquisition would give Enterprise complete control of a 1,300-mile pipeline system through 7 southern gulf coast states. ]]></description>
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		<title>(BHI) &#8211; Baker Hughes Inc &#8211; dividend of 15 cents per share was increased by 15%</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/08/28/bhi-baker-hughes-inc-dividend-of-15-cents-per-share-was-increased-by-15/389</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:40:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Baker Hughes Incorporated (BHI) has seen analysts lift full-year earnings estimates to $5.51 per share from the two months-ago level of $5.29. The oil and gas services play recently hiked its dividend and reported second-quarter results that reflected solid growth.Company Description Baker Hughes provides products and technology services to the oil and natural gas industries worldwide. Provides reservoir consulting, drilling, formation evaluation, completion and production products and services to the worldwide oil and gas industry. Income The company’s dividend of 15 cents per share was increased by 15% from the prior quarterly dividend of 13 cents. The dividend was paid out on August 15. BHI’s yield is 0.7%, which is competitive within its industry as very few of the company’s industry peers pay a dividend. Strong Growth A couple days ]]></description>
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		<title>(OSG) &#8211; Overseas Shipholding Group &#8211; all 7 covering analysts raised estimates in the last 30 days</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/08/28/osg-overseas-shipholding-group-all-7-covering-analysts-raised-estimates-in-the-last-30-days/386</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:40:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Overseas Shipholding Group recently raised its dividend by 40% as shipping rates remain high. The company has surprised on estimates 2 out of the last 4 quarter by an average of 5.14%. Overseas Shipholding has a price-to-book (P/B) of only 1.1.Company Description Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (OSG), headquartered in New York City, transports crude oil and petroleum products around the world with a fleet of 121 vessels. As of June 30, 50% of the ships were company-owned, with the remaining bareboat or time chartered in. 35 vessels are also in the newbuild program. The company, a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy), is a member of Tankers International, Aframax International and Panamax International, which are commercial pools of similar size and quality vessels with different ship owners. The fleets are combined ]]></description>
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		<title>(MFLX) &#8211; Multi-Fineline Electronix &#8211; strong earnings surprises in 3 out of the last 4 quarters, beating by an average of 182.32%</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:40:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Multi-Fineline Electronix recently reported record third quarter sales of its circuits as its customers see strong demand for smartphones and other electronic devices. The company has posted strong earnings surprises in 3 out of the last 4 quarters, beating by an average of 182.32%. Its forward P/E is only 10.66.Company Description Multi-Fineline Electronix, Inc. (MFLX), which calls itself MFLEX, is one of the world&#8217;s largest producers of flexible printed circuits (FPC) and flexible printed circuit assemblies (FPCA). The company&#8217;s products are used in mobile phones, smart mobile devices, portable bar code scanners, personal digital assistants, computer/storage devices, and medical devices. MFLEX, headquartered in Anaheim, Cal., also has operations in Suzhou, China. MFLEX Posts Record Third Quarter Revenue On Aug 5, Multi-Fineline reported its third quarter sales jumped 61% to a ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNF) &#8211; UniFirst Corp &#8211; consensus estimates have been rising on the fourth quarter as well as the full year</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/08/23/unf-unifirst-corp-consensus-estimates-have-been-rising-on-the-fourth-quarter-as-well-as-the-full-year/346</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 23:03:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[UniFirst Corp. (UNF) recently declared a quarterly cash dividend of 3.75 cents per share. The company noted that the dividend will be paid on Oct. 3 to shareholders of record as of Sept. 12. Company Description UniFirst Corporation manufactures workplace uniforms, protective clothing and facility services products. The company has 200 customer service, distribution and manufacturing facilities that service 200,000 customer locations in 46 U.S. states, Canada, and Europe. UniFirst, a Zack&#8217;s #1 rank (Strong Buy), has been in the business of renting, leasing and selling work clothes since 1936. UNF services 98 of the top 100 metropolitan markets in the United States and a majority of Canada. The largest portion of the business is the Uniform Rental Service program, which provides a uniform, weekly cleaning, maintenance and any needed ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNT) &#8211; Unit Corp &#8211; return on equity (ROE) of 21% is above the industry average of 17%</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/08/23/unt-unit-corp-return-on-equity-roe-of-21-is-above-the-industry-average-of-17/337</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 23:03:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Unit Corp. (UNT) recently delivered second-quarter earnings per share of $2.00, eclipsing the previous year’s $1.41 and topping the consensus estimate by a penny. During the past four consecutive quarters, the company’s earnings results were ahead of Street estimates three times and matched the other time. Company Description Unit Corporation is a diversified energy company engaged through its subsidiaries in the exploration for and production of oil and natural gas, the acquisition of producing oil and natural gas properties, the contract drilling of onshore oil and natural gas wells, and the gathering and processing of natural gas. Operations are principally located in the Mid-Continent region Incorporatedluding the Anadarko, Arkoma, Permian, Rocky Mountains and Gulf Coast Basins. Solid Quarterly Results Included a New Record for UNT The company recently delivered second-quarter ]]></description>
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		<title>(GPOR) &#8211; Gulfport Energy &#8211; In just the last 7 days, 2 out of 4 covering analysts raised full year estimates</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 22:41:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gulfport Energy had the profitable combination of rising production and higher crude and natural gas prices in the second quarter as the company surprised on estimates by 25%. It has surprised on estimates the last 2 quarters by an average of 33.5%. Gulfport&#8217;s forward P/E is 6.24. Company Description Gulfport Energy Corporation (GPOR) is an independent oil and natural gas exploration company headquartered in Oklahoma City. The company has properties in the Louisiana Gulf and the Permian Basin in West Texas. Gulfport, a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy), is also active in the Alberta Oil Sands through a 25% interest in Grizzly Oil Sands ULC. Grizzly is a major player among the independents in the oil sands, with the second largest land position in Alberta with 511,765 net acres of ]]></description>
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		<title>(BTU) &#8211; Peabody Energy &#8211; doubled the year-prior total and soared past the consensus estimate by 59%</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 22:40:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Peabody Energy (BTU) recently declared a dividend of 6 cents per share and released results for the second quarter. Earnings per share of 89 cents more than doubled the year-prior total and soared past the consensus estimate by 59%. Company Description Peabody Energy is the world&#8217;s largest private-sector coal company, with 2007 sales of 238 million tons and $4.6 billion in revenues. The company’s coal products fuel approximately 10% of all U.S. electricity generation and 2% of worldwide electricity. Peabody serves global coal demand from electricity generators and steelmakers. The company is also growing to serve new global customers and emerging &#8220;Btu Conversion&#8221; markets. Income The company declared a dividend of 6 cents per share on July 25. The dividend will be paid out on Aug. 29 to holders of ]]></description>
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		<title>(EOG) &#8211; EOG Resources &#8211; return on equity (ROE) of 23% stands above the industry average of 18%</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 22:40:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[EOG Resources (EOG) recently reported adjusted non-GAAP earnings of $2.52 per share for the second quarter. The result topped last year’s $1.17 and exceeded Wall Street expectations by 11.5%. The natural gas and crude oil company also hiked its dividend by 12.5%. Company Description EOG Resources, Inc. is an independent (non-integrated) oil and natural gas company with proved reserves in the United States, Canada, Trinidad, the United Kingdom North Sea and China. Growth in the Second Quarter On July 29, the company reported adjusted non-GAAP earnings of $2.52 per share for the second quarter. The result topped last year’s $1.17 and exceeded Wall Street expectations by 11.5%. EOG said its United States crude oil and condensate production increased 51% year-over-year, attributing the production jump to strong well results from the ]]></description>
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		<title>(MON) &#8211; Monsanto &#8211; return on equityof 22% dwarfs the industry average of 4%</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 17:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Monsanto Company (MON) recently announced its expansion of a joint venture with China National Seed Group Corp. The joint venture provides corn seed to Chinese farmers. In early August, Monsanto declared a quarterly dividend of 24 cents per share, which is payable on October 24, 2008, to shareowners of record on October 3, 2008.Company Description Monsanto Company is a leading global provider of technology-based solutions and agricultural products that improve farm productivity and food quality. Growth Through Expansion The company just announced its expansion of a joint venture with China National Seed Group Corp. The joint venture provides corn seed to Chinese farmers. Under the deal, China Seed, a subsidiary of Sinochem Corp., and Monsanto Far East Ltd., a Monsanto subsidiary, will increase their investment in CNSGC-Dekalb Seed Co. formed ]]></description>
