Richard Aster Jr, the Guru who plays both value and growth side of Wall Street, runs both growth fund and value funds. His growth fund averaged 13.2% during the past 10 years, and his value fund avareged 18.3%. Richard Aster Jr owns 132 stocks with a total value of $3.8 billion. These are the details of the buys and sells during the second quarter.
Richard Aster Jr buys Darden Restaurants Inc., Global Payments Inc., Quiksilver Inc., American Medical Systems Holdi, Electronic Arts Inc., Mgi Pharma Inc., Corinthian Colleges Inc., Hanesbrands Inc., Albany International Corp., Hewitt Associates Inc., Caci International Inc., Transaction Systems Architects, Fmc Technologies Inc., Friedman Billings Ramsey Group, Chemtura Corporation, Briggs & Stratton Corp., Bp Plc, International Coal Group, Inc. Common Stock, Intermec, Inc., Eaton Corp., sells Tuesday Morning Corp., Thoratec Corp., Safeway Inc., United Rentals Inc., Spartech Corp., Zale Corp., Unisys Corp., Medimmune Inc., Alltel Corp., Newell Rubbermaid Inc., Teco Energy Inc. during the 3-months ended 06/30/2007, according to the most recent filings of his investment company, Meridian Fund. Richard Aster Jr owns 132 stocks with a total value of $3.8 billion. These are the details of the buys and sells.
New Purchases: AIN, AMMD, BGG, BP, CAI, CEM, COCO, DRI, ERTS, ETN, FBR, FTI, GPN, HBI, HEW, ICO, IN, MOGN, ZQK,
Added Positions: AVP, CBT, COGN, COO, DYN, HE, INTC, IRF, STE,
Reduced Positions: ABX, ADI, AIV, AW, BG, CBRL, NLY, NOK, PTV, SYY, XL,
Sold Out: AT, NWL, SEH, SWY, TE, THOR, TUES, UIS, URI, ZLC,
Added: Cognos Inc. (COGN, Financial)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Software company Cognos Inc. by 21.09%. His purchase prices were between $38.99 and $43.8, with an estimated average price of $41. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.37%. His holdings were 2,052,865 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Cognos Incorporated provides business intelligence (BI) and performance management (PM) software solutions worldwide. Its BI products include Cognos 8 BI solutions, which provide coverage for reporting, analysis, scorecarding, dashboards, etc. Cognos Inc. has a market cap of $3.68 billion, its shares were traded at around $40.37 with with P/E ratio of 30.33 and P/S ratio of 3.59.
Added: Intel Corp. (INTC, Financial)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Semiconductors company Intel Corp. by 56.34%. His purchase prices were between $19.48 and $24.24, with an estimated average price of $22.2. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.37%. His holdings were 1,656,725 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Intel Corporation engages in the manufacture and sale of semiconductor chips, as well as in the development of advanced integrated digital technology platforms for the computing and communications industries worldwide. Intel Corp. has a market cap of $141.18 billion, its shares were traded at around $23.8 with with P/E ratio of 26.76 and P/S ratio of 3.84.
Added: Cabot Corp. (CBT, Financial)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Specialty Chemicals company Cabot Corp. by 75.77%. His purchase prices were between $45.82 and $48.64, with an estimated average price of $47.1. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.37%. His holdings were 681,100 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Cabot Corporation is a specialty chemicals and performance materials company. It operates in four segments: the Carbon Black Business, the Metal Oxides Business, the Supermetals Business, and the Specialty Fluids Business. Cabot Corp. has a market cap of $2.6 billion, its shares were traded at around $40.41 with with P/E ratio of 20.58 and P/S ratio of 0.99.
Added: International Rectifier Corp. (IRF, Financial)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Semiconductors company International Rectifier Corp. by 27.54%. His purchase prices were between $34.54 and $38.8, with an estimated average price of $36.3. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.29%. His holdings were 1,369,315 shares as of 06/30/2007.
International Rectifier Corporation engages in the design, manufacture, and marketing of power management product devices, which use power semiconductors. International Rectifier Corp. has a market cap of $2.7 billion, its shares were traded at around $36.84 with with P/E ratio of 16.52 and P/S ratio of 2.03.
Added: Avon Products Inc. (AVP, Financial)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Personal Products company Avon Products Inc. by 26.99%. His purchase prices were between $36.82 and $40.61, with an estimated average price of $38.3. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.26%. His holdings were 1,289,200 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Avon Products, Inc. manufactures and markets beauty and related products. Its principal product categories include Beauty, which consists of cosmetics, fragrances, skin care, and toiletries; Beauty Plus that includes fashion jewelry, watches, etc. Avon Products Inc. has a market cap of $15.33 billion, its shares were traded at around $34.59 with with P/E ratio of 27.33 and P/S ratio of 1.70.
Added: Cooper Companies Inc. (COO, Financial)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Medical Supplies company Cooper Companies Inc. by 43.24%. His purchase prices were between $49.65 and $55.42, with an estimated average price of $52.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.2%. His holdings were 475,400 shares as of 06/30/2007.
The Cooper Companies, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the development, manufacture, sale, and marketing of healthcare products worldwide. It offers a range of disposable spherical and specialty contact lenses, including toric lenses, etc. Cooper Companies Inc. has a market cap of $2.36 billion, its shares were traded at around $51.73 with with P/E ratio of 45.01 and P/S ratio of 2.61.
Added: Dynegy Inc. (DYN, Financial)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Electricity company Dynegy Inc. by 24.33%. His purchase prices were between $9.16 and $10.38, with an estimated average price of $9.8. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.2%. His holdings were 4,022,300 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Dynegy, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the production and sale of electric energy, capacity, and ancillary services in the United States. It generates electricity by burning coal, natural gas, or oil. Dynegy Inc. has a market cap of $7.74 billion, its shares were traded at around $9.2 with with P/S ratio of 3.88.
Added: Hawaiian Electric Industries I (HE, Financial)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Electricity company Hawaiian Electric Industries I by 43.64%. His purchase prices were between $22.81 and $26.13, with an estimated average price of $24.8. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.19%. His holdings were 1,004,575 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. and its subsidiaries engage in electric utility, banking, and other businesses primarily in the state of Hawaii. Its electric utility business involves in the production, purchase, transmission, distribution, etc. Hawaiian Electric Industries I has a market cap of $1.89 billion, its shares were traded at around $23.07 with with P/E ratio of 22.74 and P/S ratio of 0.77.
Added: Steris Corp. (STE, Financial)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Medical Supplies company Steris Corp. by 34.27%. His purchase prices were between $26.4 and $31.17, with an estimated average price of $28.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.14%. His holdings were 691,200 shares as of 06/30/2007.
STERIS Corporation engages in the development, manufacture, and marketing of infection prevention, contamination control, microbial reduction, and surgical and critical care support products and services. Steris Corp. has a market cap of $1.83 billion, its shares were traded at around $27.71 with with P/E ratio of 22.79 and P/S ratio of 1.49.
