Indiana Stocks

Indiana is perhaps best known by its world famous Indianapolis 500 motorsports race, but there is indeed much more to this state. It is also a fast growing and very diverse state. The following are interesting facts about Indiana:

1. Livestock and poultry occupations employ over 42,000 in Indiana.
2. There are three biodiesel plants in Indiana, and one under construction.
3. There are 12 ethanol plants operating within the state and together they produce over 1 billion gallons of ethanol.
4. A third of Indiana’s soybean production is exported.
5. Indiana’s tourism industry contributes almost $7 billion to the economy.
6. Indiana’s top manufacturing industries are: transportation equipment, chemicals, and primary metals.
7. The manufacturing industry employs approximately 640,000 workers in the state.
8. Indiana’s coal industry provides the state with over 2,000 jobs.
9. International manufacturing firms with operations in Indiana employ 90,000 people.
10. Indiana offers several attractive incentives to companies relocating to the state.

The following companies are headquartered in Indiana:

Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) develops makes and markets pharmaceutical drugs and products worldwide. The stock has a market cap of $34.43 billion, a PE of 9, a PEG of 1.43, and it pays a yield of 5%.

WellPoint, Inc. (WLP) is a health benefits company. Its customers are large and midsize employers in the United States. The stock has a market cap of $17.17 billion, a PE of 6, and a PEG of 0.65.

Simon Property Group Inc. (SPG) buys, owns, develops, and manages retail real estate in the United States. The stock has a market cap of $16.3 billion. Based on First Call Consensus FFO for 2008, SPG's P/E ratio is approximately 10.5. If using EPS (of which there are four analysts with EPS estimates for 2008), the P/E ratio is 34. They also have a PEG of 1.27 based on a five year period of growth, and their dividend yield ranges from 4.6% to 5.0% (based on the 2008 annual dividend rate of $3.60).

Zimmer Holdings, Inc. (ZMH) develops and sells orthopedic products in Latin America, Europe and Asia. The stock has a market cap of $11.13 billion, a PE of 15, and a PEG of 1.06.

Cummins, Inc. (CMI) makes and sells natural gas engines, and related services and products. The stock has a market cap of $6.18 billion, a PE of 7, a PEG of 0.39, and it pays a yield of 2.0%.

NiSource (NI) delivers natural gas and electricity to customers in the U.S. The stock has a market cap of $30.4 billion, a PEG of 3.48, and it pays a yield of 7.0%.

ITT Educational Services (ESI) offers study programs leading to Associate, bachelor, and masters degree in the United States. The stock has a market cap of $2.63 billion, a PE of 15, and a PEG of 0.81.

Duke Realty Corporation (DRE) leases and manages properties in the United States. The stock has a market cap of $2.04 billion, a PE of 15, a PEG of 1.31, and it pays a yield of 11.3%.

Steel Dynamics Incorporated (STLD) makes and sells steel products in the United States The stock has a market cap of $1.49 billion, a PE of 3, a PEG of 0.29, and it pays a yield of 4.2%.

Vectren Corporation (VVC) engages in the transportation and delivery of energy to customers in the United States. The stock has a market cap of $1.64 billion, a PE of 12, a PEG of 2.84, and it pays a yield of 5.7%.

Don't forget to check out stocks from some of the other central states, such as Missouri stocks, Minnesota stocks, Kansas stocks, and Iowa stocks.



Author does not own any of the above.

By Stockerblog.com

Illinois Stocks

Chicago the most populous city of Illinois is also home to the world’s second busiest airport, Chicago O’Hare. But this state’s economy does not depend on any particular city or industry. Read on to find out more:

1. Illinois is the top producer of nuclear power in the country.
2. The state offers several tax incentive programs for companies relocating to Illinois.
3. Almost 12,000 manufacturing firms are headquartered in the state, and together they operate 19,000 plants within the state.
4. The most important industries in Illinois are: food, chemicals machinery, and fabricated metals.
5. Over 2,000 banks and 1,000 savings institutions are headquartered in Illinois.
6. The agricultural industry produces more than $8 billion in income.
7. Illinois is the number one producer of soybeans and a top producer of corn.
8. More than 6,000 trucking companies call Illinois home.
9. 65% of the state soil beneath the surface is rich in coal.
10. The state is the 9th top producer of coal in the country.

