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Sweats then Sweets! Congratulations to all of you who held this one LONG.
I was lucky to enter a few days back. However, I applaud all of you for your sweating this one for as long as you did. Now all of your faith in GRDO will bring to you the sweets you deserve.
GLTA Investors of GRDO
Long Live The Longs.
HT
Please check my new board "A Penny Saved Is A Penny Earned"
CAAS and AXL. Many DD on the way. Check to boards for these in the coming months. You will see them rising steady over the next couple years.
HT
I'm in it.
HT
IMO, this stock will see significant upticks in pps over the next year.
Shares of Autoliv Rank the Highest in terms of Relative Performance in the Auto Parts & Equipment Industry (ALV, AXL, TRW, TEN, JCI)
3 days 5 hours 41 minutes ago - Comtex SmarTrend(R) via Comtex
Comtex SmarTrend(R)
Below are the top five companies in the Auto Parts & Equipment industry as measured by relative performance. This analysis was compiled based on yesterday's trading activity as we search for stocks that have the potential to outperform.
Autoliv (NYSE:ALV) ranks first with a gain of 2.65%; American Axle & Manufacturing (NYSE:AXL) ranks second with a gain of 2.39%; and TRW Automotive (NYSE:TRW) ranks third with a gain of 1.77%.
Tenneco (NYSE:TEN) follows with a gain of 1.51% and Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI) rounds out the top five with a gain of 1.36%.
Autoliv, Inc. develops and manufactures automotive safety systems for automotive manufacturers. The Company's products include seat belts, airbags, anti-whiplash seats, child restraints, and leg protection equipment. Autoliv tests cars and products at crash test tracks in several countries.
Write to Chip Brian at cbrian@mysmartrend.com
Our fundamental outlook for the auto parts and
equipment sub-industry is positive, reflecting our
expectations for rising demand in the U.S. and
abroad, partly offset by increased raw material and
oil and gasoline prices and other operational
challenges.We believe profits in 2011 should benefit
from the higher U.S. and international vehicle
production. Some parts makers may be impacted by
production reductions in the second and third
quarters due to the Japan crisis.
We estimate an increase of 12.9% to 13.0 million
units in U.S. light vehicle sales for 2011 as well as
gains in most other regions. Rising prosperity in
emerging markets, led by China, should drive global
demand growth, partly offset by weaker
post-scrappage program European demand. While
U.S. demand will likely remain low by historical
standards, overall, we think higher volume in the
U.S. and abroad versus 2010 will help corporate
profits and cash flows. Positive factors we see in
the U.S. for 2011 include higher employment and
increased consumer confidence, pent-up consumer
and business demand and improving access to
credit for consumers. Cost cutting should also help
margins. However, rising gasoline prices could hurt
sales volume and vehicle sales mix. Also higher raw
material costs could pressure profit margins.
We forecast higher global vehicle production in
2011, with production trends varying by country. U.S.
new light vehicle production should increase.We
also project higher production in Asia, excluding
Japan, and expect improved U.S. automotive
replacement parts market demand.We think
demand for new commercial (heavy) trucks will rise
in 2011.
Many auto parts suppliers are increasing their
proportion of business done outside the U.S.
Emerging markets are becoming more attractive to
parts manufacturers due to lower labor costs for
manufacturing and engineering and/or due to
growing demand in local and regional markets.
Year to date through May 6, the S&P Auto Parts &
Equipment Index rose 4.3% versus a 6.8% gain for
the S&P 1500 Index. In 2010, the sub-industry index
surged 53.9% versus a 14.2% increase for the S&P
1500.
--Efraim Levy, CFA
I'm in. We have to realize its potential.
China Automotive Systems has the Highest Upside Potential in the Auto Parts & Equipment Industry (CAAS, SORL, WATG, XIDE, BLDP)
3 days 4 hours 42 minutes ago - Comtex SmarTrend(R) via Comtex
Comtex SmarTrend(R)
Below are the top five companies in the Auto Parts & Equipment industry as measured by the potential gains between the current stock price and the projected average analyst target.