New Purchase: Darden Restaurants Inc. (DRI, Financial)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Restaurants & bars company Darden Restaurants Inc.. His purchase prices were between $40.63 and $46.67, with an estimated average price of $43.7. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 1.18%. His holdings were 1,036,570 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Darden Restaurants, Inc. engages in the ownership and operation of casual dining restaurants in the United States and Canada. The company operates restaurants under the names Red Lobster, Olive Garden, Bahama Breeze, Smokey Bones, and Seasons 52. Darden Restaurants Inc. has a market cap of $5.96 billion, its shares were traded at around $42.37 with with P/E ratio of 31.08 and P/S ratio of 1.08.
New Purchase: Global Payments Inc. (GPN, Financial)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Business Support Services company Global Payments Inc.. His purchase prices were between $37.28 and $41.18, with an estimated average price of $39.4. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.82%. His holdings were 792,875 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Global Payments, Inc. provides payment processing and consumer money transfer services worldwide. It operates in two segments, Merchant Services and Money Transfer. Global Payments Inc. has a market cap of $3.07 billion, its shares were traded at around $37.48 with with P/E ratio of 21.74 and P/S ratio of 2.85.
New Purchase: Quiksilver Inc. (ZQK, Financial)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Clothing & Accessories company Quiksilver Inc.. His purchase prices were between $12.23 and $14.33, with an estimated average price of $13.4. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.75%. His holdings were 2,079,000 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Quiksilver, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the design, production, sale, and distribution of apparel, winter sports and golf equipment, footwear, accessories, and related products. Quiksilver Inc. has a market cap of $1.67 billion, its shares were traded at around $13.04 with with P/E ratio of 24.72 and P/S ratio of 0.66.
New Purchase: American Medical Systems Holdi (AMMD)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Medical Equipment company American Medical Systems Holdi. His purchase prices were between $17.43 and $21.54, with an estimated average price of $18.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.74%. His holdings were 1,540,600 shares as of 06/30/2007.
American Medical Systems Holdings, Inc. provides medical solutions that restore the pelvic health of men and women worldwide. It manufactures and markets surgical products to urologists, gynecologists, and urogynecologists for erectile restoration etc. American Medical Systems Holdi has a market cap of $1.35 billion, its shares were traded at around $18.61 with with P/S ratio of 3.11.
New Purchase: Electronic Arts Inc. (ERTS)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Toys company Electronic Arts Inc.. His purchase prices were between $47.6 and $53.44, with an estimated average price of $50.1. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.71%. His holdings were 572,000 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Electronic Arts, Inc. engages in the development, marketing, publishing, and distribution of interactive software games and content worldwide. The company's software games and content are playable by consumers on video game consolesetc. Electronic Arts Inc. has a market cap of $16.06 billion, its shares were traded at around $48.1 with with P/E ratio of 214.83 and P/S ratio of 4.85.
New Purchase: Mgi Pharma Inc. (MOGN)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Pharmaceuticals company Mgi Pharma Inc.. His purchase prices were between $21.36 and $23.96, with an estimated average price of $22.4. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.61%. His holdings were 1,022,600 shares as of 06/30/2007.
MGI PHARMA, INC., a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the discovery, acquisition, development, and commercialization of proprietary pharmaceutical products in the areas of oncology and acute care in the United States. MGI Pharma Inc. has a market cap of $1.97 billion, its shares were traded at around $25.24 with P/S ratio of 5.71.
New Purchase: Corinthian Colleges Inc. (COCO)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Specialized Consumer Services company Corinthian Colleges Inc.. His purchase prices were between $13.92 and $15.83, with an estimated average price of $14.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.56%. His holdings were 1,347,100 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Corinthian Colleges, Inc. operates as a post-secondary education company in North America. It primarily offers various diploma programs, as well as associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Corinthian Colleges Inc. has a market cap of $1.2 billion, its shares were traded at around $12.99 with with P/E ratio of 49.08 and P/S ratio of 1.17.
New Purchase: Albany International Corp. (AIN)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Diversified Industrials company Albany International Corp.. His purchase prices were between $36.3 and $41.79, with an estimated average price of $38.6. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.53%. His holdings were 492,600 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Albany International Corp., through its subsidiaries, produces paper machine clothing and doors worldwide. It operates in three segments: Paper Machine Clothing, Applied Technologies, and Albany Door Systems. Albany International Corp. has a market cap of $1.14 billion, its shares were traded at around $38.33 with with P/E ratio of 23.88 and P/S ratio of 1.10.
New Purchase: Hanesbrands Inc. (HBI)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Clothing & Accessories company Hanesbrands Inc.. His purchase prices were between $25.7 and $28.94, with an estimated average price of $27.2. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.53%. His holdings were 728,500 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Hanesbrands, Inc., a consumer goods company, engages in the design, manufacture, source, and sale of apparels for men, women, and children's. Its product portfolio includes t-shirts, bras, panties, men's underwear, kids' underwear, socks, hosiery etc. Hanesbrands Inc. has a market cap of $2.94 billion, its shares were traded at around $30.99 with with P/E ratio of 57.13 and P/S ratio of 0.66.
New Purchase: Hewitt Associates Inc. (HEW)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Business Support Services company Hewitt Associates Inc.. His purchase prices were between $29.09 and $32.13, with an estimated average price of $30.2. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.52%. His holdings were 613,500 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Hewitt Associates, Inc. provides human resources outsourcing and consulting services worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Outsourcing and Consulting. Hewitt Associates Inc. has a market cap of $3.32 billion, its shares were traded at around $29.75 with with P/S ratio of 1.12.
New Purchase: Caci International Inc. (CAI)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Computer Services company Caci International Inc.. His purchase prices were between $45.38 and $51.55, with an estimated average price of $48.6. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.51%. His holdings were 390,700 shares as of 06/30/2007.
CACI International, Inc., along with its subsidiaries, provides information technology and communications solutions worldwide. It has four areas of service offerings: Systems Integration, Managed Network Services, Knowledge Management, etc. CACI International Inc. has a market cap of $1.39 billion, its shares were traded at around $44.48 with with P/E ratio of 17.74 and P/S ratio of 0.73.
New Purchase: Friedman Billings Ramsey Group (FBR)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Real Estate Holding & Development company Friedman Billings Ramsey Group. His purchase prices were between $5.48 and $6.44, with an estimated average price of $5.9. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.49%. His holdings were 3,306,400 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Friedman, Billings, Ramsey Group, Inc. operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT). The company, through its subsidiaries, provides investment banking, institutional brokerage and research, and asset management services in the United States. Friedman Billings Ramsey Group has a market cap of $834.55 billion, its shares were traded at around $4.58 with with P/S ratio of 2.85.
New Purchase: Fmc Technologies Inc. (FTI)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Oil Equipment & Services company Fmc Technologies Inc.. His purchase prices were between $69.27 and $79.24, with an estimated average price of $74.3. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.49%. His holdings were 237,525 shares as of 06/30/2007.
FMC Technologies, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, and servicing of systems and products for the energy, food processing, and air transportation industries. FMC Technologies Inc. has a market cap of $5.87 billion, its shares were traded at around $88.89 with with P/E ratio of 21.69 and P/S ratio of 1.46.
New Purchase: Chemtura Corporation (CEM)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Commodity Chemicals company Chemtura Corporation. His purchase prices were between $10.17 and $11.7, with an estimated average price of $11. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.48%. His holdings were 1,653,100 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Chemtura Corporation produces specialty chemicals, polymer products, and home pool and spa chemicals worldwide. It offers plastic additives, including non-flame retardant and flame retardant plastic additives etc. Chemtura Corporation has a market cap of $2.5 billion, its shares were traded at around $10.5 with with P/S ratio of 0.67.
