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Pinnacle West Over 200-day MA – Zacks Tale of the Tape

Zacks Market Commentaries — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:05:43 +0000

Pinnacle West Capital Corp. (PNW) is trading above its 200-day moving average of $32.90 this morning. The Zacks #1 Rank ("Strong buy") stock has topped the consensus estimate in 3 out of the last 4 quarters.

"PNW" Free Stock Analysis: Buy? Sell? Hold?
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Zacks #1 Rank Additions for Tuesday – Zacks Tale of the Tape

Zacks Market Commentaries — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:45:22 +0000

Here are the stocks added to the Zacks #1 Rank ("strong buy") List today:

Alexza Pharmaceuticals Inc (ALXA)
American River Bankshares (AMRB)
Anesiva Inc (ANSV)
Aon Corp (AOC)
Arena Pharmaceuticals Inc (ARNA)
Ariad Pharmaceuticals Inc (ARIA)
Array BioPharma Inc (ARRY)
athenahealth Inc (ATHN)
Barloworld Ltd (BRRAY)
Bio-Reference Laboratories Inc (BRLI)
British Airways plc (BAIRY)
CARBO Ceramics Inc (CRR)
Cell Therapeutics Inc (CTIC)
Chemed Corp (CHE)
Corinthian Colleges Inc (COCO)
Danaos Corp (DAC)
Dialysis Corporation of America (DCAI)
Diamond Mgt & Technology Consultants In (DTPI)
Discovery Communications Inc (DISCB)
DXP Enterprises Inc (DXPE)
EarthLink Inc (ELNK)
eDiets.com Inc (DIET)
Elbit Systems Ltd (ESLT)
Endo Pharmaceuticals (ENDP)
Enterprise GP Holdings LP (EPE)
ev3 Inc (EVVV)
FiberTower Corp (FTWR)
Flanders Corp (FLDR)
GTx Inc (GTXI)
HEALTHSOUTH Corp (HLS)
Hellenic Telecom Organization SA (OTE)
InterNAP Network Services (INAP)
Investors Bancorp Inc (ISBC)
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc (JTX)
Keryx Biopharmaceuticals (KERX)
Komatsu Ltd (KMTUY)
LeapFrog Enterprises Inc (LF)
Lincoln Educational Services Corp (LINC)
Medco Health Solutions Inc (MHS)
Meridian Bioscience Inc (VIVO)
Metabasis Therapeutics Inc (MBRX)
Myriad Genetics Inc (MYGN)
NetEase.com Inc (NTES)
Neurogen Corp (NRGN)
NTELOS Holdings Corp (NTLS)
Orthofix International NV (OFIX)
Pactiv Corp (PTV)
Pinnacle West Capital Corp (PNW)
Rentech Inc (RTK)
Ryanair Holdings plc (RYAAY)
S1 Corp (SONE)
Sanofi-Aventis SA (SNY)
Seattle Genetics Inc (SGEN)
Spartan Stores Inc (SPTN)
Steven Madden Ltd (SHOO)
SXC Health Solutions Corp (SXCI)
Teledyne Technologies Inc (TDY)
Tim Hortons Inc (THI)
TranSwitch Corp (TXCC)
Triumph Group Inc (TGI)
Viacom Inc (VIA.B)
Vivo Participacoes SA (VIV)
Vocus Inc (VOCS)

View the entire Zacks #1 Rank List.

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Stocks Which Benefit from Low Oil Prices Part 2: Utilities

Fred Fuld — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 05:18:00 +0000

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Arizona Stocks

Fred Fuld — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:50:00 +0000

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.

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Utilities With Heavy Oil and Gas Exposure

Fred Fuld — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 06:59:00 +0000

One way to analyze electric utility stocks is to look at what types of fuel they use to run their generators, and how much exposure to oil and natural gas that they have. If you believe the price of oil and gas has peaked and will continue to drop, then it may be time to take a close look at the electric utility stocks with the highest usage of these fuels.

Pinnacle West Capital Corp. (PNW) has one of the heaviest exposures, with 24% of their electric energy coming from oil and natural gas. About 35% comes from coal and 21.5% from nuclear. This Phoenix, Arizona based company has a PE of 10, a PEG of 3.55 and a yield of 6%.

Westar Energy Inc. (WR) generates about 34% of its energy from natural gas, with 56% from coal and 9% from nuclear. This utility which serves Kansas has a PE of 13, a PEG of 3.28 and a yield of 5%.

Entergy Corp. (ETR) has about 18% of its fuel sources coming from oil and natural gas. 12% is from coal and 33% from nuclear, with the rest purchased. Entergy serves Arkansas, Mississippi, Texas, and Louisiana, including the City of New Orleans, where it is based. The stock has a PE of 16, a PEG of 1.19 and a yield of 3%.

OGE Energy Corp. (OGE) has 29% of its energy coming from natural gas, with 51% from coal. They serve the south central United States. The stock has a PE of 13, a PEG of 3.15 and a yield of 4.2%.

Alliant Energy Corp. (LNT) has 28% of its electricity generated from natural gas and 6% from oil. The company serves Iowa and southern Minnesota. The stock has a PE of 9, a PEG of 2.45 and a yield of 4.1%.

Cleco Corp. (CNL), another Louisiana based company, with 14% exposure to natural gas. The stock has a PE of 12, a PEG of 1.09 and a yield of 3.5%.

If you like utility stocks, you should take a look at Highest Yielding Electric Utilities and Highest Yielding Natural Gas Utilities. You can also find an Excel database of utility stocks, which you can download, add to and sort, at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com

Author does not own any of the above.

By Fred Fuld at Stockerblog.com