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		<title>(TBSI) &#8211; TBS International Limited &#8211; ocean transportation company that ships cargo worldwide on 44 vessels</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/08/23/tbsi-tbs-international-limited-ocean-transportation-company-that-ships-cargo-worldwide-on-44-vessels/352</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 17:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[TBS International Limited (TBSI) turned in record results in the second quarter and saw higher forecasts from Wall Street. The full-year 2008 consensus estimate of $7.12 per share climbed from $6.37 over the past 30 trading days.Company Description TBS International Limited is an ocean transportation company that ships cargo worldwide on 44 vessels. The company ships through liner, parcel, bulk and vessel chartering services on key trade routes between Latin America and China, Japan and South Korea and ports in North America, Africa, the Caribbean and the Mediterranean. TBSI, a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy), has developed a niche in multipurpose tweendeckers and smaller dry bulk carriers varying from 17,300 dwt to 45,500 dwt that can service ports that larger ships cannot. The company ships steel products, metals, fertilizer, coal, ]]></description>
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		<title>(ABT) &#8211; Abbott Laboratories &#8211; solid return on equityof 27%, which tops the industry average of -13%</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/08/21/abt-abbott-laboratories-solid-return-on-equityof-27-which-tops-the-industry-average-of-13/348</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:20:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Abbott Laboratories (ABT), which is trading near a 52-week high, announced stellar results for the second quarter and boosted its full-year 2008 guidance in mid-July. Wall Street earnings forecasts have moved higher since. Full-year 2008 estimates of $3.27 per share advanced from $3.23 over the past 60 trading days. Year 2009 projections of $3.65 climbed from $3.60 over the same time frame.Company Description Abbott is a global, broad-based health care company that develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceuticals and medical products Incorporatedluding nutritionals, devices and diagnostics. The company employs more than 68,000 people and markets its products in more than 130 countries. The company is headquartered in north suburban Chicago. Healthy Growth In mid-July, the company posted stellar results for the second quarter and boosted its full-year 2008 guidance. Earnings per ]]></description>
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		<title>(ACN) &#8211; Accenture Ltd &#8211; Analysts have also been raising earnings forecasts for the year ending August 2008</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/08/20/acn-accenture-ltd-analysts-have-also-been-raising-earnings-forecasts-for-the-year-ending-august-2008/341</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:20:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Accenture Ltd. (ACN), which just announced a contract extension with The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, posted record earnings per share of 74 cents for the fiscal third quarter and record revenues of $6.10 billion. The earnings result surpassed the year-prior 54 cents and topped the consensus estimate by 7%, while revenues reflected year-over-year growth of 20%.Company Description Accenture is global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company. The company collaborates with clients to help them become high-performance businesses and governments. With more than 180,000 people in 49 countries, the company generated net revenues of US$19.70 billion for the fiscal year ended Aug. 31, 2007. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Contract Extended The company just announced a contract extension with The U.S. Department of Homeland Security. In accordance with ]]></description>
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		<title>(STLD) &#8211; Steel Dynamics &#8211; return on equityof 36%, versus the industry average of 25%</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:20:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD) posted record second-quarter earnings of $1.05 per share in late July, citing strong shipments and higher selling values as catalysts. The earnings result more than doubled last year’s 51 cents and exceeded the consensus estimate by 13%. The company also upped its full-year earnings guidance as did Wall Street.Company Description Steel Dynamics is the fifth largest producer of carbon steel products in the nation. The company operates five electric-furnace mini-mills and employs about 3,500 individuals. Share Repurchase On July 29, the company announced that it approved a 5-million-share increase to its existing share repurchase program. The boost gives STLD authority to repurchase up to an additional 8.9 million shares. Steel Dynamics said it has repurchased 46 million shares of its common stock since September 2004. &#8220;We ]]></description>
