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Rio 2016: Guide To Investing In Brazil

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:48:11 GMT

There was a lot of talk about potential host cities for the Olympics lately and the politics associated. That talk died down after Brazil was awarded the honor of hosting. You may be asking “how does that relate to trading”…well my friend Raul of the Shocked Investor is about to make that connection. He has been researching the Brazilian stocks and options recently and more importantly ones traded on American exchanges. Enjoy the article and be sure to leave a comment with your thoughts.[More...]

Investing In ADRs: The Most Powerful Way To Reduce Market Risk

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:56:31 GMT

It's official: You can reduce your investment risk simply by chucking darts at a list of stocks, then buying them. That's if you believe a Nobel economist, of course. His crude "experiment" was the start of "modern portfolio theory" decades ago. The downside, however, was that with a reduction of risk came a dampening of profits. So scratch that idea.[More...]

The Meek Continue To Dominate Equities

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:49:10 GMT

Early in April after a month long run off the bottom I posted a list of equities that gained at least 60% in the preceding 4 weeks (Apr 5: The Meek Shall Inherit the Earth: 92 Stocks Over $10 Returning 60%+) The list was a whose who of beaten down merchandise. Generally, by week 4-5 of an oversold rally these type of names begin to peter out but the ramp has been relentless in lower quality, low price stocks. My gut tells me quant (and other varieties) of hedge funds have been shorting these names, using fundamental reasons - expecting some pullback after huge runs - only to be run over again and again even in week 6 and 7 of this rally. All it takes nowadays is saying "business has stabilized at the worst levels we've seen in decades" to elicit glee and massive short covering rallies. While the market was flattish last week, I[More...]

Votorantim: Odd Moves & Motives

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:19:00 GMT

Highlighted in this post are the following companies: CPFL Energia (CPL), Votorantim Celulose (VCP), Aracruz (ARA) and VBC (VBC). Grupo Votorantim has a long tradition in Brazil and is one of the biggest private groups in Latin America. Some days ago, Votorantim decided to sell its controlling stake in CPFL Energia (CPL) to Camargo Correa Group. In fact, Camargo Correa already participates in the control of CPL, thus we do not[More...]

Latin American Markets

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 12:45:00 GMT

Latin America is widely regarded as a growth play in the equity markets. The explanation for this view is that the region is a commodity producer -- agricultural goods in Brazil and Argentina, metals in Brazil, Chile and Peru, oil in Venezuela and Ecuador, natural gas in Bolivia, etc. In general, that's a fair vision. However it must be better understood. Not all commodities are the same, and not all countries have the same economic policy or the same stage of development It is well known that there is a high correlation between economic growth and commodities prices. In the past few years, this correlation has increased since the main source of growth was the emerging economies, in which economic growth is more intensive in commodities. For the future, we expect this correlation to increase even more, as emerging economies will keep on leading the growth and developed economies, particularly the U.S., will rely a lot on government investments in[More...]

Brazil Investments Relying on China, U.S. - Zacks Analyst Interviews

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:18:00 GMT

In today's Zacks Analyst Interview, Mark Vickery speaks with Claudio Freitas, CFA about the following ADRs: Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais - CEMIG (CIG), Companhia Paranaense de Energia - COPEL (ELP), Tele Norte Leste Participacoes SA ? Telemar (TNE), Brasil Telecom Participacoes SA (BRP), Petroleo Brasileiro SA ? Petrobras (PBR), Companhia Vale do Rio Doce (RIO), Cemex SAB de CV[More...]

Votorantim Downgraded to Sell - Analyst Blog

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 18:19:00 GMT

Votorantim Celulose e Papel S.A. (VCP) is a leading paper company incorporated in the state of S?o Paulo, Brazil. It is a part of Votorantim Group, controlled by the Ermirio de Morais family, which is one of the largest private industrial conglomerates in Brazil. The Votorantim Group has dealings in the cement industry, pulp, paper, mining, metallurgy, chemical, processed orange juice and financial services, among others. We are changing our current recommendation on Votorantim Celulose S.A. from Hold to Sell. The short-term outlook for pulp prices is quite uncertain as a result of the current credit crisis. Third quarter results were disappointing, and the pulp cash production cost increased during the quarter due to the stoppage of production in the Jacare? and Conpacel units. The recent[More...]

Worst Performers Over Last Quarter

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 06:14:00 GMT

And here is the list of worst perfomers... keep in mind this is over a 90 day period. I show 136 stocks that lost at least 45% in the previous quarter. Very bad. The list is obvious - anything global growth, commodity related or the "dead" financial types.CriteriaMarket capitalization $1.25B+Average trading volume 100K+Stock price $0+Return this month -45%+Green names we own, blue names we have owned in the past or discussed in the blog. In orange I listed names we owned at some point during the quarter.[More...]

Analyst Comments: Amkor, Bank of Ireland, Microsemi, Valspar, Aracruz Celulose

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:55:00 GMT

Amkor Technology, Inc. (AMKR) is one of the largest packaging and test subcontractors. March quarter results exceeded both the consensus and management expectations. Forward guidance is for a 1-3% revenue increase in the second quarter. Advanced packaging and testing demand remains strong, while traditional lead frame packages are soft. The net impact is...[More...]

