AGL Resources Inc recently showed an Exceptional Trade - NYSE:AGL

AGL Resources Inc (NYSE:AGL) witnessed volume of 22.91 million shares during last trade however it holds an average trading capacity of 637,924 shares. AGL last trade opened at $39.38 reached intraday low of $38.40 and went +0.96% up to close at $39.76.
AGL has a market capitalization $3.12 billion and an enterprise value at $5.65 billion. Trailing twelve months price to sales ratio of the stock was 1.40 while price to book ratio in most recent quarter was 1.66. In profitability ratios, net profit margin in past twelve months appeared at 9.17% whereas operating profit margin for the same period at 20.74%.
The company made a return on asset of 4.00% in past twelve months and return on equity of 11.85% for similar period. In the period of trailing 12 months it generated revenue amounted to $2.21 billion gaining $28.43 revenue per share. Its year over year, quarterly growth of revenue was -14.70%.
According to preceding quarter balance sheet results, the company had $165.00 million cash in hand making cash per share at 2.10. The total of $2.70 billion debt was there putting a total debt to equity ratio 143.75. Moreover its current ratio according to same quarter results was 1.58 and book value per share was 23.68.
Looking at the trading information, the stock price history displayed that its S&P500 52 Week Change illustrated -0.41% where the stock current price exhibited down beat from its 50 day moving average price of $40.84 and remained below from its 200 Day Moving Average price of $40.39.
AGL holds 78.55 million outstanding shares with 78.15 million floating shares where insider possessed 0.58% and institutions kept 62.80%.

Market Dives Lower; Dow Drops More Than 200 Points

The stock market slid steadily throughout the morning, and had dropped more than 200 points by the early afternoon, as investors digested a dire warning from Moody’s about European sovereign debt, and the financial and energy sectors registered large losses.
Moody’s appeared unconvinced that Europe could solve its debt problems, and said it will reevaluate ratings at the beginning of next year. European indexes ended the day sharply lower, with the German DAX down 3.4%.
In the U.S., financial, energy and materials stocks were taking a large hit in afternoon trading. The Dow was recently down 238 points, or about 2%. Bank of America (BAC) fell 5%. Coal and oil service stocks tumbled, with Alpha Natural Resources (ANR) falling 12% and Halliburton (HAL) falling 6%.

(ABH, GBLHF, NVE, MS) Noticeable Stock by DrStockPick.com

AbitibiBowater Inc. (NYSE:ABH) plans to issue its third quarter financial results on October 31, 2011, in a press release to be issued at approximately 8:00 a.m. (ET). The Company will then hold a conference call to discuss those results at 9:00 a.m. (ET). The public is invited to join the call at 866 696-5910 (pass code 1038311) at least fifteen minutes before its scheduled start time.
AbitibiBowater Inc., a forest products company, manufactures and sells newsprint, coated mechanical and specialty papers, market pulp, and wood products.
Global Hunter (GBLHF.PK)
Copper was the first mineral that man extracted from the earth and as the ages and technology progressed the uses for copper increased. Copper has been in use at least 10,000 years, but more than 95% of all copper ever mined and smelted has been extracted since 1900.
Copper is an excellent conductor of electricity, as such one of its main industrial usage is for the production of cable, wire and electrical products for both the electrical and building industries.
Global Hunter’s focus is on strategic and base metals, with an advanced stage copper oxide project in Chile and a highly prospective molybdenum property in British Columbia, Canada. GBLHF teams are working on developing the Corona de Cobre property in Chile and the Rabbit south property in British Columbia.
Global Hunter Corp. (GBLHF.PK) is pleased to announce initial assay results from its previously announced surface sampling program. The results are encouraging with new gold showings as well as very positive copper oxide assays over wide-spread areas.
Highlights of the entire program
9 mineralized shear and/or alteration zones sampled total of 13.5 kilometers of strike ! length a long know copper bearing shear and alteration zones tested with 205 rock chip samples
Good grades of soluble copper (oxide) over a significantly large area have been identified, however they represent only about 50% of the total copper grade indicating a mixed oxide-sulphide zone. Numerous iron oxide structures have also been mapped but no iron assays have been received to date.
The Company is planning to re-assay samples for iron to determine if iron is present in significant quantities to represent another target.
For more information http://www.globalhunter.ca/homeabout.html
NV Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NVE) announced that it will redeem all of its outstanding 6 3/4% Senior Notes due 2017 (the “6 3/4% Notes”), totaling $191,500,000 in principal amount, on November 7, 2011 (the “Redemption Date”). Upon such redemption, there will not be any 6 3/4% Notes outstanding. The 6 3/4% Notes will be redeemed at a redemption price of 102.250% of the principal amount (the “Redemption Price”), plus accrued and unpaid interest up to but not including November 7, 2011.
NV Energy, Inc., through its subsidiaries, generates, transmits, and distributes electric energy in Nevada.
Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) plans to announce its third quarter 2011 financial results on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at approximately 7:15 a.m. (ET). A conference call to discuss the results will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. (ET).
Morgan Stanley, a financial holding company, provides various financial products and services to corporations, governments, financial institutions, and individuals worldwide. It operates in three segments: Institutional Securities, Global Wealth Management Group, and Asset Management.

