Ratings on shares of Dick’s Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), Denison Mines Corp (NYSE: DNN), Entegris (NASDAQ: ENTG), Evergreen Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: ESLR) and East West Bancorp Inc (NASDAQ: EWBC) were reiterated by analysts.
Sterne Agee reiterated a “neutral” rating on Dick’s Sporting Goods (DKS).
Dahlman Rose reiterated a “hold” rating on Denison Mines Corp (DNN).
Citigroup (NYSE:C) reiterated a “hold” rating on Entegris (ENTG). They have a price target of $9.00 on the company.
Wunderlich placed a $0.00 price target on Evergreen Solar, Inc. (ESLR). They have a “sell” rating on the company.
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc reiterated a “market perform” rating on East West Bancorp Inc (EWBC). They have a price target of $23.00 on the company.
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Monday, May 16, 2011
Friday, May 13, 2011
Ratings on (AWC) (BTE) (CTL) (DF) (DNN) Upgraded
Ratings on Alumina Limited (NYSE: AWC), Baytex Energy Corp (NYSE: BTE), CenturyLink, Inc. (NYSE: CTL), Dean Foods Co (NYSE: DF) and Denison Mines Corp (NYSE: DNN) were upgraded by analysts.
RBS upgraded Alumina Limited (AWC) from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating.
TD Newcrest upgraded Baytex Energy Corp (BTE) from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating.
Raymond James (NYSE:RJF) upgraded CenturyLink, Inc. (CTL) from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating.
Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) upgraded Dean Foods Co (DF) from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating.
TD Newcrest upgraded Denison Mines Corp (DNN) from a “reduce” rating to a “hold” rating.
RBS upgraded Alumina Limited (AWC) from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating.
TD Newcrest upgraded Baytex Energy Corp (BTE) from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating.
Raymond James (NYSE:RJF) upgraded CenturyLink, Inc. (CTL) from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating.
Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) upgraded Dean Foods Co (DF) from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating.
TD Newcrest upgraded Denison Mines Corp (DNN) from a “reduce” rating to a “hold” rating.
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Friday, May 6, 2011
Cameco (CCJ) Falters, Uranium COs Trade Mixed
Companies and ETFs with exposure to uranium and nuclear are trading mixed after the poor first quarter results reported by Cameco Corp. (NYSE:CCJ).
Fortunately it was a miss related more to the company than it was to the sector, otherwise share prices would have plummeted across the board because of the continuing uncertainty in the nuclear industry related to the consequences of the earthquake in Japan.
Uranium production volume fell to 4.7 million pounds, a plunge of 23 percent. Most of that was attributed to a drop in production at McArthur River/Key Lake.
Sales volume dropped 8 percent, resulting in a 2 percent fall in revenue from uranium for Cameco.
Cameco also guided lower for the remainder of 2011.
Nuclear ETF iShares S&P Global Nuclear Energy Index (Nasdaq:NUCL) was trading at $42.00, gaining $0.35, or 0.84 percent, after trading down most of the day. Market Vectors Nuclear Energy Energy (NYSEArca:NLR) was trading at $22.64, up $0.20, or 0.89 percent.
Denison (NYSE:DNN) was trading at $2.17, down $0.01, or -0.46 percent. Cameco Corporation was at $28.31, falling $0.27, or 0.94 percent. USEC Inc. (NYSE:USU) was at $4.30, declining $0.01, or 0.23 percent. Uranium One (TSE:UUU) was trading in Toronto at $4.17, falling $0.06, or 1.42 percent. Uranium Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ:URRE) was trading at $1.65, up $0.03, or 1.85 percent. Uranium Energy (AMEX:UEC) climbed to $3.25, rising $0.05, or 1.56 percent. Ur-Energy Inc. (AMEX:URG) was at $1.51, gaining $0.02, or 1.34 percent. Uranerz Energy Corporation (AMEX:URZ) was trading at $2.725, up 0.085, or 3.22 percent
Almost every uranium company started to rebound at about 2:30 PM EDT.
Fortunately it was a miss related more to the company than it was to the sector, otherwise share prices would have plummeted across the board because of the continuing uncertainty in the nuclear industry related to the consequences of the earthquake in Japan.
Uranium production volume fell to 4.7 million pounds, a plunge of 23 percent. Most of that was attributed to a drop in production at McArthur River/Key Lake.
Sales volume dropped 8 percent, resulting in a 2 percent fall in revenue from uranium for Cameco.
Cameco also guided lower for the remainder of 2011.
Nuclear ETF iShares S&P Global Nuclear Energy Index (Nasdaq:NUCL) was trading at $42.00, gaining $0.35, or 0.84 percent, after trading down most of the day. Market Vectors Nuclear Energy Energy (NYSEArca:NLR) was trading at $22.64, up $0.20, or 0.89 percent.
Denison (NYSE:DNN) was trading at $2.17, down $0.01, or -0.46 percent. Cameco Corporation was at $28.31, falling $0.27, or 0.94 percent. USEC Inc. (NYSE:USU) was at $4.30, declining $0.01, or 0.23 percent. Uranium One (TSE:UUU) was trading in Toronto at $4.17, falling $0.06, or 1.42 percent. Uranium Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ:URRE) was trading at $1.65, up $0.03, or 1.85 percent. Uranium Energy (AMEX:UEC) climbed to $3.25, rising $0.05, or 1.56 percent. Ur-Energy Inc. (AMEX:URG) was at $1.51, gaining $0.02, or 1.34 percent. Uranerz Energy Corporation (AMEX:URZ) was trading at $2.725, up 0.085, or 3.22 percent
Almost every uranium company started to rebound at about 2:30 PM EDT.
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Denison Mines,
Ur-Energy,
Uranerz Energy,
Uranium Energy,
Uranium One,
Uranium Resources,
USEC
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Denison (DNN) (SO) (NUCL) (PDN) About to Jump on Nuclear Demand?
One element involved in the nuclear and uranium industry is some companies are exposed to several sectors and/or segments of energy, so they must be considered in that light accordingly, but with nuclear sure to be begin to rebound, as it appears it already is, companies like Southern Company (NYSE:SO), iShares S&P Global Nuclear Energy Index (Nasdaq:NUCL), Denison Mines Corp (AMEX:DNN) and Paladin (TSE:PDN) should benefit from the move.
A couple of bits of news gave the uranium and nuclear sector a boost Tuesday. One was the announcement by Uranerz Energy (URZ) that the company has increased its uranium resource base at Power River Basin by 45 percent to 19.1 million pounds. The company also said in its note to shareholders that it now holds $47 million in cash. That gave the company a 10 percent boost in its share price, and will have a short-term positive effect on the sector.
More important, and something that gives a look at the near-term outlook for the uranium and nuclear industry, is the new that Russian and Chinese state-owned nuclear companies have made bids for Australian uranium assets, underscoring the reality nuclear remains extremely important to the countries, and their plans to expand in that energy area will continue for years.
The difference now and after the nuclear problems in Japan is the companies are asking for a reduction in their bids. Rosatom bid for ASX-listed Tanzanian uranium developer Mantra Resources (ASX:MRU), where they asked for a reduction of 12 percent of the former bid.
China's CGNPC told Kalahari Minerals they want to cut 7 percent off its takeover bid.
So it appears the tragedy in Japan hasn't done much to stop nuclear demand, but rather has lowered the premium prices that had existed before the earthquake.
With uranium demand unlikely to fall any time soon, it's uncertain whether the lower acquisition bids will put downward pressure on margins and earnings of companies if that extends to uranium prices as well.
The bottom line is nuclear and uranium are not going anywhere, and China and Russia appear to be making a move to lock up long-term sources at prices 7 to 12 percent lower than before the nuclear crisis in Japan.
How that will affect the overall industry has yet to unfold, but it has definitely changed the game. What hasn't changed is the demand for uranium and nuclear power.
This won't be a sudden move, but one that evolves over time.
A couple of bits of news gave the uranium and nuclear sector a boost Tuesday. One was the announcement by Uranerz Energy (URZ) that the company has increased its uranium resource base at Power River Basin by 45 percent to 19.1 million pounds. The company also said in its note to shareholders that it now holds $47 million in cash. That gave the company a 10 percent boost in its share price, and will have a short-term positive effect on the sector.
More important, and something that gives a look at the near-term outlook for the uranium and nuclear industry, is the new that Russian and Chinese state-owned nuclear companies have made bids for Australian uranium assets, underscoring the reality nuclear remains extremely important to the countries, and their plans to expand in that energy area will continue for years.
The difference now and after the nuclear problems in Japan is the companies are asking for a reduction in their bids. Rosatom bid for ASX-listed Tanzanian uranium developer Mantra Resources (ASX:MRU), where they asked for a reduction of 12 percent of the former bid.
China's CGNPC told Kalahari Minerals they want to cut 7 percent off its takeover bid.
So it appears the tragedy in Japan hasn't done much to stop nuclear demand, but rather has lowered the premium prices that had existed before the earthquake.
With uranium demand unlikely to fall any time soon, it's uncertain whether the lower acquisition bids will put downward pressure on margins and earnings of companies if that extends to uranium prices as well.
The bottom line is nuclear and uranium are not going anywhere, and China and Russia appear to be making a move to lock up long-term sources at prices 7 to 12 percent lower than before the nuclear crisis in Japan.
How that will affect the overall industry has yet to unfold, but it has definitely changed the game. What hasn't changed is the demand for uranium and nuclear power.
This won't be a sudden move, but one that evolves over time.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Denison (DNN) (USU) (URRE) (:CXZ) and (URZ) Rebounding After Initial Shock
Shares of uranium and nuclear companies such as Denison Mines Corp (AMEX:DNN), USEC Inc. (NYSE:USU), Uranium Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ:URRE), Crosshair Expl & Mining (AMEX:CXZ) and Uranerz Energy Corporation (AMEX:URZ) are starting to slowly gain traction again after the initial shock of the nuclear disaster in Japan from the earthquake is starting to slowly wind down.
The extreme news headlines suggesting that the nuclear sector is going to be abandoned and replaced by other so-called "green" energy is ludicrous of course, as solar and wind turbines are a poor and unpredictable sources of energy, and will never be able to supply, or come close to supplying, the growing energy needs of the world.
While it's predictable the nuclear industry will go over safety measures to ensure the highest safety levels possible, the idea of taking an extremely rare occurence like an 8.9 earthquake as the worst case scenario isn't going to happen, even though the industry will be safer and better for making any improvements they can.
This is a time to look at low valuations and buy up targeted nuclear and uranium companies, as they will undoubtedly rebound and make shareholders and investors a lot of money.
Denison closed Friday at $2.34, up $0.04, or 1.74 percent. iShares S&P Global Nuclear Energy Index (Nasdaq:NUCL) closed at $42.14, falling $0.09, or 0.21 percent. Market Vectors Nuclear Energy E (NYSEArca:NLR) ended the session at $23.49, gaining $0.11, or 0.47 percent.
