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Diana Shipping's CEO Discusses Q1 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Wed, May 22
Diana Shipping's CEO Discusses Q4 2012 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Thu, Mar 14
Diana Shipping's CEO Discusses Q3 2012 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 • 2 Comments
Diana Shipping's CEO Discusses Q2 2012 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Sat, Aug 4, 2012
Diana Shipping's CEO Discusses Q1 2012 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Thu, May 3, 2012 • 1 Comment
Diana Shipping's CEO Discusses Q4 2011 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Tue, Feb 28, 2012 • 1 Comment
Diana Shipping's CEO Discusses Q3 2011 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Wed, Nov 23, 2011
Diana Shipping CEO Discusses Q2 2011 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Thu, Aug 4, 2011 • 5 Comments
Diana Shipping's CEO Discusses Q1 2011 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Fri, May 6, 2011 • 2 Comments
Diana Shipping CEO Discusses Q4 2010 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Tue, Feb 22, 2011 • 2 Comments
Diana Shipping CEO Discusses Q3 2010 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
Mon, Nov 15, 2010 • 2 Comments
Diana Shipping Inc. Q2 2010 Earnings Call Transcript
Fri, Aug 6, 2010
Diana Shipping Inc. Q1 2010 Earnings Call Transcript
Wed, May 26, 2010
Diana Shipping Inc. Q4 2009 Earnings Call Transcript
Tue, Feb 23, 2010
Diana Shipping Inc. Q3 2009 Earnings Call Transcript.
Tue, Nov 10, 2009
Diana Shipping Inc. Q2 2009 Earnings Call Transcript
Thu, Aug 6, 2009
Diana Shipping Inc. Q1 2009 Earnings Call Transcript
Wed, May 6, 2009
Diana Shipping Q4 2008 Earnings Call Transcript
Thu, Feb 19, 2009
Diana Shipping Inc. Q2 2008 Earnings Call Transcript
Thu, Aug 28, 2008

Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Delivery of the Capesize Dry Bulk Carrier m/v Baltimore

GlobeNewswire (Thu, 8:20AM)
Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Signing of a Term Loan Facility for Up to US$30 Million With the Export-Import Bank of China

GlobeNewswire (May 28, 2013)
Diana Shipping Inc. Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2013

GlobeNewswire (May 22, 2013)
Diana Shipping Inc. Agrees to Loan up to $50 Million to Diana Containerships Inc.

GlobeNewswire (May 21, 2013)
Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Results of 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

GlobeNewswire (May 20, 2013)
Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Time Charter Contract for m/v Baltimore With RWE

GlobeNewswire (May 10, 2013)
Diana Shipping Inc. Announces the Date for the 2013 First Quarter Financial Results, Conference Call and Webcast

GlobeNewswire (Apr 22, 2013)
Diana Shipping Inc. Announces the Acquisition of a Capesize Dry Bulk Carrier

GlobeNewswire (Apr 9, 2013)
Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Time Charter Contract for M/V Melia With Rio Tinto

GlobeNewswire (Apr 5, 2013)
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Diana Shipping Inc. Announces the Filing of Its 2012 Annual Report on Form 20-F

GlobeNewswire (Mar 22, 2013)
Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Date for Its 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Deadline for Submitting Shareholder Proposals

GlobeNewswire (Mar 21, 2013)
As Shipping Struggles, Cramer Sets Course for Investors

at CNBC.com (Mar 15, 2013)
Diana Shipping Inc. Reports Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2012

GlobeNewswire (Mar 14, 2013)
Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Time Charter Contract for M/V Semirio With Cargill

GlobeNewswire (Mar 11, 2013)
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Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Time Charter Contract for M/V Sideris GS With Cargill

GlobeNewswire (Mar 5, 2013)
Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Time Charter Contract for m/v Maia With Glencore

GlobeNewswire (Feb 20, 2013)
Diana Shipping Inc. Announces the Acquisition of a Kamsarmax Dry Bulk Carrier

GlobeNewswire (Feb 14, 2013)
Diana Shipping Inc. Announces the Date for the 2012 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Financial Results, Conference Call and Webcast

GlobeNewswire (Feb 12, 2013)