China Automotive Systems (NASDAQ:CAAS) has a potential upside of 116.8% based on a current price of $7.15 and an average consensus analyst price target of $15.5.
SORL Auto Parts (NASDAQ:SORL) has a potential upside of 116.3% based on a current price of $5.01 and an average consensus analyst price target of $10.84.
Wonder Auto Technology (NASDAQ:WATG) has a potential upside of 107.6% based on a current price of $5.42 and an average consensus analyst price target of $11.25.
Exide Technologies (NASDAQ:XIDE) has a potential upside of 52.1% based on a current price of $9.86 and an average consensus analyst price target of $15.
Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ:BLDP) has a potential upside of 51.4% based on a current price of $1.75 and an average consensus analyst price target of $2.65.
SmarTrend currently has shares of Ballard Power Systems in an Downtrend and issued the Downtrend alert on April 18, 2011 at $2.06. The stock has fallen 15% since the Downtrend alert was issued.
Write to Chip Brian at cbrian@mysmartrend.com
China Automotive Systems: New 52-Week Low Set Today (CAAS)
2 days 19 hours 29 minutes ago - F71 via Comtex
Financial News NetwFork Online - 52-week High-Lows
China Automotive Systems (NASDAQ:CAAS) traded at $6.30 today, breaking its 52-week low. So far today approximately 456,000 shares have been exchanged, as compared to an average 30-day volume of 201,000 shares.
In the past 52 weeks, shares of China Automotive Systems have traded between the current low of $6.30 and a high of $21.49 and are now at $6.39. In the last five trading sessions, the 50-day moving average (MA) has fallen 0.71% while the 200-day MA has slid 0.72%.
China Automotive Systems, Inc. manufactures power steering systems and other related products for different segments of the automobile industry in China. The Company focuses on parts, accessories, and new technologies. China Automotive is also targeting customers in North America, the Asia-Pacific countries, and the Middle East.
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China Automotive Systems, Inc. (China Automotive) is a holding company and has no significant business operations or assets other than its interest in Great Genesis Holdings Limited (Genesis). Through Genesis, the Company manufactures power steering systems and other component parts for automobiles. All operations are conducted through eight Sino-foreign joint ventures in China and a wholly owned subsidiary in the United States. The Company has business relations with more than 60 vehicle manufacturers, including FAW Group and Dongfeng Auto Group, automobile manufacturers in China; Shenyang Brilliance Jinbei Co., Ltd., light vehicle manufacturer in China; Chery Automobile Co., Ltd, state-owned car manufacturer in China, and Xi'an BYD Auto Co., Ltd and Zhejiang Geely Automobile Co., Ltd., car manufacturers.
This is another company that I'm willing to place a considerable portion of my portfolio. STKL
SunOpta Inc. is a global company focused on natural, organic and specialty foods. The Company specializes in sourcing, processing and packaging of natural and organic food products, integrated from seed through packaged products. The Company's core natural and organic food operations focuses on grains, fiber and fruit-based product offerings. The Company has two non-core holdings, a 66.4% ownership position in Opta Minerals Inc., a producer, distributor and recycler of environmentally friendly industrial materials, and a minority ownership position in Mascoma Corporation, a bio-fuel company.
Long Live The Longs.
HT
A steady return on the way. Watch this one grow and it may become a keeper for you.
7.5% Return Seen to Date on SmarTrend SunOpta Call (STKL)
3 days 10 hours 20 minutes ago - Comtex SmarTrend(R) via Comtex
Comtex SmarTrend(R)
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for SunOpta (NASDAQ:STKL) on March 31, 2011 at $7.34. In approximately 2 months, SunOpta has returned 7.5% as of today's recent price of $7.89.
In the past 52 weeks, shares of SunOpta have traded between a low of $3.98 and a high of $8.83 and are now at $7.89, which is 98% above that low price.