New Purchase: Briggs & Stratton Corp. (BGG)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Diversified Industrials company Briggs & Stratton Corp.. His purchase prices were between $28.95 and $32.55, with an estimated average price of $31.1. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.47%. His holdings were 564,300 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Briggs & Stratton Corporation produces air cooled gasoline engines and engine powered outdoor equipment worldwide. It operates in two segments, Engines and Power Products. Briggs & Stratton Corp. has a market cap of $1.45 billion, its shares were traded at around $28.63 with with P/S ratio of 0.66.
New Purchase: Bp Plc (BP)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Integrated Oil & Gas company Bp Plc. His purchase prices were between $64.66 and $71.8, with an estimated average price of $68. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.46%. His holdings were 241,900 shares as of 06/30/2007.
BP p.l.c. provides fuel for transportation, energy for heat and light, retail services, and petrochemicals products. The company operates in three segments: Exploration and Production; Refining and Marketing; and Gas, Power, and Renewables. BP plc has a market cap of $219.98 billion, its shares were traded at around $69.7 with with P/E ratio of 10.50 and P/S ratio of 0.84.
New Purchase: International Coal Group, Inc. Common Stock (ICO)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Coal company International Coal Group, Inc. Common Stock. His purchase prices were between $5.27 and $6.34, with an estimated average price of $5.8. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.21%. His holdings were 1,349,000 shares as of 06/30/2007.
International Coal Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the production, processing, and sale of steam and metallurgical coal. It offers coal products from 11 regional mining complexes. International Coal Group, Inc. Common Stock has a market cap of $611.60 billion, its shares were traded at around $4.03 with with P/S ratio of 0.70.
New Purchase: Intermec, Inc. (IN)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Computer Hardware company Intermec, Inc.. His purchase prices were between $22.06 and $25.23, with an estimated average price of $23.4. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.14%. His holdings were 212,600 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Intermec, Inc. engages in the design, development, manufacture, integration, sale, resell, and service of wired and wireless automated identification and data collection (AIDC), mobile computing, bar code printers, label media, and radio frequency etc. Intermec, Inc. has a market cap of $1.62 billion, its shares were traded at around $26.52 with with P/E ratio of 123.27 and P/S ratio of 1.95.
New Purchase: Eaton Corp. (ETN)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Diversified Industrials company Eaton Corp.. His purchase prices were between $84.76 and $94.12, with an estimated average price of $90.4. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.03%. His holdings were 12,220 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Eaton Corporation designs, manufactures, markets, and services electrical systems and components worldwide. It offers electrical products for power quality, distribution, and control; fluid power systems and services for industrial, mobile, etc. Eaton Corp. has a market cap of $14.68 billion, its shares were traded at around $98.76 with with P/E ratio of 15.53 and P/S ratio of 1.15.
Reduced: Annaly Mortgage Management Inc (NLY)
Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Real Estate Holding & Development company Annaly Mortgage Management Inc by 45.31%. His sale prices were between $13.8 and $15.91, with an estimated average price of $15.1. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.79%. Richard Aster Jr still held 3,075,200 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Annaly Capital Management, Inc., a real estate investment trust, engages in the ownership, management, and financing of a portfolio of investment securities. Annaly Mortgage Management Inc has a market cap of $3.94 billion, its shares were traded at around $14.73 with with P/E ratio of 18.97 and P/S ratio of 17.57.
Reduced: Allied Waste Industries Inc. (AW)
Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Waste & Disposal Services company Allied Waste Industries Inc. by 51.87%. His sale prices were between $12.41 and $13.91, with an estimated average price of $13.3. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.75%. Richard Aster Jr still held 3,204,400 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Allied Waste Industries, Inc. operates as a nonhazardous solid waste management company. The company provides waste collection, transfer, recycling, and disposal services for residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the United States. Allied Waste Industries Inc. has a market cap of $4.64 billion, its shares were traded at around $12.87 with with P/E ratio of 37.92 and P/S ratio of 0.79.
Reduced: Pactiv Corp. (PTV)
Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Containers & Packaging company Pactiv Corp. by 22.17%. His sale prices were between $31.96 and $36.36, with an estimated average price of $33.9. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.7%. Richard Aster Jr still held 1,016,100 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Pactiv Corporation engages in the manufacture and sale of consumer and specialty-packaging products for the consumer and foodservice/food packaging markets in the United States and internationally. Pactiv Corp. has a market cap of $4.1 billion, its shares were traded at around $31.77 with with P/E ratio of 15.10 and P/S ratio of 1.38.
Reduced: Nokia Corp. (NOK)
Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Telecom Equipment company Nokia Corp. by 23.84%. His sale prices were between $23.02 and $29.01, with an estimated average price of $26.2. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.7%. Richard Aster Jr still held 1,181,800 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Nokia Corporation engages in the manufacture of mobile devices and mobile networks. It also provides equipment, solutions, and services for network operators, service providers, and corporations. Nokia Corp. has a market cap of $121.15 billion, its shares were traded at around $28.41 with with P/E ratio of 21.46 and P/S ratio of 1.96.
Reduced: Cbrl Group Inc. (CBRL)
Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Restaurants & bars company Cbrl Group Inc. by 25.4%. His sale prices were between $41.93 and $46.58, with an estimated average price of $45. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.67%. Richard Aster Jr still held 761,083 shares as of 06/30/2007.
CBRL Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the operation and development of restaurants and retail concepts in the United States. It operates restaurants under Cracker Barrel Old Country Store name. CBRL Group Inc. has a market cap of $931.64 billion, its shares were traded at around $37.63 with with P/E ratio of 7.53 and P/S ratio of 0.34.
Reduced: Bunge Ltd. (BG)
Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Food Products company Bunge Ltd. by 20.36%. His sale prices were between $73.09 and $82.11, with an estimated average price of $77.9. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.61%. Richard Aster Jr still held 341,100 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Bunge Limited engages in the agriculture and food business. It operates in three segments: Agribusiness, Fertilizer, and Food Products. The Agribusiness segment engages in the purchase, storage, transport, processing,etc. Bunge Ltd. has a market cap of $11.38 billion, its shares were traded at around $90.46 with with P/E ratio of 19.26 and P/S ratio of 0.33.
Reduced: Analog Devices Inc. (ADI)
Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Semiconductors company Analog Devices Inc. by 40.69%. His sale prices were between $35.49 and $40.35, with an estimated average price of $37.7. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.21%. Richard Aster Jr still held 290,600 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Analog Devices, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, and marketing of analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing integrated circuits. These integrated circuits are used in signal processing for industrial, communication, computer, etc. Analog Devices Inc. has a market cap of $11.97 billion, its shares were traded at around $36.27 with with P/E ratio of 23.05 and P/S ratio of 4.50.
Reduced: Xl Capital Ltd. (XL)
Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Property & Casualty Insurance company Xl Capital Ltd. by 76.17%. His sale prices were between $69.78 and $84, with an estimated average price of $78.8. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.14%. Richard Aster Jr still held 108,700 shares as of 06/30/2007.
