BloggingStocks http://www.bloggingstocks.com BloggingStocks http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/media/feedlogo.gif BloggingStocks http://www.bloggingstocks.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[The Bumpy Ride Continues with Whirlpool]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/04/05/the-bumpy-ride-continues-with-whirlpool/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/04/05/the-bumpy-ride-continues-with-whirlpool/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/04/05/the-bumpy-ride-continues-with-whirlpool/#commentsFiled under:

Place Whirlpool Corporation (WHR), first discussed here on March 13, 2009, at a price of $34.47, in the not-for-squeamish-investors category.

Appliance manufacturer extraordinaire Whirlpool's stock over-corrected last summer, formed a bear-hug, bottomed at/near $69.50, then recovered to about $90 during the winter -- before recently sliding back to $84. Translation: a roller-coaster -- something that one generally does not see with an industrial player. Even so, I still like WHR here. But hold on to your hat if you own the shares -- the bumpiness could continue in 2011.

And if you haven't already, consider taking some provides off the table with WHR, if you're in at/near $34.50.

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The Bumpy Ride Continues with Whirlpool originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Tue, 05 Apr 2011 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you took advantage, as outlined, of Whirlpool Corporation's (WHR) autumn dip, to scoop-up some shares, you made the correct move.

Appliance manufacturer extraordinary Whirlpool, first discussed here on March 13, 2009 at a price of $34.47, over-corrected this summer, formed a bear-hug, and bottomed at/near $69.50, slightly below the expected $71 bottom.

Look for WHR to generate a 4-6% revenue increase in 2011, after a likely 5-7% revenue rise in 2010, led by strong demand for kitchen and laundry appliances in emerging markets. Latin America sales (especially Brazil) should be particularly strong -- rising better than 10% in 2011 and 2012. U.S. sales should continue to gain momentum in 2011, with a 2-4% rise expected.

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Is Whirlpool Undervalued? originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Mon, 07 Feb 2011 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appliancesWhirlpool CorpWHRMon, 07 Feb 2011 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Closing Bell: Fighting for 12K and 1300 (EGPT, IRE, WFR, NAVI, SCON, WHR)]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/02/02/closing-bell-fighting-for-12k-and-1300-egpt-ire-wfr-navi-s/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/02/02/closing-bell-fighting-for-12k-and-1300-egpt-ire-wfr-navi-s/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/02/02/closing-bell-fighting-for-12k-and-1300-egpt-ire-wfr-navi-s/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Stocks went above 12,000 on the DJIA and 1300 on the S&P 500 Index yesterday but the indexes were fighting over whether they wanted to close in the red or in the black this Wednesday. A preliminary report from ADP on employment did not do much to help out, and fresh violence between protesters in Egypt may have added some skepticism. Fortunately, Puxatawny Phil said Spring is on the way.

Here were today's closing bells:

Dow Jones 12,041.97 +1.81 (0.02%)
S&P 500 1,304.03 -3.56 (-0.27%)
Nasdaq 2,750.16 -1.03 (-0.04%)

Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Continue reading Closing Bell: Fighting for 12K and 1300 (EGPT, IRE, WFR, NAVI, SCON, WHR)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>EGPTNAVISCONWFRWHRWed, 02 Feb 2011 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Week in Preview: January Employment Data, UPS Earnings and More]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/01/30/week-in-preview-january-employment-data-ups-earnings-and-more/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/01/30/week-in-preview-january-employment-data-ups-earnings-and-more/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2011/01/30/week-in-preview-january-employment-data-ups-earnings-and-more/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

earnings expectationsFriday's fourth-quarter GDP numbers offered more evidence that the economy is picking up steam, but one of the biggest obstacles to the recovery remains the stubbornly high unemployment rate. We'll find out whether there's been any movement on that front when employment data for January comes out this week. The Challenger Job-Cut report and ADP employment data are due Wednesday, and the government's unemployment rate on Friday. Another mild increase in jobs is expected, in line with the three-month average, but not enough to significantly reduce the unemployment rate.

Also look for the ISM manufacturing and nonmanufacturing indexes this week, as well as the Chicago PMI and the New York NAPM index. And Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke will speak to the National Press Club on Thursday.