SunOpta is currently above its 50-day moving average of $7.28 and above its 200-day moving average of $6.91. Look for these moving averages to climb to confirm the company's upward momentum.
In the last five trading sessions, the 50-day MA has climbed 1.63% while the 200-day MA has risen 0.79%.
SmarTrend will continue to scan these moving averages and a number of other proprietary indicators for any shifts in the trajectory of SunOpta shares.
Write to Chip Brian at cbrian@mysmartrend.com
This is a keeper. Please check my board "A Penny Saved Is A Penny Earned"
HT
Datamonitor
SunOpta Inc., a natural, organic and specialty foods company, has announced the sale of frozen fruit processing equipment located in Salinas, California to Cal Pacific Specialty Foods, LLC.
These assets were previously leased to Cal Pacific and were sold for their book value of approximately $1.8 million, paid in cash on closing. Cal Pacific will continue to supply IQF strawberries and other products to SunOpta under an existing long-term supply agreement, SunOpta said.
The processing assets included in this transaction were part of the SunOpta Fruit Group, and more specifically, the SunOpta Fruit Specialties frozen fruit operations, which supply frozen strawberries and other fruit products in individually frozen and other packaging formats to retail, food service and industrial customers in the US and certain international markets, the company added.
Steve Bromley, president and CEO of SunOpta, commented, "This divestiture is another step in simplifying our frozen fruit business model to focus on value-added private label frozen fruit products for the retail and food service channels and improve long-term profitability. The funds will be reinvested in other internal growth projects within the company."
SunOpta Inc. is a global company focused on natural, organic and specialty foods. The Company specializes in sourcing, processing and packaging of natural and organic food products, integrated from seed through packaged products. The Company's core natural and organic food operations focuses on grains, fiber and fruit-based product offerings. The Company has two non-core holdings, a 66.4% ownership position in Opta Minerals Inc., a producer, distributor and recycler of environmentally friendly industrial materials, and a minority ownership position in Mascoma Corporation, a bio-fuel company.
Another company I'm really interested in its long term potential is FEED. Many DD coming from me in the coming weeks. That is if we continue to see progress with this board.
Respectfully,
HT
Where do do presume we get to before another month. I offer this, 1.30s and going north throughout the remainder of the year. I hope I'm right. Of course, much has to do with pr.
Thanks,
HT
This may be my type of investment.
Ticker Symbol
MEG
Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
Corporate Headquarters
333 E. Franklin Street
Richmond, VA 23219
804-649-6000
IR Contact
Lou Anne J. Nabhan
Vice President, Corporate Communications
(804) 649-6103
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Media General’s Reid Ashe to Retire Dec. 31, 2011; Three Executive Appointments Announced
RICHMOND, VA. – Media General, Inc. (NYSE: MEG), a multimedia provider of broadcast television, digital media and print products, today announced that O. Reid Ashe, Jr., 62, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, will retire from the company and its Board of Directors on December 31, 2011. Media General also announced the appointment of three executive officers to new positions, effective October 1, 2011.
“Throughout a 40-year career in the media industry, Reid has distinguished himself as a leader. In the past 15 years, he has become particularly well known for leading change within our industry as it transforms itself into a true multimedia model for both journalism and sales,” said Marshall N. Morton, 65, President and Chief Executive Officer of Media General. “Media General has been fortunate to have Reid as its Chief Operating Officer since 2001. His leadership as a member of our original team in Tampa that pioneered convergence has been invaluable as we have implemented our digital media strategy. We shall miss him, and we wish Reid and his wife, Lisa, all the best,” said Mr. Morton. “We look forward to Reid’s continued leadership as we transition to a new management structure.”
