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7 Bullish Utilities Stocks

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:30:35 GMT

Utilities sector seems to be a boring sector. This is evident from average weighted alpha (an indicator of stock price changes) for the sector which ranges from 29.31 for the gas utilities to 60.01 for the telephone utilities compared to the weighted alpha range of 354.23 to -75.35 for all industry sectors.[More...]

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...]

Best Economy In The Americas – Brazil

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:06:00 GMT

Wall Street tends to take a very myopic view of the world – the view that the entire financial universe revolves around them and the United States. And that what goes on in other countries is unimportant.[More...]

Five Dividends To Count On

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:22:00 GMT

As the fallout in the financial markets continues to unwind, a number of companies have bolted down balance sheets and insured some cash flows by cutting their once attractive dividends. In the past month we have seen the likes of General Electric (GE: 10.32, +0.32 (+3.20%)), JP Morgan Chase (JPM: 27.11, +1.97 (+7.84%)), Bank of America (BAC:[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...]

Stock Picks 2009 Part II

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:19:00 GMT

Our researcher, Ronan Cull, has put together this list of stock picks (Irish, UK, Canadian and US) from around the web. Any take your fancy! Chart - Save - Alert with Zignals for free. "Changing Value: 9 picks for 2009 = APC, GE, ISRG, WFC, and more" Sheldon Liber (BloggingStocks.com) 1. American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) 2. Anadarko Petroleum (APC) 3. Anglo American (AAUK) 4. Annaly Capital Management (NLY) 5. Diageo plc. (DEO) 6. General Electric Company (GE) 7. Intuitive Surgical Inc. (ISRG) 8. Wells Fargo and Company (WFC) 9. EZCorp Inc. (EZPW) "Brokers Bullish ISEQ after rise" Pat Boyle (Independent.ie) Davy: 1. CRH 2. Ryanair 3. Kerry 4. Glanbia 5. ARYZTA 6. Smurfit Kappa Group "Analysts Name Stock Picks for 2009" Ted Jackovies[More...]

Five Green Utilities

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:21:00 GMT

Environmentally friendly; Go Green; Carbon Cap; Global Warming. What do these phrases have in common? They are all used in commentary in regards to the global movement towards clean energy and environmental stability. It was a sticking point in President-elect Barack Obama’s campaign as well as a hot topic among the populous in the United States and most other developed nations. What does this mean for businesses and corporations, particularly utility companies? Legislation is pending, and every step forward will need to be one that considers the color green. The list that follows is a breakdown of five green utilities that are publicly traded, all of which are in the process of turning their businesses green to stay at pace with this pending worldwide movement. 1. Florida Power & Light (FPL): The forecast for South Florida[More...]

Can Brazilian Stocks Bounce Back?

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:09:00 GMT

Yesterday the major Brazilian stock index, Bovespa Sao Paulo, fell to a new 3 year low and closed 60% below the 52 week high reached in May 2008. U.S. investors holding Brazilian stocks as either ADRs or the Brazil focused ETF EWZ have faired even worse[More...]

Analyst Comments: CPFL Energia, Grey Wolf, Natural Resource Partners, Clayton Williams, Intellon, PetroChina, Unisys, Anthracite, Assurant, Americal International Group

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:45:00 GMT

We are downgrading our rating on CPFL Energia S.A. (CPL) from Buy to Hold as the second quarter results were below expectations. However, the outlook for the following quarters remain positive, mainly considering the growing demand for electricity in Braz[More...]

Playing a Potential Oil Rally, Shorting Transports

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 06:18:00 GMT

Corey Rosenbloom at Afraid To Trade has a good breakdown of the somewhat divergent technical picture for the major indexes. I have a more bearish take, but agree the picture is far from clear. I think oil has a better chance of going up than down this week, considering support around 90.00 and the ascending 200 day moving average beneath.As we see[More...]

Most of Hino Suit Against City Tossed

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:46:00 GMT

Aug. 6--BROWNSVILLE Â-- A visiting judge on Wednesday threw out most of a lawsuit filed by Hino Electric Power Co. against the City of Harlingen and two electricity suppliers.
Visiting Judge Richard Terrell of Alice ruled there was not enough evidence for the case to be considered by the jury, Lyford said.
Hino Electric sued the city for ending its agreement with Hino on Sept. 27, 2006, to continue to provide electric power for city buildings and facilities from Jan. 1, 2007, through September 2007.

