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Zacks #5 Rank Additions for Tuesday – Zacks Tale of the Tape

Zacks Market Commentaries — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 12:21:14 +0000

Here are the stocks added to the Zacks #5 Rank ("strong sell") List today:

Acergy SA (ACGY)
Adobe Systems Inc (ADBE)
Belden Inc (BDC)
Black Hills Corp (BKH)
Cousins Properties Inc (CUZ)
CryptoLogic Ltd (CRYP)
Delphi Financial Group Inc (DFG)
Eastman Chemical Co (EMN)
Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Nort (OMAB)
Harbin Electric Inc (HRBN)
Kimco Realty Corp (KIM)
M&T Bank Corp (MTB)
Main Street Capital Corp (MAIN)
Patni Computer Systems Ltd (PTI)
Porter Bancorp Inc (PBIB)
RPM International Inc (RPM)
Ryder System Inc (R)
Vornado Realty Trust (VNO)
Whiting USA Trust I (WHX)
Yingli Green Energy Holding Co Ltd (YGE)

Wyoming Stocks

Fred Fuld — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 03:33:00 +0000

Did you know that Wyoming has a district called the historic J.C. Penny district? James Cash Penny established his first store in this state. Eventually it grew to the chain best known as J.C. Penny.

Here are some interesting facts about Wyoming:

1. New jobs created in Wyoming during 2007 ranked second in the country.
2. No personal income tax.
3. No corporate income tax.
4. Income from the mining industry contributes 2/3 of the total state revenue.
5. Wyoming’s top tourist destinations are: Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park.
6. Top commodities are: Livestock of cattle, hay, sugar beets and barley.
7. Top mineral commodities are: coal, natural gas, and crude oil.
8. Wyoming is seventh nationwide for oil production.
9. Wyoming ranks number one for coal production in the nation.
10. The southern part of Wyoming is excellent for the production of wind power.

The following companies are connected to the state of Wyoming.

US Energy Corp. (USEG) is a Wyoming based company that explores for and develops uranium, molybdenum, gold, lead, zinc, silver, and oil and gas. The stock has a PE of 1.05. This is a very low cap stock and should therefore be considered very speculative.

Crazy Woman Creek Bancorp Inc. (CRZY.PK) is a bank holding company for Buffalo Federal Savings Bank, which serves the Johnson, Campbell, and Sheridan counties in Wyoming. The stock has a P/E of 19. It has a very low market cap, so it should therefore be considered very speculative and illiquid. For their recent reported quarter, they had a 31% drop in earnings on a 9.6% increase in revenues.

Victory Acquisition Corp. (VRY) was founded in January 2007. It currently does not have substantial operations. It plans on increasing its business by purchasing or merging with other companies. The stock has a PE of 60.

Double Eagle Petroleum Co. (DBLE) produces and markets oil and natural gas. The stock generated a loss of $1.08 per share. It has a forward PE of 16.

MDU Resources Group Inc. (MDU) is a distributor of electricity and natural gas, and is also involved in construction services in Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana. The stock has a PE of 12, a PEG of 0.98, and it pays a yield of 1.9%.

Glacier Bancorp (GBCI) is a holding institution that renders banking services in Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Utah, and Washington. The stock has a PE of 16, a PEG of 14, and It pays a yield of 2.4%.

Black Hills Corp. (BKH), controls an energy company that delivers energy to customers in Wyoming, South Dakota, and Montana. The stock has a PE of 16, a PEG of 2.04. It pays a yield of 4.1%.

Gastar Exploration, Ltd. (GST) explores for and develops coal bed methane property in the Powder River Basin of Wyoming and Montana. They also explore and develop oil and gas properties in North America and Australia. The stock has a forward PE of 42. The stock trades on the American Stock Exchange.

Questar Corp. (STR) is in the business of producing and selling natural gas and oil in Wyoming, Utah, and Idaho. The stock has a PE of 16, a PEG of 1.57, and it pays a yield of 0.9%.

Check out stocks from some other states: Nevadastocks, Idaho stocks, and Colorado stocks.

Author does not own any of the above at this time.