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Week in Preview: January Employment Data, UPS Earnings and More originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Sun, 30 Jan 2011 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ADMADP employment reportAETanalyst forecastsBen BernankeBPBRCMChallenger Job CutsChicago PMICLXCoinstarCoinstar earningsDODOWearnings previewseconomic dataELERTSfeaturedGRHOTHSYISM Manufacturing IndexKLas Vegas SandsLas Vegas Sands earningsMAMRKMRONew York NAPMNVLSNYTPFERAISNETMTSNTWXunemployment rateUnited Parcel ServiceUPSUPS earningsUPS rate increaseVWHRYUMSun, 30 Jan 2011 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Whirlpool: Is a Bottom in Place at $71?]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/11/15/whirlpool-is-a-bottom-in-place-at-71/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/11/15/whirlpool-is-a-bottom-in-place-at-71/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/11/15/whirlpool-is-a-bottom-in-place-at-71/#commentsFiled under:

Appliance manufacturer extraordinaire Whirlpool Corp's (WHR) shares, first discussed here on March 13, 2009 at a price of $34.47, over-corrected this summer, and formed a bear-hug.

Typically, that technical move would generate a stand-aside view, but Whirlpool's business model gets the benefit of the doubt here, and the calculation is that a bottom is in place at/near $71.

Look for WHR to generate a 4-6% revenue increase in 2011, after a likely 4-6% revenue rise in 2010, led by strong demand for kitchen and laundry appliances in emerging markets. Latin America sales (especially Brazil) should be particularly strong -- rising better than 10% in 2010 and 2011. U.S. sales should continue to gain momentum in 2011.

Continue reading Whirlpool: Is a Bottom in Place at $71?

Whirlpool: Is a Bottom in Place at $71? originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Mon, 15 Nov 2010 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Whirlpool CorpWHRMon, 15 Nov 2010 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Whirlpool Beats Q3 Estimates but Cuts Growth Forecast]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/10/27/whirlpool-beats-q3-estimates-but-cuts-growth-forecast/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/10/27/whirlpool-beats-q3-estimates-but-cuts-growth-forecast/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/10/27/whirlpool-beats-q3-estimates-but-cuts-growth-forecast/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

Whirlpool logoWhirlpool (WHR - option chain) stock is trading lower today after the company reported third-quarter earnings this morning, posting a profit of $79 million, or $1.02 per share. Excluding a $1.20 per share expense related to a plea deal on price-fixing charges, WHR earned $2.22 per share on revenue of $4.52 billion. Analysts had forecast earnings of $1.76 per share on revenue of $4.49 billion. However, shares of the stock are falling in early trading after WHR cut its full-year US shipments growth forecast to 3% from 5%. If you think this stock won't be rising too far in the coming months, then it could be a good time to look at a bearish hedged play on WHR.

Continue reading Whirlpool Beats Q3 Estimates but Cuts Growth Forecast

Whirlpool Beats Q3 Estimates but Cuts Growth Forecast originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Wed, 27 Oct 2010 12:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>earningsforecastinthenewsInvestors ObserveroptionsWhirlpoolWHRWed, 27 Oct 2010 12:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Week in Preview: The Earnings Crunch Rolls On (MSFT, COP, V)]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/10/24/week-in-preview-the-earnings-crunch-rolls-on-msft-cop-v/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/10/24/week-in-preview-the-earnings-crunch-rolls-on-msft-cop-v/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/10/24/week-in-preview-the-earnings-crunch-rolls-on-msft-cop-v/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

earnings expectationsThe earnings crunch continues this week, and analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters are anticipating lots of strong quarterly reports.

For example, year-over-year earnings growth from big oil Chevron (CVX), ConocoPhillips (COP), ExxonMobil (XOM) and Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A) are expected to be in double digits. The same is true of many other energy and mining concerns reporting this week: Allegheny Technologies (ATI), Alliant Energy (LNT), Arch Coal (ACI), Cliffs Natural Resources (CLF), CMS Energy (CMS), CONSOL Energy (CNX), DPL (DPL), Hess Corp. (HES), Minerals Technologies (MTX), Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD), PPL Corp. (PPL), Southwestern Energy (SWN), Total (TOT), Whiting Petroleum (WLL), Williams Companies (WMB) and Wisconsin Energy (WEC).

