| C. H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. Q3 2009 Earnings Call Transcript C. H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (CHRW)Q3 2009 Earnings CallOctober 20, 2009 5:00 pm ETComplete Story » seekingalpha.com |
Examining the Holdings of Powershares Global Progressive Transport Portfolio ETF Tom Konrad (AltEnergyStocks) submits: I included the Powershares Global Progressive Transport Portfolio (PTRP) as an investment option instead of three stocks in my Ten Clean Energy Stocks for 2010, as part of a simplified portfolio for small investors wanting to minimize costs by making fewer trades. The other Exchange Traded Fund I used in this way was the First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund (GRID). I took a look at the holdings of the Smart Grid ETF here, and they are not exactly what you would expect from the name. Since it makes sense to know what you're buying, I decided to do the same for PTRP. The left side of the chart below shows my classification of the companies held by PTRP (as of the end of 2009). Some companies fell into multiple categories, so I divided their industry allocation accordingly. The right side shows a similar treatment for the three stocks I suggested substituting PTRP for in my "10 for '10" portfolio (New Flyer (NFYIF.PK-bus), Portec Rail Products (PTRP-rail), and First Group PLC (FGP.L - Bus & Rail))Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |
Toyota: Bad Engineering or Peddle Misapplication? Tom Lindmark submits:I’m going to be forced into the market to replace a car soon and selfishly hope that everyone continues to pile on Toyota (TM). The way I figure it, the more they try and trash the company, the lower they drive prices, thus reducing my purchase price. I’ve recently had the opportunity to drive a Prius and found it to be one of the most remarkable pieces of engineering I’ve seen in some time. I’m one who has always opted for performance and power over economy but this car completely changed my mind.Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |
How a Yuan Hike Could Tank the BDI and Give Commodities a Shock The Business Insider submits: Last week we noted how China was preparing to remove a key form of support for its steel industry, by removing an export rebate.Without this rebate, smaller, higher-cost Chinese steelmakers will be less competitive on the global market for steel.Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |
Ford Calls Back Employees Zacks.com submits: Ford Motor Co. (F) and UAW have recently teamed up to bring back nearly 2,000 people to the motor manufacturer's factories. The company thus manages to retain its former employees, who would else have migrated to parts supply companies, both within and outside the U.S. Ford claims to have already reinstated 1,340 employees into 24 of its plants and plans to add 635 more by 2012, thereby fulfilling its target of 1,975. Alongside, the company has also revised its factory-level contracts to make the plants more efficient.Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |