Waste Management, Inc. (WM) Earnings: An Early Look

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One driver for Waste Management’s stock gains came late last month, when some analysts speculated that Waste Management and Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE:RSG) could spin off some of their land and other property into real estate investment trusts to capture beneficial tax treatment. Even though Waste Management said it had no such plans, that doesn’t preclude it from making such a move in the future.

Watch Waste Management’s quarterly report closely to see which projects are getting priority treatment. That will give you a sign of where the company expects to find the best growth opportunities.

The article Waste Management Earnings: An Early Look originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Dan Caplinger.

Fool contributor Dan Caplinger has no position in any stocks mentioned. You can follow him on Twitter @DanCaplinger. The Motley Fool recommends Clean Energy Fuels, Republic Services, and Waste Management. The Motley Fool owns shares of Waste Management.

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