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CONSOL Energy (NYSE: CNX) opened at $47.14. So far today, the stock has hit a low of $44.95 and a high of $47.16. CNX is now trading at $45.32, down $2.23 (-4.69%). O...(Click the story link or go to http://www.marketintelligencecenter.com for the full story)

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Well the one thing we can say was that it could have been worse as far as the market averages are concerned. We managed to close off the lows of the day, but all-in-all it wasn’t a pretty day for stocks. Volume finished at 4.18 Billion shares traded on the NYSE and 2.13 Billion shares over [...]

Analysts at HSBC have started coverage on a number of coal sector-related stocks today. Here is a breakdown of the newly-minted ratings on these stocks: Peabody Energy (BTU) – Started as “Overweight” with a $57 price target. Shares closed at $47.04 on Tuesday.3.4 Arch Coal (ACI) – Initiated as an “Outperform” with a $30 price target. Shares had [...]

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Discovery Networks has been on our radar screen for some time. We have missed several opportunities to grab the stock and it kept on moving higher. This time we are looking at the news of Oprah’s move as providing significant upside for the network. It is really a big confirmation for the cable operators (We [...] Related posts:

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The market started out a bit weak, but, managed to came back up to close in the green.  Coal stocks were strong today:  MEE +5.68%, CNX +1.88%, BTU +2.37%, ACI +2.14%.  I mentioned unusual options activities in MEE in last night’s article.  Today I bought some Jan 40 calls on MEE and took a quick [...]

This morning, retail sales numbers came in better than expected.  Investors were seemingly encouraged by the data and proceeded to push the stocks higher.  Gold, once again, made new highs, trading above $1140/ounce.  Oil also went higher.  Commodity sectors bounced today.  Coal stocks were particularly strong:  BTU +5.51%, ACI +2.9%, CNX +4.21%, MEE +6.08%.  In the morning, [...]

There has been a few items that we have seen lately regarding China’s desire to build their commodity stockpiles and now they are reportedly looking to create strategic coal reserve. Our position in Consol Energy (CNX) could do well as they have been discussing their China relationship for some time. Realize that this position is vulnerable [...] Related posts:

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Like many other industries, 2009 was a shock to the coal industry. Demand is on track to fall around 100 million tons, or about 10%, from that of the previous year. Given the role of cheap coal in generating baseload electricity, a drop of this scale would have been unfathomable a few years ago. Several factors converged to make this possible--including a poor economy, very low natural gas prices, and lower export demand.[More...]

Discovery Networks has been on our radar screen for some time. We have missed several opportunities to grab the stock and it kept on moving higher. This time we are looking at the news of Oprah’s move as providing significant upside for the network. It is really a big confirmation for the cable operators (We [...] Related posts:

1. Resolutions for 2009: A Plan for Profit
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3. China is Ramping Up Coal Reserves – Consol Energy (CNX) to Benefit

There has been a few items that we have seen lately regarding China’s desire to build their commodity stockpiles and now they are reportedly looking to create strategic coal reserve. Our position in Consol Energy (CNX) could do well as they have been discussing their China relationship for some time. Realize that this position is vulnerable [...] Related posts:

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Companies featured in this segment: The Olin Corporation (NYSE:OLN), Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO), Consol Energy Incorporated (NYSE:CNX), Cardero Resources Corporation (TSX:CDU), Alliance Resource Partners LP (NASDAQ:ARLP)

Companies featured in this segment: The Olin Corporation (NYSE:OLN), Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO), Consol Energy Incorporated (NYSE:CNX), Cardero Resources Corporation (TSX:CDU), Alliance Resource Partners LP (NASDAQ:ARLP)

Companies featured in this segment: The Olin Corporation (NYSE:OLN), Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO), Consol Energy Incorporated (NYSE:CNX), Cardero Resources Corporation (TSX:CDU), Alliance Resource Partners LP (NASDAQ:ARLP)