Continue reading Week in Preview: The Earnings Crunch Rolls On (MSFT, COP, V)

Week in Preview: The Earnings Crunch Rolls On (MSFT, COP, V) originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Sun, 24 Oct 2010 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A slightly better than expected jobless claims report and a slightly higher revision to GDP did not propel stocks further on the end of the quarter after a strong September. Even strong data out of Chicago PMI managed to offer no additional rally today and that DJIA 11,000 looks more elusive. And how about that $80 oil?

Here were the unofficial closing bell levels:

Dow Jones 10,788.05 -47.23 (-0.44%)
S&P 500 1,141.20 -3.53 (-0.31%)
Nasdaq 2,368.62 -7.94 (-0.33%)

TOP ANALYST CALLS

Continue reading Closing Bell: A Weak End to a Strong September (AIG, CSIQ, RAD, MWW, AIB, JNJ, WHR)

Closing Bell: A Weak End to a Strong September (AIG, CSIQ, RAD, MWW, AIB, JNJ, WHR) originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Thu, 30 Sep 2010 16:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Whirlpool logoAs expected, Whirlpool Corp. (WHR), first discussed here on March 13, 2009, at a price of $34.47 and due for a breather after an impressive one-year run-up, pull-backed this spring. But investors who can tolerate moderate-risk should consider the roughly 28% correction as as a decent time to scoop-up shares. Here's why.

Look for Whirlpool to post a 4% to 6% revenue increase in 2010, then a 5% to 7% rise in 2011, lead by strong demand for kitchen and laundry appliances in emerging markets. Latin America sales should be particularly strong, rising better than 10% in 2010 and 2011.

Continue reading Does Whirlpool's Recent Pull-Back Represent an Opportunity?

Does Whirlpool's Recent Pull-Back Represent an Opportunity? originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Whirlpool CorpWhirlpool pull backWHRTue, 27 Jul 2010 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Whirlpool Having Problems After Q2 Release]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/07/20/whirlpool-having-problems-after-q2-release/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/07/20/whirlpool-having-problems-after-q2-release/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/07/20/whirlpool-having-problems-after-q2-release/#commentsFiled under:

Poor Whirlpool (WHR). With a little over an hour to go before the market closes up shop for the day, the stock is down 3.7% to $87.99. Shareholders have to be disappointed, considering the strong earnings report that the company released this morning.

According to this item, adjusted profit calculated out to $2.82 per share for the second quarter. Analysts were expecting somewhere around $2.17 per share. Furthermore, guidance from management for the full fiscal year received an upgrade. What do you think? Are these results worth a round of selling?

Continue reading Whirlpool Having Problems After Q2 Release

Whirlpool Having Problems After Q2 Release originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applianceswhirlpoolWHRTue, 20 Jul 2010 16:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Earnings Highlights: IMAX, Kellogg, Sprint, 3M, UPS, Viacom, Visa and More]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/05/01/earnings-highlights-imax-kellogg-sprint-3m-ups-viacom-vis/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/05/01/earnings-highlights-imax-kellogg-sprint-3m-ups-viacom-vis/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/05/01/earnings-highlights-imax-kellogg-sprint-3m-ups-viacom-vis/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , ,

Here are some highlights from this past week's earnings coverage on BloggingStocks:

  • Coinstar Inc. (CSTR) shares surged following stronger-than-expected Q1 earnings driven by DVD rentals.
  • Humana Inc. (HUM) shares traded lower despite the report of better-than-expected earnings for Q1.
  • IMAX Corp. (IMAX) reported strong Q1 results that easily topped consensus estimates, but shares declined.
  • Kellogg Co. (K) topped Q1 earnings expectations and announced a share buyback program.
  • Office Depot Inc. (ODP) Q1 earnings fell short of consensus estimates and same-store sales declined.