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		<title>(WMB) &#8211; Williams Companies &#8211; return on equityof 19%, beating the industry average of 13%</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/08/14/wmb-williams-companies-return-on-equityof-19-beating-the-industry-average-of-13/326</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:20:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) recently announced second-quarter adjusted earnings of 68 cents per share, eclipsing last year’s 43 cents and topping the consensus estimate by 3%. WMB’s earnings per share are expected to grow by 14% over the next 3 – 5 years, exceeding the industry average projection of 8%.Company Description Williams Companies, through its subsidiaries, finds, produces, gathers, processes and transports natural gas. The company’s operations are concentrated in the Pacific Northwest, Rocky Mountains, Gulf Coast, and Eastern Seaboard. A Solid Second Quarter Reflects Strong Growth The company recently posted second-quarter adjusted earnings of 68 cents per share, eclipsing last year’s 43 cents and topping the consensus estimate by 3%. Williams noted that strong performances in the company&#8217;s exploration &#38; production and midstream businesses were the key drivers of ]]></description>
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		<title>(ZEUS) &#8211; Olympic Steel &#8211; surprised on estimates for the second quarter by 58.82%</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/08/14/zeus-olympic-steel-surprised-on-estimates-for-the-second-quarter-by-5882/324</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:20:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Olympic Steel announced a $1 special dividend as the steel sector remains hot. The company easily surprised on estimates for the second quarter by 58.82% and has beaten 2 out of the last 4 quarters on average of 11.52%. Olympic Steel has a forward P/E of 8.87.Company Description Olympic Steel, Inc. (ZEUS) distributes processed carbon, coated and stainless flat-rolled sheet, and coil and plate steel products in the United States. ZEUS, a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy), operates as an intermediary between steel producers and manufacturers that require processed steel for their operations. ZEUS operates 16 facilities across North America, predominantly in the Midwest. Olympic Steel Reports a Record Second Quarter On July 31, Olympic Steel reported record second quarter earnings that beat Wall Street estimates by $1.00 per share. ]]></description>
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		<title>(MEA) &#8211; Metalico  &#8211; company has surprised on estimates 3 out of 4 quarters by 30.46%</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/08/13/mea-metalico-company-has-surprised-on-estimates-3-out-of-4-quarters-by-3046/319</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:40:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Metalico recently reported the best quarter in the company&#8217;s history as soaring metal prices pushed up revenues by 342%. The company has surprised on estimates 3 out of 4 quarters by 30.46%. Metalico has a forward P/E of 9.70.Company Description Metalico, Inc. (MEA) is a scrap metal processor headquartered in New Jersey. Metalico operates in two segments: ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal recycling, and lead fabrication. Metalico, a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy), closed on its latest acquisition in May 2008 and now operates 20 recycling facilities in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey, Texas, Mississippi, and West Virginia. It also owns 5 lead fabrication plants in Alabama, Illinois, Nevada, and California. Refractory metals, such as molybdenum, tungsten and tantalum, are recycled at the central Pennsylvania facility. In Newark, New ]]></description>
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		<title>(WAB) &#8211; Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies -of 20% stands above the industry average of 13%</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/08/12/wab-westinghouse-air-brake-technologies-of-20-stands-above-the-industry-average-of-13/317</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 01:20:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp. (WAB) recently declared a dividend of one cent per share and watched Wall Street hike forecasts after it delivered a strong second quarter.Company Description Wabtec Corporation is a global company servicing the rail industry. Through its subsidiaries, the company manufactures products for locomotives, freight cars and passenger transit vehicles. Wabtec also builds new switcher and commuter locomotives, and provides aftermarket services. Growth Through Expansion The company recently announced that it expanded its presence in South Africa by establishing joint ventures to manufacture, supply and service its broad range of products in the region. “Wabtec has provided products, from brakes shoes to electronic braking, to the African market for many years,” said Albert J. Neupaver, Wabtec’s president and chief executive officer. “By establishing a local presence ]]></description>
