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Dividend Stocks For Hedging Against Dollar’s Long Term Fluctuations

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:08:43 GMT

In general, ability of the companies to pay dividends depends upon its profitability, cash flows, earnings, prudent money management (think debt!). With the ongoing recession many have started expressing concerns about long term prospects of US economy. Among many issues, one aspect that has been gaining momentum is the strength of dollar and its status as world currency.[More...]

ADM – Stock Analysis For Dividend Growth Portfolio

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:53:03 GMT

Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) is one of the world’s leading agribusiness companies, with significant market presence in agriculture processing and merchandising. ADM has approximately 230 plants location worldwide. It is one of the world’s largest processors of agricultural commodities, such as oilseeds, corn, wheat, protein meal, corn sweeteners, flour, biodiesel, ethanol, and other food and feed ingredients. ADM is a dividend aristocrat and has been raising its dividends for last 34 years. The most dividend increase was in February 2009. I view ADM[More...]

NGG – Stock Analysis For Dividend Growth Portfolio

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:16:58 GMT

This article originally appeared on The DIV Net, on June 18, 2009 National Grid plc (NGG) is a London based UK utility company. It owns and operates of regulated electricity and gas infrastructure networks in United Kingdom (Wales and Scotland) and North Eastern United States (upstate New York, NYC, Long Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and[More...]

Best International Dividend Stocks

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:13:00 GMT

In a previous article I provided a list with the best dividend stocks for the long run. Since the list included only US stocks several readers asked for a similar list with international dividend growth stocks instead. Furthermore, I am also looking to expand my portfolio to include at least some allocation to [More...]

Eight Dividend Increases In The News

Mon, 18 May 2009 15:36:33 GMT

The past several months have been characterized by tremendous volatility and a lot of negative news regarding the state of the economy as a whole.[More...]

Market Report For Friday: Apr 17, 2009

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:00:45 GMT

(7:11am ET) There was plenty of economic data released in the US during the day; however the equity market sidetracked until 2pm ET, when with prices at modest losing levels on the week until that point, suddenly, and for no discernable reason, there was a rally that left the indexes with small gains through Thursday. Perhaps traders were anticipating a positive quarterly report from Google (GOOG +2.4% on +151% of average daily trading volume)? After the close, the company did not disappoint, beating both revenue and EPS estimates. The company posted net income of $1.42 billion ($5.16/share), up +8% from the $1.31 billion ($4.84/share) recorded during the same period a year ago. Revenue for 1Q2009 increased +10% to $4.07 billion, from $3.7 billion, excluding traffic acquisition costs. On average, analysts had expected earnings per share of $4.93 and revenue of $4.08 billion, according to Yahoo Finance. For the first[More...]

Daily Report For Thursday, Apr 16, 2009

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:36:24 GMT

(8:25am ET) The main focus of traders today will be the 1Q2009 earnings report from JP Morgan (JPM), and the close scrutiny of the data and hype that will follow. After hitting a low of $14.93 in early March, JPM has rallied +118.1% to yesterday’s close of $32.56. There was a high of $34.15 on Tuesday. http://tinyurl.com/da6dcv JP Morgan reported Q1 net income of $2.14 billion, or $0.40/share, down -10% from a year earlier, but beat analysts' expectations. Revenue increased +48% to $25.03 billion. WSJ reported that CEO Jamie Dimon said the firm extended about $150 billion in new credit to consumer and corporate customers during the quarter. With a last hour rally spurred by the real estate investment trusts (REITS) ($DJR +8.7%) and Banks ($BKX +5.1%) in the Financial sector (XLF +4.8%), the US equity[More...]

Daily Report For Tuesday, Apr 14, 2009

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:18:59 GMT

(9:30am ET) Stocks in NY sank at the open following various negative reports from TV talking heads, though trade volume was weak on the Easter Monday. After the close, Goldman Sachs surprised with unusually positive revenue and earnings. Today, President Obama will be making a speech on the state of the economy. Traders are confused. Yesterday was pretty much a lost day in the market. Very little of consequence happened. By the close, the DJIA’s small loss (-25.57 -0.32% to 8057.81) offset the small gain in the S&P (+2.17 +0.25% to 858.73), while the NASDAQ (+0.77 +0.05% to 1653.31) was flat. The Toronto Composite (+98.50 +1.07% to 9285.6) and the Toronto Venture Board (+11.89 +1.23% to 980.86) were stronger as the metal miners and goldminers enjoyed a good day. Except for Japan’s Nikkei 225 index (-0.92% to 8842.7), prices today were strong in the major international equity markets: Australia (+2.22% to[More...]