On October 1, 2011, George L. Mahoney, 59, will become Vice President, Growth and Performance, an operation that was established in 2009 to further intensify the company’s focus on digital media opportunities and operational excellence initiatives. Mr. Mahoney is currently Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. John A. Schauss, 55, will become Vice President, Market Operations, with responsibility for all of the company’s local media properties within its five geographically-focused markets. Mr. Schauss is currently Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer. James F. Woodward, 51, will become Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Woodward is currently Group Vice President, Growth and Performance.
“The appointment of these three proven leaders to their new positions will ensure continued strong, experienced and effective leadership at Media General in the years ahead. I look forward to working with each of them in their new roles, as we continue to accelerate our transition to a digital model,” said Mr. Morton.
Biographical Information
Mr. Ashe is currently serving as President of the Southern Newspaper Publishers Association and as a member of the Corporation (Board of Trustees) of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He is also Chairman of the Board of Directors of the YMCA of Greater Richmond. He joined Media General in 1996 as President and Associate Publisher of The Tampa Tribune and became Publisher at the beginning of 1997. He was elected to Media General’s Board of Directors in 2002. Prior to joining Media General, he had been President and Publisher of The Wichita Eagle since 1986. Mr. Ashe received a degree in electrical engineering from MIT in 1970.
Mr. Mahoney has been the company’s General Counsel and Secretary since he joined Media General in 1993. He was elected a Corporate Vice President in 2006 and leads the company’s innovation process. Prior to joining Media General, Mr. Mahoney served as Assistant General Counsel for Dow Jones & Company from 1982-1993. He worked in New York City for the law firm Satterlee & Stephens from 1978-1982, specializing in First Amendment and intellectual property matters. He holds B.A. and J.D. degrees from the University of Virginia. Mr. Mahoney has been active with a number of community organizations, including Leadership Metro Richmond. He is a former board chair of St. Christopher’s School and serves on the board of the Richmond Symphony.
Mr. Schauss has been Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer since 2005. He joined Media General in 2001 as the company’s Treasurer and also has been responsible for the company’s strategic planning process. In his finance roles, Mr. Schauss has had the opportunity to learn all aspects of Media General’s operations. Prior to joining Media General, Mr. Schauss was Deputy Treasurer of George Washington University in Washington, D.C., and before that Chief Operating Officer of Eastern College in St. Davids, Pa. Mr. Schauss has also held executive-level administrative and financial positions at Tulane University in New Orleans. He received bachelor’s degrees in business administration and finance from Ball State University, and he completed MBA studies at Regent University and the University of Indianapolis. Mr. Schauss has been an active volunteer for Boys & Girls Clubs throughout his career.
Mr. Woodward has been Group Vice President, Growth and Performance, since 2009. Previously, he served as Vice President, Corporate Human Resources from 2005 - 2009. During his 28 years with Media General, he has served as Staff Accountant, Audit Manager, Assistant Controller of Richmond Newspapers, Manager of Human Resources Systems for the Finance Department, and as Director of Human Resources from 1999 to 2005. He received a B.S. degree in accounting from James Madison University. Mr. Woodward is a member of the J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Foundation Board, the Executive Board for the Heart of Virginia Boy Scout Council and Leadership Metro Richmond.
About Media General
Media General is a leading provider of news, information and entertainment across multiple media platforms, serving consumers and advertisers in strong local markets, primarily in the Southeastern United States. The company is transforming itself over time to a digital media model, while continuing to effectively manage its larger, cash-producing broadcast television and print platforms. The company’s operations include 18 network-affiliated television stations and their associated websites and 23 newspapers and their associated websites. Media General operates three digital media advertising services companies: Blockdot, which specializes in interactive entertainment and advergaming technologies; DealTaker.com, a coupon and shopping website; and NetInformer, a leading provider of wireless media and mobile marketing services.
Investor Contact:
Lou Anne Nabhan
(804) 649-6103
Media Contact:
Ray Kozakewicz
(804) 649-6748
Media General is a leading provider of news, information and entertainment across multiple media platforms, serving consumers and advertisers in strong local markets, primarily in the Southeastern United States. Media General’s operations are organized in five geographic market segments and a sixth segment called Digital Media.
