Monday, August 25, 2008 6:56:16 AM
by: Stockerblog posted on: August 24, 2008
http://seekingalpha.com/article/92286-ten-thriving-colorado-stocks?source=yahoo
Colorado is a state of thriving companies. The state’s industries are many and varied; from aerospace & satellite, to agriculture, bioscience, mining and natural resources, financial services, manufacturing and telecommunication. Some great key facts to know about Colorado are:
1. There are over 100 companies in the aerospace industry in Colorado.
2. The aerospace and satellite industry provide the state with around 130,000 jobs.
3. The agricultural industry generates over 105,000 jobs in the state.
4. Colorado’s top ranch and commodity products are cattle and diary products.
5. There are 380 bioscience companies in the state, employing over 16,000 people.
6. Colorado’s nanotechnology industry is sixth in the country with 75 companies in 20 cities around the state.
7. Colorado ranks eleventh in the country for oil production.
8. Legislation passed requires that Colorado produce 10% of its energy from renewable sources by the year 2015.
9. The state is eleventh in the country in the production of wind power.
10. It is the second most educated state in the country with 35.5% of the population holding a bachelor’s degree.
The following are 10 companies headquartered in the State of Colorado with market caps over $1 billion.
* Western Union Co. (WU) facilitates money transfers worldwide and other services. The stock has a P/E of 22.68 and a PEG of 1.47. It pays a yield of 0.10%.
* Newmont Mining Co. (NEM) is engaged in the production of gold. The company owns many properties around the world. The stock has a P/E of 25.26 and a PEG of 1.27. It pays a yield of 0.90%.
* Dish Network Corporation (DISH) delivers satellite television to customers throughout the United States. The stock has a P/E of 14.12, a PEG of 1.43.
* Liberty Entertainment Corp. (LMDIA) has as Its main subsidiary DiecTV. The company is engaged in the delivery of satellite television. The stock has a P/E of 2.41 and a PEG of 0.38.
* Prologis (PLD) is a real estate investment trust. The company operates in North America, Europe and Asia. The stock has a P/E of 16.29, a PEG of 2.17, and it pays a yield of 4.20%.
* Liberty Global Inc. (LBTYA) the company engages in high speed internet, voice and video services. The stock has a P/E of 250.27 and a PEG of 10.44.
* Molson Coors Co. (TAP) makes and sells beers, and other beverages. The stock has a P/E of 21.4 and a PEG of 1.37. It pays a yield of 1.60%.
* Liberty Media Interactive (LINTA) makes and markets different consumer products. The stock has a P/E of 16, and a PEG of 1.31.
* Quest Communication International Inc. (Q) operating three different segments provides voice, data and Internet services in America. The stock has a P/E of 2.62, a PEG of 2.94, and it pays a yield of 8.40%.
* Discovery Holding (DISCA) supplies network services to industries around the world. The stock has a PEG of 3.06.
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