Silicon Investor (SI) -- The First Internet Community

STOCKTALK

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor. We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community. If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.

Strategies & Market Trends : Speculating in Takeover Targets -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: richardred who wrote (4068)	12/31/2015 12:20:27 PM
From: Ahda	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 7242

My Favorite sector for 2016 - Infrastructure spending (Road & Bridges) pure play related stocks. I am so very glad that statement did not include China whom I think is going to need some sort of mass filtration of air. Very Happy New Year and big thank you for sharing.

To: richardred who wrote (4068)	1/8/2016 10:11:45 AM
From: richardred	Respond to of 7242

RE- Infrastructure Spending Infrastructure spending, a Lagging economic indicator. The highway bill passed. pic.twitter.com/DSp4DhZ5HV — Richard - richardred (@rreding1) January 8, 2016

To: richardred who wrote (4068)	2/25/2016 9:24:40 AM
From: richardred	Respond to of 7242

Martin Marietta acquires two Colorado-based companies By Allison Barwacz\| February 23, 2016 Martin Marietta’s Parkdale Quarry \| Photo: Martin Marietta Martin Marietta Materials Inc. acquired two Colorado-based companies, growing its workforce by about 400 people, strengthening its long-term position in the state’s southern market and complementing its presence in the metro Denver area. The larger of the two acquisitions, Colorado Springs-based Rocky Mountain Materials & Asphalt and Rocky Mountain Premix, was finalized Feb. 6. The acquisition added nearly 400 employees at Red Canyon Quarry, a granite and limestone quarry; Sokol and Penrose Ranch, two active sand-and-gravel operations; two ready-mix plants; two asphalt plants; and a recycling facility. Rocky Mountain Materials also sells decorative landscape stone and other landscaping materials. The smaller acquisition, that of Front Range Aggregates and its rock and rail subsidiary, was completed Nov. 13. This acquisition added about 25 employees at the Parkdale Quarry, an aggregates facility; Drennan Yard, a distribution facility; and Rock & Rail, a federally chartered short-line railroad that operates east and west between Pueblo and Parkdale, Colo. Combined, the acquisitions add nearly 1 billion tons of aggregates to Martin Marietta’s reserves. The new employees and locations join the company’s Rocky Mountain Division, based in Westminster, Colo., just north of Denver. pitandquarry.com

To: richardred who wrote (4068)	3/23/2016 12:51:06 PM
From: richardred	Respond to of 7242

Titan International, Inc. Announces That It Has Received A Proposal To Purchase Its Subsidiary Italtractor ITM S.p.A. Titan International, Inc. March 21, 2016 6:00 PM QUINCY, Ill., March 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Titan International, Inc. (the "Company") has received a non-binding letter of interest (the "Proposal") that includes a nine-figure purchase price to acquire Italtractor ITM S.p.A. ("ITM"), one of the Company's subsidiaries that designs and produces steel track and undercarriages for the construction, mining and agricultural markets. The Proposal is subject to and is predicated upon all necessary due diligence, and in this connection the Company has given the potential purchaser identified in the Proposal information concerning ITM. The Company had previously expressed its receptiveness to entertaining offers for the sale of ITM at this price level. The Company has formed a special committee, which is comprised of independent members of the Board of Directors, to review and analyze the issues relating to a possible sale of ITM and engage in discussions with third parties, including with respect to the Proposal, and, to the extent appropriate, negotiate or supervise the negotiation of the final terms of any transaction and any agreements necessary to give it effect. Mr. Gary Cowger is the chairman of the committee, which is also comprised of Mr. Albert Febbo, Mr. Peter McNitt and Mr. Anthony Soave. The committee intends to engage a financial advisor to assist it in carrying out its responsibilities. The Company cannot predict whether or when any sale or other transaction involving ITM would or would not occur. Safe harbor statement: Certain statements and information in this press release may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "plan," "would," "could," "outlook," "potential," "may," "will" and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, which are generally not historical in nature. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effect on us. Although we believe the assumptions upon which these forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, any of these assumptions could prove to be inaccurate and the forward-looking statements based on these assumptions could be incorrect. The matters discussed in these forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results and trends to differ materially from those made, projected, or implied in or by the forward-looking statements depending on a variety of uncertainties or other factors including, but not limited to risk factors as detailed in Titan International, Inc.'s periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015. The Company cautions that any forward-looking statements included in this press release are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. Company description: Titan International Inc. ( TWI), a holding company, owns subsidiaries that supply wheels, tires, assemblies and undercarriage products for off-highway equipment used in agricultural, earthmoving/construction and consumer applications. View photo . Logo - photos.prnewswire.com To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/titan-international-inc-announces-that-it-has-received-a-proposal-to-purchase-its-subsidiary-italtractor-itm-spa-300239089.html

To: richardred who wrote (4068)	12/31/2016 11:42:45 AM
From: richardred	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 7242

Happy New Year To All IN 2017 2016 SITT year in review. First Two hits on 2016 Top ten SITT list. Newport & TEX. Tex however was not completed. NEWPORT/ by MKS instrments. UNTD was taken out this year. However it ended up being a wash/ or small take under for myself. AMCC- Applied Micro Circuits was taken out. Along with HAR/Harmon INT. (not yet completed). Biggest losses this year were AVP & MCF. I sold out losing positions due to earlier booked gains. Biggest gain this year was CECE/Ceco int. Biggest loss was AVP from the remaining stake I held on to from the failed COTY bid. MY Biggest disappointment - selling my NVIDIA Corporation-NVDA way to early. Biggest surprise- was the % overall gain I achieved in a portfolio of over 30 stocks this year. This mainly due to having weighted positions in gainers along with Savvy option trading. The way this year started out . That's why it was a surprise. Some Of the biggest gains have been booked already. Sitting on 30% cash now. P.S.