In what UPS (NYSE: UPS ) CEO Scott Davis calls "a win-win-win for our people, customers, and shareholders," the company has reached a "tentative agreement" with nearly 250,000 Teamsters Union employees on two five-year contracts. The first deal addresses union employees in UPS' packaging unit; the other agreement impacts freight employees, the sides recently announced.
According to the Teamsters announcement, both agreements will "protect [union members'] health-care benefits, provide substantial wage increases and significantly raise contributions to pension and health and welfare benefits." The deals would affect UPS' 140,000 package employees, and the nearly 110,000 Teamsters Union employees in its freight unit.
In addition to the health-care benefits and higher wages, Teamsters said the new agreement would result in 2,000 full-time jobs from the ranks of existing UPS part-time package employees.
Top 10 Freight Stocks To Buy Right Now: Lantrovision(s)
Lantrovision (S) Ltd engages in the design, installation, supply, and provision of consultancy services on network integration and structured cabling. It is involved in the design and installation of computer cabling, as well as the trade of related accessories and peripherals; provision of cabling infrastructure services; sale of cabling accessories; and provision of system integration and network infrastructure services, as well as offers installation, maintenance, and support services for structured cabling systems and components. The company also engages in the structure, design, installation, and consultation of network system with computer communication technology. In addition, it manufactures and sells structuralized cable laying system and multimedia technology; trades in computer peripherals, electronic components, and products for various applications, planners, consultants, advisors, and managers in relation to computer services; and supplies data backup and ret rieval systems. Further, the company provides solutions for testing, monitoring, and analyzing enterprise and telecommunication networks; and contracting services for voice, data, and telecommunication. It primarily operates in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, China, and Korea, as well as in Thailand and the Philippines. The company was founded in 1990 and is based in Singapore.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Glenn]
Seemingly well-timed call buying on Sprint in the first hour of the trading session has seen the value of options held by one or more bullish investors appreciate intraday. Shares in Sprint Nextel Corp. fell as much as 17.6% this morning to touch down at a new 52-week low of $2.25, but have since fought their way back to rally 2.2% to $2.79 just after 12:35 pm EDT. The stock tumbled this week on news the third-largest U.S. wireless carrier is committed to buying at least 30.5 million iPhones over the next four years, a deal estimated to cost around $20 billion, as reported in today's Wall Street Journal. Concerns regarding the terms of the deal were reflected in the steep selloff that ensued in Sprint shares. But, activity in Jan. 2012 contract call options this morning suggests some traders were ready to position for a rebound in the battered stock. It looks like investors purchased around 18,400 calls at the Jan. 2012 $2.5 strike for an average premium of $0.57 apiece, a gainst previously existing open interest of 9,650 contracts. The calls that had earlier cost an average of $0.57 to purchase now require $0.76 per contract roughly two hours later. Premium on the calls should continue to rise should Sprint's shares extend their recovery in the months remaining to January 2012 expiration. Options traders populating Sprint Nextel Corp. are trading roughly three calls on the wireless provider to each single put in action. Options implied volatility is up 30.3% to arrive at 119.8% this afternoon.
Top 10 Freight Stocks To Buy Right Now: Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc.(WEN)
The Wendy's Company operates as a quick-service hamburger company in the United States. The company, through its subsidiary, Wendy's International, Inc., operates as a franchisor of the Wendy's restaurant system. As of December 26, 2011, the Wendy's system comprised approximately 6,500 franchise and company restaurants in the United States and the United States territories, as well as in 26 other countries worldwide. The company was formerly known as Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. and changed its name to The Wendy's Company in July 2011. The Wendy's Company was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ohio.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Hilary Kramer]
Fast food franchisor Wendy’s/Arby’s Group (NYSE: WEN) rallied after its most recent earnings report revealed some optimism on the hoped-for sale of Arby’s and promising new hamburger offerings, but it has since given back all of those gains and more on overall market weakness.
I continue to feel the company is getting back on the right track with its menu changes (its new fries have already been well received), which will increase customer traffic. I like the stock at current prices and expect some of these catalysts to have more of an impact in the second half of the year. There remains the possibility as well that Wendy’s will get acquired.
Best Canadian Stocks To Invest In Right Now: Storm Resources Ltd(SRX.V)
Storm Resources Ltd. engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids reserves in the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia in Canada. It owns interests in undeveloped lands totaling approximately 117,200 net acres in the Horn River Basin, Umbach, and Cabin/Kotcho/Junior areas in north eastern British Columbia; undeveloped land in the Red Earth area of Alberta; and a property at Mica in north eastern British Columbia. As of December 31, 2011, the company had proved plus probable reserves of 8,322 thousands barrels of oil equivalent. Storm Resources Ltd. is based in Calgary, Canada.