The extreme news headlines suggesting that the nuclear sector is going to be abandoned and replaced by other so-called "green" energy is ludicrous of course, as solar and wind turbines are a poor and unpredictable sources of energy, and will never be able to supply, or come close to supplying, the growing energy needs of the world.
While it's predictable the nuclear industry will go over safety measures to ensure the highest safety levels possible, the idea of taking an extremely rare occurence like an 8.9 earthquake as the worst case scenario isn't going to happen, even though the industry will be safer and better for making any improvements they can.
This is a time to look at low valuations and buy up targeted nuclear and uranium companies, as they will undoubtedly rebound and make shareholders and investors a lot of money.
Denison closed Friday at $2.34, up $0.04, or 1.74 percent. iShares S&P Global Nuclear Energy Index (Nasdaq:NUCL) closed at $42.14, falling $0.09, or 0.21 percent. Market Vectors Nuclear Energy E (NYSEArca:NLR) ended the session at $23.49, gaining $0.11, or 0.47 percent.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Denison Mines (DNN) (USU) (URRE) (URZ) (NUCL) Closed Mixed in Monday Trading
Shares of uranium and nuclear companies like Denison Mines Corp (AMEX:DNN), USEC Inc. (NYSE:USU), Uranium Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ:URRE), Uranerz Energy Corporation (AMEX:URZ) and iShares S&P Global Nuclear Energy Index (Nasdaq:NUCL) closed mixed Monday, April 25th, as the initial shock of the nuclear challenges in Japan from the earthquake start to gradually wind down.
The headline that the nuclear sector is going to be abandoned and replaced by other so-called "green" energy is of course ludicrous, as solar and wind turbines are a poor and unpredictable source of energy, and will never be able to supply, or come close to supplying, the growing energy needs of the world.
While it's obvious the nuclear industry will go over safety measures to ensure the highest safety levels possible, the idea of taking an extremely rare occurrence like an 8.9 earthquake in Japan as the worst case scenario to determine nuclear strategies isn't going to happen, even though the industry will be safer and better for making any improvements they can.
Uranium suppliers, either way, will continue to enjoy growth going forward, regardless of the response to the industry in the aftermath of Japan, as existing nuclear plants will continue to operate for years into the future, and will need uranium to power them.
Who could be hurt more, depending on if they have any courage to continue on in the sector or not, are General Electric (NYSE:GE) and Siemens (NYSE:SI).
The headline that the nuclear sector is going to be abandoned and replaced by other so-called "green" energy is of course ludicrous, as solar and wind turbines are a poor and unpredictable source of energy, and will never be able to supply, or come close to supplying, the growing energy needs of the world.
While it's obvious the nuclear industry will go over safety measures to ensure the highest safety levels possible, the idea of taking an extremely rare occurrence like an 8.9 earthquake in Japan as the worst case scenario to determine nuclear strategies isn't going to happen, even though the industry will be safer and better for making any improvements they can.
Uranium suppliers, either way, will continue to enjoy growth going forward, regardless of the response to the industry in the aftermath of Japan, as existing nuclear plants will continue to operate for years into the future, and will need uranium to power them.
Who could be hurt more, depending on if they have any courage to continue on in the sector or not, are General Electric (NYSE:GE) and Siemens (NYSE:SI).
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Uranerz Energy,
Uranium,
Uranium Resources,
USEC
Monday, April 25, 2011
Denison (DNN) (USU) (NUCL) (PDN) (UEC) Trade Up as Nuclear Looks for Clarity
Shares of uranium and nuclear companies like Denison Mines Corp (AMEX:DNN), USEC Inc. (NYSE:USU), iShares S&P Global Nuclear Energy Index (Nasdaq:NUCL), Paladin (TSE:PDN) and Uranium Energy (AMEX:UEC) are trading up after the initial shock of the nuclear challenges in Japan from the earthquake have started to slowly wind down.
The headline silliness that the nuclear sector is going to be abandoned and replaced by other so-called "green" energy is ludicrous, as solar and wind turbines are a poor and unpredictable source of energy, and will never be able to supply, or come close to supplying, the growing energy needs of the world.
While it's obvious the industry will go over safety measures to ensure the highest safety levels possible, the idea of taking an extremely rare occurrence like an 8.9 earthquake as the worst case scenario isn't going to happen, even though the industry will be safer and better for making any improvements they can.
Uranium Energy closed Thursday at $3.85, gaining $0.06, or 1.58 percent. iShares S&P Global Nuclear Energy Index closed at $41.45, up $0.40, or 0.97 percent. USEC Inc. ended the day at $4.46, level with Wednesday's close. Denison Mines Corp. closed at $2.40, jumping $0.03, or 1.27 percent. Paladin Energy closed in Toronto at $3.73, up $0.01, or 0.27 percent.
The headline silliness that the nuclear sector is going to be abandoned and replaced by other so-called "green" energy is ludicrous, as solar and wind turbines are a poor and unpredictable source of energy, and will never be able to supply, or come close to supplying, the growing energy needs of the world.
While it's obvious the industry will go over safety measures to ensure the highest safety levels possible, the idea of taking an extremely rare occurrence like an 8.9 earthquake as the worst case scenario isn't going to happen, even though the industry will be safer and better for making any improvements they can.
