Peabody Energy Corp.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Peabody Energy (NYSE: BTU) today reported third quarter 2012 revenues of $2.06 billion, leading to Adjusted EBITDA of $459.9 million.  Income from continuing operations totaled $122.9 million, with diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $0.46 and Adjusted Diluted EPS of $0.51. "The Peabody team delivered strong third quarter results, as expanded U.S. margins [...]

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Peabody Energy today declared a regular quarterly dividend on its common stock of $0.085 per share. The dividend is payable on Nov. 23, 2012, to holders of record on Nov. 1, 2012.(Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120724/CG44353LOGO)Peabody Energy is the world's largest private-sector coal company and a global leader in sustainable mining and [...]

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Peabody Energy (NYSE: BTU) announced today that it has extended its offers to exchange up to $1,518,821,000 aggregate principal amount of its 6.00% Senior Notes due 2018 and the guarantees thereof and $1,339,644,000 aggregate principal amount of its 6.25% Senior Notes due 2021 and the guarantees thereof, which have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, for [...]

Coal stocks surged last Friday on speculation that steel demand was on the rise. Rising rebar prices in China have boosted prices for iron ore and analysts have speculated that metallurgical coal, used to make steel, may also soon be on the rise. Five Star Equities examines the outlook for companies in the Coal Industry and provides equity research on Peabody Energy and Arch Coal

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- On Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, Peabody Energy will announce the results for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2012.  A conference call with management is scheduled for 10 a.m. CDT on Monday, Oct. 22.(Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120724/CG44353LOGO )Participants may access the call using the following phone numbers:   U.S [...]

he Coal Industry has been hit hard in 2012 as vast amounts of natural gas unlocked from shale deposits have made it a cheaper alternative to coal. Recent data released from the Energy Department has shown that the amount of gas used by power companies has risen 32 percent during the first half of the year, while coal usage has dropped 18 percent. The Paragon Report examines investing opportunities in the Coal Industry and [...]

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Peabody Energy today confirmed that the sales process for Peabody's Wilkie Creek Mine in Queensland, Australia, remains under way and that discussions with interested parties continue. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120724/CG44353LOGO) SOURCE Peabody EnergyKirsty McDonald, +1-314-342-7562

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Peabody Energy today said it has ceased production at the Air Quality Mine in Vincennes, Ind., and will permanently close the mine based on soft market conditions that make operations uneconomic. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120724/CG44353LOGO) Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) letters were provided to approximately 230 employees, signaling a [...]

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Peabody Energy (NYSE: BTU) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Gregory H. Boyce will present at the Barclays 2012 CEO Energy/Power Conference on Thursday, Sept. 6. The presentation is expected to begin at approximately 1:45 p.m. EDT. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120724/CG44353LOGO) A link to the live audio webcast and associated presentation slides will be available [...]

Shares of companies in the coal industry have lagged in the market in 2012. The Market Vectors-Coal ETF (KOL) has fallen over 30 percent this year. Five Star Equities examines the outlook for companies in the Coal Industry and provides equity research on Peabody Energy and Patriot Coal