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Montana Stocks

Fred Fuld — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:35:00 +0000

Ranking 48th in population when compared to the rest of the states, Montana has plenty of room to accommodate tourists and visitors, as well as plenty of natural wonders to show, including Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park. Tourism, agriculture, and mining are Montana’s primary source of income. Some interesting facts about Montana:

1. The mining industry contribution to the state economy in 2005 was $2.3 billion.
2. It ranks number 6 in coal production in the United States.
3. Montana currently requires that public utilities companies obtain 5% of its energy from renewable sources, with a goal of 15% by the year 2015.
4. Wind power is of major importance to the state, Montana potential wind power generation ranks it number 5 nationwide.
5. Montana’s main crop is wheat.
6. Montana is rich in gas, oil, and coal.
7. Montana’s gross state product for 2007 was $34,253 million.
8. Copper is becoming increasingly important in Montana due to its rising value.
9. Approximately 8.6% of income goes to State income tax in Montana, well under the average 9.7% nationally.
10. Montana Corporate income tax is based on a flat rate of 6.75% on all corporate income.

The following companies are connected to the state of Montana:

Glacier Bancorp (GBCI) is a holding institution that renders banking services in Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, and Washington. The stock has a PE of 16, a PEG of 14, and It pays a yield of 2.4%.

Stillwater Mining Co. (SWC) specializes in the mining, and refining of palladium and other metals in Montana. The stock has a PE of 72.

Right Now Technologies (RNOW), delivers software in the U.S., Europe and Asia. The company generated a loss per share of $0.40, but it has a forward PE of 67.

Semitool Inc (SMTL) makes, sells and delivers semiconductor devices. The stock has a PE of 88, and a PEG of 1.70. This is a very low cap stock and should therefore be considered very speculative.

Black Hills Corp. (BKH), although not based in Montana, controls an energy company that delivers energy to customers in Montana, South Dakota, and Wyoming. The stock has a PE of 16, a PEG of 2.04. It pays a yield of 4.1%.

Northwestern Corp. (NWE), although not based in Montana, delivers energy to customers in Montana, South Dakota, and Nebraska. The stock has a PE of 15, and a PEG of 1.49. It pays a yield of 5.2%.

Gastar Exploration, Ltd. (GST), although not based in Montana, explores for and develops coal bed methane property in the Powder River Basin of Montana and Wyoming. They also explore and develop oil and gas properties in North America and Australia. The stock has a forward PE of 42. The stock trades on the American Stock Exchange.

Check out stocks from some other states: Nevadastocks, Idaho stocks, and Colorado stocks.

Did you know that the most expensive house in the world is being built in Montana?

Author does not own any of the above mentioned stocks.

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South Dakota Stocks

Fred Fuld — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 22:36:00 +0000

What is today the state of South Dakota was actually acquired by the United States as part of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 for $15 million. Jefferson’s investment has definitely paid huge dividends. Some interesting facts about South Dakota follow:

1. There is no corporate income tax.
2. There is no personal income tax.
3. South Dakota has a population of about 800,000.
4. The state gross product in 2007 was $34,000 million.
5. Forbes Magazine ranked Sioux Falls as the Best Small Place to do business in 2008.
6. The South Dakota housing market is among the most affordable in the country.
7. Mt. Rushmore National Memorial is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the state.
8. 10% of Dakota’s gross product is produced by the manufacturing industry.
9. Tourism generates over $1 billion in revenues each year.
10. Black Hills, South Dakota is the leading gold mining center in the United States.

The following companies are headquartered in South Dakota. They all have a market cap of over $500 million.

Black Hills Corp. (BKH) controls an energy company that delivers energy to customers in South Dakota, Wyoming, and Montana. The stock has a PE of 16, a PEG of 2.04. It pays a yield of 4.1%.

Verasun Energy Corp. (VSE) produces and sells ethanol and byproducts of ethanol. The stock has a PE of 10, and a PEG of 1.52.

Northwestern Corp. (NWE) delivers energy to customers in South Dakota, Montana, and Nebraska. The stock has a PE of 15, a PEG of 1.49. It pays a yield of 5.2%.

Daktronics Inc. (DAKT) produces and sells electronic scoreboards, and electronic displays. The stock has a PE of 16, a PEG of 2.1, and it pays a yield of 0.5%.

Raven Industries (RAVN) is in the business of making and selling industrial, agricultural, military and aerospace equipment. The stock has a PE of 25, a PEG of 1.67, and it pays a yield of 1.2%.

Check out stocks from some other states: Nevadastocks, Idaho stocks, and Colorado stocks.

Author does not own any of the above.

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