Daily Report For Tuesday: Apr 7, 2009

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:31:58 GMT

(8:05am ET) Stocks closed Monday's session in NY lower on a lightly-traded day, but much higher Week over Week. Through Friday, the major market indexes saw their largest four-week gains in seventy-six years. Now the market is preparing for 1Q2009 earnings season, which gets underway today with Alcoa (AA). On Monday, the DJIA (-41.74 -0.52% to 7975.85), S&P (-7.02 -0.83% to 835.48), and NASDAQ (-15.16 -0.93% to 1606.71) could not make headway against concerns the major banks may be preparing to release negative quarterly reports. The Toronto Composite (-49.59 -0.55% to 9016.17), and Venture Board (-12.42 -1.27% to 963.17) were also down on the day, but higher Week over Week. In international equity markets today, the closing prices showed losses except for Shanghai China (+0.80% to 2439.2): Australia -1.30% to 3648.5; Hong Kong -0.46% to 14929.0; India -1.80% to 10534.9; and Japan -0.28% to 8832.9. At 7:30am ET,[More...]

Daily Report For Wednesday, Apr 1, 2009

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:53:00 GMT

(8:07am ET) In his absence, Bill has asked the CTAB traders fill in for him today and maybe tomorrow as well. Bill was having connectivity and other related computer issues early Tuesday morning. Perhaps the Conficker worm virus programmed to be unleashed April 1, began slithering through the Bahamas a little ahead of schedule. The final trading day of the month opened higher, with aggressive traders nimbly positioning themselves for further short gains, after a late afternoon bounce Monday, anticipating large money managers to “mark up” equities boosting their quarter end returns. This strategy paid off nicely as the S&P future rose to 807, nearly 4% off Monday’s late afternoon low of 776. However, traders expecting prices to close near the highs were disappointed, as stocks peaked near 3pm eastern, giving up a significant portion of the day’s gains. The DJIA finished up 86.9 (+1.15%) closing at 7608.92,[More...]

Owner: Electric co. holding up project

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:49:00 GMT

City officials deny that.
Now that the property is up for sale, the city says it is suing Norbert Carey of 29 High St. in order to make sure it gets its promised rail trail easement.
Carey said the holdup stems from National Grid not providing him with details of where buried electrical lines lie on his property.

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Truck snaps Western Ave. power poles: Driver will be ticketed after lines downed, traffic in Albany backs up

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:50:00 GMT

Nov. 5--GUILDERLAND-- A dump truck driver will be ticketed for not lowering his truck's box all the way to the stowed position, allowing it to catch overhead phone and cable lines on Western Avenue, snapping off four wooden utility poles and snarling Wednesday morning's rush-hour traffic.
Nobody was injured, police said.
Nearby businesses had communications disrupted for about 30 minutes, a National Grid spokesman said.

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Dump truck snaps Western Ave. power poles

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:49:00 GMT

Nov. 4--GUILDERLAND-- A dump truck driver will be ticketed for not lowering his truck's box all the way to the stowed position, allowing it to catch overhead phone and cable lines on Western Avenue, snapping off four wooden utility poles and snarling this morning's rush-hour traffic.
Nobody was injured, police said.
Nearby businesses had communications disrupted for about 30 minutes, a National Grid spokesman said.

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ELECTION: Voutour Supports Inmate Work Measure

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:49:00 GMT

Nov. 3--Niagara County Sheriff James Voutour supports a ballot question up for statewide vote today that would permit inmates to work for nonprofit agencies.
"It saves millions in taxpayers' money for the inmates not to be incarcerated."
The proposed constitutional amendment would allow the state Legislature to pass bills to let state and local inmates work for nonprofit groups operated for religious, charitable or educational purposes.

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State OKs Conservation Pricing for Gas Company

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:46:00 GMT

Nov. 3--Regulatory history was made in Massachusetts yesterday.
The Department of Public Utilities formally approved a controversial new pricing system for Bay State Gas, in a move designed to encourage the utility to push for more energy conservation.
The so-called "decoupling" rate plan is the first time that the system has been used in Massachusetts.

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Deepwater to Add Wind Turbines to Project Off Block Island

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:47:00 GMT

Oct. 31--PROVIDENCE -- One issue disputed by Deepwater Wind and National Grid in their negotiations over a power purchase agreement has been resolved by an amendment to a state renewable energy law.
The change will allow Deepwater to install up to eight 3.6-megawatt turbines off the coast of Block Island rather than the six machines that National Grid argued was the maximum number allowed under the original version of the law.
Since talks stalled two weeks ago, Deepwater executives have maintained that the price of energy from the project was higher in part because National Grid believed that only six turbines were allowed off Block Island.

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Gas Leak Closes Busy Route 28 in Salem

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:47:00 GMT

Oct. 31--SALEM, N.H. -- A gas leak caused by work done for the Lowe's project on Route 28 closed down Hampshire Street and Route 28 for about two hours yesterday morning.
A crew from National Grid was digging for new electric lines when workers struck a natural gas line about 4 feet below the surface, Salem fire Marshal Jeffrey Emanuelson said.
The work was part of the utility upgrades being done in the plaza as part of the Lowe's construction.

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Statewide Gains From Local Award: NYISO $37.4 Million Grant Will Help Pay for Smart Grid Project

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:49:00 GMT

Oct. 31--NORTH GREENBUSH -- National Grid may have lost out on the $3.4 billion in "smart grid" funding announced Tuesday by President Barack Obama.
But the news wasn't all bad for the Capital Region.
New York Independent System Operator, the North Greenbush nonprofit that oversees the state's high-voltage transmission system, was awarded $37.4 million to help pay for a $75.7 million smart grid project it plans to coordinate with all the utilities in the state.