The company’s operations include 18 network-affiliated television stations and associated websites, 21 daily newspapers and associated websites, more than 200 specialty publications that include weekly newspapers, and niche publications targeted to various demographic, geographic and topical communities of interest. Many of the company’s specialty publications have associated websites.
Media General operates three interactive advertising services companies: Blockdot, which specializes in interactive entertainment and advergaming technologies; DealTaker.com, a coupon and shopping website; and NetInformer, a leading provider of wireless media and mobile marketing services.
03 Jun 2011
6/3/11-Shareholders Update
Uncategorized No Comments
Attn Shareholders,
Guard Dog is pleased to announce that we have executed a written agreement for merger. Executive Management is working to complete remaining legal and reporting requirements. A formal announcement will be released next week.
Thank you for your patience and continued support.
Respectfully,
James Watson
Exiting CEO and President
Guard Dog, Inc.
Another company to look at as a possible LONG. There has been many investors hanging on to this one for a long time now. GRDO.
Taken from their Web.
Guard Dog, Inc. is currently an operational holding company. Guard Dog is servicing
its existing receivables. Guard Dog has been actively seeking companies that can
increase shareholder value and has recently entered into a merger agreement with
such a company.
Guard Dog has received a Letter of Intent for a merger with an operational company.
The terms of the merger require corporate restructuring, including but not limited
to changes to Guard Dog upper management, the transfer of Guard Dog’s controlling
interest, corporate assets, as well as the relocation of Guard Dog’s corporate
office. Restructuring will also permit removal of current liabilities while satisfying
outstanding obligations.
Check into this one people and use your own judgement.
HT
How do you guess so quickly? LOL!
I have done my DD in same wacky way that I've been working through the market over the last 10 weeks. And, this crazy old man believes this stock will reach .01 by next week.
If this stock has the substance that is perceived by the correspondence and the historical charts, it may very well surpass my prediction.
By the way, I have been on an amazing run of luck with my screwy way of performing the DD. So, if I'm wrong here it'll be the first since I've begun this method.
Just a crazy old man's post.
HT
Thanks chloebware, you are providing us all with the information that hopefully will lead to profits for those who's spirit moves them to invest.
A slow steady move upward for the next couple of years. If management plays right, this is huge for the shareholders over the long haul.
HT
FEED has a long way to go. And, all the way is going to be great!
HT
I'm very excited about the future here. It has been a wonderful day. I have now accumulated over 4 million shares. I hope I'm in the at the right time.
Good Luck All
HT
baglady, welcome to the home of the LONGS. Your posts are greatly appreciated. Have fun, but most of all, make money.
Long Live The Longs
HT
Thank you. I will not lie. I have flipped this already over the last 24 hours. I've made a little. But, I'm here and ready for anything.
Thanks! I'm following myself around from now on too! LOL!
DD means Due Diligence. Researching a stock. Studying the history, earnings, PE ratio, shares outstanding, current float, news, institutional holding etc..
HT
It looks as though I made a lucky choice again. Yahoo!
GLTA
HT
I believe if all is as it seems, this is a great buying opportunity. I have added more. I just want more DD before I really recommend heavily. Any input is greatly appreciated.
GLTA MCET Investors
HT
You may, should you choose, post as many as you wish. Bless your heart. The jury is out on MCET...I hope it is as it seems. I have an accumulation going there.
Good Luck and Long Live The Longs.
HT
Thank you everyone. Let's see this horse run. We all like profits. And, this may be ripe.
HT
I'm new to this board. I've accumulated almost 3 million shares. I believe we may have bottomed here. I hope. I've been on an amazing run and hope to continue it with GRDO.
GLTA Investors In GRDO
Respectfully,
HT
jpate, welcome to the home of the LONGs. I certainly will follow up with DD. Thanks for stopping in.
Long Live The Longs
HT