The following companies are headquartered in Illinois:

Abbot Laboratories (ABT) designs, makes and sells health care products at an international level. The stock has a market cap of $77.46 billion, a PE of 19, a PEG of 1.41, and it pays a yield of 2.6%.

McDonald’s Corp. (MCD) is a chain food company, it operates not only in the US market, but also worldwide. The stock has a market cap of $58.57 billion, a PE of 14, a PEG of 1.45, and it pays a yield of 3.8%.

Kraft Foods, Inc. (KFT) makes and sells packaged foods in the United States and abroad. It also makes and sales beverages. The stock has a market cap of $42.05 billion, a PE of 17, a PEG of2.10, and it pays a yield of 3.8%

Baxter International, Inc. (BAX) is a healthcare provider company with operations worldwide. The stock has a market cap of $36.67 billion, a PE of 20, a PEG of 1.55, and it pays a yield of 1.4%.

The Boeing Company, (BA) develops, makes and markets parts and supports for commercial, and military aircraft. The stock has a market cap of $32.87 billion. It has a PE of 8, a PEG of 0.70, and it pays a yield of 3.2%.

Exelon Corporation (EXC) produces, delivers and sells electricity to residential, industrial and commercial customers in Illinois. The stock has a market cap of $31.66 billion, a PE of 12, a PEG of 1.90, and it pays a yield of 3.7%.

Caterpillar, Inc. (CAT) makes and markets mining and construction equipment. The stock has a market cap of $27.27 billion, a PE of 7, a PEG of 0.68, and it pays a yield of 3.5%.

Walgreen Co. (WAG) is a pharmacy chain throughout the U.S. The stock has a market cap of $25.02 billion, a PE 12, a PEG of 0.84, and it pays a yield of 1.7%.

CME Group Inc. (CME) manages two futures exchanges, CME, and CBOT. Some of its products are: futures and options, equity indexes, and foreign exchange. The stock has a market cap of $19.39billion, a PE of 22, a PEG of 1.19, and it pays a yield of 1.2%,

Illinois Tool Works, Inc. (ITW) makes industrial equipment. It also makes packaging products. The stock has a market cap of $18.18 billion, a PE of 11, a PEG of 0.89, and it pays a yield of 3.4%.

Don't forget to check out stocks from some of the other central states, such as Missouri stocks, Minnesota stocks, Kansas stocks, and Iowa stocks.


Author owns MCD.

By Stockerblog.com

Joe Biden Stock Index versus Sarah Palin Stock Portfolio

The most-watched vice-presidential debate in history recently took place between candidates Sarah Palin, the Governor of Alaska, and Joe Biden, the senior Senator for Delaware, at Washington University in St. Louis. There were reportedly 70 million viewers according to Nielsen Media Research. Stockerblog.com has put together a comparison of the Joe Biden Stock Index, which is made up of the companies that are connected to the billionaire contributors to the Joe Biden campaign, and the Sarah Palin Stock Portfolio, which is made up of the stocks in the Alaska State disclosure filing for her and her husband.

The Palin Portfolio was down 22% outperforming the Biden Index which was down 27%, which doesn't mean much since it a comparison of a contributor index to a stock portfolio, or in other words, apples to oranges. However, both grossly underperformed the Dow Jones Industrial Average which was down only 14%.

Joe Biden Stock Portfolio showing campaign donors

Comcast (CMCSA) Amos Hostetter
Estee Lauder ( EL ) Leonard Lauder
Expedia Inc. (EXPE) Barry Diller
IAC/InterActiveCorp ( IACI ) Barry Diller
MGM Mirage (MGM) Kirk Kerkorian
Revlon (REV) Ronald Perelman
Scientific Games ( SGMS ) Ronald Perelman
Wynn Resorts Ltd (WYNN) Stephen Wynn

Sarah Palin Stock Portfolio

iShares MSCI Australia Index (EWA) is an ETF that invests in Australian stocks. It has a PE of 13 and pays a yield of 5.33% .

iShares MSCI Belgium Investable Market Index (EWK) is an ETF that invests in Belgium stocks. It has a PE of 9 and pays a yield of 9.98% .

iShares MSCI Spain Index (EWP) is an ETF that invests in Spanish stocks. It has a PE of 10 and pays a yield of 4.56% .


International Game Technology (IGT) makes and sells computerized gaming equipment. It has a PE of 14 and pays a yield of 3.10% .