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		<title>(BG) &#8211; Bunge Limited &#8211; Beat Wall Street Second Quarter Estimates by 97.08%</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/08/12/bg-bunge-limited-beat-wall-street-second-quarter-estimates-by-9708/315</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 01:20:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bunge continues to beat Wall Street estimates as fertilizers and agribusiness boom. The company has surprised on estimates 4 consecutive quarters on average of 73.91%. Bunge&#8217;s forward P/E is 8.40.Company Description Bunge Limited (BG) is an agriculture food company with operations in over 30 countries. The company, a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy), manufactures fertilizers, originates oilseeds and grains, crushes oilseeds to make food for the livestock industry, produces bottled oils, mayonnaise, margarines and other food products, and mills wheat and corn for food processors, bakeries and other commercial customers. Bunge has large operations in Brazil and Argentina as it operates 40 fertilizer facilities Incorporatedluding mines and blending plants, in the two countries. BG to Acquire Corn Products International On June 23, Bunge announced it was acquiring Corn Products International ]]></description>
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		<title>(AG) &#8211; AGCO Corporation &#8211; blew by Wall Street estimates by 39.58%</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/08/07/ag-agco-corporation-blew-by-wall-street-estimates-by-3958/303</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:40:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[AGCO posted a record second quarter as the market for its tractors and combines remained hot worldwide. The company has surprised on earnings for 4 consecutive quarters by an astounding average of 64.61%. This last quarter was no exception, as AGCO blew by Wall Street estimates by 39.58%. AGCO has a forward P/E of 13.00.Company Description AGCO Corporation (AG) manufactures and distributes agricultural equipment to customers in 140 countries around the world. Headquartered in Duluth, GA, AGCO&#8217;s product line includes tractors, combines, hay tools, sprayers, forage, tillage equipment and implements. Customer service is provided through 3,200 full service dealers worldwide. The company, a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy), has 4 well-known brands: Massey Ferguson, Valtra, Challenger and Fendt. Massey Ferguson tractors have been produced for more than 160 years. AGCO ]]></description>
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		<title>(OIS) &#8211; Oil States Intl &#8211; Beat Wall Street Estimates by 15.46%</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/08/07/ois-oil-states-intl-beat-wall-street-estimates-by-1546/302</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:40:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Oil States International continues to take advantage of a hot energy market as it saw second quarter revenues rise 26%. The company has beat Wall Street estimates 3 out of the last 4 quarters on average of 6.61%. Oil States has a forward P/E of 9.87.Company Description Oil States International, Inc. (OIS) manufactures products for deepwater production facilities and subsea pipelines, supplies oil producers with rental tools and provides land drilling services. The company, a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy), has two major divisions: Offshore Products and Well Site Services. Offshore Products manufactures deepwater capital equipment which is used on floating production platforms, subsea pipelines and floating drilling rigs. Well Site Services provides land drilling with its fit-for-purpose drilling rigs, which are best suited for drilling shallow to medium depth ]]></description>
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		<title>(MUR) &#8211; Murphy Oil &#8211; surprised on estimates 4 consecutive quarters by an average of 18.74%</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/08/05/mur-murphy-oil-surprised-on-estimates-4-consecutive-quarters-by-an-average-of-1874/297</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:40:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Murphy Oil saw its earnings nearly triple from a year ago as income from its exploration segment soared and more than made up for the decline in refining. The company has surprised on estimates 4 consecutive quarters by an average of 18.74%. Murphy Oil has a forward P/E of only 7.52.Company Description Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR) is a gas exploration and production (E&#38;P) company headquartered in El Dorado, Arkansas with refining and marketing operations in the United States and the United Kingdom. The company, a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy), has exploration properties in the United States, Canada, the UK, Malaysia and Ecuador. Additionally, MUR deals in crude transportation, trading operations and natural gas in Canada and the United States. Operations include 1,000 retail gasoline stations in 20 U.S. states, ]]></description>