Uranium Energy closed Thursday at $3.85, gaining $0.06, or 1.58 percent. iShares S&P Global Nuclear Energy Index closed at $41.45, up $0.40, or 0.97 percent. USEC Inc. ended the day at $4.46, level with Wednesday's close. Denison Mines Corp. closed at $2.40, jumping $0.03, or 1.27 percent. Paladin Energy closed in Toronto at $3.73, up $0.01, or 0.27 percent.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Denison (DNN) (CCJ) (SO) (USU) Trade Mixed as Nuclear Settles Down
Shares of uranium and nuclear companies Southern Company (NYSE:SO), USEC Inc. (NYSE:USU), Denison Mines Corp (AMEX:DNN) and Cameco Corporation (NYSE:CCJ) are trading mixed after the early shock of the nuclear disaster in Japan from the earthquake are gradually winding down.
The headlines that imply that somehow the nuclear sector was going to be cut and replaced by other so-called "green" energy is nonsense, as solar and wind turbines are a poor and unpredictable source of energy, and will never be able to supply, or come close to supplying the growing energy needs of the world.
While it's a no brainer the industry will go over safety measures to ensure the highest safety levels possible, to use a rare occurrence like an 8.9 earthquake as the worst case scenario isn't going to happen in the nuclear industry, even though the sector will be safer and better for making any improvements they are able to.
USEC closed Tuesday at $4.34, gaining $0.03, or 0.70 percent. Cameco Corporation closed at $28.43, jumping $0.31, or 1.10 percent. Denison Mines Corp. ended the trading day at $2.29, level with Monday's close. Southern Company closed at $38.19, down $0.09, or 0.24 percent.
The headlines that imply that somehow the nuclear sector was going to be cut and replaced by other so-called "green" energy is nonsense, as solar and wind turbines are a poor and unpredictable source of energy, and will never be able to supply, or come close to supplying the growing energy needs of the world.
While it's a no brainer the industry will go over safety measures to ensure the highest safety levels possible, to use a rare occurrence like an 8.9 earthquake as the worst case scenario isn't going to happen in the nuclear industry, even though the sector will be safer and better for making any improvements they are able to.
USEC closed Tuesday at $4.34, gaining $0.03, or 0.70 percent. Cameco Corporation closed at $28.43, jumping $0.31, or 1.10 percent. Denison Mines Corp. ended the trading day at $2.29, level with Monday's close. Southern Company closed at $38.19, down $0.09, or 0.24 percent.
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Monday, April 18, 2011
Cameco (CCJ) (UEC) (SHAW) (DNN) Close Up as Nuclear Rebounds
Shares of uranium and nuclear companies like Shaw Group Inc. (NYSE:SHAW), Uranium Energy (AMEX:UEC), Denison Mines Corp (AMEX:DNN) and Cameco Corporation (NYSE:CCJ) are rebounding after the initial shock of the nuclear challenges in Japan from the earthquake are gradually winding down.
The headline nonsense that somehow the nuclear sector was going to be cut and replaced by other so-called "green" energy is ludicrous, as solar and wind turbines are a poor and unpredictable source of energy, and will never be able to supply, or come close to supplying the growing energy needs of the world.
While it's obvious the industry will go over safety measures to ensure the highest levels possible, to use a rare occurrence like an 8.9 earthquake as the worst case scenario isn't going to happen, even though the industry will be safer and better for making any improvements they can.
Cameco Corporation closed Friday at $28.46, gaining $0.42, or 1.50 percent. Denison Mines closed at $2.38, rising $0.02, or 0.85 percent. Uranium Energy closed at $4.09, up $0.06, or 1.49 percent. Shaw Group closed at $37.75, increasing $0.41, or 1.10 percent.
The headline nonsense that somehow the nuclear sector was going to be cut and replaced by other so-called "green" energy is ludicrous, as solar and wind turbines are a poor and unpredictable source of energy, and will never be able to supply, or come close to supplying the growing energy needs of the world.
While it's obvious the industry will go over safety measures to ensure the highest levels possible, to use a rare occurrence like an 8.9 earthquake as the worst case scenario isn't going to happen, even though the industry will be safer and better for making any improvements they can.
Cameco Corporation closed Friday at $28.46, gaining $0.42, or 1.50 percent. Denison Mines closed at $2.38, rising $0.02, or 0.85 percent. Uranium Energy closed at $4.09, up $0.06, or 1.49 percent. Shaw Group closed at $37.75, increasing $0.41, or 1.10 percent.
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Shaw Group,
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Monday, March 21, 2011
Uranium (CCJ)(URZ)(DNN)(URG)(URRE)(UEC) Sees Big Rebound Friday
Uranium companies exploded upward Friday, taking back much of the losses after temporary concerns over uranium demand in light of possible slowdown in the nuclear industry.
Shares of Ur Energy Inc. (AMEX:URG), Uranium Resources, Inc. (Nasdaq:URRE), Uranium Energy Corp. (AMEX:UEC), Cameco Corp. (NYSE:CCJ), Uranerz Energy Corp. (AMEX:URZ) and Denison Mines Corp. (AMEX:DNN) up all soared on the day.
Those bold and wise enough to pour their money into the companies after the sell off have made a lot of money, as the stocks were considered oversold as most countries reiterated their commitment to a nuclear strategy to help meet energy needs.
Denison closed Friday at $2.61, gaining $0.19, or 7.85 percent. Uranerz Energy Corp. closed at $3.10, up $0.23, or 8.01 percent. Cameco closed at $29.40, up $1.30, or 4.63 percent. Uranium Energy Corp. ended the day at $4.28, gaining $0.44, or 11.46 percent. Uranium Resources closed at $2.17, rising $0.54, or 33.13 percent. Ur Energy Inc. closed the session at $1.70, up $0.26, or 18.06 percent.