XL Capital, Ltd., through its subsidiaries, provides insurance and reinsurance coverages, and financial products and services to industrial, commercial, and professional service firms, insurance companies, and other enterprises worldwide. XL Capital Ltd. has a market cap of $13.66 billion, its shares were traded at around $78.09 with with P/E ratio of 7.08 and P/S ratio of 1.38.
Reduced: Barrick Gold Corp. (ABX)
Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Gold Mining company Barrick Gold Corp. by 56.62%. His sale prices were between $28.32 and $30.33, with an estimated average price of $29.2. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.12%. Richard Aster Jr still held 253,300 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Barrick Gold Corporation engages in the acquisition, exploration and development of gold properties. Its products include gold, copper, silver, and zinc. Barrick Gold Corp. has a market cap of $28.63 billion, its shares were traded at around $32.7 with with P/E ratio of 25.70 and P/S ratio of 5.11.
Reduced: Sysco Corp. (SYY)
Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Food Retailers & Wholesalers company Sysco Corp. by 78.97%. His sale prices were between $32.57 and $34.12, with an estimated average price of $33.2. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.11%. Richard Aster Jr still held 221,900 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Sysco Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the marketing and distribution of food and related products primarily to the foodservice industry in the United States and Canada. Sysco Corp. has a market cap of $19.73 billion, its shares were traded at around $31.67 with with P/E ratio of 21.01 and P/S ratio of 0.57.
Reduced: Apartment Investment & Managem (AIV)
Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Real Estate Holding & Development company Apartment Investment & Managem by 93.03%. His sale prices were between $49.4 and $58.24, with an estimated average price of $53.9. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.03%. Richard Aster Jr still held 35,900 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Apartment Investment and Management Company (AIMCO), a real estate investment trust (REIT), engages in the acquisition, ownership, management, and redevelopment of apartment properties. Apartment Investment & Managem has a market cap of $4.09 billion, its shares were traded at around $42.72 with with P/E ratio of 90.71 and P/S ratio of 2.37.
Sold Out: Teco Energy Inc. (TE)
Richard Aster Jr sold out his holdings in Electricity company Teco Energy Inc.. His sale prices were between $16.57 and $18.14, with an estimated average price of $17.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.
TECO Energy, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in diversified energy-related operations in the United States. The company's activities primarily include generation, purchase, transmission, distribution, and sale of electric energy. TECO Energy Inc. has a market cap of $3.48 billion, its shares were traded at around $16.55 with with P/E ratio of 13.14 and P/S ratio of 1.01.
Sold Out: Newell Rubbermaid Inc. (NWL)
Richard Aster Jr sold out his holdings in Durable Household Products company Newell Rubbermaid Inc.. His sale prices were between $29.12 and $31.51, with an estimated average price of $30.4. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.
Newell Rubbermaid, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, packaging, and distribution of consumer and commercial products worldwide. It operates in four segments: Cleaning, Organization & Decor; Office Products; Tools & Hardware etc. Newell Rubbermaid Inc. has a market cap of $7.34 billion, its shares were traded at around $26.08 with with P/E ratio of 18.19 and P/S ratio of 1.14.
Sold Out: Tuesday Morning Corp. (TUES)
Richard Aster Jr sold out his holdings in Specialty Retailers company Tuesday Morning Corp.. His sale prices were between $12.34 and $14.5, with an estimated average price of $13.7. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.
Tuesday Morning Corporation operates as a closeout retailer of upscale home furnishings, house wares, gifts, and related items. Its merchandise primarily consists of lamps, rugs, kitchen accessories, small electronics, gourmet house wares, etc. Tuesday Morning Corp. has a market cap of $488.97 billion, its shares were traded at around $11.9 with with P/E ratio of 15.88 and P/S ratio of 0.54.
Sold Out: Alltel Corp. (AT)
Richard Aster Jr sold out his holdings in Mobile Telecom company Alltel Corp.. His sale prices were between $61.64 and $68.72, with an estimated average price of $65.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.
ALLTEL Corporation provides wireless voice and data communications services to individual and business customers in the United States. It offers a range of postpaid and prepaid wireless calling plans, including local, statewide, etc. Alltel Corp. has a market cap of $23.2 billion, its shares were traded at around $66.3 with with P/E ratio of 23.86 and P/S ratio of 2.82.
Sold Out: Safeway Inc. (SWY)
Richard Aster Jr sold out his holdings in Food Retailers & Wholesalers company Safeway Inc.. His sale prices were between $34.04 and $37.69, with an estimated average price of $35.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.
Safeway, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a food and drug retailer in North America. The company operates stores that provide an array of dry grocery items, food, and general merchandise, as well as features specialty departments etc. Safeway Inc. has a market cap of $14.2 billion, its shares were traded at around $32.91 with with P/E ratio of 16.47 and P/S ratio of 0.35.
Sold Out: Unisys Corp. (UIS)
Richard Aster Jr sold out his holdings in Computer Services company Unisys Corp.. His sale prices were between $7.9 and $9.42, with an estimated average price of $8.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.
Unisys Corporation provides technology services and solutions to commercial businesses and governments worldwide. It operates in two segments, Services and Technology. Unisys Corp. has a market cap of $2.77 billion, its shares were traded at around $7.96 with with P/S ratio of 0.49.
Sold Out: United Rentals Inc. (URI)
Richard Aster Jr sold out his holdings in Specialized Consumer Services company United Rentals Inc.. His sale prices were between $27.8 and $34.64, with an estimated average price of $32.9. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.
United Rentals, Inc. operates as an equipment rental company worldwide. The company offers for rent approximately 20,000 classes of rental equipment, including general construction and industrial equipment, aerial work platforms, general tools etc. United Rentals Inc. has a market cap of $2.6 billion, its shares were traded at around $31.8 with with P/E ratio of 14.93 and P/S ratio of 0.71.
Sold Out: Zale Corp. (ZLC)
Richard Aster Jr sold out his holdings in Specialty Retailers company Zale Corp.. His sale prices were between $24.09 and $28.51, with an estimated average price of $26.8. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.
Zale Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a specialty retailer of fine jewelry in North America. It offers fine jewelry, watches, and diamond products under æ…«ales Jewelers' name in the United States. Zale Corp. has a market cap of $1.03 billion, its shares were traded at around $20.94 with with P/E ratio of 33.70 and P/S ratio of 0.42.
Sold Out: Spartech Corp. (SEH)
Richard Aster Jr sold out his holdings in Commodity Chemicals company Spartech Corp.. His sale prices were between $26.24 and $29.33, with an estimated average price of $27.8. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.
Spartech Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an intermediary processor of engineered thermoplastics. It operates in three segments: Custom Sheet and Rollstock, Color and Specialty Compounds, and Engineered Products. Spartech Corp. has a market cap of $699.47 billion, its shares were traded at around $22.28 with with P/E ratio of 16.38 and P/S ratio of 0.48.
Sold Out: Thoratec Corp. (THOR)
Richard Aster Jr sold out his holdings in Medical Equipment company Thoratec Corp.. His sale prices were between $18.01 and $21.36, with an estimated average price of $19.4. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.
Thoratec Corporation manufactures circulatory support products for use by patients with heart failure. The company operates in two segments, Cardiovascular and International Technidyne Corporation (ITC). Thoratec Corp. has a market cap of $1.05 billion, its shares were traded at around $19.94 with with P/E ratio of 226.32 and P/S ratio of 4.76.
