Stock Market News & Stocks to Watch from StraightStocks » gross state product http://www.straightstocks.com Leading Stock Market News, Opinions and Commentary Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:21:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 Iowa Stocks http://www.straightstocks.com/current-market-news/iowa-stocks/ http://www.straightstocks.com/current-market-news/iowa-stocks/#comments Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:30:00 +0000 Fred Fuld tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23020893.post-2461689178577138054
Iowa is home to seven of the top 1000 companies in the United States. Surrounded by two great American rivers, The Mississippi, and the Missouri, connected by multiple interstate highways, and U.S. Highways, as well as several big airports, it is no wonder that Iowa does business with the world. Here are some interesting facts about the state:

1. Iowa is the number one producer of pork.
2. Iowa is number one in egg production.
3. The state has over 400 certified organic farms.
4. 37% of Iowa’s exports go to Canada, 15% to Mexico, and 7.8% to Japan.
5. Iowa’s top exports are: machinery, transportation, and electrical equipment.
6. The manufacturing industry constitutes 22.2% of Iowa’s gross state product.
7. Trade, transportation and Warehousing employ the largest number of people in the state.
8. Almost 90% of the state territory is used for farming purposes.
9. There are over 300 vineyards in Iowa.
10. Iowa is the top producer of ethanol.

These are some of the largest companies headquartered in Iowa:

Principal Financial Group (PFG) offers retirement, savings, investment and insurance accounts worldwide. The stock has a PE of 14, a PEG of 0.70, and it pays a yield of 2.4%.

Rockwell Collins, Inc. (COL) produces, markets and provides support for communication and aviation products and technologies. The stock has a PE of 11, a PEG of 0.73, and it pays a yield of 2.0%.

Terra Industries, Inc. (TRA) produces and sells nitrogen and methanol products for several purposes, both in the United States and abroad. The stock has a PE of 5, and it pays a yield of 1.4%.

Terra Nitrogen Company, L.P. (TNH) is structured as a publicly traded limited partnership that develops and makes nitrogen fertilizers. The stock has a PE of 6, and it pays a yield of 14.1%.

Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (CASY) is a chain of convenience stores under the name of Casey’s General Stores. It operates in some mainly in the Midwest. The stock has a PE of 17, a PEG of 1.51, and it pays a yield of 1.0%.

Heartland Express, Inc. (HTLD) is a haul truckload carrier. It provides short or medium distance transportation of commodities in the United States. The stock has a PE of 21, a PEG of 2.09, and it pays a yield of 0.5%.

Meredith Corporation (MDP) is a book publisher. Other services it provides are: magazine publishing, television, and marketing services. The stock has a PE of 9, a PEG of 0.92, and it pays a yield of 3.1%.

HNI Corp. (HNI) develops, makes, and sells office furniture. The stock has a PE of 12, a PEG of 1.43, and it pays a yield of 3.4%.

FBL Financial Group, Inc. (FFG) is a financial company engaged in the business of selling life insurance and annuity products. The stock has a PE of 40, a PEG of 1.66, and it pays a yield of 1.9%.

United Fire & Casualty Company (UFCS) provides property and casualty insurance in the United States. The stock has a PE of 12, a PEG of 2.34, and it pays a yield of 2.2%.

Don't forget to check out stocks from some of the western states, such as Arizona stocks, Oregon stocks, and Nevada stocks.


Author does not own any of the above.

By Stockerblog.com
]]> http://www.straightstocks.com/current-market-news/iowa-stocks/feed/ 0 Montana Stocks http://www.straightstocks.com/current-market-news/montana-stocks/ http://www.straightstocks.com/current-market-news/montana-stocks/#comments Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:35:00 +0000 Fred Fuld tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23020893.post-4335719781134679353
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.

By Stockerblog.com
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Did you know that Arizona has helium? As a matter of fact Arizona is home to some of the richest helium containing gas in the world. A recent increase in the value of helium caused great interest in the quest for this gas.

But there is much more in Arizona than Helium; currently Arizona produces 200 barrels of oil and 1 million cubic feet of gas everyday from wells around the state. Additionally Arizona produces the most non-fuel mineral in the country.

Other interesting facts about Arizona are:

1. Arizona produced more than 60% of copper mined in the U.S in 2007.
2. Arizona’s copper industry generated a combined revenue for the state of $4.719 Billion in 2006.
3. The mining industry employs 22,000 people.
4. Arizona’s 2007 total gross state product was $247,028 million.
5. Arizona has passed legislation requiring that 15% of its energy come from renewable sources by the year 2025.
6. Sun shines in the state 85% of the time, which makes it very appealing to solar energy.
7. One of Arizona’s major crops is lettuce, it produces over 1 million metric tons per year.
8. Arizona does not observe Daylight Savings Time
9. The Grand Canyon is one of Arizona’s major touristic attractions.
10. Arizona’s estimated population is 6 million.

The next 10 stock companies are headquartered in Arizona with market caps of over $1 billion.

Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold (FCX) explores, and mines properties in North America, South America, Indonesia, and Africa. The stock has a PE of 10.69, PEG of 0.83, and pays a yield of 2%.

Southern Copper Corp, (PCU) is engaged in the production, and sell of copper, molybdenum, zinc, silver, lead and gold. The stock has a PE of 9.86, PEG of 8.41, and it pays a yield of 9.60%.

First Solar Inc. (FSLR) designs, makes and markets solar electric equipment. The stock has a PE of 90.87, and a PEG of 1.24.

Apollo Group Inc. (APOL) and its subsidiaries are in the business of providing educational programs at levels from high school to university. The stock has a PE OF 31.08, and a PEG of 1.57.

Microchip Technology Inc (MCHP) makes and sells semiconductor products for multiple applications. The stock has a PE of 23.3 and a PEG of 1.53. It pays a yield of 4.10%.

Allied Waste Ind. (AW) is a waste management company , providing the following services from collection to recycling and disposal of nonhazardous waste. The stock has a PE of 17.99, and a PEG of 1.21.

Avnet Inc (AVT) is in the business of distribution of computer software and different electronic components. The stock has a PE of 9.45, and a PEG of 0.61.

ON semiconductor Corp. (ONNN) makes and sells power and data management around the world. The stock has a PE of 17.95 and a PEG of 0.96.

Pinnacle West Capital Corp. (PNW) is in the business of producing, transporting and delivering electricity in the United States. The stock has a PE of 10.34, a PEG of 3.39 and pays a yield of 6.10%.

Petsmart Inc. (PETM) sells foods and goods for animals. It also provides different services. The stock has a PE of 16.77 and a PEG of 1.04. It pays a yield of 0.50%.

Check out stocks from some other states: Hawaii stocks, Alaska stocks, and Oregon stocks.

Author does not own any of the above.

By Stockerblog.com
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