AMR Co. (AMR), Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), Williams Sonoma Inc (WSM), EXCO Resources, Inc. (XCO), Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) and Ashford Hospitality Trust (AHT) ratings and price targets.
Dahlman Rose upgraded AMR Co. (AMR) from a “Sell” rating to a “Hold” rating.
Citigroup (NYSE:C) raised its price target on Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) to $49.00.
RBC Capital raised its price target on Williams Sonoma Inc. (WSM) from $36.00 to $39.00. They have a “Sector Perform” rating on the company.
Stifel Nicolaus downgraded EXCO Resources, Inc. (XCO) from a “Buy” rating to a “Hold” rating.
Macquarie upgraded Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) from a “Neutral” rating to an “Outperform” rating.
Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) reiterated its “Overweight” on Ashford Hospitality Trust (AHT).
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Friday, November 18, 2011
Monday, August 15, 2011
Alcoa (AA) (XEL) (HPQ) (E) (ORCL) (CHH) Upgraded
Alcoa Inc. (NYSE: AA), Xcel Energy Inc. (NYSE: XEL), Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ), Eni S.p.A. (NYSE: E), Oracle (NASDAQ: ORCL) and Choice Hotels (NYSE: CHH) upgraded by analysts.
Alcoa Inc. (AA) was upgraded by BMO Capital Markets from an “Underperform” rating to a “Market Perform” rating. They have a price target of $14.00 on the company, down from $15.00.
Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) was upgraded by Robert W. Baird from a “Neutral” rating to an “Outperform” rating. They have a price target $25.00 on the company.
Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) was upgraded by Jefferies (NYSE:JEF) from a “Hold” rating to a “Buy” rating.
Eni S.p.A. (E) was upgraded by Collins Stewart from a “Sell” rating to a “Buy” rating.
Oracle (ORCL) was upgraded by Credit Agricole from an “Outperform” rating to a “Buy” rating.
Choice Hotels (CHH) was upgraded by Jefferies from an “Underperform” rating to a “Buy” rating. They have a price target of $33.00 on the company, up from $26.00.
Alcoa Inc. (AA) was upgraded by BMO Capital Markets from an “Underperform” rating to a “Market Perform” rating. They have a price target of $14.00 on the company, down from $15.00.
Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) was upgraded by Robert W. Baird from a “Neutral” rating to an “Outperform” rating. They have a price target $25.00 on the company.
Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) was upgraded by Jefferies (NYSE:JEF) from a “Hold” rating to a “Buy” rating.
Eni S.p.A. (E) was upgraded by Collins Stewart from a “Sell” rating to a “Buy” rating.
Oracle (ORCL) was upgraded by Credit Agricole from an “Outperform” rating to a “Buy” rating.
Choice Hotels (CHH) was upgraded by Jefferies from an “Underperform” rating to a “Buy” rating. They have a price target of $33.00 on the company, up from $26.00.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Dividends on (SPTN) (SYBT) (XEL) (LUV) (APD) Declared
Spartan Stores Inc (NASDAQ:SPTN), S Y BANCORP INC (NASDAQ:SYBT), Xcel Energy Inc (NYSE:XEL), Southwest Airlines Inc. (NYSE:LUV) and Air Products And Chemicals Inc. (NYSE:APD) declare dividends.
The Board of Directors of Spartan Stores Inc (SPTN) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.065 per share payable 6/15/11 to shareholders of record at the close of business on 6/1/11.
The Board of Directors of S Y Bancorp Inc (SYBT) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.18 per share payable 7/1/11 to shareholders of record at the close of business on 6/13/11.
The Board of Directors of Xcel Energy Inc (XEL) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.26 per share payable 7/20/11 to shareholders of record at the close of business on 6/23/11.
The Board of Directors of Southwest Airlines Inc. (LUV) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.0045 per share payable 6/22/11 to shareholders of record at the close of business on 6/8/11.
The Board of Directors of Air Products And Chemicals Inc. (APD) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.58 per share payable 8/8/11 to shareholders of record at the close of business on 7/1/11.
The Board of Directors of Spartan Stores Inc (SPTN) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.065 per share payable 6/15/11 to shareholders of record at the close of business on 6/1/11.
The Board of Directors of S Y Bancorp Inc (SYBT) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.18 per share payable 7/1/11 to shareholders of record at the close of business on 6/13/11.
The Board of Directors of Xcel Energy Inc (XEL) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.26 per share payable 7/20/11 to shareholders of record at the close of business on 6/23/11.
