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Friday September 25, 2009

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CVAT, POT, MOS

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CVAT, Cavitation Technologies Inc, CVAT.OB

CVAT is a “Green-Tech” company, established in 2006 to become a world leader in the development of new cutting edge technologies for the, vegetable oil refining, renewable fuel, petroleum, water treatment, wastewater sanitation, petroleum, food and beverage, chemical industries.

CVAT announced that Biocombustibles y Energias Alternativas (ALS) has entered into a long-term agreement with CTI (Cavitation Technologies Inc) to develop projects in Argentina and throughout Latin America. ALS (www.alsbio.com), partnering with DOW Chemical (www.dow.com), has identified several projects where CTI technology can greatly improve process yields

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It has been recently reported that Canpotex – a partnership between Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan (POT), Agrium Inc. (AGU) and Mosaic Co. (MOS) – has agreed to supply potash to India at $460 per ton. This is much lower than potash prices of about $700 per ton agreed upon with India last year.

Canpotex is a part of the potash cartel that controls about 75% of the global potash capacity. Besides Canpotex, the potash cartel comprises three Russian producers (Uralkali, Belaruskali, and Silvinit) and a German producer – K+S.

The price of potash – an essential crop nutrient – was obstinately high on top of falling demand. To keep pricing unaffected, the fertilizer cartel had deliberately curtailed production. About 40% of the global potash production capacity has been idled since the second half of 2008.

The recent price cut by Canpotex has indeed followed the footsteps of Silvinit and K+S,

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Recently, reports claimed that a Russian potash producer has settled with India on a supply contract price that is 25% lower than its last year’s contract. This is expected to significantly hurt the pricing power of the potash cartel, as the rest of the world is likely to follow suit.

The potash cartel comprises Canpotex – a partnership between Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan (POT), Agrium Inc. (AGU) and Mosaic Co. (MOS) – besides three Russian and one German producer. Together, they account for 75% of the global potash capacity.

The price of potash – an essential crop nutrient – remained obstinately higher on top of falling demand. The fertilizer cartel had deliberately curtailed production to keep pricing unaffected. About 40% of the global potash production capacity has been idled since the second half of 2008.

Canpotex has succeeded in maintaining its price level recently by signing contracts with customers in

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

Administaff Inc (ASF) Aetna Inc (AET) BTU International Inc (BTUI) Capital Product Partners LP (CPLP) Carlisle Companies Inc (CSL) CF Industries Holdings Inc (CF) Chemtura Corp (CEMJQ) CommScope Inc (CTV) CommVault Systems Inc (CVLT) Exterran Partners LP (EXLP) Extra Space Storage Inc (EXR) G&K Services Inc (GKSR) Genzyme Corp (GENZ) HCP Inc (HCP) Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp (IART) Lazard Ltd (LAZ) Matthews International Corp (MATW) Mindray Medical International Ltd (MR) Minerals Technologies Inc (MTX) The Mosaic Co (MOS) North Valley Bancorp (NOVB) P A M Transportation Services Inc (PTSI) Patriot Capital Funding Inc (PCAP) Patterson Companies Inc (PDCO) Paychex Inc (PAYX) Penford Corp (PENX) Penson Worldwide Inc (PNSN) ...

Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (

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Trade was one of Minnesota's earliest industries. A lot has changed since the days when fur trading was the main business of this economy. Today Minnesota is home to a vibrant economy. The state is a top producer of wind power and ethanol fuel.Some interesting facts about the state are:1. Purchase and sale of cattle, sheep, goats, poultry and fur-bearing animals is tax-free.2. Petroleum derivates are tax-free when used in the production of agricultural products.3. Forest products, minerals, and outdoor recreation represent 6% of the State’s gross product.4. Minnesota’s top exports are: computers, and electronics, and machinery.5. The state’s top trading partners are Canada, China and Ireland.6. Minnesota has the 14th lowest property tax in the nation.7. More fortune 500 companies are headquartered in Minnesota per person than in any other state.8. Between 1994 ...

As I write this on Friday morning, we are continuing to await a final decision on the proposed bailout of financial firms. The final outcome will impact market direction.

I would expect a short-term relief rally if the proposal is passed and signed. Failure to reach an agreement, however, could result in stocks setting new lows for the year.

Third-quarter earnings season will not "officially" start until Oct 7, when Alcoa (AA) reports. Nonetheless, 21 companies are confirmed to report during the week of Sep 29 - Oct 3. Among these are S&P 500 members Constellation Brands (STZ), Family Dollar (FDO), Marriott International (MAR), Micron Technology (MU), Pepsi Bottling Group (PBG) and Walgreen (WAG).

September employment data will be released on Friday, capping a busy week for economic data. Monday: August personal income and spending Tuesday: Conference Board September consumer confidence survey, September Chicago PMI Wednesday:

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