Richard Aster Jr buys Darden Restaurants Inc., Global Payments Inc., Quiksilver Inc., American Medical Systems Holdi, Electronic Arts Inc., Mgi Pharma Inc., Corinthian Colleges Inc., Hanesbrands Inc., Albany International Corp., Hewitt Associates Inc., Caci International Inc., Transaction Systems Architects, Fmc Technologies Inc., Friedman Billings Ramsey Group, Chemtura Corporation, Briggs & Stratton Corp., Bp Plc, International Coal Group, Inc. Common Stock, Intermec, Inc., Eaton Corp., sells Tuesday Morning Corp., Thoratec Corp., Safeway Inc., United Rentals Inc., Spartech Corp., Zale Corp., Unisys Corp., Medimmune Inc., Alltel Corp., Newell Rubbermaid Inc., Teco Energy Inc. during the 3-months ended 06/30/2007, according to the most recent filings of his investment company, Meridian Fund. Richard Aster Jr owns 132 stocks with a total value of $3.8 billion. These are the details of the buys and sells.
New Purchases: AIN, AMMD, BGG, BP, CAI, CEM, COCO, DRI, ERTS, ETN, FBR, FTI, GPN, HBI, HEW, ICO, IN, MOGN, ZQK,
Added Positions: AVP, CBT, COGN, COO, DYN, HE, INTC, IRF, STE,
Reduced Positions: ABX, ADI, AIV, AW, BG, CBRL, NLY, NOK, PTV, SYY, XL,
Sold Out: AT, NWL, SEH, SWY, TE, THOR, TUES, UIS, URI, ZLC,
Added: Cognos Inc. (COGN, Financial)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Software company Cognos Inc. by 21.09%. His purchase prices were between $38.99 and $43.8, with an estimated average price of $41. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.37%. His holdings were 2,052,865 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Cognos Incorporated provides business intelligence (BI) and performance management (PM) software solutions worldwide. Its BI products include Cognos 8 BI solutions, which provide coverage for reporting, analysis, scorecarding, dashboards, etc. Cognos Inc. has a market cap of $3.68 billion, its shares were traded at around $40.37 with with P/E ratio of 30.33 and P/S ratio of 3.59.
Added: Intel Corp. (INTC, Financial)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Semiconductors company Intel Corp. by 56.34%. His purchase prices were between $19.48 and $24.24, with an estimated average price of $22.2. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.37%. His holdings were 1,656,725 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Intel Corporation engages in the manufacture and sale of semiconductor chips, as well as in the development of advanced integrated digital technology platforms for the computing and communications industries worldwide. Intel Corp. has a market cap of $141.18 billion, its shares were traded at around $23.8 with with P/E ratio of 26.76 and P/S ratio of 3.84.
Added: Cabot Corp. (CBT, Financial)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Specialty Chemicals company Cabot Corp. by 75.77%. His purchase prices were between $45.82 and $48.64, with an estimated average price of $47.1. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.37%. His holdings were 681,100 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Cabot Corporation is a specialty chemicals and performance materials company. It operates in four segments: the Carbon Black Business, the Metal Oxides Business, the Supermetals Business, and the Specialty Fluids Business. Cabot Corp. has a market cap of $2.6 billion, its shares were traded at around $40.41 with with P/E ratio of 20.58 and P/S ratio of 0.99.
Added: International Rectifier Corp. (IRF, Financial)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Semiconductors company International Rectifier Corp. by 27.54%. His purchase prices were between $34.54 and $38.8, with an estimated average price of $36.3. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.29%. His holdings were 1,369,315 shares as of 06/30/2007.
International Rectifier Corporation engages in the design, manufacture, and marketing of power management product devices, which use power semiconductors. International Rectifier Corp. has a market cap of $2.7 billion, its shares were traded at around $36.84 with with P/E ratio of 16.52 and P/S ratio of 2.03.
Added: Avon Products Inc. (AVP, Financial)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Personal Products company Avon Products Inc. by 26.99%. His purchase prices were between $36.82 and $40.61, with an estimated average price of $38.3. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.26%. His holdings were 1,289,200 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Avon Products, Inc. manufactures and markets beauty and related products. Its principal product categories include Beauty, which consists of cosmetics, fragrances, skin care, and toiletries; Beauty Plus that includes fashion jewelry, watches, etc. Avon Products Inc. has a market cap of $15.33 billion, its shares were traded at around $34.59 with with P/E ratio of 27.33 and P/S ratio of 1.70.
Added: Cooper Companies Inc. (COO, Financial)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Medical Supplies company Cooper Companies Inc. by 43.24%. His purchase prices were between $49.65 and $55.42, with an estimated average price of $52.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.2%. His holdings were 475,400 shares as of 06/30/2007.
The Cooper Companies, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the development, manufacture, sale, and marketing of healthcare products worldwide. It offers a range of disposable spherical and specialty contact lenses, including toric lenses, etc. Cooper Companies Inc. has a market cap of $2.36 billion, its shares were traded at around $51.73 with with P/E ratio of 45.01 and P/S ratio of 2.61.
Added: Dynegy Inc. (DYN, Financial)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Electricity company Dynegy Inc. by 24.33%. His purchase prices were between $9.16 and $10.38, with an estimated average price of $9.8. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.2%. His holdings were 4,022,300 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Dynegy, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the production and sale of electric energy, capacity, and ancillary services in the United States. It generates electricity by burning coal, natural gas, or oil. Dynegy Inc. has a market cap of $7.74 billion, its shares were traded at around $9.2 with with P/S ratio of 3.88.
Added: Hawaiian Electric Industries I (HE, Financial)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Electricity company Hawaiian Electric Industries I by 43.64%. His purchase prices were between $22.81 and $26.13, with an estimated average price of $24.8. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.19%. His holdings were 1,004,575 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. and its subsidiaries engage in electric utility, banking, and other businesses primarily in the state of Hawaii. Its electric utility business involves in the production, purchase, transmission, distribution, etc. Hawaiian Electric Industries I has a market cap of $1.89 billion, its shares were traded at around $23.07 with with P/E ratio of 22.74 and P/S ratio of 0.77.
Added: Steris Corp. (STE, Financial)
Richard Aster Jr added to his holdings in Medical Supplies company Steris Corp. by 34.27%. His purchase prices were between $26.4 and $31.17, with an estimated average price of $28.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.14%. His holdings were 691,200 shares as of 06/30/2007.
STERIS Corporation engages in the development, manufacture, and marketing of infection prevention, contamination control, microbial reduction, and surgical and critical care support products and services. Steris Corp. has a market cap of $1.83 billion, its shares were traded at around $27.71 with with P/E ratio of 22.79 and P/S ratio of 1.49.
New Purchase: Darden Restaurants Inc. (DRI, Financial)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Restaurants & bars company Darden Restaurants Inc.. His purchase prices were between $40.63 and $46.67, with an estimated average price of $43.7. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 1.18%. His holdings were 1,036,570 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Darden Restaurants, Inc. engages in the ownership and operation of casual dining restaurants in the United States and Canada. The company operates restaurants under the names Red Lobster, Olive Garden, Bahama Breeze, Smokey Bones, and Seasons 52. Darden Restaurants Inc. has a market cap of $5.96 billion, its shares were traded at around $42.37 with with P/E ratio of 31.08 and P/S ratio of 1.08.
