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Arizona Stocks	Did you know that Arizona has helium? As a matter of fact Arizona is home to some of the richest helium containing gas in the world. A recent increase in the value of helium caused great interest in the quest for this gas.But there is much more in Arizona than Helium; currently Arizona produces 200 barrels of oil and 1 million cubic feet of gas everyday from wells around the state. Additionally Arizona produces the most non-fuel mineral in the country.Other interesting facts about Arizona are:1....	August 23, 2008
Waste Management's latest Republic bid is too good to pass up	Filed under: Deals, From the boards, Products and servicesWaste Management Inc. (NYSE: WMI) raised its hostile bid for smaller rival Republic Services Inc. (NYSE: RSG) by more than 8% to $6.73 billion, a premium that should be enough to scuttle Republic's $6.24 billion purchase of Allied Waste Industries Inc. (NYSE: AW).Under the terms of the deal, Waste Management would buy Republic for $37 per share, a premium of almost 33% to Republic's closing price on July 11, the last trading day before th...	August 11, 2008
Waste Management wastes little time in a buyout move for Republic	Filed under: DealsThe largest waste disposal company in the U.S., Waste Management Inc. (NYSE: WMI), wants to get even bigger. The company announced today that it proposes to pay $34 per share - or $6.3 billion -- for rival Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG). On problem here is that Republic is already the subject of a merger with Allied Waste Industries, Inc. (NYSE: AW) announced in mid June. Although, if you take a look at the Republic-Allied merger agreement, there are clauses that allow Rep...	July 14, 2008
Option Update: Republic Services volatility flat into WMI's offer	Filed under: OptionsRepublic Services (NYSE: RSG) is recently trading at $33.22, above its close of $27.90 Friday. Waste Management (NYSE: WMI) announced it made a proposal to acquire all of RSG outstanding common stock for $34 per shares in cash. Allied Waste (NYSE: AW) offered to acquire RSG on June 23 for 0.45 shares of AW for each share of RSG. RSG overall option implied volatility of 31 is near its 26-week average of 30 according to Track Data, suggesting non-directional price movement....	July 14, 2008
Cramer’s Trash Play - Republic Services	Cramer told investors that he is bullish on the acquisition of Allied Waste (AW) by Republic Services (RSG). The deal is set to be completed by the fourth-quarter and the combined companies will be the second largest in the garbage disposal industry, behind only Waste Management (WMI). Cramer thinks the takeover will bring out synergies by adding more garbage facilities to routes which will help cut down on travel time and lower energy costs. He noted the costs savings will be large at around $1...	June 25, 2008
Wall Street Rumors - June 23, 2008	Daily rumors covering the global markets. Subscribe to the update feed here. SEC Chief Under Fire as Fed Seeks Bigger Wall Street Role One Friday in March, with investment bank Bear Stearns Cos. (NYSE:BSC) teetering toward collapse, the chieftains of U.S. financial regulation dialed into a 5 a.m. conference call to craft a bailout plan. When they were done, the Treasury secretary informed the president. The head of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York called Bear Stearns. Bunge to Buy Corn P...	June 23, 2008
AW: I Love it When a Plan Comes Together	Barely two months ago I wrote a positive column about Allied Waste (AW), saying: “After underperforming its peers Waste Management (WMI) and Republic Services (RSG) for the last few months, Allied Waste (AW) looks poised for a rebound. On the basis of my valuation, I believe the shares are worth $14 to $14.50, or about 25 to 30% higher than the current price.” Republic’s $15 + bid for Allied late Friday got them there pretty quickly. The shares rose 31.9% since the time I wro...	June 14, 2008
Republic Services and Allied Waste: A $6.5 billion trash deal?	Filed under: Deals, RumorsWaste Management Inc. (NYSE: WMI) is the biggie in the trash business. But, things may get tougher. According to a report in the Wall Street Journal [a paid publication], Allied Waste Industries Inc. (NYSE: AW) and Republic Services Inc. (NYSE: RSG) are contemplating a $6.5 billion merger (a stock-for-stock swap). The companies are the second and third largest trash haulers in the U.S., respectively. Yes, it's not a sexy industry, but it's fairly recession-resistant....	June 14, 2008
Option Update: Republic Services and Allied Waste calls active on WSJ report of merger	Filed under: OptionsRepublic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is recently up 41c to $34.12: The WSJ reported RSG and AW are in merger discussions. RSG call option volume of 648 contracts compares to put volume of 10 contracts. RSG June 35 straddle is priced at $1.95. RSG July option implied volatility of 23 is below its 26-week average of 30 according to Track Data. Allied Waste Industries, Inc. (NYSE: AW) is recently up 93 to $14.89: The WSJ reported RSG and AW are in merger discussions. AW call o...	June 13, 2008
Analyst upgrades: BP, THC and BEN	Filed under: Analyst reports, Analyst upgrades and downgradesMOST NOTEWORTHY: BP Plc, Tenet Healthcare Franklin Resources were today's noteworthy upgrades: Lehman upgraded shares of BP Plc (NYSE:BP) to Equal Weight from Underweight on valuation and positive benefits from the company's TNK joint venture in Russia. Lehman also upgraded Tenet Healthcare (NYSE:THC) to Overweight from Equal Weight, citing increased confidence the company can meet guidance following the company's analyst ...	June 12, 2008

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