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Daily Highlights: 10/26/09

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:02:47 GMT

Asian shares were mostly higher Monday with S.Korean shares helped by upbeat economics.Bank failures in US exceed 100 for this year, most closings since 1992.China's September coal imports increase 7% from August as economy recoversOil prices slipped to near $80 a barrel in AsiaDollar falls versus Euro as recovery signs, stock gains sap safety demand.Japan to punish BNP Paribas's unit over convertible bond, share price manipulation.Japan's PM Hatoyama says recovery 'unpredictable,’ unemployment may worsen.S Korea's Q3 GDP rises 2.9% - fastest quarterly pace in more than seven years.SEC considering filing securities fraud charges against ICAP's US subsidiary.[More...]

This Timber Company Is Bucking The Industry’s Falling Trend

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:12:39 GMT

Editor’s Note: Jim Stanton is attending to some family matters today, so Investment U columnist David Fessler is pinch-hitting for him. And in keeping with Jim’s usual “Sector Watch” theme on Mondays, David focuses on the timber area, explaining why the industry has witnessed a decline over the past 10 years. No matter whether you’re already invested in timber - or thinking about investing in it - you’ll need to know which three REITs to avoid and which one is handling the falling trend better than the rest. David has the answers[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...]

Adding Wood To Your Portfolio

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:46:00 GMT

Are you interested in generating returns that consistently on-average beat the S&P 500, have a low correlation with other assets, and have low volatility of returns? Looking to get into the commodity markets, but worried that crude oil, natural gas, coal, and the soft food commodities have gotten ahead of themselves? No need to worry. We have the prefect investment for you - wood. No kidding, wood. And when I say investment, I mean investment. Waiting around for trees to grow is not for active day traders.As reported by IndexUniverse, it turns out that timber investments have outperformed stocks, bonds, and commodities over the long run. In fact, the NCREIF Timberland Index, which is the standard benchmark for this asset class, increased 18.4% last year, versus a 5.5% rise for the S&P 500. Over time, the Timberlan[More...]

Barron's Summary (SPWR could double; PCL - Timber!; AKAM, JDSU)

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:53:34 GMT

Barron’s cover discusses food producers, with P/E ratios below the median P/Es of the past 10yrs, and most have secure and growing dividends. Nestlé (NSRGY) and Kellogg (K) are standouts owing to attractive valuations and solid growth prospects. (CPB, CAG[More...]

Earnings Summary for Monday

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 09:53:23 GMT

Ticker: NTCT,OMI,SVVS,AUTH,AHCI,HAIN,ILMN,SGTL,SPRD,VASC,ADM,APC,AUDC,AXS,BEAV,BMI,CFFN,CLX,EFX,ENTR,FEIC,HUM,HWFG,IBAS,LNC,LRY,MTLK,MTW,NNN,NTE,NWS,NYX,OB,PCH,PFG,PKY,PPS,PRE,PWAV,SIGI,SIRF,SNCR,TMA,TPP,TZIX,WEN,WGL,WPP,YUM,LVS,SOHU,ARRY[More...]

Workers Need Adaptability: Even at Idaho's Largest and Most Stable Firms, Staff Must Be Flexible

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 05:53:00 GMT

People who are fortunate enough to have a job during the current economic downturn must adapt their skill sets and performance to current needs, spokespersons for several of Idaho's large employers said.
Employment totals at The J.R. Simplot Co., Boise, have been consistent in the past few years, but many of the jobs themselves have changed, spokesman David Cuoio said.
"The Simplot Company is proud to note that its employees have stepped up to the plate when it comes to keeping pace."

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Daily Highlights: 10/26/09

This Timber Company Is Bucking The Industry’s Falling Trend

Earnings Preview for Feb 9-13 - Earnings Preview

Adding Wood To Your Portfolio

Barron's Summary (SPWR could double; PCL - Timber!; AKAM, JDSU)

Earnings Summary for Monday

Workers Need Adaptability: Even at Idaho's Largest and Most Stable Firms, Staff Must Be Flexible

Clearwater Paper, With Major Operations in Lewiston, Reports Higher Earnings

The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash., Bert Caldwell Column: Regional Stocks Index Gains Value

Ainsworth Seeks New Uses for OSB Plants

United Will Restart Direct Chicago Flights

Ainsworth Shuts Down Mills in Cook and Bemidji, This Time for Good

Potlatch Executives to Present at 2009 Global Industries Conference in New York City

Potlatch Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results

Potlatch Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results

Potlatch Board Declares Distribution on Common Stock

Potlatch Announces Second Quarter 2009 Results and Webcast Conference Call

Potlatch Discharges Obligations on $100 Million Credit Sensitive Debentures

Clearwater Paper Corporation Announces Pricing of $150 Million of Senior Notes

Clearwater Paper Corporation Announces Proposed Offering of Senior Notes

Potlatch Executives to Present at REITWeek Conference in New York City

Potlatch Executives to Present at Annual JMP Securities Research Conference

Form 4 POTLATCH CORP For: Nov 13 Filed by: CREMERS ERIC J (10K)

Form 4 STINNETT BRENT L For: Nov 04 (10K)

Form 4 CARTER TERRY L For: Aug 04 (10K)

Form 4 STINNETT BRENT L For: Aug 03 (10K)

Form 4 DICKEY BOH A For: Jul 30 (10K)

Form 4 Mull Pamela Ann For: Jul 30 (10K)

Form 4 CARTER TERRY L For: Feb 17 (10K)

Form 4 DeReu William R For: Feb 17 (10K)

Form 4 STINNETT BRENT L For: Feb 17 (10K)

Form 4 CREMERS ERIC J For: Feb 17 (10K)