New Purchase: Global Payments Inc. (GPN, Financial)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Business Support Services company Global Payments Inc.. His purchase prices were between $37.28 and $41.18, with an estimated average price of $39.4. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.82%. His holdings were 792,875 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Global Payments, Inc. provides payment processing and consumer money transfer services worldwide. It operates in two segments, Merchant Services and Money Transfer. Global Payments Inc. has a market cap of $3.07 billion, its shares were traded at around $37.48 with with P/E ratio of 21.74 and P/S ratio of 2.85.
New Purchase: Quiksilver Inc. (ZQK, Financial)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Clothing & Accessories company Quiksilver Inc.. His purchase prices were between $12.23 and $14.33, with an estimated average price of $13.4. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.75%. His holdings were 2,079,000 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Quiksilver, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the design, production, sale, and distribution of apparel, winter sports and golf equipment, footwear, accessories, and related products. Quiksilver Inc. has a market cap of $1.67 billion, its shares were traded at around $13.04 with with P/E ratio of 24.72 and P/S ratio of 0.66.
New Purchase: American Medical Systems Holdi (AMMD)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Medical Equipment company American Medical Systems Holdi. His purchase prices were between $17.43 and $21.54, with an estimated average price of $18.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.74%. His holdings were 1,540,600 shares as of 06/30/2007.
American Medical Systems Holdings, Inc. provides medical solutions that restore the pelvic health of men and women worldwide. It manufactures and markets surgical products to urologists, gynecologists, and urogynecologists for erectile restoration etc. American Medical Systems Holdi has a market cap of $1.35 billion, its shares were traded at around $18.61 with with P/S ratio of 3.11.
New Purchase: Electronic Arts Inc. (ERTS)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Toys company Electronic Arts Inc.. His purchase prices were between $47.6 and $53.44, with an estimated average price of $50.1. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.71%. His holdings were 572,000 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Electronic Arts, Inc. engages in the development, marketing, publishing, and distribution of interactive software games and content worldwide. The company's software games and content are playable by consumers on video game consolesetc. Electronic Arts Inc. has a market cap of $16.06 billion, its shares were traded at around $48.1 with with P/E ratio of 214.83 and P/S ratio of 4.85.
New Purchase: Mgi Pharma Inc. (MOGN)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Pharmaceuticals company Mgi Pharma Inc.. His purchase prices were between $21.36 and $23.96, with an estimated average price of $22.4. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.61%. His holdings were 1,022,600 shares as of 06/30/2007.
MGI PHARMA, INC., a biopharmaceutical company, engages in the discovery, acquisition, development, and commercialization of proprietary pharmaceutical products in the areas of oncology and acute care in the United States. MGI Pharma Inc. has a market cap of $1.97 billion, its shares were traded at around $25.24 with P/S ratio of 5.71.
New Purchase: Corinthian Colleges Inc. (COCO)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Specialized Consumer Services company Corinthian Colleges Inc.. His purchase prices were between $13.92 and $15.83, with an estimated average price of $14.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.56%. His holdings were 1,347,100 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Corinthian Colleges, Inc. operates as a post-secondary education company in North America. It primarily offers various diploma programs, as well as associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Corinthian Colleges Inc. has a market cap of $1.2 billion, its shares were traded at around $12.99 with with P/E ratio of 49.08 and P/S ratio of 1.17.
New Purchase: Albany International Corp. (AIN)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Diversified Industrials company Albany International Corp.. His purchase prices were between $36.3 and $41.79, with an estimated average price of $38.6. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.53%. His holdings were 492,600 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Albany International Corp., through its subsidiaries, produces paper machine clothing and doors worldwide. It operates in three segments: Paper Machine Clothing, Applied Technologies, and Albany Door Systems. Albany International Corp. has a market cap of $1.14 billion, its shares were traded at around $38.33 with with P/E ratio of 23.88 and P/S ratio of 1.10.
New Purchase: Hanesbrands Inc. (HBI)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Clothing & Accessories company Hanesbrands Inc.. His purchase prices were between $25.7 and $28.94, with an estimated average price of $27.2. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.53%. His holdings were 728,500 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Hanesbrands, Inc., a consumer goods company, engages in the design, manufacture, source, and sale of apparels for men, women, and children's. Its product portfolio includes t-shirts, bras, panties, men's underwear, kids' underwear, socks, hosiery etc. Hanesbrands Inc. has a market cap of $2.94 billion, its shares were traded at around $30.99 with with P/E ratio of 57.13 and P/S ratio of 0.66.
New Purchase: Hewitt Associates Inc. (HEW)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Business Support Services company Hewitt Associates Inc.. His purchase prices were between $29.09 and $32.13, with an estimated average price of $30.2. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.52%. His holdings were 613,500 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Hewitt Associates, Inc. provides human resources outsourcing and consulting services worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Outsourcing and Consulting. Hewitt Associates Inc. has a market cap of $3.32 billion, its shares were traded at around $29.75 with with P/S ratio of 1.12.
New Purchase: Caci International Inc. (CAI)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Computer Services company Caci International Inc.. His purchase prices were between $45.38 and $51.55, with an estimated average price of $48.6. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.51%. His holdings were 390,700 shares as of 06/30/2007.
CACI International, Inc., along with its subsidiaries, provides information technology and communications solutions worldwide. It has four areas of service offerings: Systems Integration, Managed Network Services, Knowledge Management, etc. CACI International Inc. has a market cap of $1.39 billion, its shares were traded at around $44.48 with with P/E ratio of 17.74 and P/S ratio of 0.73.
New Purchase: Friedman Billings Ramsey Group (FBR)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Real Estate Holding & Development company Friedman Billings Ramsey Group. His purchase prices were between $5.48 and $6.44, with an estimated average price of $5.9. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.49%. His holdings were 3,306,400 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Friedman, Billings, Ramsey Group, Inc. operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT). The company, through its subsidiaries, provides investment banking, institutional brokerage and research, and asset management services in the United States. Friedman Billings Ramsey Group has a market cap of $834.55 billion, its shares were traded at around $4.58 with with P/S ratio of 2.85.
New Purchase: Fmc Technologies Inc. (FTI)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Oil Equipment & Services company Fmc Technologies Inc.. His purchase prices were between $69.27 and $79.24, with an estimated average price of $74.3. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.49%. His holdings were 237,525 shares as of 06/30/2007.
FMC Technologies, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, and servicing of systems and products for the energy, food processing, and air transportation industries. FMC Technologies Inc. has a market cap of $5.87 billion, its shares were traded at around $88.89 with with P/E ratio of 21.69 and P/S ratio of 1.46.
New Purchase: Chemtura Corporation (CEM)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Commodity Chemicals company Chemtura Corporation. His purchase prices were between $10.17 and $11.7, with an estimated average price of $11. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.48%. His holdings were 1,653,100 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Chemtura Corporation produces specialty chemicals, polymer products, and home pool and spa chemicals worldwide. It offers plastic additives, including non-flame retardant and flame retardant plastic additives etc. Chemtura Corporation has a market cap of $2.5 billion, its shares were traded at around $10.5 with with P/S ratio of 0.67.