Shares of Ur Energy Inc. (AMEX:URG), Uranium Resources, Inc. (Nasdaq:URRE), Uranium Energy Corp. (AMEX:UEC), Cameco Corp. (NYSE:CCJ), Uranerz Energy Corp. (AMEX:URZ) and Denison Mines Corp. (AMEX:DNN) up all soared on the day.
Those bold and wise enough to pour their money into the companies after the sell off have made a lot of money, as the stocks were considered oversold as most countries reiterated their commitment to a nuclear strategy to help meet energy needs.
Denison closed Friday at $2.61, gaining $0.19, or 7.85 percent. Uranerz Energy Corp. closed at $3.10, up $0.23, or 8.01 percent. Cameco closed at $29.40, up $1.30, or 4.63 percent. Uranium Energy Corp. ended the day at $4.28, gaining $0.44, or 11.46 percent. Uranium Resources closed at $2.17, rising $0.54, or 33.13 percent. Ur Energy Inc. closed the session at $1.70, up $0.26, or 18.06 percent.
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Uranium Resources
Friday, March 18, 2011
Denison (AMEX:DNN) Rebounds, Cameco (NYSE:CCJ) Still Punished
Shares of Denison (AMEX:DNN) moved up on Thursday, while Cameco (NYSE:CCJ) continues to get punished on uranium and nuclear concerns from the effects of the earthquake in Japan.
Denison may be getting action on its lower valuation, although Cameco has dropped significantly since last Friday as well. When measured by percentages, Denison has fallen the furthest, and is in a position to benefit investors quicker than Cameco, which has dropped by almost 25 percent, while Denison had dropped by over 33 percent at its five-day low.
The question is whether or not the uranium and nuclear stocks have hit their low, or there's more volatility to come.
Until the situation in Japan is clarified on the nuclear front, it'll be a up and down ride in this sector, as well as other affected by the disaster.
Cameco closed Thursday at $28.10, down $1.54, or 5.20 percent. Denison closed at $2.42, gaining $.13, or 5.68 percent.
Denison may be getting action on its lower valuation, although Cameco has dropped significantly since last Friday as well. When measured by percentages, Denison has fallen the furthest, and is in a position to benefit investors quicker than Cameco, which has dropped by almost 25 percent, while Denison had dropped by over 33 percent at its five-day low.
The question is whether or not the uranium and nuclear stocks have hit their low, or there's more volatility to come.
Until the situation in Japan is clarified on the nuclear front, it'll be a up and down ride in this sector, as well as other affected by the disaster.
Cameco closed Thursday at $28.10, down $1.54, or 5.20 percent. Denison closed at $2.42, gaining $.13, or 5.68 percent.
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Uranium
Thursday, March 17, 2011
China Temporarily Suspends Nuclear Plant Approvals
Confirming what they've already said, China said it will continue to build its nuclear reactors and maintian their nuclear energy strategy, although they have stopped approval of nuclear plants in order to go over safety standards to see if anything needs to be changed.
Some media outlets have made this look as if there is some doubt as to using nuclear energy in China, but that's not the case at all; it's just a temporary precaution to make sure the proper safety measures in place before proceeding.
In a statement made by the Chinese state council, they also said it "has required relevant departments to do safety checks at existing plants."
"Before the revised safety standards are approved, all new nuclear power plants, including pre-construction works, should be suspended," according to the statement.
The report concluded that China isn't affected by radioactive leakage from the Japanese plant.
As expected, the nuclear, and by extension, uranium industry, could be under short-term pressure, but that won't last long once the safety process is completed.
With the nuclear goals still in place, it's unclear whether that will have too much of a detrimental impact on uranium companies, as an expected supply problem has been anticipated for some time, and China and others vying for uranium may continue to stock up.
Some uranium companies are Cameco (NYSE:CCJ), Crosshair (AMEX:CXZ), Denison (AMEX:DNN), Uranium Energy (AMEX:UEC), UR Energy (AMEX:URG), Uranium Resources (NASDAQ:URRE) and Uranerz Energy (AMEX:URZ).
Some media outlets have made this look as if there is some doubt as to using nuclear energy in China, but that's not the case at all; it's just a temporary precaution to make sure the proper safety measures in place before proceeding.
In a statement made by the Chinese state council, they also said it "has required relevant departments to do safety checks at existing plants."
"Before the revised safety standards are approved, all new nuclear power plants, including pre-construction works, should be suspended," according to the statement.
The report concluded that China isn't affected by radioactive leakage from the Japanese plant.
As expected, the nuclear, and by extension, uranium industry, could be under short-term pressure, but that won't last long once the safety process is completed.
With the nuclear goals still in place, it's unclear whether that will have too much of a detrimental impact on uranium companies, as an expected supply problem has been anticipated for some time, and China and others vying for uranium may continue to stock up.
Some uranium companies are Cameco (NYSE:CCJ), Crosshair (AMEX:CXZ), Denison (AMEX:DNN), Uranium Energy (AMEX:UEC), UR Energy (AMEX:URG), Uranium Resources (NASDAQ:URRE) and Uranerz Energy (AMEX:URZ).