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Sector: Services

Industry: Shipping

Country: United States

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Tuesday, May 28, 9:25 AM Diana Shipping (DSX) announces it signed agreements through subsidiaries for a new loan facility which can provide financing of up to $30M. The company says the facility may help it finance the cost to build two new Panamax dry bulk carriers. Comment! [Consumer]
Wednesday, May 22, 7:51 AM Diana Shipping (DSX): Q1 EPS of -$0.04 misses by $0.03. Revenue of $43.0M. (PR) Comment! [Earnings, Breaking News]
Wednesday, May 22, 12:05 AM Notable earnings before Wednesday’s open: AEO, BAH, DSX, ELOS, EV, LOW, SPLS, TGT, TOL, ZLC Comment! [Earnings]
Tuesday, May 21, 5:30 PM Notable earnings before Wednesday’s open: AEO, BAH, DSX, ELOS, EV, LOW, SPLS, TGT, TOL, ZLC Comment! [Earnings]
Tuesday, April 9, 9:10 AM Diana Shipping (DSX) says it will acquire through a subsidiary a dry bulk carrier from a third party for a purchase price of just north of $27M. (DSX fleet update) Comment! [Consumer]
Wednesday, March 27, 8:29 AM Diana Shipping (DSX) +4.5% premarket, apparently thanks to Jim Cramer's recommendation. The dry bulk shipping industry is finally beginning to turn the corner, Cramer says, and once DSX breaks above its current ceiling, the stock could easily hit $14. 5 Comments [Consumer, Quick Ideas, On the Move]
Friday, March 22, 10:40 AM The runaway rally in dry bulk shipping stocks isn't knocking the socks off of Wells Fargo. The investment firm is quick to point out that multiple companies in the sector are likely to see bankruptcy or restructuring. Proceed with caution: EGLE, GNK, DRYS, DSX, PRGN, NEWL, FREE, NM, SBLK, ESEA. 6 Comments [Consumer, On the Move, Quick Ideas]
Thursday, March 14, 7:34 AM Diana Shipping (DSX): Q4 EPS of $0.06 misses by $0.03. Revenue of $49.3M misses by $0.43M. (PR) Comment! [Earnings, Breaking News]
Thursday, March 14, 12:05 AM Notable earnings before Thursday’s open: ARQL, BKE, DSX, EBIX, GLP, SOL, TA Comment! [Earnings]
Wednesday, March 13, 5:30 PM Notable earnings before Thursday’s open: ARQL, BKE, DSX, EBIX, GLP, SOL, TA Comment! [Earnings]
Monday, March 11, 9:22 AM Diana Shipping (DSX) says it entered into a time charter contract with Cargill International for one its drybulk carriers. The charter is set for a period of 22-27 months at a rate of $14K per day. Comment! [Consumer]
Thursday, March 7, 8:02 AM The broad shipping sector could see another round of volatility after DryShips (DRYS) misses on both its top and bottom lines with its Q4 report and issues a troubling outlook for the market. "We continue to be bearish about the short-term performance of the shipping markets." DRYS -5.5% premarekt. On watch: PRGN, ESEA, FREE, EGLE, SBLK, NM, CPLP], DSX, GNK, EXM Comment! [Consumer, On the Move]
Tuesday, March 5, 8:04 AM JPMorgan on the shipping sector: The firm initiates coverage on Costamare (CMRE) with an Overweight rating and $16.50 price target while lining up Diana Shipping (DSX) with a Neutral rating. Bulk rate pricing is seen as improving. Comment! [Consumer]
Wednesday, February 20, 10:22 AM Diana Shipping (DSX +0.8%) announces a new time charter with Glencore Grain which will begin at the end of the month. The gross charter rate is $10.9K per day for a period of 18 to 24 months. Comment! [Consumer]
Tuesday, January 15, 7:55 AM Diana Shipping (DSX) enters into a new time charter contract with Intermare Transport for close to $9.2M. The charter is expected to begin this month. Comment! [Consumer]
Friday, January 4, 11:05 AM Shipping firms trade higher in frenzied action tied to a strong outlook for shipping rates in 2013. Despite the rush, many analysts warn the sector is a place for investors to look to "rent" stocks instead of buy and hold. Advancers: EGLE +40.5%, EXM +26.5%, DRYS +12.2%, PRGN +7.8%, ESEA +7.5%, DSX +6.1%, GNK +8.1%. Comment! [Consumer, On the Move]