New Purchase: Briggs & Stratton Corp. (BGG)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Diversified Industrials company Briggs & Stratton Corp.. His purchase prices were between $28.95 and $32.55, with an estimated average price of $31.1. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.47%. His holdings were 564,300 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Briggs & Stratton Corporation produces air cooled gasoline engines and engine powered outdoor equipment worldwide. It operates in two segments, Engines and Power Products. Briggs & Stratton Corp. has a market cap of $1.45 billion, its shares were traded at around $28.63 with with P/S ratio of 0.66.
New Purchase: Bp Plc (BP)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Integrated Oil & Gas company Bp Plc. His purchase prices were between $64.66 and $71.8, with an estimated average price of $68. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.46%. His holdings were 241,900 shares as of 06/30/2007.
BP p.l.c. provides fuel for transportation, energy for heat and light, retail services, and petrochemicals products. The company operates in three segments: Exploration and Production; Refining and Marketing; and Gas, Power, and Renewables. BP plc has a market cap of $219.98 billion, its shares were traded at around $69.7 with with P/E ratio of 10.50 and P/S ratio of 0.84.
New Purchase: International Coal Group, Inc. Common Stock (ICO)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Coal company International Coal Group, Inc. Common Stock. His purchase prices were between $5.27 and $6.34, with an estimated average price of $5.8. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.21%. His holdings were 1,349,000 shares as of 06/30/2007.
International Coal Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the production, processing, and sale of steam and metallurgical coal. It offers coal products from 11 regional mining complexes. International Coal Group, Inc. Common Stock has a market cap of $611.60 billion, its shares were traded at around $4.03 with with P/S ratio of 0.70.
New Purchase: Intermec, Inc. (IN)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Computer Hardware company Intermec, Inc.. His purchase prices were between $22.06 and $25.23, with an estimated average price of $23.4. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.14%. His holdings were 212,600 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Intermec, Inc. engages in the design, development, manufacture, integration, sale, resell, and service of wired and wireless automated identification and data collection (AIDC), mobile computing, bar code printers, label media, and radio frequency etc. Intermec, Inc. has a market cap of $1.62 billion, its shares were traded at around $26.52 with with P/E ratio of 123.27 and P/S ratio of 1.95.
New Purchase: Eaton Corp. (ETN)
Richard Aster Jr initiated holdings in Diversified Industrials company Eaton Corp.. His purchase prices were between $84.76 and $94.12, with an estimated average price of $90.4. The impact to his portfolio due to this purchase was 0.03%. His holdings were 12,220 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Eaton Corporation designs, manufactures, markets, and services electrical systems and components worldwide. It offers electrical products for power quality, distribution, and control; fluid power systems and services for industrial, mobile, etc. Eaton Corp. has a market cap of $14.68 billion, its shares were traded at around $98.76 with with P/E ratio of 15.53 and P/S ratio of 1.15.
Reduced: Annaly Mortgage Management Inc (NLY)
Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Real Estate Holding & Development company Annaly Mortgage Management Inc by 45.31%. His sale prices were between $13.8 and $15.91, with an estimated average price of $15.1. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.79%. Richard Aster Jr still held 3,075,200 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Annaly Capital Management, Inc., a real estate investment trust, engages in the ownership, management, and financing of a portfolio of investment securities. Annaly Mortgage Management Inc has a market cap of $3.94 billion, its shares were traded at around $14.73 with with P/E ratio of 18.97 and P/S ratio of 17.57.
Reduced: Allied Waste Industries Inc. (AW)
Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Waste & Disposal Services company Allied Waste Industries Inc. by 51.87%. His sale prices were between $12.41 and $13.91, with an estimated average price of $13.3. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.75%. Richard Aster Jr still held 3,204,400 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Allied Waste Industries, Inc. operates as a nonhazardous solid waste management company. The company provides waste collection, transfer, recycling, and disposal services for residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the United States. Allied Waste Industries Inc. has a market cap of $4.64 billion, its shares were traded at around $12.87 with with P/E ratio of 37.92 and P/S ratio of 0.79.
Reduced: Pactiv Corp. (PTV)
Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Containers & Packaging company Pactiv Corp. by 22.17%. His sale prices were between $31.96 and $36.36, with an estimated average price of $33.9. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.7%. Richard Aster Jr still held 1,016,100 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Pactiv Corporation engages in the manufacture and sale of consumer and specialty-packaging products for the consumer and foodservice/food packaging markets in the United States and internationally. Pactiv Corp. has a market cap of $4.1 billion, its shares were traded at around $31.77 with with P/E ratio of 15.10 and P/S ratio of 1.38.
Reduced: Nokia Corp. (NOK)
Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Telecom Equipment company Nokia Corp. by 23.84%. His sale prices were between $23.02 and $29.01, with an estimated average price of $26.2. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.7%. Richard Aster Jr still held 1,181,800 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Nokia Corporation engages in the manufacture of mobile devices and mobile networks. It also provides equipment, solutions, and services for network operators, service providers, and corporations. Nokia Corp. has a market cap of $121.15 billion, its shares were traded at around $28.41 with with P/E ratio of 21.46 and P/S ratio of 1.96.
Reduced: Cbrl Group Inc. (CBRL)
Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Restaurants & bars company Cbrl Group Inc. by 25.4%. His sale prices were between $41.93 and $46.58, with an estimated average price of $45. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.67%. Richard Aster Jr still held 761,083 shares as of 06/30/2007.
CBRL Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the operation and development of restaurants and retail concepts in the United States. It operates restaurants under Cracker Barrel Old Country Store name. CBRL Group Inc. has a market cap of $931.64 billion, its shares were traded at around $37.63 with with P/E ratio of 7.53 and P/S ratio of 0.34.
Reduced: Bunge Ltd. (BG)
Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Food Products company Bunge Ltd. by 20.36%. His sale prices were between $73.09 and $82.11, with an estimated average price of $77.9. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.61%. Richard Aster Jr still held 341,100 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Bunge Limited engages in the agriculture and food business. It operates in three segments: Agribusiness, Fertilizer, and Food Products. The Agribusiness segment engages in the purchase, storage, transport, processing,etc. Bunge Ltd. has a market cap of $11.38 billion, its shares were traded at around $90.46 with with P/E ratio of 19.26 and P/S ratio of 0.33.
Reduced: Analog Devices Inc. (ADI)
Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Semiconductors company Analog Devices Inc. by 40.69%. His sale prices were between $35.49 and $40.35, with an estimated average price of $37.7. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.21%. Richard Aster Jr still held 290,600 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Analog Devices, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, and marketing of analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing integrated circuits. These integrated circuits are used in signal processing for industrial, communication, computer, etc. Analog Devices Inc. has a market cap of $11.97 billion, its shares were traded at around $36.27 with with P/E ratio of 23.05 and P/S ratio of 4.50.
Reduced: Xl Capital Ltd. (XL)
Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Property & Casualty Insurance company Xl Capital Ltd. by 76.17%. His sale prices were between $69.78 and $84, with an estimated average price of $78.8. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.14%. Richard Aster Jr still held 108,700 shares as of 06/30/2007.
XL Capital, Ltd., through its subsidiaries, provides insurance and reinsurance coverages, and financial products and services to industrial, commercial, and professional service firms, insurance companies, and other enterprises worldwide. XL Capital Ltd. has a market cap of $13.66 billion, its shares were traded at around $78.09 with with P/E ratio of 7.08 and P/S ratio of 1.38.