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Solar Farm Good to Go

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:46:00 GMT

Oct. 28--The state Department of Public Utilities this week gave its approval to National Grid for a solar power-generating station on Hilldale Avenue.
"It is close to a distribution site (powerlines) and gets great sun," said Edward White Jr., vice president of Renewables for National Grid.
The farm will produce 1,000 kilowatts or one megawatt (MW), more than double the largest existing farm in Massachusetts, White said.

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Haverhill Banks on Solar Power to Save Money: Trapping the Sun's Rays

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:46:00 GMT

Oct. 27--HAVERHILL -- When the sun shines, whether above the Citizens Center or on Hilldale Avenue, it will save electricity.
Meanwhile, on Hilldale Avenue, just outside Lafayette Square, National Grid has begun plans for a solar farm that will cover nearly 5 acres and produce enough energy for 175 homes.
The old Boston Gas Co., which merged with National Grid, formerly owned the land.

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EDF to Sell U.K. Grid Operations, an Industrial Info News Alert

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:46:00 GMT

Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- French utility Electricite de France SA (EPA:EDF) (Paris) is considering options regarding the sale of the company's United Kingdom power distribution network in order to alleviate financial debts of up to 5 billion euros ($7.3 billion) by 2010.
The sale is expected to draw significant interest from buyers as the area served by the grid, which includes the country's main airports, utility companies and travel networks, is responsible for 40% of the nation's GDP. A sale is expected to be concluded by next March.
Other companies featured: Constellation Energy Group Incorporated (NYSE:CEG), Centrica plc (PINKSHEETS:CPYYY), Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE:DB), Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS), National Grid plc (NYSE:NGG)

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National Grid Applies for $200 Million in Stimulus Funding for Largest Collective Smart Grid Project in the Northeast

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:20:00 GMT

National Grid (LSE:NG;NYSE:NGG), the nation’s second-largest utility, has applied to the U.S. Department of Energy for $200 million in stimulus funding to develop an “end-to-end” smart grid deployment that will include approximately 200,000 customers in New York, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.[More...]

Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation Declares Preferred Stock Dividends

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:48:00 GMT

Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., a subsidiary of National Grid plc (NYSE: NGG), announced that its Board of Directors has declared dividends at the following rates for all series of its preferred stock.
Preferred stock dividends are payable September 30, 2009, to holders of record September 8, 2009.
The company is based in Syracuse, N.Y. Its parent company also has electricity and gas distribution operations in New England

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Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation Declares Preferred Stock Dividends - Apr 23 2009 11:52AM

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:47:00 GMT

Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., a subsidiary of National Grid plc (NYSE: NGG), announced that its Board of Directors has declared dividends at the following rates for all series of its preferred stock.
Preferred stock dividends are payable June 30, 2009, to holders of record June 8, 2009.
The company is based in Syracuse, N.Y. Its parent company also has electricity and gas distribution operations in New England

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Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation Declares Preferred Stock Dividends

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:54:00 GMT

Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., a subsidiary of National Grid plc (NYSE: NGG), announced that its Board of Directors has declared dividends at the following rates for all series of its preferred stock.[More...]

National Grid Responds to New York State Public Service Commission Request for Projects Suitable for Federal Stimulus Funding

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:30:00 GMT

Note to Editors: National Grid will host a media conference call today at 11 a.m. to provide a briefing on today’s announcement. Media representatives can participate in the call by dialing 888-266-1206 and requesting conference I.D. number 95913271 (National Grid PSC Stimulus/ Smart Grid Filing). A replay of the call will be available until midnight on April 21 by dialing 800-642-1687 and entering conference I.D. number 95913271.[More...]

CORRECTING and REPLACING National Grid Supports Waxman-Markey on Energy Investment and Climate Change

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:21:00 GMT

Fourth graph, second sentence should read: We have committed to emission reduction targets of 45 percent by 2020 (sted: We have committed to 45% emission reduction targets of 45 percent by 2020).[More...]

National Grid Supports Waxman-Markey on Energy Investment and Climate Change

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:54:00 GMT

Tom King, President of National Grid U.S., today applauded the introduction of the groundbreaking Waxman-Markey discussion draft, to move forward legislation on climate change and energy policy:[More...]

National Grid Announces Plan for Smart Grid Pilot in Worcester, Massachusetts

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:30:00 GMT

National Grid today announced plans to file with the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities its proposal to build and operate a smart grid pilot in Worcester, Mass. The pilot, which will involve approximately 15,000 customers, is believed to be the largest and most comprehensive in New England. National Grid will submit its proposal to the DPU April 1, 2009.[More...]

National Grid’s Virtual Polar Bear Inspires Users to Reduce Their Carbon Footprint by More Than 52 Million Pounds

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:01:00 GMT

It began innocently enough. In May 2008, National Grid launched its new interactive Floe Web site, www.nationalgrid.com/floe, and people across the world started to log on. They played games, adopted virtual polar bears, and started making pledges to take easy, everyday actions to decrease their carbon footprints.[More...]