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Ur-Energy,
Uranerz Energy,
Uranium Energy,
Uranium Resources
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Denison (DNN), Paladin (PALAF), Uranium Energy (UEC), Uranium Resources (URRE), Ur-Energy (URG), USEC (USU) Down on Uranium Demand Uncertainty
Uranium demand fears pushed down stocks like Denison Mines Corp. (AMEX:DNN), Paladin Energy Ltd. (OTC:PALAF), Uranium Energy Corp. (AMEX:UEC), Uranium Resources (NASDAQ:URRE), Ur-Energy Inc. (AMEX:URG) and USEC Inc. (NYSE:USU), as expectations there could be a period of slowing growth hitting the industry as the Japan nuclear scenario plays itself out.
This will happen more in the West than it will in countries like China, which has already said the earthquake in Japan won't have any effect on their plans for a nuclear energy future.
Denison closed Tuesday at $2.37, dropping $0.18, or 7.06 percent. Uranium Energy fell to $3.74, losing $0.18, or 4.59 percent. Uranium Resources Inc. closed the session at $1.58, lower by $0.17, or 9.71 percent. Ur-Energy Inc. fell by $0.23, to end the day at $1.59, down 12.64 percent. Paladin was down to $3.45, losing $0.3379, or 8.92 percent. USEC closed out at $4.36, down $0.23, or 5.01 percent.
This will happen more in the West than it will in countries like China, which has already said the earthquake in Japan won't have any effect on their plans for a nuclear energy future.
Denison closed Tuesday at $2.37, dropping $0.18, or 7.06 percent. Uranium Energy fell to $3.74, losing $0.18, or 4.59 percent. Uranium Resources Inc. closed the session at $1.58, lower by $0.17, or 9.71 percent. Ur-Energy Inc. fell by $0.23, to end the day at $1.59, down 12.64 percent. Paladin was down to $3.45, losing $0.3379, or 8.92 percent. USEC closed out at $4.36, down $0.23, or 5.01 percent.
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Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Cameco (CCJ), Denison Mines (DNN), Crosshair (AMEX:CXZ), Uranium Energy (UEC) Punished on Nuclear Uncertainty
From an investing standpoint, the drop in share prices of nuclear-exposed stocks like Cameco (CCJ), Denison Mines (AMEX:DNN), Crosshair Expl & Mining (AMEX:CXZ) and Uranium Energy (AMEX:UEC) must be considered a buying opportunity, as the fundamentals in the industry won't be changing at all, even with the usual political performance of "looking into" the industry.
The idea of solar and wind turbines as legitimate energy sources are laughable, and the endless support of so-called clean energy is represented by nuclear itself, which brings the list of alternatives down to a very few possibilities.
That also doesn't include the fact that there isn't enough energy to face the near future, and nuclear will have to be built and expanded to meet it.
So in spite of the inevitable calls for slowing down the industry, etc., after some looks into improving the sector, we'll return the ongoing nuclear expansion, as the newer reactors are even safer than the old ones, and they are the best answer over the next several decades while other alternatives are being explored.
For those with a little patience, most of those in the sector which are healthy companies will rebound back, and investment now will pay off in a relatively short time, once the situation in Japan is understood better and the news is digested.
Cameco closed Monday at $32.62, down $4.76, or 12.73 percent. Denison closed at $2.55, down $0.74, or 22.49. Crosshair closed the day at $1.27, falling $0.40, or 23.95 percent. Uranium Energy closed at $3.92, falling $0.93, or 19.18 percent.
The idea of solar and wind turbines as legitimate energy sources are laughable, and the endless support of so-called clean energy is represented by nuclear itself, which brings the list of alternatives down to a very few possibilities.
That also doesn't include the fact that there isn't enough energy to face the near future, and nuclear will have to be built and expanded to meet it.
So in spite of the inevitable calls for slowing down the industry, etc., after some looks into improving the sector, we'll return the ongoing nuclear expansion, as the newer reactors are even safer than the old ones, and they are the best answer over the next several decades while other alternatives are being explored.
For those with a little patience, most of those in the sector which are healthy companies will rebound back, and investment now will pay off in a relatively short time, once the situation in Japan is understood better and the news is digested.
Cameco closed Monday at $32.62, down $4.76, or 12.73 percent. Denison closed at $2.55, down $0.74, or 22.49. Crosshair closed the day at $1.27, falling $0.40, or 23.95 percent. Uranium Energy closed at $3.92, falling $0.93, or 19.18 percent.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Uranium Producers (CCJ) (DNN) (USU) (URG) (URRE) Getting Crushed Today
Shares of uranium producers and suppliers are getting crushed today on concerns over the potential consequences which could come as a result of the damage at nuclear power plants in Japan.
Companies like Cameco Corporation (NYSE:CCJ), Denison Mines Corp (AMEX:DNN), USEC Inc. (NYSE:USU), URG (AMEX:URG), Uranium Resources Inc. (URRE), Crosshair Expl & Mining (AMEX:CXZ) and Uranium Energy (AMEX: UEC).
Shaw Group Inc. (NYSE:SHAW), Market Vectors Nuclear Energy E (NYSEArca:NLR) and iShares S&P Global Nuclear Energy Index (Nasdaq:NUCL) were also getting hammered.
"The triple issue of the earthquake, tsunami and now the nuclear plant is enough to make anyone afraid," said James Dailey, portfolio manager of the Team Asset Strategy Fund. "Anytime you get this type of human tragedy, it shakes people up."