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Hino Utility Lawsuit Gets Under Way

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:53:00 GMT

Aug. 5--BROWNSVILLE Â-- A CPL Retail Energy sales representative took the witness stand Tuesday in the first day of the trial of a lawsuit over a canceled city of Harlingen electric power contract.
Evidence and testimony on a 2007 contract extension of a 2006 contract with Hino Electric Holding Co., doing business as Hino Electric Power Co., is being presented to a jury in 357th state District Court before Visiting Judge Richard Terrell of Alice.
Hino Electric claims in the lawsuit, originally filed in 2006, that Harlingen city commissioners agreed to extend their contract to buy power for city buildings and facilities from Jan. 1, 2007, through September 2007, but on Sept. 27, 2006, city officials canceled the Harlingen contract effective Sept. 30, 2006.

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Trial of Suit Against City, Power Companies Begins

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:46:00 GMT

Aug. 4--BROWNSVILLE Â-- The trial of a lawsuit filed in 2008 by Hino Electric Power Co. against the City of Harlingen and two power companies begins today in 357th state District Court.
Hino Electric claims city officials agreed on April 26, 2006, to an extension from Jan. 1, 2007 through Sept. 30, 2007 of a contract to provide electricity to the city, but later broke that agreement.
Constellation Energy Services Inc. and Central Power & Light Co. Energy Services Inc. are also named as defendants in Hino Electric's lawsuit.

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Salvation Army Helps Needy Beat Summer Heat

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:49:00 GMT

Jul. 10--MCALLEN -- The McAllen Salvation Army Corps is trying to offer some relief to Rio Grande Valley residents as the summer heat index climbs above 110 degrees.
The agency's "Beat the Heat" campaign will provide air conditioning units as well as 500 20-inch fans to Valley residents in need until Sept. 30.
CPL Retail Energy, which supplies electricity to customers throughout South Texas, donated $7,000 to start the campaign.

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Report Shows City's Combined Utility Costs Lower Than Neighbors'

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:49:00 GMT

Apr. 28--The Danville Utility Commission reviewed a report comparing utility costs in Danville to other Virginia cities, learning that Danville's rates are comparable individually and favorable overall.
Joe King, assistant city manager for Utilities, presented graphs that show Danville's electric rates fall in the mid-range with Martinsville and Bedford -- Danville and Martinsville came in just shy of $100 per 1,000 kilowatt hours, and Bedford at about $85 -- and are lower than Virginia Electric & Power Co. (about $110), CPL Retail Energy LP (about $112) and Mecklenburg (about $121).
Natural gas prices in Danville are the lowest available, King said, slightly more than $100 per 100 therms.

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Report Shows City's Combined Utility Costs Lower Than Neighbors'

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:47:00 GMT

Apr. 28--The Danville Utility Commission reviewed a report comparing utility costs in Danville to other Virginia cities, learning that Danville's rates are comparable individually and favorable overall.
Joe King, assistant city manager for Utilities, presented graphs that show Danville's electric rates fall in the mid-range with Martinsville and Bedford -- Danville and Martinsville came in just shy of $100 per 1,000 kilowatt hours, and Bedford at about $85 -- and are lower than Virginia Electric & Power Co. (about $110), CPL Retail Energy LP (about $112) and Mecklenburg (about $121).
Natural gas prices in Danville are the lowest available, King said, slightly more than $100 per 100 therms.

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CPL Retail Energy Reducing Rates to Attract New Customers

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:54:00 GMT

Feb. 18--HARLINGEN -- CPL Retail Energy is reducing its residential rates in hopes of attracting new customers.
Starting Feb. 28, CPL residential customers on the Direct Electricity Plan will see an automatic estimated 15 percent decrease in their monthly electricity bills, Lisa Dornan, public relations senior manager for CPL, said Tuesday.
With this decrease, customers will see an estimated $360 per year in savings, or about $30 per month, Dornan said.

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Deutsche Bank Appointed As Successor Depositary Bank for the American Depositary Receipt Program of CPFL Energia S.A.

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:46:00 GMT

Deutsche Bank today announced its appointment as successor depositary bank for the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)-listed American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program of CPFL Energia S.A. (CPFL Energia).
Akbar Poonawala, Head of Global Equity Services at Deutsche Bank said, "We are delighted to be appointed as depositary bank for CPFL Energia's NYSE-listed ADR program.
The services described in this notice are provided by Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas (Deutsche Bank) or by its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in accordance with appropriate local registration and regulation.

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CPFL Energia Announces 2Q09 Net Income of R$ 289 Million

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:56:00 GMT

CPFL Energia S.A. , the holding company of one of the strongest and most efficient business groups in the Brazil electricity sector, announces its 2Q09 results. The financial and operational information herein, unless otherwise indicated, is presented on a consolidated basis and is in accordance with the applicable legislation. Comparisons are relative to 2Q08, unless otherwise stated.[More...]

CPFL Energia S.A. Announces Second Quarter 2009 Results Conference Call Webcast

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:56:00 GMT