Louisiana Stocks

Louisiana, unlike any of the other states of the union is made up of Parishes, as opposed to counties. A state of subtropical temperatures, and wild hurricanes is also a land of great riches. Louisiana refines more oil than any other state. Here are some interesting facts about Louisiana:

1. Petroleum and natural gas are Louisiana’s number one mined products, and together they account for 90% of the total state mining income.
2. Louisiana ranks number one in shrimp production.
3. The production of chemical products are one of Louisiana’s top manufacturing industries.
4. Sugar cane is Louisiana’s top farm product.
5. 19 refineries are located within the state of Louisiana, and together they are responsible for 15% of the total refining capacity of America.
6. The state imposes a $0.20 per gallon tax on oil.
7. Almost 9,000 people are employed by refineries, and the average employee makes over $20,000 more than employees in any other industries in the state.
8. Louisiana’s fishing industry accounts for 25% of the total seafood production in the country.
9. The state produces 25% of the total U.S. production of petrochemicals
10. Louisiana is the top fur producer, including furs from nutria, muskrat and mink.

The following companies are headquartered in Louisiana:

CenturyTel, Inc. (CTL) is a telecommunications company in the United States. It provides voice, Internet and broadband services. The stock has a market cap of $3.29 billion, a PE of 9, a PEG of 1.60, and it pays a yield of 7.9%.

Lamar Advertising Company (LAMR) delivers advertising services in the United States and Canada. The stock has a market cap of $2.36 billion, a PE of 77, and a PEG of 8.94.

Tidewater, Inc. (TDW) is a support company to the offshore energy industry. It provides vessels and other marine support. The stock has a market cap of $2.08 billion, a PE of 6, a PEG of 0.12, and it pays a yield of 2.3%.

Superior Energy Services, Inc. (SPN) is a service and support company. It provides equipment to oil and gas companies drilling in the United States. The stock has a market cap of $1.42 billion, a PE of 4, and a PEG of 0.25.

The Shaw Group, Inc. (SGR) is an engineering company providing industrial services to several companies worldwide. The stock has a market cap of $1.38 billion, a PE of 21, and a PEG of 0.41.

Cleco Corporation (CNL) produces, delivers and markets electricity in the state of Louisiana. The stock has a market cap of $1.27 billion, a PE of 10, a PEG of 1.19, and it pays a yield of 4.0%.

Amedisys, Inc (AMED) renders home health services, such as nursing services, and occupational therapies in the United States. The stock has a market cap of $1.17 billion, a PE of 16, and a PEG of 0.72.

Whitney Holding Corporation (WTNY) is a banking institution providing services to retail and small business customers. The stock has a market cap of $1.12 billion, a PE of 10, a PEG of 2.34, and it pays a dividend of 6.2%.

McMoRan Exploration Co. (MMR) explores, and produces oil and natural gas. The stock has a market cap of $778.22 million, and a PE of 16.

Pool Corporation (POOL) is a wholesaler of swimming pool products and supplies, including chemicals and cleaning products. The stock has a market cap of $865.30 million, a PE of 15, a PEG of 1.49, and it pays a dividend of 2.8%.

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



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Michigan Stocks

Michigan is best known for its auto industry and its beautiful shoreline, which is also the largest freshwater coastline in the world.
Although Michigan’s main industry today continues to be the manufacturing industry, the state government encourages different industries to locate in the state through its attractive incentive programs. Some interesting facts about Michigan follow:

1. Michigan’s manufacturing industry produces 30% of the total state revenue.
2. Recently enacted legislation mandates that by 2015, Michigan’s energy be produced from renewable sources.
3. Michigan has a tax-free zone designed for the food processing industry, the forestry industry and the renewable energy industry.
4. Michigan’s top agricultural products are dairy products, cattle and calves, hogs and chicken eggs.
5. Michigan is the top producer of automobiles in the United States. Its production accounts for 21% of all automobiles manufactured within the country.
6. In 2007 visitors to Michigan spent $18.1 billion.
7. Michigan is the top producer of tart cherries.
8. The state’s top agricultural export was soybeans, totaling $960 million.
9. There are more than 4,000 oil wells in production currently in Michigan.
10. The oil and gas industry generates over 10,000 jobs In the state.

The following companies are headquartered in Michigan:

The Dow Chemical Company (DOW) makes and markets chemicals, plastics, and agricultural products. The stock has a market cap of $23.85 billion, a PE of 10, a PEG of 1.53 and it pays a dividend of 5.9%.

Stryker Corporation (SYK) is a medical development company with operations worldwide. The stock has a market cap of $21.37 billion, a PE of 20, a PEG of 1.10, and it pays a yield of 0.6%.

Kellogg Company (K) makes and sales cereals and related products. The stock has a market cap of $18.45 billion, a PE of 17, a PEG of 1.93, and it pays a yield of 2.4%.