Cameco was trading at $31.61, down $5.77, or 15.44 percent, as of 12:46 PM EDT. Denison Mines was at $2.48, down $0.81, or 24.62 percent. USEC was at $4.48, down $0.68, or 13.18 percent. Ur Energy collapsed to $1.84, falling $0.67, or 26.69 percent. Uranium Resources plunged to $1.70, declining $0.6250, or 26.88 percent. Crosshair plummeted to $1.22, down $0.45, or 26.95 percent. Uranium Energy dropped to $3.62, down $1.23, or 25.46 percent.
Shaw plunged to $31.16, down $7.25, or 18.88 percent. Market Vectors Nuclear Energy fell to $21.98, down $3.53, or 13.84 percent. iShares S&P Global Nuclear Energy Index dropped to $39.27, down $5.43, or 12.15 percent.
Companies like Cameco Corporation (NYSE:CCJ), Denison Mines Corp (AMEX:DNN), USEC Inc. (NYSE:USU), URG (AMEX:URG), Uranium Resources Inc. (URRE), Crosshair Expl & Mining (AMEX:CXZ) and Uranium Energy (AMEX: UEC).
Shaw Group Inc. (NYSE:SHAW), Market Vectors Nuclear Energy E (NYSEArca:NLR) and iShares S&P Global Nuclear Energy Index (Nasdaq:NUCL) were also getting hammered.
"The triple issue of the earthquake, tsunami and now the nuclear plant is enough to make anyone afraid," said James Dailey, portfolio manager of the Team Asset Strategy Fund. "Anytime you get this type of human tragedy, it shakes people up."
Cameco was trading at $31.61, down $5.77, or 15.44 percent, as of 12:46 PM EDT. Denison Mines was at $2.48, down $0.81, or 24.62 percent. USEC was at $4.48, down $0.68, or 13.18 percent. Ur Energy collapsed to $1.84, falling $0.67, or 26.69 percent. Uranium Resources plunged to $1.70, declining $0.6250, or 26.88 percent. Crosshair plummeted to $1.22, down $0.45, or 26.95 percent. Uranium Energy dropped to $3.62, down $1.23, or 25.46 percent.
Shaw plunged to $31.16, down $7.25, or 18.88 percent. Market Vectors Nuclear Energy fell to $21.98, down $3.53, or 13.84 percent. iShares S&P Global Nuclear Energy Index dropped to $39.27, down $5.43, or 12.15 percent.
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Thursday, March 3, 2011
Denison (DNN) Eyes Chinese Vanadium Demand
Denison Mines (AMEX:DNN) CEO Ron Hochstein says vanadium is a key component of the company's U.S. strategy as China makes a shift to more manufacturing of high strength, low-alloy quality type steels.
In a presentation to the BMO Capital Markets 20th Annual Global Metals & Mining Conference in Florida, Hochstein noted that Chinese government is encouraging China steel manufacturers to utilize more vanadium in order to lower the number of steel mills in the country, as well as helping to reduce pollution generated by steel manufacturers.
Hochstein estimated that 61,000 tons of vanadium are required to satisfy the current global market. The U.S. Geological Survey estimates that 56,000 metric tons of vanadium were mined in 2010. World resources of vanadium are estimated at 63 million tons.
Metallurgical use of vanadium, primarily as an alloying agent for iron and steel account for about 97% of U.S. vanadium consumption in 2009, said the USGS. There is currently no acceptable substitute for vanadium in aerospace titanium alloys.
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In a presentation to the BMO Capital Markets 20th Annual Global Metals & Mining Conference in Florida, Hochstein noted that Chinese government is encouraging China steel manufacturers to utilize more vanadium in order to lower the number of steel mills in the country, as well as helping to reduce pollution generated by steel manufacturers.
Hochstein estimated that 61,000 tons of vanadium are required to satisfy the current global market. The U.S. Geological Survey estimates that 56,000 metric tons of vanadium were mined in 2010. World resources of vanadium are estimated at 63 million tons.
Metallurgical use of vanadium, primarily as an alloying agent for iron and steel account for about 97% of U.S. vanadium consumption in 2009, said the USGS. There is currently no acceptable substitute for vanadium in aerospace titanium alloys.
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Denison (AMEX:DNN) Bids AU$57 million for White Canyon Uranium Limited
Denison (AMEX:DNN) has entered into a Bid Implementation Agreement with White Canyon Uranium Limited whereby Denison has agreed to make a takeover offer to acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of White Canyon at a price of AU$0.24 a share for a total of approximately AU$57 million (CDN$56.6 million). The offer reflects a premium of approximately 20% to the closing price of White Canyon shares on the Australian Securities Exchange on February 18, 2011 (the last trading day in White Canyon shares prior to this announcement) and premiums of 23% and 51% to volume weighted average prices for White Canyon shares in the previous 30 and 90 trading days, respectively.
"White Canyon's directors have unanimously recommended that shareholders accept the Denison offer in the absence of a superior proposal and subject to an independent expert not opining that the Denison offer is not fair and not reasonable. White Canyon's directors have also unanimously indicated that they intend to accept the Denison offer in respect of any shares in White Canyon that they own or control (subject in each case to there being no superior proposal and subject to an independent expert not opining that the Denison offer is not fair and not reasonable). The Bid Implementation Agreement also provides that White Canyon cannot solicit other offers during the offer period and that a break fee of AU$500,000 is payable by either party to the other under specified circumstances. White Canyon has engaged PKF Corporate Advisory (East Coast) Pty Ltd. as an independent expert to opine on whether the Denison offer is fair and reasonable to White Canyon shareholders," the company said in a press release.
