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Screening For Solid Dividend Payers

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:23:00 GMT

Regular readers of this blog know I place a premium on cash yields on my portfolio. But this emphasis on dividends has gotten me into trouble in the past. Yes, I’ll say it: “My name is Davy Bui and I am a recovering yield pig.” My past experiences with stocks like American Capital (ACAS) and Penn (...)[More...]

Earnings Review: February 09, 2009

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 23:52:58 GMT

Late on Monday, American Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced that its fourth quarter net income nearly halved to $38.6 million or 32 cents a share from $89.9 million or 76 cents a share in the year ago quarter.[More...]

Earnings Preview for Feb 9-13 - Earnings Preview

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 18:52:00 GMT

Activision Blizzard Inc. (ATVI) could top expectations. IntercontinentalExchange, Inc. (ICE) and Terex Corporation (TEX) could miss. Though nearly 400 companies are scheduled to report, traders are going to keep a close eye on Washington. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner will announce a revised bank bailout plan on Monday. This plan could include the creation of a bad bank to absorb distressed debts (what TARP was[More...]

Stocks Resume Selloff As Distribution Day Rattles Investors Who Bought Last Weeks LAME Rally

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:33:00 GMT

Do people not pay attention to volume at all? I am starting to begin they don’t after listening to all the typical talking loud-mouths this weekend. They all clamored and were happy the indexes were up 15% to 20% last week. Yet not a single person anywhere mentioned that volume was lower and lower each day as the rally went along. They also did not mention that we were right near/at the 50 day moving averages which are in a downtrend on all the indexes. Leaving these two key facts out made anything they said irrelevant. There was always a possibility of waking up and seeing a market running away today but the truth is this market is predictable yet insanely impossible to trade unless you are a daytrader. After my initial short positions before the selloff really started, things have been harder to manage as shorts are not going down in a smooth line like they should in a bear market. This is making for a very difficult trading environment and why unless[More...]

Stocks Continue The Selloff With Volume Finally Picking Up On The Selling

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Today can be called nothing other than nasty as most of the indexes made round trips back to either six-year or eleven-year lows, following a nasty selloff that came on very heavy volume. Volume picked up on every exchange as finally some signs of panic selling hit the market. This selling took the markets off around 5% to 6% and a lot of stocks were just walloped. Now while I have continued to talk about the nasty downtrend this market is in and how well my shorts have been doing: top short holdings and total returns: IPHS 44% POT 65% GGB 72% SBAC 66% CYT 69% MOS 74% CETV 89% CPRT 28% AZO 24% RDK 17% AMX 49% PLCE 38% CAJ 34% SPG 52% CEO 51% AAPL 50% ENB 24% K 18% ARB 67% AMSG 20% SPW 77% RIMM 58% LLL 37% CEDC 65% APD 55% OKE 46% SDA 80% TITN 59% PAA 28%). I don’t believe I have seen the market in such a bleak condition in a long time and think I need to tell you about the lack of bullish items out there. To start it all off only 3% of[More...]

The Recent Rally Attempt Is Dead As Three Of Four Major Stock Market Indexes Make New 52-Week Lows

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:53:00 GMT

It was a brutal day if you were a falling knife catcher as the market took those impatient bulls who believed the lows were in out and beat them silly with a 6.5% loss on the Nasdaq, a 6.6% loss on the NYSE, and a 6.1% loss on the SP 500. The losses were made even more damaging by the fact that they hit new lows from the recent rally attempt and volume picked up giving the market a very heavy distribution day. This distribution day adds to the pressure the market is facing as each and every day passes. The market in terms of the Nasdaq and Nasdaq 100 are now down over 51% from the October 2007 highs. These losses have been extremely damaging to the psychology of many market players and has done some major damage to individuals portfolios. This sad news is made even more sad knowing that the market does not appear to be near a low–at least as far as the market is currently concerned. This is obvious to me via the volume that is coming[More...]

Stock Market Indexes Start The Week Off With A Low Volume Selloff; All Indexes Are Holding Thursday’s Lows

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 01:09:00 GMT

Stocks did what they have been doing for the entire past thirteen months and that was finishing with a lower close. This weak close was made worse in that it was yet another volatile late day move. This time it was a rollover to the downside with the indexes finishing right near their lows-of-the-day. This very weak close was very nasty to see but some consolation can be taken with the low volume that came with the selling. That lower volume was the second straight day of a lower volume pullback that has come since the reset of the rally attempt on Thursday. On Thursday the market dipped to new lows on a few indexes that reset the previous rally attempt. However, by the close, the market reversed to a very bullish close on much higher volume. That put market players who have been watching this selling for thirteen months now in a better mood. The pullback the past two days have made some pretty upset that the market[More...]

Another Day, Another Selloff; Higher Volume On The Selloff Indicates Fear Is Rising

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:25:00 GMT

It was yet another day of huge losses for the stock market as most indexes are now down over 45% for the year. This kind of market action is enough to make a lot of people sick. But that is the last thing you want to do here, especially with the selloff starting to slightly hit panic levels. Now, I am not saying that we are near a bottom what-so-ever. But what I am saying is that we are getting a little crazy with the selling and that should lead to a rally in the near term. However, before that rally occurs, I expect that we will more than likely set new lows on all the indexes. One of the reasons I believe that is possible is because after today’s session I saw that ZERO stocks on the NYSE or Nasdaq hit new 52-week highs, while over 415 stocks on each index hit new 52-week lows. This number of new lows expanding along with the non-numbers in the new highs is my warning that the market is not done with the selloff, even though it has[More...]

