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StreetBrief valuation model Graphic_rating_buy AGU
N/A
 +11.16%
in 128 days
(closed on 10/15/09)

This long recommendation is based on evaluating the fundamentals, and the StreetBrief valuation model determines an intrinsic value.  See www.streetbrief.com for more info.

By  streetbrief   (+8.07%  risk: conservative)  06/09/09 Comment


Agrium's Profits and Sales Up Graphic_rating_buy AGU
Eagle_flight
65%
 +35.10%
in 370 days
Due to some recent strategic acquisitions, most notably one of Agrium's top rivals UAP Holding Corp., and increases in crop-nutrient prices Agrium's profits went through the roof.  A seven fold increase topping analysts estimates.  Agrium's sales have also tripled to 3.18 Billion, partly due to the afore mentioned acquisition.
By  frenchfin   (+18.80%  risk: conservative)  11/05/08 1 comment


Fertilizer,Seed, and related chemicals. Graphic_rating_buy AGU
N/A
 +40.32%
in 387 days
History shows a dependable rise and fall performance based  on seasonal demand for the products. Buy in October sell in April.
By  rustybrenda   (+40.33%  risk: conservative)  10/19/08 Comment


Agri-chemicals long term bull Graphic_rating_buy AGU
Red_sox
46%
 -35.69%
in 449 days
Another stock that will inevitably trend higher based purely on the global demand for agricultural production. May take a few months to shake off the pullback but I expect this stock to have substantial gains by the first quarter of 09'
By  brian thompson   (+101.07%  risk: conservative)  08/18/08 Comment


Entire Fert Sector is now overbought... Graphic_rating_sell AGU
60%
 -4.88%
in 8 days
(closed on 08/21/08)
Our longer term signals are firmly negative and our supertradetimer.com signals are showing short signals for the entire Fertilizer sector as of Wednesday afternoon.
By  Supertradetimer Team   (-2.59%  risk: conservative)  08/13/08 2 comments




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Agrium Snubbed Again – Analyst Blog
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Fertilizer-maker Agrium Inc. (AGU) has raised its takeover bid for smaller rival CF Industries Holding Inc. (CF). The company has increased its exchange offer for acquiring all of the outstanding shares of CF Industries to $92.99 per CF share based on Agrium’s closing stock price on Nov 4, 2009. Under the terms of the offer, stockholders would receive $45.00 in cash ? an increase of $5.00 or 12.5% in the cash consideration ? and one common share of Agrium for each CF share. 

According to Agrium, this offer provides a premium of over 67% to CF’s closing price as on Feb 24, 2009, the day be< />< /><><>< />< />< />< />< /><>< /><>< /><>< /><>< /><><>< /><>< /><>< />< />...
By  StraightStocks   (-8.01%  risk: moderate)  11/09/09 Comment


Agrium’s Profit Sinks – Analyst Blog
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Agrium Inc. (AGU) reported adjusted net earnings of 29 cents per share in the third quarter of 2009, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 32 cents. Year over year, earnings declined a significant 87% on lower volumes and prices. Revenues were down 41% year over year to $1.9 billion on weak corn prices and lower consumption of crop protection products at retail level. 

Retail segment: Retail segment revenues plunged 25% to $1.2 billion in the quarter on a 41% decline in crop nutrient sales to $345 million due to a significant decline in crop nutrient prices. Crop nutrient volumes in the q...
By  StraightStocks   (-8.01%  risk: moderate)  11/06/09 Comment


Notable Mergers and Acquisitions of the Day 11/5: AGU/CF, SNI, RX
  • Agrium Inc. (NYSE: AGU) today announced that it is increasing its exchange offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares of CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CF) to $92.99 per CF share based on Agrium's closing stock price on November 4, 2009. Under the terms of this best and final offer, CF stockholders would receive $45.00 in cash, an increase of $5.00, or 12.5 percent, in the cash consideration, and one common share of Agrium for each CF share. This offer provides a premium of over 67 percent to CF's closing price on February 24, 2009, the day before Agrium announced
By  Street Insider   (+19.84%  risk: moderate)  11/05/09 Comment


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Earnings:3D Systems (NASDAQ: TDSC) – consensus loss $0.04Agilysys, Inc. (NASDAQ: AGYS) – consensus loss $0.19Agrium Inc. (NYSE: AGU) – consensus EPS $0.16Almost Family (NASDAQ: AFAM) – consensus EPS $0.70Alvarion (NASDAQ: ALVR) – consensus loss $0.02Ambac Financial Group (NYSE: ABK) – consensus loss $4.43American States Water (NYSE: AWR) – consensus EPS $0....
By  Street Insider   (+19.84%  risk: moderate)  11/03/09 Comment


Thumbs Up for Agrium - Desjardins

Agrium Inc. (AGU) got the thumbs up this week from Desjardins Securities analyst John Redstone, who initiated coverage on the fertilizer company, with a BUY rating and C$75.80 price target.

"Agrium is well positioned to benefit from improving fertilizer markets through its current operations and from its acquisition of CF Industries," said Mr. Redstone in a note to clients.

By  trackseekingalpha   (-13.57%  risk: aggressive)  09/06/09 Comment



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