Top 10 Freight Stocks To Buy Right Now: Hotel Grand Central Ltd (H18.SI)
Hotel Grand Central Limited owns, operates, and manages hotels in Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand, and China. It is also involved in the provision of marketing, support, and management services; and property investment activities. The company is based in Singapore.
Top 10 Freight Stocks To Buy Right Now: Starbucks Corporation(SBUX)
Starbucks Corporation purchases and roasts whole bean coffees. It operates approximately 16,858 stores, including 8,833 company-operated stores and 8,025 licensed stores. The company offers approximately 30 blends and single-origin premium arabica coffees. It also provides handcrafted beverages, such as fresh-brewed coffee, hot and iced espresso beverages, coffee and non-coffee blended beverages, Vivanno smoothies, and Tazo teas; and merchandise products, including home espresso machines, coffee brewers and grinders, coffee mugs and accessories, packaged goods, music, books, and gift items. In addition, it offers fresh food items, which comprise baked pastries, sandwiches, salads, oatmeal, yogurt parfaits, and fruit cups. Further, it also provides VIA ready brew coffee, bottled frappuccino beverages, discoveries chilled cup coffee, doubleshot espresso drinks, iced coffee, whole bean coffee, and ice creams. The company?s brand portfolio includes Tazo tea, Ethos water, Seatt le?s Best Coffee, and Torrefazione Italia Coffee. Starbucks Corporation sells its products in approximately 50 countries worldwide. Starbucks Corporation was founded in 1971 and is based in Seattle, Washington.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Michael Fowlkes]
Starbucks, the gourmet coffee chain, is once again growing. The company closed a great number of locations during the recession, but recently announced that it was going to be opening at least 1,500 new locations over the next five years. The company is quickly growing in Asia, and by the end of next year it plans to have 1,000 locations in China, and close to that number in Japan as well. Fourth quarter earnings came in above expectations, and revenues were $3.36 billion, up from $3.03 billion during the same period last year.
The recession was tough on Starbucks, as consumers cut back on the expensive coffee, but we are seeing clear signs that they are once again buying. Starbucks has done a good job revamping its menu to keep up with current trends, and recently acquired Teavana, which will allow it to broaden its tea selection and attract a whole new group of customers. All signs are pointing to a strong 2013 for Starbucks.
- [By Andrew]
The CEO of Starbucks is a genius. This guy gets it and he’s really on top of his game internationally. Expensive coffee is really all about branding and Starbucks is just taking over the world. Their brand management is unreal and somehow they’ve been able to make their logo almost like a luxury item. It’s even cooler in Asia than anywhere else in the world. They are moving westward in China and are planning on ripping it up in India. I’ve personally had the experience to watch Starbucks go from almost nothing to a huge success story in a country that didn’t drink coffee. I know the analysts like the stock but I think the company will do better than anyone can even imagine over the next couple of years.
Top 10 Freight Stocks To Buy Right Now: New Shoshoni Ventures Ltd. (NSV.V)
Shoshoni Gold Ltd. engages in the exploration of mineral resource and natural gas properties in Canada. It has interests in diamond properties in the northwest Territories; a gold property in the Yukon Territory; a uranium property in northern Ontario; and a natural gas play in northeastern British Columbia. The company was formerly known as New Shoshoni Ventures Ltd. and changed its name to Shoshoni Gold Ltd. in May 2012. Shoshoni Gold Ltd. is based in Vancouver, Canada.
Top 10 Freight Stocks To Buy Right Now: Sierra Bancorp(BSRR)
Sierra Bancorp operates as the bank holding company for Bank of the Sierra that offers retail and commercial banking services in the central and southern sections of the San Joaquin Valley in California. Its deposit products include checking, interest-bearing transaction, savings, money market demand, time deposit, retirement, and sweep accounts, as well as remote deposit capture facilities. The company?s loan portfolio comprises real estate, commercial, and agricultural loans, as well as land acquisition and development loans, construction loans for residential and commercial development, and multifamily credit facilities; small business administration (SBA) loans; equipment leasing, such as direct finance and operating leases; and retail lending services, which include home equity lines and consumer loans. In addition, it offers secondary market services, installment note collection services, cashier?s checks, traveler?s checks, gift cards, bank-by-mail services, nigh t depository services, safe deposit boxes, direct deposit and automated payroll services, electronic funds transfers, online banking services, ATMs, and other customary banking services. As of January 25, 2010, the company operated 24 branch offices, an agricultural credit center, an SBA center, and an online virtual branch. Sierra Bancorp has a strategic alliance with Investment Centers of America, Inc. to provide non-deposit investment options. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Porterville, California.