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"White Canyon's directors have unanimously recommended that shareholders accept the Denison offer in the absence of a superior proposal and subject to an independent expert not opining that the Denison offer is not fair and not reasonable. White Canyon's directors have also unanimously indicated that they intend to accept the Denison offer in respect of any shares in White Canyon that they own or control (subject in each case to there being no superior proposal and subject to an independent expert not opining that the Denison offer is not fair and not reasonable). The Bid Implementation Agreement also provides that White Canyon cannot solicit other offers during the offer period and that a break fee of AU$500,000 is payable by either party to the other under specified circumstances. White Canyon has engaged PKF Corporate Advisory (East Coast) Pty Ltd. as an independent expert to opine on whether the Denison offer is fair and reasonable to White Canyon shareholders," the company said in a press release.
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Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Denison Mines (NYSE:DNN) Moving Up on Long Term Uranium Prices
The market has quickly changed for the outlook of uranium prices, as they had been dragged down by the low price of natural gas and uncertainty as to the future of nuclear, at least in the short term. Denison Mines (NYSE:DNN) and other uranium miners have continued to push up even in those circumstances, and have received more impetus lately as analysts and commentators focus again on uranium.
TD Newcrest upgraded Denison as a result of the expected long-term price increase in uranium.
They said, "We are increasing our target price our rating following our increased uranium price forecasts. And we have updated our valuation estimates to reflect yesterday’s preliminary resource estimate for the Wheeler River discovery, which was below our estimates and previous company guidance ranges."
Denison was trading at $2.72, up by $0.07, or 2.64 percent at 1:25 PM EST. TD Newcrest raised their price target on them from C$2 to C$3.
TD Newcrest upgraded Denison as a result of the expected long-term price increase in uranium.
They said, "We are increasing our target price our rating following our increased uranium price forecasts. And we have updated our valuation estimates to reflect yesterday’s preliminary resource estimate for the Wheeler River discovery, which was below our estimates and previous company guidance ranges."
Denison was trading at $2.72, up by $0.07, or 2.64 percent at 1:25 PM EST. TD Newcrest raised their price target on them from C$2 to C$3.
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Cameco (NYSE:CCJ), USEC (NYSE:USU). Denison (AMEX:DNN), Grab Market's Attention
The nuclear story has been somewhat eclipsed and questioned over the last several months because of the emerging natural gas story and its implications for the industry, but new attention and reminder of China's growing nuclear demand has brought uranium suppliers Cameco (NYSE:CCJ), USEC (NYSE:USU). Denison (AMEX:DNN) into the limelight once again.
Cameco and USEC have attracted options traders, and Denison, along with Cameco, have been upgraded by RBC Capital on the renewed interest in the sector.
The reason nuclear has been overshadowed is there is now uncertainty with the understanding of the enormous supply of natural gas around the world, especially in the U.S., which has changed the energy picture tremendously.
Low-cost natural gas has already caused some nuclear projects to be put on hold, but it's doubtful if the majority of China's nuclear reactors won't continue or start to be built.
That mean uranium prices will continue to go up because Supply of uranium is tight, and China isn't the only country building out nuclear energy.
Even though generally overlooked, Denison and Cameco have still performed strongly since the middle of the summer, while USEC has been pretty much level.
Cameco closed Tuesday at $36.81, gaining $1.07, or 2.99 percent. Denison closed at $2.65, losing $0.15, or 5.36 percent, although they gained that back and more in after hours trading. USEC closed at $5.50, shooting up by $0.32, or 6.18 percent.
Cameco and USEC have attracted options traders, and Denison, along with Cameco, have been upgraded by RBC Capital on the renewed interest in the sector.
The reason nuclear has been overshadowed is there is now uncertainty with the understanding of the enormous supply of natural gas around the world, especially in the U.S., which has changed the energy picture tremendously.
Low-cost natural gas has already caused some nuclear projects to be put on hold, but it's doubtful if the majority of China's nuclear reactors won't continue or start to be built.
That mean uranium prices will continue to go up because Supply of uranium is tight, and China isn't the only country building out nuclear energy.
Even though generally overlooked, Denison and Cameco have still performed strongly since the middle of the summer, while USEC has been pretty much level.
Cameco closed Tuesday at $36.81, gaining $1.07, or 2.99 percent. Denison closed at $2.65, losing $0.15, or 5.36 percent, although they gained that back and more in after hours trading. USEC closed at $5.50, shooting up by $0.32, or 6.18 percent.
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Monday, November 8, 2010
Denison Mines (AMEX:DNN) Downgraded by TD Newcrest
TD Newcrest lowered their rating on Denison Mines (AMEX:DNN) from "Hold" to "Reduce," "given the negative 22% return to our target price following a recent increase in the company’s share price."
Since July 6, when Denison was as low as $1.08, they've made a nice move upward, closing on Friday at $2.51, losing $0.05, or 1.95 percent.
Denison recently released their latest quarterly report, and they generated revenue of $39.9 million, losing $9.5 million, or $0.03 a share.
Denison is involved in all aspects of uranium, from exploration to milling, and has an ancillary product they produce in vanadium.
TD Newcrest maintains a price target on them of C$2.00.
Since July 6, when Denison was as low as $1.08, they've made a nice move upward, closing on Friday at $2.51, losing $0.05, or 1.95 percent.
Denison recently released their latest quarterly report, and they generated revenue of $39.9 million, losing $9.5 million, or $0.03 a share.
Denison is involved in all aspects of uranium, from exploration to milling, and has an ancillary product they produce in vanadium.
TD Newcrest maintains a price target on them of C$2.00.
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