Deere & Company (DE)

Sefrence (< 20) Submitted: 2/06/07 2:29 PM : Start Price: $51.04 DE Score: -1.38

There is irrational speculation in DE based on US farmers spending $$ in 2007. FACT: US farmers were not a profitable segment for DE in 2006 according to the company's last quarterlly report filed in 2006. In addition, sales to US farmers have been p...

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greeneye1984 (< 20) Submitted: 9/06/06 3:59 AM : Start Price: $40.15 DE Score: 13.24

American as apple pie. Definately believe the US is finally fed up with foreign dependency on OIL. Deere will lead the industry in providing the best equipment to produce the commodities that will be processed in to bio-fuels.

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TMFMileHigh (< 20) Submitted: 9/11/06 9:56 PM : Start Price: $38.83 DE Score: 16.10

Taking this because, frankly, my son won't forgive me if I don't. Well, that and a rock-bottom P/E that's historically low and ripe for expansion, especially if demand for construction and mining equipment doesn't lose much steam.

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cheeseheadnate (88.16) Submitted: 4/24/07 6:50 PM : Start Price: $55.68 DE Score: -2.61

With the advent $4 bushels of corn, the
dealers are reporting increased sales of equipment. Even a guy in a recent Fortune mag article - said he could have sold more tractors if DEERE had them available. THEY WILL CLIMB UPWARD ON STRONG SALES due th...

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boiler6700 (69.63) Submitted: 4/10/07 3:39 PM : Start Price: $53.33 DE Score: -1.58

Corn prices are at an all time high due to demand for the production of ehtanol. This has sparked many farmers to update their fleets. Deere's equipment is in such demand, that I have heard rumors that they may not be able to fill all of their orde...

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Uther606 (32.80) Submitted: 5/09/07 4:35 PM : Start Price: $58.19 DE Score: -4.50

Several folks have commented on the ethanol boom and resulting need for more farm equipment.


I think this agrument has some merit, but I also think that once the ethanol frenzy passes (and it will!) Deere will still be here making equipme...

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timefordough (22.46) Submitted: 4/05/07 1:59 AM : Start Price: $52.30 DE Score: -0.79

Don't underestimate the excitement in the farming community. With the most corn planted since 1944 the need for new equipment is huge. Whether its unfounded or not, the farmers are buying into the hype surrounding ethanol. Don't take my word for ...

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AeroFool (< 20) Submitted: 7/04/07 1:57 AM : Start Price: $59.54 DE Score: -6.05

Food price inflation will emerge around the world based on China and India adding protein to their diet. The giant new middle classes will create sustained demand. Supply will simply not keep up with demand over the long term. Agricultural stocks s...

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toetagger (< 20) Submitted: 2/13/07 7:49 PM : Start Price: $52.86 DE Score: -0.98

With the number of Ethanol plants coming online during 2007 and the other plants still in production and planning, the demand for corn has increased. To keep up with demand, the number of acres used by agriculture will increase by up to 10% year over...

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HighHopesInSD (30.60) Submitted: 4/07/08 4:33 AM : Start Price: $79.05 DE Score: -29.50

Sales have been on a general upward trend since 2001. EPS has also been on a general upward trend since 2001. The profit margin has increased the last 2 years. The ROE has been stable at around 20% over the past 4 years. The debt rose last year, ...

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