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		<title>(FST) &#8211; Forest Oil &#8211; company has beaten Wall Street estimates 4 consecutive quarters by an average of 15.22%</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/08/05/fst-forest-oil-company-has-beaten-wall-street-estimates-4-consecutive-quarters-by-an-average-of-1522/277</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 03:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Forest Oil is expanding onshore production to take advantage of strong crude and natural gas prices. The company has beaten Wall Street estimates 4 consecutive quarters by an average of 15.22%. Forest Oil has a forward P/E of 9.70. Company Description Forest Oil Corporation (FST) is a North American oil and natural gas exploration and production company. The company&#8217;s main reserves and producing properties are located in Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, Wyoming and in Canada in Alberta, British Columbia, and the Northwest Territories. Forest Oil, a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy), was founded in Northwestern Pennsylvania in 1916 and is now headquartered in Denver, Colo. The company has diversified away from offshore properties in the Gulf of Mexico to onshore properties in the United States and ]]></description>
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		<title>(EME) &#8211; EMCOR Group &#8211; surprised on estimates 3 out of the last 4 quarters by an average of 19.14%</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[EMCOR Group reported a record contract backlog at the end of the second quarter as revenues rose 25.6%. The company has surprised on estimates 3 out of the last 4 quarters by an average of 19.14%. EMCOR&#8217;s forward P/E is 12.28.Company Description EMCOR Group, Inc. (EME) plans and installs systems inside structures in areas such as electrical, mechanical, lighting, heating, security, communications and power generation. The company services its customers from 170 locations worldwide. Click here to find out more!EME, a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy), is involved in the design or modeling of many different types of facilities from specialized cooling systems to large-scale instrumentation for cogeneration systems in hospitals and educational facilities. EME also plans, among other things, energy solutions for air quality testing and automation. EMCOR Beat ]]></description>
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		<title>(BHI) &#8211; Baker Hughes &#8211; ROE of 25% is also above the industry average of 17%</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 21:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Baker Hughes Incorporated (BHI) just declared a dividend of 15 cents per share, a 15% increase from the prior quarterly dividend of 13 cents. The company is yielding 0.6%, which is an appealing industry yield as most of the companies within BHI’s industry group pay no dividends. Baker’s ROE of 25% is also above the industry average of 17%. The company recently reported second-quarter earnings of $1.36 per share, excluding a charge. The result exceeded the consensus estimate by nearly 10% and surpassed the year-prior total.Company Description Baker Hughes provides reservoir consulting, drilling, formation evaluation, completion and production products and services to the worldwide oil and gas industry. Higher Income The Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company just declared a dividend of 15 cents per share, a 15% increase from ]]></description>
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		<title>(MON) &#8211; Monsanto  &#8211; earnings per share are expected to grow by 19% over the next 3 – 5 years</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 21:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Monsanto Co. (MON), a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company, continues to outperform the industry in both the growth and income categories. MON’s earnings per share are expected to grow by 19% over the next 3 – 5 years, versus the industry average projection of 15%. The majority of the companies within Monsanto’s industry group offer no dividend, while Monsanto’s dividend yield stands at 0.8%.Company Description Monsanto produces seed brands in large-acre crops like corn, cotton, and oilseeds (soybeans and canola) and small-acre crops like vegetables. The company also produces in-the-seed trait technologies for farmers that are aimed at protecting their yield, supporting on-farm efficiency and reducing on-farm costs. Monsanto licenses its seed and trait technologies to other companies throughout the world. In addition to its seeds and traits business, ]]></description>
