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Joseph Lazzaro's Blog Posts
EPA would be smart to forghet about E15 ethanol
12/07/09
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Filed under: Politics, Commodities, AgricultureRegarding the alternate fuels for vehicles project, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has slow-tracked the proposal to mix larger amounts of ethanol with gasoline, commonly known as E15, or 15% alcohol/85% gasoline, The New York Times reported. Cu...
The unemployed are seeking answers: Obama, Democrats must deliver
12/07/09
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Filed under: Forecasts, Employees, Politics, RecessionAs most investors know, before President Obama took the oath of office, there were a half dozen problems waiting for him and his administration -- problems that no-doubt have discouraged many qualified, future aspirants from even thinking of runni...
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Philips: Back up the truck
12/07/09
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Filed under: Stocks to Buy
Koninklijke Philips Electronics (PHG), commonly known as Philips, is in the catbird seat regarding more-efficient lighting, which is a major reason why I'm reiterating my buy rating for the company, first recommended on June 2, 2009 at a price of $20.30. If you bought Phili...
Will oil prices moderate in 2010?
12/04/09
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Filed under: Forecasts, OilCould the nation and the world be headed for an era of moderate oil prices?True, in the early globalization era the terms 'moderate' and 'oil prices' generally haven't gone together, but CNNMoney.com explores the argument for that scenario. Here's the reasoning:Continue rea...
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Intercontinental Exchange: Pull-back is a buy opportunity
12/04/09
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Filed under: Stocks to BuyIntercontinental Exchange, Inc.'s (ICE) stock has meandered since the buy recommendation on June 2, 2009 at a price of $115.15, but I'm reiterating my call. Here's why: Institutional investors (IIs) have kept ICE in the 'tired stock, not broken company' category for much of ...
Recession or expansion, U.S. productivity continues to soar
12/04/09
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Filed under: Employees, Economic dataLost amid the shuffle of recent economic data points this week was one enduring trend in the U.S. economy -- and it's one that has an upside and, unfortunately a downside (at least short-term): productivity. Worker productivity continues to increase at an astoundi...
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J.M. Smucker: Back up the truck
12/04/09
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Filed under: Stocks to BuyAs noted earlier, The J.M. Smucker Company's (SJM) low-profile status on Wall Street in no manner takes away from its solid business model, which is one reason I'm reiterating my buy rating for the company's shares, first recommended on May 29, 2009 at a price of $40.26. If ...
GE
GE is undervalued
12/04/09
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Filed under: General Electric (GE), Stocks to BuyAs expected, General Electric (GE) is on the mend, it's stock price is reflecting that new reality, and it goes without saying that I'm reiterating my buy rating for the company, first recommended on June 2, 2009 at a price of $13.80. If you bought GE ...
ECB keeps key interest rate at 1%, to almost everyone's benefit
12/03/09
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Filed under: International marketsThe European Central Bank Thursday kept its key, short-term interest rate the same at 1%, a move investors in Europe and around the world no-doubt welcomed, for several reasons.First, Europe's economy is nowhere near sustainable growth status: euro-zone GDP will like...
Under the radar: Goldman now sees 'rather strong' global growth in 2010-11
12/03/09
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Filed under: International markets, Forecasts, RecessionUnder the radar: Some trends are obvious enough and visible to all investors. Others are more-subtle, but are just as potent, and these often slip 'under the radar.'Case in point: One wonders how this research slipped under the radar, but it to-...
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Bristol-Myers Squibb is in an uptrend
12/03/09
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Filed under: Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY), Stocks to BuyBiopharmaceutical company Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) is performing on schedule, which is why I'm reiterating my buy rating for the company's shares, first recommended on June 1, 2009 at a price of $20.11. If you bought BMY in June, you're up about...
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Insurer Chubb is in the catbird seat
12/03/09
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Filed under: Chubb Corp (CB), Stocks to BuyInsurer Chubb Corp. (CB) is gaining amid a thinning insurance sector, which is a major reason I'm reiterating my buy rating for the company's shares, first recommended on May 29, 2009 at a price of $39.65. If you bought Chubb in May, you're up about 20%.The ...
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Aflac's uptrend continues
12/02/09
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Filed under: AFLAC Inc (AFL), Stocks to BuySteady as she goes, with Aflac (AFL), to borrow a Star Trek phrase, and that's why I'm reiterating my buy rating for the company, first recommended on May 28, 2009 at a price of $36.07. If you bought AFL in May, you're up about 30%. After a slow start, insti...
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Ciena: Recent dip suggests year-end profit-taking
11/25/09
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Filed under: Ciena Corp (CIEN), Stocks to BuyCiena Corp.'s (CIEN) stock has underperformed since the May 19, 2009 Buy recommendation at $11.27, but I'm sticking with the shares. Here's why:Much of the selling in broadband/bandwith play CIEN's shares has occurred ahead of its December 10 Q4 earnings r...
Nuclear power is on the comeback trail
11/24/09
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Filed under: CommoditiesNuclear power is coming back into style, and perhaps just in time for the climate, and for the United States.Environmental groups, previously opposed to nuclear power, are starting to support the technology, as it represents the lesser of two evils compared to coal-fired elect...
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O'Reilly Automotive: A used car maintenance play
11/24/09
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Filed under: Stocks to BuyThe used car trend in the United States isn't ending anytime soon, which is why I'm reiterating my buy rating for auto parts giant O'Reilly Automotive Inc. (ORLY), first recommended on May 18, 2009 at a price of $37.02. One argument holds that frugal consumers in U.S. will d...
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Freeport McMoRan: Back up the truck
11/24/09
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Everything's coming up roses with Freeport McMoRan (FCX), to cite a famous song by the late, great Ethel Merman, which is why I'm reiterating my buy rating for the company, first recommended on March 23, 2009 at a price of $41.88. If you bought FCX in March, you're up an astounding 103%; but if you m...
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With Lowe's, $20 could be the low stock price for 2010
11/24/09
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Filed under: Lowe's Cos (LOW), Stocks to BuyLowe's (LOW) stock has meandered since the September 16, 2009 Buy rating at $21.60 per share, but I'm nevertheless reiterating my buy rating. Here's why:Lowe's has now posted three straight less-worse-than-expected quarterly earning performances, and the vi...
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Anadarko: Well-positioned for the oil/natural gas boom
11/24/09
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Filed under: Anadarko Petroleum (APC), Stocks to BuySo much for oil plummeting to $30 per barrel on a supply glut. The price of oil, the world's most vital commodity, is currently largely divorced from supply/demand fundamentals, and that's one reason I'm reiterating my buy rating for oil/natural gas...
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