Continue reading Earnings Highlights: IMAX, Kellogg, Sprint, 3M, UPS, Viacom, Visa and More

Earnings Highlights: IMAX, Kellogg, Sprint, 3M, UPS, Viacom, Visa and More originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Sat, 01 May 2010 15:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3MCSTRFIREHUMIMAXKelloggLCCODPOffice DepotSourcefireTexas InstrumentsTXNUPSUS AirwaysUS SteelVECOVeecoViacomVisaWhirlpoolWHRWYNNSat, 01 May 2010 15:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Whirlpool Wows the Market with Q1 Release]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/04/26/whirlpool-wows-the-market-with-q1-release/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/04/26/whirlpool-wows-the-market-with-q1-release/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/04/26/whirlpool-wows-the-market-with-q1-release/#commentsFiled under:

All I can say is, wow! Whirlpool Corporation (WHR) is having a spectacular trading session. I'm not sure where the stock will settle out at by the end of the day, but let me tell you, what I'm seeing on my screen at the time of this writing is incredibly impressive. The stock is up almost $12, or over 11%. Volume is robust.

The maker of various appliances under trademarks such as Maytag and KitchenAid has been a great stock to hold over the last twelve months. I mean, just look at the one-year chart. If that doesn't scream bullish, nothing does.

Continue reading Whirlpool Wows the Market with Q1 Release

Whirlpool Wows the Market with Q1 Release originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Analyst Upgrades

  • Baird upgraded Dell (DELL) to outperform from neutral, citing valuation and improving IT hardware trends. The firm raised its target to $21 from $17.
  • Janney Montgomery upgraded Regal Entertainment (RGC) to buy from neutral, citing box office momentum and improving potential for a dividend increase. The firm raised its target for shares to $20.50 from $16.
  • Thomas Weisel upgraded CF Industries (CF) to overweight from market weight as it sees reduced financing risk following the equity offering and valuation.
  • GameStop (GME) was upgraded to buy from hold at BB&T.
  • Exxon Mobil (XOM) was upgraded to outperform from market perform at Raymond James.
  • Cameron (CAM) was raised to outperform from market perform at BMO Capital.

Continue reading Analyst Calls: CF, DELL, EXC, MA, MSFT, RGC, RVBD, TSCO, WHR, XOM ...

Analyst Calls: CF, DELL, EXC, MA, MSFT, RGC, RVBD, TSCO, WHR, XOM ... originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Fri, 16 Apr 2010 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ACFanalyst upgradesBAXCADXCAHCAMCFDELLdowngradesEXCExxonGMEinitiationsinthenewsMAMasterCardMicrosoftMMCMSFTRAXRGCRIGTSCOWHRXOMFri, 16 Apr 2010 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Whirlpool: Trending Toward $100, and Beyond]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/04/12/whirlpool-trending-toward-100-and-beyond/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/04/12/whirlpool-trending-toward-100-and-beyond/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/04/12/whirlpool-trending-toward-100-and-beyond/#commentsFiled under:

Whirlpool stock up over 100% from last year.It may be time to take some profits off the table with Whirlpool (WHR), first discussed here on April 13, 2009 at a price of $34.47. If you bought WHR then, you're up more than 100%.

But this does not mean there isn't more upside ahead for Whirlpool, for those investors who can tolerate the risk and to want to go for an even bigger gain.

Continue reading Whirlpool: Trending Toward $100, and Beyond

Whirlpool: Trending Toward $100, and Beyond originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Whirlpool CorpWHRMon, 12 Apr 2010 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Whirlpool Is Whirling Higher]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/01/19/whirlpool-is-whirling-higher/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/01/19/whirlpool-is-whirling-higher/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/01/19/whirlpool-is-whirling-higher/#commentsFiled under:

As expected, Whirlpool Corp's (WHR) stock is rising in unison with the strengthening global economy, and that's a major reason I'm reiterating my buy rating for the company's shares, first recommended on March 13, 2009, at a price of $34.47. If you bought in March 2009, you're up an impressive 137%.

However, this will probably be your last chance to purchase WHR and earn an outsized gain during this economic expansion.