Cramer’s Sell Block on Legg Mason Redemptions (LM, AIG, CFC, COF, EK, GOOG, UNH, S)

On CNBC’s MAD MONEY tonight, Jim Cramer did his SELL BLOCK where he makes calls for selling winners or losers.  Tonight he focused on legendary portfolio manager Bill Miller of Legg Mason (NYSE: LM).  Miller had outperformed for many years but 2007 was another year of underperformance after an underperforming 2006.  With mutual fund redemptions rising (investors withdrawing cash from stock funds) Cramer believes that this will hit Legg Mason (NYSE: LM) fairly hard and he thinks that is resembling a sell here.
Legg Mason shares closed up almost 2% today at $73.43, but the 52-week trading range is $68.35 to $110.17. More importantly, Cramer gave some of Legg Mason’s top holdings that could get hit hard if the redemptions come flying in:

• Out of the financial sector, Cramer thinks that AIG (AIG), Capital One (COF) and Countrywide (CFC) are all large holdings of Miller and they could see added liquidations from Legg Mason.
• Eastman Kodak (EK) is also vulnerable to Miller selling to meet redemptions as it is 19% held by Legg Mason, although it sounded like Cramer was positive if it pulled back too much.
• Google (GOOG) could also see some selling as Legg Mason holds a 1.5% stake there, although we all know Cramer would like to assign a $1000 target on GOOG.
• UnitedHealth (UNH) is one that Cramer also noted because Legg Mason is the largest holder with more than a 7% stake.  Cramer has been positive on this one lately.
• Lastly was Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S) with Legg Mason holding a 5.3% stake there, although he said it has gotten oversold and cheap enough that he is inclined to buy hat stock now with a manager that still might be able to acquire it.

Backward & Forward, Cramer In 2007 To 2008 is a full list of our top Cramer summaries with his 2007 calls that are pertinent or due for updates in 2008.
Jon C. Ogg
January 3, 2008