John McCoy
Are the shippers finally due for a comeback? Liking $NM, $DSX and $DCIX at these levels. Thoughts?
Jun 1, 3:59 PM
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Joseph P. Porter: 2 different markets - $DSX & $NMM dry bulk - comeback depends on sale of ores, coal, etc. $DCIX containership - depends on general trade.
Jun 2, 9:53 AM
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Joseph P. Porter: It's anybody's call, but I believe general import/export comes around before bulk dry.
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nutjob
$DSX I see the stock is being touted by Cramer, hope it doesn't run up too much, I'd like to buy more shares on the cheap...
Mar 28, 4:40 AM
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nutjob: If you prefer a long term trade then wait for a broad market correction, and please do your own due diligence...
Mar 28, 7:35 AM
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nutjob: No offense big, but once the $USD corrects, market will likely pull back, and I also expect gold and silver to move higher...
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nutjob
$DSX not sure what's going on, but Diana shares had a nice run-up this week, similar to what was seen in January. Bullish looking chart.
Mar 23, 12:59 AM
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J Mintzmyer
Article on $NMM in the pipeline - $16.80 price target. Long $NMM $DSX.
Feb 21, 2:32 PM
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Christopher Wallace
Drybulk shippers are on the move, finally. BDI up 40% in a month, BALT, DSX, SEA just starting to move.
10/16/12
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Christopher Wallace
Drybulk shippers look atractive down here. Baltic Dry Index up over 30% in 2 weeks. BALT DSX ready to move.
10/12/12
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jchristanthio
SHORT DSX
9/23/12
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Christopher Wallace
Baltic Dry Index now down 30 consecutive trading days in a row. What does that tell us about the economy? $BALT $DSX $NM
8/21/12
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The Hammer: Not sure the fall in baltic is related only to economy but themassive overbuild of the tanker market and the idiocy of industry managements
8/21/12
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J Mintzmyer
What a great deal by DSX! ...They have the cash to buy another 20+ vessels.
7/25/12
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Michael Clark
Lets short: APOL BBVA CNTF DSX ESI GNW HL IES.DE IRE, ITMN, JDSU, KWT, MTL, MXWL, NOG, SAN, VCI, VVUS, WPRT Long: JO, NFLX, BZQ, EEV, FXP
7/19/12
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Tack: I must be buying your SAN shorts.
7/19/12
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Michael Clark: Must be. Did you notice VVUS dropped 10% last night. Another one of my shorts from yesterday.
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John McCoy
Are the shippers finally due for a comeback? Liking $NM, $DSX and $DCIX at these levels. Thoughts?
Jun 1, 3:59 PM
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Joseph P. Porter: 2 different markets - $DSX & $NMM dry bulk - comeback depends on sale of ores, coal, etc. $DCIX containership - depends on general trade.
Jun 2, 9:53 AM
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Joseph P. Porter: It's anybody's call, but I believe general import/export comes around before bulk dry.
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nutjob
$DSX I see the stock is being touted by Cramer, hope it doesn't run up too much, I'd like to buy more shares on the cheap...
Mar 28, 4:40 AM
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nutjob: If you prefer a long term trade then wait for a broad market correction, and please do your own due diligence...
Mar 28, 7:35 AM
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nutjob: No offense big, but once the $USD corrects, market will likely pull back, and I also expect gold and silver to move higher...
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Dr. Kris
Shippers zipping! Shipping has woken up from its slumber. Today's biggest gainers: $EGLE (+14%), $DRYS (+10%), $SBLK (+8%), $DSX (+7%)
2/14/12
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Dr. Kris: Well...unemployment #'s were strong indicating growth but that was matched by a downgrade in Italian debt. Is that what you're looking for?
Mar 8, 1:43 PM
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Dr. Kris: FYI, $EGLE is nearing major $2.50 resistance.
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Christopher Wallace
Baltic Dry Index now down 30 consecutive trading days in a row. What does that tell us about the economy? $BALT $DSX $NM
8/21/12
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The Hammer: Not sure the fall in baltic is related only to economy but themassive overbuild of the tanker market and the idiocy of industry managements
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Michael Clark
Lets short: APOL BBVA CNTF DSX ESI GNW HL IES.DE IRE, ITMN, JDSU, KWT, MTL, MXWL, NOG, SAN, VCI, VVUS, WPRT Long: JO, NFLX, BZQ, EEV, FXP
7/19/12
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Tack: I must be buying your SAN shorts.
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Michael Clark: Must be. Did you notice VVUS dropped 10% last night. Another one of my shorts from yesterday.
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Justin M. Hall
1/27/12: We entered DSX last week under $8. Thanks to J.Mintzmyer for the heads up on this play.
1/27/12
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Justin M. Hall: Let me see. Hang on. After a brief pullback, we picked up GNK.
2/15/12
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Justin M. Hall: Nice work on PRGN! We picked up GNK on 2/8/12 just under $8. You are right - these stocks have tremendous upside! Good work my friend.
2/15/12
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Jacob Wolinsky
Baltic Dry Index Down and Shipping Stocks Up: Why? | ValueWalk.com http://bit.ly/zjHmQE $DSX, $GNK, $GME
2/14/12
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jdub2788: because up is down, down is up...downgrades are bullish, and hell is freezing over.
2/14/12
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Windsun33
Might be time to start looking at bulk shippers - NM, DSX, couple others.
2/8/12
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TruffelPig: No - wait 6 months
2/8/12
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Jacob Wolinsky
Over-consolidation in The Shipping Industry? http://bit.ly/sDj8jJ $DSX, $PRGN $DAC
1/2/12
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DAG1996: would you agree its time to dump PRGN? i know the least about shipping than any sector i'm in, but the signs don't look good at all
2/3/12
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DAG1996: sorry for the dumb question... as hard as i try i can't find anything positive so i'll just have to cut my losses and run from this loser
2/3/12
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