Top 10 Freight Stocks To Buy Right Now: Intuit Inc.(INTU)
Intuit Inc. provides business and financial management solutions for small and medium-sized businesses, consumers, accounting professionals, and financial institutions primarily in the United States, Canada, India, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. The company offers QuickBooks financial and business management software and services, technical support, financial supplies, and Web site design and hosting services for small and medium-sized businesses; and payroll products and services, as well as merchant services comprising credit and debit card processing, electronic check conversion, and automated clearing house services for small businesses. It also provides TurboTax income tax preparation products and services for consumers and small business owners; Lacerte and ProSeries professional tax products and services; and QuickBooks Premier Accountant Edition and the QuickBooks ProAdvisor Program for accounting professionals. In addition, the company offers outsourced online financial management solutions for banks and credit unions; Quicken personal finance products and services; Mint.com online personal finance services; and Intuit Health online patient-to-provider communication solutions. It sells its products and services through various sales and distribution channels, including Websites, promotions, retail channels, and call centers, as well as through alliance partners, principally consisting of banks, credit unions, and securities and investment firms. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Advisors' Opinion:- [By Fitz Gerald]
As workers start waiting for their W-2s, Intuit (INTU) is waiting for its opportunity to start collecting cash. Intuit is the standard bearer in the tax-prep software business with its TurboTax franchise, in addition to its successful accounting and personal finance software titles.
In the last several years, Intuit has carved out the No. 1 role in the tax software duopoly that it shares with H&R Block (HRB), a position that’s been bolstered by tight integration between the firms accounting and finance titles and its TurboTax software. Integration has been a key element of Intuit’s growth strategy; by offering complementary services such as payroll management, payment processing, and lending, the company is able to leverage its existing Rolodex to expand its bottom line.
Intuit isn’t without risks. Competition is fierce in the tax prep software space, and all it would take is a major flub (in the form of a security breach or tax return mistakes) for Intuit to cede market share to one of its rivals.
Still, investors should like the fact that the company is still generating increasing returns — after all, analysts are already paying attention to Intuit this year.
- [By Guru Focus]
SVP and CFO of Intuit Inc. (INTU) R Neil Williams sold 122,142 shares on 09/13/2011 at an average price of $46.61. Intuit's mission is to revolutionize how people manage their financial activities. Intuit Inc. has a market cap of $14.99 billion; its shares were traded at around $49.31 with a P/E ratio of 22.6 and P/S ratio of 4. Intuit Inc. had an annual average earnings growth of 15.8% over the past 10 years. GuruFocus rated Intuit Inc. the business predictability rank of 4-star.
During its fourth quarter 2011, Intuit Inc. reported a 10% increase in revenue from prior year quarter – to $593 million. This quarter was the first profitable quarter of the company in recent history – with Non-GAAP EPS of $0.02.
SVP and CFO R Neil Williams sold 122,142 shares of INTU stock on 09/13/2011 at the average price of 46.61. R Neil Williams owns at least 13,021 shares after this. The price of the stock has increased by 5.79% since. Director David H Batchelder sold a total of 5,562,500 shares of INTU during the past week.
Top 10 Freight Stocks To Buy Right Now: Hitachi Ltd. (HIT)
Hitachi, Ltd. manufactures and sells electronic and electrical products primarily in Asia, North America, and Europe. Its Information & Telecommunication Systems segment provides systems integration, outsourcing services, software, disk array subsystems, servers, mainframes, telecommunications equipment, and ATMs. The company?s Power Systems segment offers thermal, nuclear, hydroelectric, and wind power generation systems. Its Social Infrastructure & Industrial Systems segment provides industrial machinery and plants, elevators, escalators, and railway vehicles and systems. The company?s Electronic Systems & Equipment segment offers semiconductor and LCD manufacturing equipment, test and measurement equipment, medical electronics equipment, power tools, and electronic parts manufacturing systems. Its Construction Machinery segment provides hydraulic excavators, wheel loaders, and mining dump trucks. The company?s High Functional Materials & Components segment offers wires and cables, copper products, semiconductor and display-related materials, circuit boards and materials, specialty steels, magnetic materials and components, and casting components and materials. Its Automotive Systems segment provides engine management systems, electric power train systems, drive control systems, and car information systems. Hitachi?s Components & Devices segment offers HDDs, LCDs, information storage media, and batteries. Its Digital Media & Consumer Products segment provides optical disk drives, flat-panel TVs, LCD projectors, mobile phones, room air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines, and air-conditioning equipment. The company?s Financial Services segment offers leasing services and loan guarantees. Its Others segment provides logistics and property management services. The company serves industrial companies, financial institutions, utilities, governments, and individual customers. Hitachi was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Ja pan.
Top 10 Freight Stocks To Buy Right Now: Xtierra Inc (XAG.V)
Xtierra Inc. engages in the exploration and development of precious and base metal properties in Mexico. The company primarily explores for silver, zinc, lead, copper, and gold. It principally holds a 100% ownership interest in the Bilbao project that consists of 9 exploitation concessions covering an area of approximately 1,406.7 hectares in the Panfilo Natera district of Zacatecas. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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