Cablevision’s Latest Effort To Reinvent Itself

Before we get too carried away by the decision out of Cablevision (CVC)to spin off its sports properties – and, judging by Thursday’s 8% bulge inthe stock, it may well be too lateto rein in the animal spirits – let’s remember one thing: this is the Dolan-controlled media and sports empire we’re talking about here.
And with the Dolans, it’s all about execution. Something the Dolans haven’t demonstrated much apptitude for.
On the face of it, there’s a lot to like about the plan to off-load the Madison Square Garden properties, which would include theNew York sports venue euphemistically called – most often by Cablevision employees, it should be noted – the world’s most famous arena, as well as its associated cable sports networks and the Knicks and Rangers, the company’s professional basketball and hockey teams, respectively.
The spinoff would allow analysts and investors to analyze the value of the cable operations, without the muddle that the unprofitable sports operations have represented. The move would let the public market value the sports franchises as stand-alone operations, thus allowing investors to focus on things like asset value. The price of sports franchises has risen sharply, based on several of the recent transactions, and, as a free-standing company, investors could determine how much a professional sports team would be worth in a sale. Though Cablevision management said it didn’t plan to sell any of its sports assets.
Perhaps most importantly, the spin-off would prevent Cablevision from using the proceeds of its cable business to fund its sports business. Some investors – especially the ones who regard the sports businesses critically, seeing them as trophy assets for wealthy owners, but in this case using shareholder capital as the funding source – have been calling for this kind of breakup for some time.
The new MSG company would be an interesting ! experime nt in capitalistic engineering, as it would be one of the rare pure-plays on a sports business. Over the years, a handful of sports franchises, including the Cleveland Indians baseball team and the Florida Panthers hockey franchise, have listed and traded. But as they didn’t stay in the public domain very long, it’s difficult to determine whether the efforts proved successful or not.
Still, the lingering question – and the one that argues against the bullish response to Thursday’s announcement – surrounds the Dolans and their ability to execute on the plans. Their track record suggested this might be problematic.
Remember, the Dolans tried – three times – to take Cablevision private, but got rejected by shareholders in each initiative. The company also launched a money-losing satellite service, called Voom, whose disposition was so rancorous that it pitted family patriarch Charles Dolan, who wanted to keep the service going, against his son James, the CEO of Cablevision who wanted to shutter the service. Ultimately, James Dolan prevailed.
The Dolan’s track record certainly doesn’t improve when it comes to their stewardship of its sports franchises. The Knicks haven’t been to the playoffs since the 2000-2001 season. Even the Los Angeles Clippers – generally regarded as the worst-managed franchise in the NBA – have appeared in the playoffs more recently.

Health spa Filtration systems: All you need to Understand

Spa filter systems are probably the most critical areas of your spa, whilst they are usually forgotten about. It is vital to change your filtration system regularly, due to the fact it is exactly what retains bacteria, dirt, insects, and many types of other forms regarding nasty things from your spa. The actual spa moves around every one of the water through the filtration system for you to snare these substances. The frequency of which you modify your current filtration system depends on the kind of filtration system you employ, yet normally you must put it back each year or even 2 spa filter. Below are these kinds of filter systems you can buy, it is important to seek advice from producer in regards to what form of filtration system they will suggest you need to use using your particular spa.
The most typical form of spa filtration system may be the fine sand filtration system. As the title suggests, such a filtration system runs on the specific form of fine sand (and also pea gravel) to remove ruin particles from a water. A possible problem which has a fine sand filtration system is that it won’t remove almost all particles by itself spa filter. To assist, you need to increase a thing for the water to cause the littlest particles for you to clump together in to larger particles, thereby enabling your filtration system to remove these people. It’s also advisable to remember that your fine sand in the filtration system needs to be refilled each and every number of years of regular employ. These kinds of filter systems should be backwashed being washed.
The second form of spa filtration system may be the cartridge filtration system. The actual cartridge filtration system runs on the folded rayon capable or even cardstock materials for you to snare your particles within the water. The more capable that is used as well as the far more folds up utilized, the greater carefully such a filtration system wipes the river. It is possible to obtain cartridge filter systems from p! roducer of the spa, or perhaps you can get filter systems produced by others, typically in a low price.
The 3rd form of spa filtration system may be the Diatomaceous Planet filtration system spa filter. This kind utilizes capable AND Diatomaceous Planet (DE) particles (which is simply beginning fossils). This particular filtration system works much the same way because others, holding ruin in the capable and also DE. Many places have laws and regulations overseeing removing DE, and that means you have to take that will under consideration. The actual DE filtration system should be backwashed being washed, and then a fresh coating regarding DE should be used on the idea.
To ensure the river in your spa is correctly filtered, you must work the idea Each day for at least 1 hour. That way, even if you aren’t while using the spa, the river are still being carefully washed.
Ultimately, to enhance the life of the filtration system, factors to consider that people while using the spa are usually relatively thoroughly clean prior to getting throughout. The more substances you spent, the harder your filtration system should function, as a result shorter form it’s life expectancy. These kinds of substances can include hairspray, perspire, mouthwash, hair, agents, dirt, as well as dead skin cells. Actually, folks are the key supply of spa substances. Persist that people going to make use of the spa bathtub ahead of time. This might lead to a sizable savings in spa filtration system upkeep and also substitute.