Intuit Inc. (INTU) offers business and financial management applications for small and medium sized businesses, and financial institutions. It has a PE of 23 .

KBW Capital Markets ETF (KCE) is an ETF structured to track the total return performance of the Capital Markets index. It has a PE of 15 and pays a yield of 1.37% .

National Oilwell Varco, Incorporated (NOV) makes and markets systems and products for the oil and gas industry. It has a PE of 13 .

Roper Industries Inc. (ROP) makes and sells energy systems and controls, and scientific and industrial imaging products. It has a PE of 19 and pays a yield of 0.50% .

BP plc (BP) explores, produces, refines and sells petroleum. It has a PE of 7 and pays a yield of 6.20% .

Don't forget to check out the Barack Obama Stock Index versus John McCain Stock Index versus Dow Jones Industrial Average.

Assumptions:
These are price-weighted indices, similar to the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
Dividends were included.

Author does not own any of the above.

By Stockerblog.com

Arkansas Stocks

Arkansas is the birthplace of Bill Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States. Arkansas’ subtropical weather sounds very inviting for those who live in regions of extreme temperatures. The state has usually mild winters, but that is not the reason why some world renowned companies call Arkansas home. Here are some interesting facts about the state:

1. Arkansas main agricultural products are chicken, rice, soybeans, and cattle and calves.
2. The north west part of the state is rich in natural gas, which is the most important mined product in the state.
3. In 2007 tourism contributed a total of $5.4 billion to the state economy.
4. Agriculture employs 275,000 in Arkansas
5. Agriculture’s contribution to the state gross domestic product is the largest of any state, 12% of Arkansas’ GDP comes directly from agricultural activities.
6. Arkansas ranks 4th for timber production
7. Arkansas’ Little Rock is ranked 22nd best place to do business.
8. Arkansas is the number one state producer of bromine.
9. Arkansas is the number producer of silica stone (and the only one).
10. The state is one of the top producers of gemstones.

The following companies are headquartered in Arkansas:

Wal-Mart (WMT) is the largest retailer worldwide. Wal-Mart sells general merchandise, electronics, fabrics, stationery, shoes, housewares, etc. The stock has a market cap of $200 billion, a PE of 15, a PEG of 1.35, and its stock pays a yield of 1.7%.

Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR) explores and produces gas and oil throughout the world. The stock has a market cap of $9.52 billion, a PE of 7, a PEG of 0.17, and it pays a yield of 2%.

Windstream Corporation (WIN) is a telecommunications company. Its services include, telephone, Internet services, and wireless services. Its customers are rural communities throughout the United States. The stock has a market cap of $3.86 billion, it has a PE of 4, a PEG of 2.86 and it pays a yield of 10.4%.

Tyson Foods, In. (TSN) makes and markets prepared foods, from chicken, beef, and pork. The stock has a market cap of $3.80 billion, a PE of 54, a PEG of 2.43, and it pays a yield of 1.4%.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) is an industrial transportation company. It provides services to the paper industry, construction, and retail industries. The stock has a market cap of $3.27 billion, a PE of 18, a PEG of 1.46, and it pays a yield of 1.5%.

Baldor Electric Company (BEZ) makes and sells industrial electric motors, and generators. The stock has a market cap of $954.22 million, a PE of 9, a PEG of 1.29, and it pays a yield of 3.1%.

Acxiom CP (ACXM) delivers marketing databases, data integration services, and other management solutions services worldwide. The stock has a market cap of $649.40 million, a PE of 40, a PEG of 1.37, and it pays a yield of 2.3%.

Arkansas Best Corporation (ABFS) is a transportation service provider. Its services include national transportation of commodities . the stock has a market cap of $713.85 million, a PE of 12, a PEG of 1.51, and it pays a yield of 2.0%.

Dillard’s Inc. (DDS) is a major operator of retail stores in the southern United States. It carries men, women and children wear. The stock has a market cap of $624.36 million, a PE of 1,700, and it pays a yield of 1.7%.

Deltic Timber Corp. (DEL) plants and harvests timber. The company also leases oil and gas rights to its lands. The stock has a market cap of $608.24 million, a PE of 154, and it pays a yield of 0.6%.

Don't forget to check out stocks from some of the other central states, such as Missouri stocks, Minnesota stocks, Kansas stocks, and Iowa stocks.


Author owns WIN.

By Stockerblog.com