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		<title>(NUE) &#8211; Nucor  -of 30%, eclipsing the industry average of 20%</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 21:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nucor (NUE) recently reported record second-quarter earnings of $1.94 per share, beating the consensus estimate by nearly 8% and topping the year-prior $1.14. Consolidated net sales of $7.09 billion also reached a record level, exceeding last year’s $4.17 billion. For income, the company is yielding 2.3%, which well ahead of the industry average.Company Description Nucor and its affiliates, which make the most steel in America, manufacture steel products. The company’s operating facilities are primarily in the U.S. and Canada. Nucor also brokers ferrous and nonferrous metals, pig iron and HBI/DRI; supplies ferro-alloys; and processes ferrous and nonferrous scrap. The company is also North America&#8217;s largest recycler. A Record Quarter Translates into Solid Growth The steel maker recently announced record results in the second quarter. Earnings of $1.94 per share, beat ]]></description>
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		<title>(ARW) &#8211; Arrow Electronics &#8211; covering analysts responded by raising estimates on both the third quarter and the full year</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 21:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Arrow Electronics saw sales rise 6% in the second quarter as business remained strong across all of its segments. The company has surprised on estimates 2 out of the last 4 quarters on average of 1.21%. Arrow has a forward P/E of 9.26.Company Description Arrow Electronics, Inc. (ARW) provides products and services to industrial and commercial users of electronic components. The company is a supply channel partner for 700 suppliers and 140,000 original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) through its network of more than 300 locations in 50 countries. ARW, a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy), has customers in telecommunications, information systems, automotive and transportation, medical and life sciences and industrial equipment. Arrow Beats Wall Street Estimates for the Second Quarter by 9.09% On July 23, Arrow reported second quarter earnings that ]]></description>
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		<title>(ENS) &#8211; EnerSys  &#8211; surprised on estimates for 4 consecutive quarters by 21.97%</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 21:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[EnerSys raised guidance for the first-quarter 2009 as it sees strong demand for battery products worldwide. The company has surprised on estimates for 4 consecutive quarters by 21.97%. EnerSys&#8217;s forward P/E is 13.72.Company Description EnerSys (ENS) manufactures reserve power and motive power batteries, charges, power equipment and battery accessories worldwide. The company, a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) has customers in 100 countries and 17 manufacturing facilities in the United States, Europe and Asia. Reserve power batteries are used in the telecommunications and utility industries and other applications requiring standby power. Motive power batteries are used in electric forklift trucks and other commercial electric powered vehicles. ENS Enters Into Memo of Understanding with Lithium Technology On July 10, EnerSys entered into a memorandum of understanding with Lithium Technology Corp. which ]]></description>
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		<title>(ABT) &#8211; Abbott Laboratories &#8211; dividend yield of 2.5% &#8211; most companies within its industry group offer no dividend</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/07/24/abt-abbott-laboratories-dividend-yield-of-25-most-companies-within-its-industry-group-offer-no-dividend/239</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Abbott Laboratories (ABT) recently released stellar results for the second quarter and hiked its full-year 2008 guidance. Nearly all covering analysts responded by increasing their full-year estimates. The company offers ROE of 28%, above the industry average of 27%. In early June, Abbot declared a quarterly dividend of 36 cents per share. ABT’s dividend yield of 2.5% stands high above the yields offered by its peers as most companies within its industry group offer no dividend.Company Description Abbott is a global, broad-based health care company that develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceuticals and medical products Incorporatedluding nutritionals, devices and diagnostics. The company employs more than 68,000 people and markets its products in more than 130 countries. The company is headquartered in north suburban Chicago. Healthy Growth In mid-July, the company posted ]]></description>
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		<title>(PKX) &#8211; Posco &#8211; Estimates for the year are up 17%in the last 30 days with 3 out of 5 covering analysts raising estimates</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Posco makes big profits as steel demand remains strong worldwide and prices continue to rise. Second quarter revenues rose 28.3% compared to a year ago. The company has a forward P/E of only 9.06.Company Description Posco (PKX) is the fourth-largest steel manufacturer in the world and the largest in Korea. The company, a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy), was founded 40 years ago and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. Posco has global operations in India, Vietnam, Australia, Mexico and South Africa. Revenue Grows 28.3% in the Second Quarter On July 11, Posco reported second quarter earnings and saw net income and revenues rise year-over-year. Net income increased 34% to $1.491 billion from $1.113 billion in the second quarter of 2007. Revenues jumped 28.3% to $7.458 billion from $5.815 billion ]]></description>
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		<title>(CHK) &#8211; Chesapeake Energy &#8211; return on equity (ROE) of 19% exceeds the industry’s average of 16%</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/07/23/chk-chesapeake-energy-return-on-equity-roe-of-19-exceeds-the-industry%e2%80%99s-average-of-16/235</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:52:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chesapeake Energy Corp. (CHK) has seen bullish earnings estimate revisions as recently as last week. The company’s dividend yield of 0.6% is a competitive one within its industry group. Chesapeake Energy is scheduled to report second-quarter results on July 31. Company Description Chesapeake Energy Corporation is the largest independent and third-largest overall producer of natural gas in the U.S. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, the company&#8217;s operations are focused on exploratory and developmental drilling and corporate and property acquisitions. The company is known for growth through acquisitions, and is the most active driller of new wells in the U.S. Growth With oil prices reversing downward lately, Chesapeake’s share price has dipped a little, but this could by a buying opportunity as oil will probably trader higher again and the company’s fundamentals ]]></description>
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		<title>(SCHN) &#8211; Schnitzer Steel &#8211; outstanding average five year return on equityof 22.28%</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:40:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Schnitzer Steel is riding the price surge on ferrous metals to record earnings. The company has surprised on estimates 2 out of the last 4 quarters. Schnitzer has a forward P/E of only 10.80 even as the stock has soared in 2008.Company Description Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. (SCHN) manufactures and exports recycled ferrous metal products in the United States. Founded in 1906, the company has facilities in 11 states Incorporatedluding six export facilities on both the East and West Coasts and in Hawaii. Schnitzer, a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy), also operates an auto parts segment and steel manufacturing businesses. The auto parts segment sells used auto parts at 35 self-service facilities and 18 full-service facilities in 15 states and western Canada. The steel segment produces 750,000 tons of finished ]]></description>
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		<title>(IBM) &#8211; SYNNEX  &#8211; forward P/E is 9.03, under the industry average of 14.11</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/07/23/ibm-synnex-forward-pe-is-903-under-the-industry-average-of-1411/228</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:40:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SYNNEX isn&#8217;t seeing much of an economic slowdown as it guided revenue and earnings per share higher for the third quarter. The company has surprised on estimates 3 out of the last 4 quarters by 7.55%. SYNNEX has a forward P/E of 9.03.Company Description SYNNEX Corporation (SNX) services resellers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in regions around the world. The company, a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy), distributes IT systems, peripherals, system components, software and networking equipment to more than 15,000 resellers throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico for OEM suppliers such as Hewlett Packard (HP), IBM (IBM), Intel (INTC), and Microsoft (MSFT). SYNNEX Beat Wall Street Estimates for the Second Quarter by 7.69% On June 26, SYNNEX reported second quarter earnings that surprised on estimates by 7.69%, or ]]></description>
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		<title>(WOR) Feed processor testing post</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/07/21/wor-feed-processor-testing-post/226</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:33:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mariner Energy, Inc. (ME), the Gulf of Mexico and West Texas exploration and production company, saw revenues rise 49% to a record in the first quarter. The company has surprised on estimates 2 out of the last 4 quarters by an average of 5.68%. Mariner has a forward P/E of only 7.11. Read the July 17 analysis.Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc. (GIFI) fabricates drilling and production platforms, as well as other specialized structures used in the oil and gas industry. GIFI was a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) when we last reviewed it on May 22, but is now a Zacks #2 Rank (Buy). http://www.fool.com/shop/newsletters/18/ecap.htm?cid=1379&#038;logvisit=y&#038;source=esazaxbox3750007The company has been adding to its backlog. On June 18, Gulf Island announced it had received a letter of intent from Bluewater Industries, Inc. for the ]]></description>
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