The Board of Directors of Southwest Airlines Inc. (LUV) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.0045 per share payable 6/22/11 to shareholders of record at the close of business on 6/8/11.
The Board of Directors of Air Products And Chemicals Inc. (APD) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.58 per share payable 8/8/11 to shareholders of record at the close of business on 7/1/11.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Dividend Yields for (CMS) (XEL) (PCG) (NEE) (SRE)
Indicated dividend yields for Standard & Poor's 500 Index companies CMS Energy Corp (CMS), Xcel Energy Inc (XEL), PG&E Corp (PCG), NextEra Energy Inc (NEE) and Sempra Energy (SRE).
These dividend data indicate dividend yields of companies in the Standard & Poor's 500 Index as of Saturday, April 30. The yield is determined by taking the latest declared dividend, annualized and divided by the price of the stock. Payout ratios are calculated based on latest quarterly dividend paid divided by earnings.
CMS Energy Corp (CMS) has a dividend yield of 4.24 percent on a declared dividend of $0.21. The payout ratio is 39.8 percent.
Xcel Energy Inc (XEL) has a dividend yield of 4.15 percent on a declared dividend of $0.25. The payout ratio is 59.7 percent.
PG&E Corp (PCG) has a dividend yield of 3.95 percent on a declared dividend of $0.46. The payout ratio is 56.1 percent.
NextEra Energy Inc (NEE) has a dividend yield of 3.89 percent on a declared dividend of $0.55. The payout ratio is 79.3.
Sempra Energy (SRE) has a dividend yield of 3.49 percent on a declared dividend of $0.48. The payout ratio is 33.4 percent.
These dividend data indicate dividend yields of companies in the Standard & Poor's 500 Index as of Saturday, April 30. The yield is determined by taking the latest declared dividend, annualized and divided by the price of the stock. Payout ratios are calculated based on latest quarterly dividend paid divided by earnings.
CMS Energy Corp (CMS) has a dividend yield of 4.24 percent on a declared dividend of $0.21. The payout ratio is 39.8 percent.
Xcel Energy Inc (XEL) has a dividend yield of 4.15 percent on a declared dividend of $0.25. The payout ratio is 59.7 percent.
PG&E Corp (PCG) has a dividend yield of 3.95 percent on a declared dividend of $0.46. The payout ratio is 56.1 percent.
NextEra Energy Inc (NEE) has a dividend yield of 3.89 percent on a declared dividend of $0.55. The payout ratio is 79.3.
Sempra Energy (SRE) has a dividend yield of 3.49 percent on a declared dividend of $0.48. The payout ratio is 33.4 percent.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Bank of America (BAC) Cuts Entergy (ETR), Scana (SCG) on Japan Nuclear Issues
Challenges from the earthquake in Japan to its nuclear reactors has put pressure on a number of stocks with exposure to the industry, and Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) downgraded Entergy (NYSE:ETR) and Scana (NYSE:SCG) as a result, although numerous other companies with nuclear exposure are down today.
Cuts to Entergy and Scana were based upon the probability they'll have to pay higher approval and relicensing costs in light of the nuclear power crisis and focus in Japan, said the giant bank.
Other stocks being strong affected today are General Electric (NYSE:GE), Edison International (NYSE:EIX), PG&E, Exelon (NYSE:EXC) and Xcel Energy (NYSE:XEL).
Entergy is trading at $69.94, down $3.75, or 5.09 percent, as of 11:55 AM EDT. Scana was at $38.85, down $1.20, or 3.00 percent.
Cuts to Entergy and Scana were based upon the probability they'll have to pay higher approval and relicensing costs in light of the nuclear power crisis and focus in Japan, said the giant bank.
Other stocks being strong affected today are General Electric (NYSE:GE), Edison International (NYSE:EIX), PG&E, Exelon (NYSE:EXC) and Xcel Energy (NYSE:XEL).
Entergy is trading at $69.94, down $3.75, or 5.09 percent, as of 11:55 AM EDT. Scana was at $38.85, down $1.20, or 3.00 percent.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Xcel Energy (NYSE:XEL) Files for Gas Rate Increase
Xcel Energy Inc. (NYSE:XEL) announced it has filed for permission to raise gas rates in Colorado by 3 percent, equal to about a $27.5 million increase.
If the rate request is approved, small business and residential customers will have their bills increase by 3 percent rate mentioned above.