Continue reading Whirlpool Is Whirling Higher

Whirlpool Is Whirling Higher originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Whirlpool CorpWHRTue, 19 Jan 2010 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Cramer on BloggingStocks: Endless Caveats Don't Make You Any Money]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/12/23/cramer-on-bloggingstocks-endless-caveats-dont-make-you-any-mon/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/12/23/cramer-on-bloggingstocks-endless-caveats-dont-make-you-any-mon/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/12/23/cramer-on-bloggingstocks-endless-caveats-dont-make-you-any-mon/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

The Street.com's Jim Cramer says that he's making it his mission in 2010 to call out people in the media who provide no value.

Have you ever noticed that with every good housing report there are endless caveats:

1. Prices are still down year over year.

2. The home tax credit of $8,000 moved the house, and that will go away.

3. Home mortgages are artificially low because of the Fed.

4. Banks have more foreclosures on their balance sheets than before.

5. Foreclosures continue to occur.

6. Everything will slip back to imbalance when the credit goes away.

Continue reading Cramer on BloggingStocks: Endless Caveats Don't Make You Any Money

Cramer on BloggingStocks: Endless Caveats Don't Make You Any Money originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bacbbtfeaturedfogooghdintcjim cramerJimCramerkoleglowmopepshwstiunpusbwfcwhrWed, 23 Dec 2009 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Serious Money: Fortune's 25 leaders, 18 remain]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/12/02/serious-money-fortunes-25-leaders-18-remain/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/12/02/serious-money-fortunes-25-leaders-18-remain/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/12/02/serious-money-fortunes-25-leaders-18-remain/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

This is the third screening to find value among Fortune's 25 corporate world leaders that have demonstrated an ability to regenerate themselves from within. The list has been cut to 18 and will be cut further here.

The methodology of using basic stock data points to identify potential value investments only sets the stage for success -- it assures nothing. While it is true that paying less is better than paying more and getting a higher yield is better than less, this gives you a scant picture of what is in people's hearts and minds, and that is harder to judge. Like the weather, no matter the predictions, you may not find out it is raining until you are standing in it. Regardless, it should be advantageous to start with good stock (pun intended) before you take to whittlin', and that we have.

Continue reading Serious Money: Fortune's 25 leaders, 18 remain

Serious Money: Fortune's 25 leaders, 18 remain originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Yesterday I started a review of 25 companies that Fortune deemed most successful according to their peers in developing quality leadership. Today I review the remaining 20, searching to find the ones that might be worth investing in.

Price-to-book (from 11/27/09) was used as the first value screen. The theory being from a value investor's perspective that buying for a price at or near the break-up value of the company provides downside protection. Of course that is easier said than done.

Continue reading Serious Money: Fortune's 25 leaders, now 20

Serious Money: Fortune's 25 leaders, now 20 originally appeared on BloggingStocks on Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3Mamerican expressAPXchina mobileCHLCLcolgate-palmoliveDEdeere and co.eli lillyFDXFedExGEgeneral electricgeneral millsGISIBMIBNICICIinfosysINFYINTCIntelinternational business machinesLillyLLYLMTlockheed martinMCDmcdonaldsMMMPEPpepsicoPGprocter and gambleserious moneySeriousMoneysheldon liberSheldonLiberTNTULunileverwhirlpoolWHRTue, 01 Dec 2009 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Five winners of a weak dollar: SBUX, PEP, AAPL]]>http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/11/14/5-winners-of-a-weak-dollar/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/11/14/5-winners-of-a-weak-dollar/http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/11/14/5-winners-of-a-weak-dollar/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

5 Winners of a Weak DollarLast week, under the guise of betting on America, Warren Buffett and his Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) made an offer to buy all outstanding shares of Burlington Northern (BNI) for a significant premium.

In making the announcement, Buffett confidently claimed that rail would play a big role in the recovery of the economy. What he did not say was that this was a bet on the U.S. dollar.

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Weak Dollar Winner #1 -- Whirlpool (WHR)The collapse of the domestic housing market crushed businesses that made things that went into the building boom. One of the biggest makers of stuff for homes is Whirlpool (WHR). During the real estate bull market, Whirlpool was firing on all cylinders. But when the market crashed, so did WHR stock.

Since bottoming earlier this year, WHR has made a big recovery. That recovery was based on a recovery in the domestic real estate market. What has yet to be priced into the stock is a boom in overseas shipments.

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