Reduced: Barrick Gold Corp. (ABX)
Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Gold Mining company Barrick Gold Corp. by 56.62%. His sale prices were between $28.32 and $30.33, with an estimated average price of $29.2. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.12%. Richard Aster Jr still held 253,300 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Barrick Gold Corporation engages in the acquisition, exploration and development of gold properties. Its products include gold, copper, silver, and zinc. Barrick Gold Corp. has a market cap of $28.63 billion, its shares were traded at around $32.7 with with P/E ratio of 25.70 and P/S ratio of 5.11.
Reduced: Sysco Corp. (SYY)
Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Food Retailers & Wholesalers company Sysco Corp. by 78.97%. His sale prices were between $32.57 and $34.12, with an estimated average price of $33.2. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.11%. Richard Aster Jr still held 221,900 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Sysco Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the marketing and distribution of food and related products primarily to the foodservice industry in the United States and Canada. Sysco Corp. has a market cap of $19.73 billion, its shares were traded at around $31.67 with with P/E ratio of 21.01 and P/S ratio of 0.57.
Reduced: Apartment Investment & Managem (AIV)
Richard Aster Jr reduced to his holdings in Real Estate Holding & Development company Apartment Investment & Managem by 93.03%. His sale prices were between $49.4 and $58.24, with an estimated average price of $53.9. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was 0.03%. Richard Aster Jr still held 35,900 shares as of 06/30/2007.
Apartment Investment and Management Company (AIMCO), a real estate investment trust (REIT), engages in the acquisition, ownership, management, and redevelopment of apartment properties. Apartment Investment & Managem has a market cap of $4.09 billion, its shares were traded at around $42.72 with with P/E ratio of 90.71 and P/S ratio of 2.37.
Sold Out: Teco Energy Inc. (TE)
Richard Aster Jr sold out his holdings in Electricity company Teco Energy Inc.. His sale prices were between $16.57 and $18.14, with an estimated average price of $17.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.
TECO Energy, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in diversified energy-related operations in the United States. The company's activities primarily include generation, purchase, transmission, distribution, and sale of electric energy. TECO Energy Inc. has a market cap of $3.48 billion, its shares were traded at around $16.55 with with P/E ratio of 13.14 and P/S ratio of 1.01.
Sold Out: Newell Rubbermaid Inc. (NWL)
Richard Aster Jr sold out his holdings in Durable Household Products company Newell Rubbermaid Inc.. His sale prices were between $29.12 and $31.51, with an estimated average price of $30.4. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.
Newell Rubbermaid, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, packaging, and distribution of consumer and commercial products worldwide. It operates in four segments: Cleaning, Organization & Decor; Office Products; Tools & Hardware etc. Newell Rubbermaid Inc. has a market cap of $7.34 billion, its shares were traded at around $26.08 with with P/E ratio of 18.19 and P/S ratio of 1.14.
Sold Out: Tuesday Morning Corp. (TUES)
Richard Aster Jr sold out his holdings in Specialty Retailers company Tuesday Morning Corp.. His sale prices were between $12.34 and $14.5, with an estimated average price of $13.7. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.
Tuesday Morning Corporation operates as a closeout retailer of upscale home furnishings, house wares, gifts, and related items. Its merchandise primarily consists of lamps, rugs, kitchen accessories, small electronics, gourmet house wares, etc. Tuesday Morning Corp. has a market cap of $488.97 billion, its shares were traded at around $11.9 with with P/E ratio of 15.88 and P/S ratio of 0.54.
Sold Out: Alltel Corp. (AT)
Richard Aster Jr sold out his holdings in Mobile Telecom company Alltel Corp.. His sale prices were between $61.64 and $68.72, with an estimated average price of $65.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.
ALLTEL Corporation provides wireless voice and data communications services to individual and business customers in the United States. It offers a range of postpaid and prepaid wireless calling plans, including local, statewide, etc. Alltel Corp. has a market cap of $23.2 billion, its shares were traded at around $66.3 with with P/E ratio of 23.86 and P/S ratio of 2.82.
Sold Out: Safeway Inc. (SWY)
Richard Aster Jr sold out his holdings in Food Retailers & Wholesalers company Safeway Inc.. His sale prices were between $34.04 and $37.69, with an estimated average price of $35.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.
Safeway, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a food and drug retailer in North America. The company operates stores that provide an array of dry grocery items, food, and general merchandise, as well as features specialty departments etc. Safeway Inc. has a market cap of $14.2 billion, its shares were traded at around $32.91 with with P/E ratio of 16.47 and P/S ratio of 0.35.
Sold Out: Unisys Corp. (UIS)
Richard Aster Jr sold out his holdings in Computer Services company Unisys Corp.. His sale prices were between $7.9 and $9.42, with an estimated average price of $8.5. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.
Unisys Corporation provides technology services and solutions to commercial businesses and governments worldwide. It operates in two segments, Services and Technology. Unisys Corp. has a market cap of $2.77 billion, its shares were traded at around $7.96 with with P/S ratio of 0.49.
Sold Out: United Rentals Inc. (URI)
Richard Aster Jr sold out his holdings in Specialized Consumer Services company United Rentals Inc.. His sale prices were between $27.8 and $34.64, with an estimated average price of $32.9. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.
United Rentals, Inc. operates as an equipment rental company worldwide. The company offers for rent approximately 20,000 classes of rental equipment, including general construction and industrial equipment, aerial work platforms, general tools etc. United Rentals Inc. has a market cap of $2.6 billion, its shares were traded at around $31.8 with with P/E ratio of 14.93 and P/S ratio of 0.71.
Sold Out: Zale Corp. (ZLC)
Richard Aster Jr sold out his holdings in Specialty Retailers company Zale Corp.. His sale prices were between $24.09 and $28.51, with an estimated average price of $26.8. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.
Zale Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a specialty retailer of fine jewelry in North America. It offers fine jewelry, watches, and diamond products under æ…«ales Jewelers' name in the United States. Zale Corp. has a market cap of $1.03 billion, its shares were traded at around $20.94 with with P/E ratio of 33.70 and P/S ratio of 0.42.
Sold Out: Spartech Corp. (SEH)
Richard Aster Jr sold out his holdings in Commodity Chemicals company Spartech Corp.. His sale prices were between $26.24 and $29.33, with an estimated average price of $27.8. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.
Spartech Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an intermediary processor of engineered thermoplastics. It operates in three segments: Custom Sheet and Rollstock, Color and Specialty Compounds, and Engineered Products. Spartech Corp. has a market cap of $699.47 billion, its shares were traded at around $22.28 with with P/E ratio of 16.38 and P/S ratio of 0.48.
Sold Out: Thoratec Corp. (THOR)
Richard Aster Jr sold out his holdings in Medical Equipment company Thoratec Corp.. His sale prices were between $18.01 and $21.36, with an estimated average price of $19.4. The impact to his portfolio due to this sale was less than 0.01%.
Thoratec Corporation manufactures circulatory support products for use by patients with heart failure. The company operates in two segments, Cardiovascular and International Technidyne Corporation (ITC). Thoratec Corp. has a market cap of $1.05 billion, its shares were traded at around $19.94 with with P/E ratio of 226.32 and P/S ratio of 4.76.