The Magic Formula's Top Dividend Stocks

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:50:00 GMT

In a down market, dividend paying stocks can provide hefty yields in addition to stock price appreciation. Here are the most attractive dividend payers in the Magic Formula Investing screen today. Read More...[More...]

Earnings Preview For Nov 3 - 7 - Earnings Preview

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 01:58:00 GMT

Companies that could issue positive surprises include Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX), SucessFactors (SFSF) and Sunoco (SUN). Penn Virginia Corporation (PVA) could potentially disappoint investors. The Week's Events November has historically been one of the best months for the major markets, according to the[More...]

Innophos Holdings, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Innophos Holdings, Inc. , a leading specialty phosphates producer in North America, today announced its financial results for the second quarter 2009.[More...]

Innophos Holdings, Inc. Schedules Call to Discuss Second Quarter 2009 Results

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:35:00 GMT

Innophos Holdings, Inc. , a leading specialty phosphates producer in North America, today announced that it will host a live conference call on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at 10:00 am ET to discuss its second quarter 2009 results. The press release detailing first quarter results will be issued on Monday, August 3, 2009 after market close. The conference call can be accessed by dialing 888-713-4205 or 617-213-4862 and entering passcode 74063199. A replay will be available between 12:00 pm ET on August 4 and 1:00 pm ET on August 18, 2009. The replay is accessible by dialing 888-286-8010 or 617-801-6888 and entering passcode 83500220.If you would like to pre-register for the conference call use the following link: https://www.theconferencingservice.com/prereg/key.process?key=P8KDLN7LN Pre-registering is not mandatory but is recommended as it will provide you immediate entry into the call and will facilitate the timely start of the conference. You will receive a code that allows you to enter the call directly. Pre-registration only takes a few moments, and you may do so at any time, including up to and after call start time. To pre-register, please click the link above. Alternately, if you would rather be placed into the call by an operator, please call at least 15 minutes prior to call start time. Alternately, the webcast of the conference call can be accessed live and as a replay at Innophos' web site www.innophos.com in the Investor Relations Events section.About Innophos, Inc.Innophos Holdings, Inc., the holding company for a leading North American manufacturer of specialty phosphates, serves a diverse range of customers across multiple applications, geographies and channels. Innophos offers a broad suite of products used in a wide variety of food and beverage, consumer products, pharmaceutical and industrial applications. Innophos' market-leading positions derive from its experience and dedication to customer service and innovation. Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations in Nashville, TN; Chicago Heights, IL; Chicago , IL; Geismar, LA; Port Maitland, ON ; and Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz and Mission Hills, Guanajuato . For more information please see www.innophos.com.IPHS-G[More...]

Innophos Holdings, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:55:00 GMT

Innophos Holdings, Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $0.17 per share of common stock. The dividend will be payable on July 31, 2009 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on July 15, 2009.[More...]

Innophos Holdings Inc. Announces the Resignation of CFO

Wed, 27 May 2009 12:08:00 GMT

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Innophos Announces New Senior Revolving Credit Facility; Pays Off All Prior Bank Debt

Fri, 22 May 2009 19:15:00 GMT

Innophos Holdings, Inc. , a leading specialty phosphates producer in North America, today announced that its subsidiaries, Innophos, Inc. and Innophos Canada, Inc. had entered into a four-year senior secured revolving credit facility with Wachovia Bank, National Association, a Wells Fargo Company, as Agent and lender. The new facility provides for a maximum of $65 million of revolving loans depending on the companies' borrowing base. At the same time, Innophos terminated its previous bank revolving and term loan facility by paying off the remaining balance of $72.5 million with cash on hand.[More...]

Innophos Holdings, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2009 Results

Mon, 04 May 2009 20:01:00 GMT

Innophos Holdings, Inc. , a leading specialty phosphates producer in North America, today announced its financial results for the first quarter 2009.[More...]

Innophos Holdings, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2009 Results

Mon, 04 May 2009 14:51:00 GMT

tripolyphosphate) & Other Products, which showed a net selling price
Randy Gress, CEO of Innophos, commented on the results, "With operating income at $55.3 million and net income at $30.2 million, first quarter 2009 results were strong, reflecting selling price increases put into place in 2008, although volume declines in the core business continue to indicate reduced demand caused by the economic crisis together with increased competitive pressure in all segments.
I am also pleased to note that strong cash generation across the business enabled us to decrease net debt to an all time low during the first quarter.

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Innophos Holdings, Inc. Schedules Call to Discuss First Quarter 2009 Results

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:56:00 GMT

Innophos Holdings, Inc. , a leading specialty phosphates producer in North America, today announced that it will host a live conference call on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at 10:00 am ET to discuss its first quarter 2009 results.[More...]

Innophos Holdings, Inc. Files 10-K

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:56:00 GMT

Innophos Holdings, Inc. , a leading specialty phosphate producer in North America, today announced that it filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 12, 2009.[More...]

Innophos Holdings, Inc. Announces Annual Meeting

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:58:00 GMT

Innophos Holdings, Inc. today announced that its annual meeting of stockholders will take place on Tuesday, June 2, 2009. The annual meeting will be held in Cranbury, New Jersey.[More...]