Brazilian Aracruz Getting Pricey

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:21:12 GMT

We are keeping our Hold recommendation on Brazil-based pulp-producer Aracruz Celulose S.A. (ARA) with a price target of $80. The company's multiple expansion plans are solid and we believe that it is going to enhance the value of the stock over the long term. Moreover, the international pulp and paper markets remain tight, and the short-term outlook for pulp prices is positive. The recent upgrade of Brazil to 'investment...[More...]

Republicans Seen As Taking a Risk in Opposing Obama on Economy

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 22:53:00 GMT

WASHINGTON _ The Republican Party is taking a big risk by looking like the party of "no" at a time when Americans like their new president and badly want the economy fixed.
Voters are deciding whether the Republican Party is an obstacle to progress or standing up for its ideals," said Neil Newhouse, partner at Public Opinion Strategies, a Virginia-based Republican consulting firm.
The party line is that the GOP is banking on fealty to small-government principles to guide its response to a barrage of economic recovery measures _ including massive economic stimulus spending for 2009 and 2010, more financial rescue steps and heath care legislation _ in the next few months.

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Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:12:00 GMT

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Today we began research on Astoria Financial Corporation (NYSE: AF), Crown Castle International Corp. (NYSE: CCI), Shaw Group Inc. (NYSE: SGR), IntercontinentalExchange Inc. (NYSE: ICE), Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) and Aracruz Celulose S.A. (NYSE: ARA).
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Free Growth Strategy Report on UTR, TUP, ARA, BAS, VVR and TRMK By MaybachFinancial.Com

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:16:00 GMT

Shareholders of Unitrin Inc. (NYSE: UTR), Tupperware Brands Corporation (NYSE: TUP), Aracruz Celulose S.A. (NYSE: ARA), Basic Energy Services Inc. (NYSE: BAS), Van Kampen Senior Income Trust (NYSE: VVR) and Trustmark Corporation (NASDAQ: TRMK) looking to get the most up-to-date research on their investment needs are encouraged to sign up for our free growth strategy report.
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Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Arrow Electronics, Inc. E.I. Du Pont De Nemours &Amp; Co., Aracruz Celulose S.A., Ingersoll Rand Co., Ltd., And Echelon Corp.

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 10:58:00 GMT

Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog.
Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets.
Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: ARW), E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. (NYSE: DD), Aracruz Celulose S.A. (NYSE: ARA), Ingersoll Rand Co., Ltd. (NYSE: IR), and Echelon Corp. (NASDAQ: ELON).

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Fitch Downgrades Votorantim Celulose E Papel; Places Aracruz on Watch Positive

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 19:53:00 GMT

Fitch Ratings has downgraded the Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) and national scale rating for Votorantim Celulose e Papel (VCP):
VCP remains on Rating Watch Negative by Fitch.
In conjunction with this rating action, Fitch has placed the following ratings of Aracruz Celulose S.A. (Aracruz) on Rating Watch Positive:

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The Brualdi Law Firm, P.C. Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against Aracruz Celulose S.A.

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 21:59:00 GMT

The Brualdi Law Firm, P.C. announces that a lawsuit has been commenced in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida on behalf of purchasers of Aracruz Celulose S.A. common stock during the period between April 7, 2008 and October 2, 2008 for violations of federal securities laws.[More...]

Brower Piven Encourages Investors Who Have Losses in Excess of $200,000 From Investment in Aracruz Celulose S.A. to Inquire About the Lead Plaintiff Position in Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit Before the January 26, 2009 Lead Plaintiff Deadline

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:05:00 GMT

BALTIMORE, MD -- -- 12/03/08 -- Brower Piven, A Professional Corporation announces that a class action lawsuit has been commenced in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida on behalf of all investors who purchased Aracruz Celulose S.A. American Depository Receipts and/or common stock between April 7, 2008 and October 2, 2008, inclusive .[More...]

Izard Nobel LLP Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against Aracruz Celulose S.A.

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:11:00 GMT

HARTFORD, CT -- -- 12/03/08 -- The law firm of Izard Nobel LLP, which has significant experience representing investors in prosecuting claims of securities fraud, announces that a lawsuit seeking class action status has been filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida on behalf of those who purchased the American Depository Receipts of Aracruz Celulose S.A. between April 7, 2008 through October 2, 2008, inclusive .[More...]

Saxena White P.A. Has Filed a Securities Fraud Class Action Against Aracruz Celulose S.A.

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:43:00 GMT

BOCA RATON, FL -- -- 11/26/08 -- Notice is hereby given that Saxena White P.A. has filed suit on behalf of shareholders of Aracruz Celulose S.A. in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.[More...]

Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Wells Fargo & Co., The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Schering-Plough Corp., Votorantim Celulose E Papel S.A. And Aracruz Celulose S.A.

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:15:00 GMT

Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog.
Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets.
Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE: WFC), The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (NYSE: GT), Schering-Plough Corp. (NYSE: SGP), Votorantim Celulose e Papel S.A. (NYSE: VCP) and Aracruz Celulose S.A. (NYSE: ARA).

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Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: FedEx Corp., Shire Plc., The St. Joe Co., Aracruz Celulose S.A., Inc. And Joy Global Inc.

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 04:14:00 GMT

Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets.
Stocks recently featured in the blog include: FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), Shire Plc. (Nasdaq: SHPGY), The St. Joe Co. (NYSE: JOE), Aracruz Celulose S.A. (NYSE: ARA) and Joy Global Inc. (Nasdaq: JOYG).
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