Ford Motor Company (F) develops and manufactures cars and trucks worldwide. Ford’s stock has a market value of $4.70 billion.

DTE Energy Company (DTE) is a utility company that produces, delivers and sells electric power and natural gas in the United States. The stock has a market cap of $5.22 billion, a PE of 8, a PEG of 2.02, and it pays a yield of 5.9%.

Masco Corporation (MAS) is a home improvement company with business in the U.S. and international markets. It makes, sells and installs different building products. The stock has a market cap of $4.86 billion, a PE of 35, a PEG of 1.80, and it pays a dividend of 5.9%.

Whirlpool Corporation (WHR) designs, makes and distributes home appliances worldwide. The stock has a market cap of $4.08 billion, a PE of 9, a PEG of 0.89, and it pays a yield of 2.6%.

General Motors Corporation (GM) develops and manufactures cars, trucks and automobile parts worldwide. The stock has a market cap of $2.69 billion, and it has a yield of 13.2% based on previous payments.

Perrigo Company (PRGO) is a pharmaceutical company. It produces both, over the counter medicines and prescription drugs. The stock has a market cap of $3.03 billion, a PE of 23, a PEG of 0.87, and it pays a yield of 0.6%.

Pulte Homes, Inc. (PHM) is a homebuilding company in the United States. It also provides financial services. The stock has a market cap of $2.7 billion, and it pays a dividend of 1.4% based on previous payments.

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



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By Stockerblog.com

Kentucky Stocks

Once, a part of Virginia, Kentucky is today one of only four states that calls itself a Commonwealth. It is also known as the Bluegrass State. Kentucky is one of the top producers of automobiles in the United States. Some interesting facts about the Commonwealth of Kentucky are:
1. Kentucky offers a $1 tax credit per gallon of biodiesel produced to companies in the state.
2. New and expanding service companies in the state may be entitled to a tax credit of up to 100% of its income tax liability.
3. Kentucky is the 15th state with the lowest cost of doing business.
4. Kentucky’s nonfuel mineral production revenue is $600 million, which ranks it number 24 nationally.
5. The service industry employs 34% of the labor force, followed by the utilities, trade and transportation utility employing 20% of the labor force.
6. Canada is Kentucky’s top international export market. In 2004 exports to that country totaled $4.63 billion. Following Canada are France, the United Kingdom and Japan.
7. Kentucky is a top producer of coal, with an approximate 400 mines throughout the state.
8. Mining (except oil and gas) produced $2.28 billion in 2002.
9. Kentucky’s Gross State Product is about $130 billion.
10. 96% of Kentucky’s export s are manufactured goods, followed by agricultural products (2.2%).


The following companies are headquartered in Kentucky:

Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) is a fast food restaurant chain. Its brands include: KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell among others. The stock has a market cap of $12.23 billion, a PE of 14, a PEG of 1.20, and it pays a yield of 2.7%.

Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B) makes and sells alcoholic beverages. The stock has a market cap of $7.34 billion, a PE of 17, a PEG of 2.01, and it pays a yield of 2.0%.

Humana Inc. (HUM) is a provider of health benefits. Its clients are companies and individuals in the United States. The stock has a market cap of $5.08 billion, a PE of 6, and a PEG of 0.50.

Ventas, Inc. (VTR) operates and manages healthcare properties in the United State, mainly senior care facilities. The stock has a market cap of $4.59 billion, a PE of 28, a PEG of 1.68, and it pays a yield of 5.3%.

Omnicare, Inc. (OCR) is a pharmaceutical company. It provides pharmaceutical services to seniors. The stock has a market cap of $2.65 billion, a PE of 30, a PEG of 0.94, and it pays a yield of 0.3%.

Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, LP (BWP) delivers and stores natural gas in the United States. The stock has a market cap of $2.30 billion, a PE of 7, a PEG of 1.23, and it pays a yield of 11%.

Lexmark International, Inc. (LXK) makes and sells imaging and printing products worldwide. The stock has a market cap of $2.43 billion, a PE of 8, and a PEG of 1.16.

Ashland, Inc. (ASH) delivers chemicals, plastics in North America and Europe. The stock has a market cap of $1.44 billion, a PE of 7, a PEG of 0.83, and it pays a yield of 4.2%.

General Cable Corporation (BGC) sells fiber optic wires, aluminum, and copper wires worldwide. The stock has a market cap of $777.77 million, a PE of 3, and a PEG of 0.42.

Kindred Healthcare (KND) engages in the business of providing healthcare services in the United States. The stock has a market cap of $807.34 million, a PE of 19, and a PEG of 1.19.

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


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By Stockerblog.com

Guest Article: Fear

Video Lesson: Fear

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