Reasons for the request, according to Excel, are to recover investments made to maintain and operate pipeline systems in Colorado, as well as to help with the other expenses and investments they've made since 2006, the last time the rates were raised.
Assuming an increase, natural gas prices for residential customers would rise by about $1.83 a month, bring the average cost to $55.34. For small business customers the rate would rise on average by $6.90 an month, bringing the total to about $220.43 a month.
If approved, the natural gas rate increase would be implemented in August 2011.
DA Davidson just started covering Xcel, and started them off with a "Neutral" rating and a price target of $24.
If the rate request is approved, small business and residential customers will have their bills increase by 3 percent rate mentioned above.
Reasons for the request, according to Excel, are to recover investments made to maintain and operate pipeline systems in Colorado, as well as to help with the other expenses and investments they've made since 2006, the last time the rates were raised.
Assuming an increase, natural gas prices for residential customers would rise by about $1.83 a month, bring the average cost to $55.34. For small business customers the rate would rise on average by $6.90 an month, bringing the total to about $220.43 a month.
If approved, the natural gas rate increase would be implemented in August 2011.
DA Davidson just started covering Xcel, and started them off with a "Neutral" rating and a price target of $24.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Ford (NYSE:F) Delivers Ford Transit Connect Electric to US, UK Markets
Ford (NYSE:F) and partner Azure Dynamics have started their first shipments of the Ford Transit Connect Electric to North America and the UK.
The Ford Transit Connect Electric is an all-electric commercial vehicle, which includes the Force Drive powertrain from Azure Dynamics.
Among entities pre-ordering the vehicle were Xcel Energy (NYSE:XEL), AT&T (NYSE:T), Southern California Edison, Johnson Controls Inc. (NYSE:JCI), New York Power Authority, Canada Post and Toronto Atmospheric Fund EV300.
Ford director of Electrification Programs and Engineering, Sherif Marakby, said, “Supplier collaboration is important on all Ford product programs, but it was especially key in this effort, which went from contract signing to vehicle production in 13 months,” said . “A strong teamwork environment established by Azure and Ford was critical to delivering this vehicle.”
“The Transit Connect Electric program is a great representation of our product development approach,” added Scott Harrison, CEO, Azure Dynamics. “We have been able to focus on integration of our Force Drive powertrain solution and benefit from Ford’s expertise in building ground-up global vehicle platforms. Meanwhile, capital costs are kept in check by contracting AM General for labor and assembly services – an area where the company excels. Transit Connect Electric is a revolutionary technology and achieving our aggressive time line is a testament to the professionalism and spirit of cooperation among all the project partners.”
The Transit Connect Electric should be able to travel up to 80 miles for each charge. It's unclear how much time it'll take away from productivity, depending on how long a charge lasts. Gasoline run vehicles can of course run much further and longer, eliminating the need to stop so often. And with electric, they would surely stop well short of the 80 mile mark to ensure they aren't stuck somewhere.
The Ford Transit Connect Electric is an all-electric commercial vehicle, which includes the Force Drive powertrain from Azure Dynamics.
Among entities pre-ordering the vehicle were Xcel Energy (NYSE:XEL), AT&T (NYSE:T), Southern California Edison, Johnson Controls Inc. (NYSE:JCI), New York Power Authority, Canada Post and Toronto Atmospheric Fund EV300.
Ford director of Electrification Programs and Engineering, Sherif Marakby, said, “Supplier collaboration is important on all Ford product programs, but it was especially key in this effort, which went from contract signing to vehicle production in 13 months,” said . “A strong teamwork environment established by Azure and Ford was critical to delivering this vehicle.”
“The Transit Connect Electric program is a great representation of our product development approach,” added Scott Harrison, CEO, Azure Dynamics. “We have been able to focus on integration of our Force Drive powertrain solution and benefit from Ford’s expertise in building ground-up global vehicle platforms. Meanwhile, capital costs are kept in check by contracting AM General for labor and assembly services – an area where the company excels. Transit Connect Electric is a revolutionary technology and achieving our aggressive time line is a testament to the professionalism and spirit of cooperation among all the project partners.”
The Transit Connect Electric should be able to travel up to 80 miles for each charge. It's unclear how much time it'll take away from productivity, depending on how long a charge lasts. Gasoline run vehicles can of course run much further and longer, eliminating the need to stop so often. And with electric, they would surely stop well short of the 80 mile mark to ensure they aren't stuck somewhere.
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