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Columbia Sportswear Company's (COLM) fourth quarter 2012 earnings went up 8% to $1.15 from the year ago quarter ...

As per media reports Blackberry Limited (BBRY) is on the verge of signing an agreement with the telecom carriers in ...

Fitch Ratings reiterated the long-term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of Principal Financial Group Inc. (PFG) at 'A'. ...

Agilent Technologies' A) fiscal first quarter earnings per share of 63 cents missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by ...

In its monthly market activity report for Jan 2013, The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) reported Daily Average ...

Watsco Inc. (WSO) reported fourth quarter 2012 adjusted EPS of 41 cents, up 5% from the year-ago quarter earnings of ...

Ventas Inc.'s (VTR) has reported a better-than-expected result in the fourth quarter 2012 and announced an 8% hike ...

We recently reiterated our Neutral recommendation on Zimmer Holdings (ZMH), a leading orthopedic medical devices ...

The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM),a leading manufacturer of food products,reported better-than-expected third quarter ...

Even in the remotest corner of the world, everyone understands the law of gravity. When you drop something...it will ...

With the major U.S. stock indexes hovering around their all time highs, it can be safely argued that risk on ...

Strayer Education Inc. (STRA) recently posted fourth quarter 2012 earnings of $1.47 per share, beating the Zacks ...

High-quality foods and simple meals manufacturer, Campbell Soup Company (CPB) reported robust second-quarter 2013 ...

Leading medical devices company Medtronic (MDT) is scheduled to report its first quarter fiscal 2013 results before ...

We maintain a Neutral recommendation on L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. (LLL) reflecting our concerns regarding the ...

Electronic Arts (EA) is expanding its free-to-play gaming portfolio. EA recently announced that its new puzzle game ...

Autodesk Inc (ADSK) recently unveiled a new application for Apple's (AAPL) iPad. The Autodesk 123D Creature app ...

Albemarle Corporation (ALB) has increased its quarterly dividend by 20% to 24 cents per share from the prior payout ...

Recently, Fitch Ratings concluded the peer review of 16 mid-tier regional banks. The group includes banks with total ...

Prologis Inc. (PLD) - a real estate investment trust (REIT) - recently inked 2 build-to-suit deals with BMW of North ...

As of now, currency ETF investing remains somewhat underappreciated by most. The space has just over three dozen ...

Recently, Digital Insurance - a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (FNF) - announced a ...

At the time when several  banks are already facing regulatory probes for involvement in manipulating LIBOR rates, a ...

Reportedly, Apple Inc (AAPL) has lost its right to use the "iphone" trademark in Brazil. According to a recent ...

General Motors Company (GM) recently announced its plans to showcase the redesigned Cadillac CTS at the auto show in ...

NetApp's valuation seems to expect a disastrous future. Fair value on NetApp shares seems to be in the mid-$50s.

The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) has announced a 28% hike in its quarterly dividend to 50 cents per share from 39 ...

Recent rumors suggest that FNP will sell Juicy Couture and Lucky Brand Jeans. The company's best hope lies in its ...

CBS Corporation's (CBS) fourth-quarter 2012 earnings of 64 cents a share missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 70 ...

Switzerland-based Actelion Ltd. (ALIOF) reported fourth quarter 2012 earnings of 47 cents per American Depository ...

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (RDY) reported third quarter fiscal 2013 earnings per American Depositary Share (ADS) of 40 ...

Despite another disappointing quarter, Whole Foods has the potential to produce double-digit revenue growth for the ...

Sturdy past performances and an upbeat outlook facilitated the shares of The Clorox Company (CLX) to reach a new ...

In a landmark transaction for the food industry, leading ketchup maker H. J. Heinz Company (HNZ) agreed to be ...

Cliffs' high costs are a major issue if iron ore prices stagnate.

CONMED Corporation (CNMD), a medical technologies and surgical devices company, reported fourth-quarter 2012 ...

Nestle is a premium performer and priced like it.

Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT) reported fourth-quarter 2012 operating earnings of 64 cents per share, up 10.3% ...

All current discussion about stocks centers on whether stocks can continue their climb upwards. While there have ...

Taubman Centers Inc.'s (TCO) fourth quarter 2012 adjusted FFO (funds from operations) of $1.00 per share came in 3 ...

The backdrop for today's market action remains favorable, with the New York Fed's Empire State manufacturing index ...

Incyte Corporation's (INCY) second-quarter 2012 earnings of 3 cents per share compared favorably with the year-ago ...

Aixtron will benefit from a surge in LED lighting, but it isn't known when that will happen.

Harsco Corporation (HSC) posted GAAP loss per share of $3.27 in the fourth quarter versus a loss of $1.14 in the ...

Friday, February 15, 2013 The backdrop for today's market action remains favorable, with the New York Fed's ...

Rogers Communications Inc. (RCI) declared better financial results for the fourth quarter of 2012, topping both the ...

Benchmarks finished mixed following weak international economic numbers which eclipsed encouraging reports of major ...

Weight Watchers offers more excuses and poor performance.

Enbridge Energy Partners L.P. (EEP) reported fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of 18 cents per unit, missing the ...

Natural gas exploration and production (E&P) company Encana Corporation (ECA) reported mixed fourth quarter 2012 ...

Navigators Group Inc.'s (NAVG) fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of 59 cents breezed past the Zacks Consensus ...

Pool Corp.'s (POOL) fourth-quarter 2012 loss of 17 cents per share was narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of ...

Gold miner Kinross Gold Corporation (KGC) reported adjusted earnings of 24 cents per share in the fourth quarter of ...

Masimo Corporation (MASI), a leader in non-invasive monitoring technology for patient care, recorded fourth quarter ...

When usually reclusive plutocrats come out of the woodwork, it creates media frenzy. No doubt their world is very ...

Health Management Associates (HMA), a leading operator of general acute care hospitals, reported fourth quarter and ...

Though equity markets may have started out 2013 with a bang as the Dow and S&P both hit multi-year highs, the fixed ...

Bogle likes index ETFs, but he doesn't think that using them as trading vehicles or as ways to beat the market is a ...

With strong earnings momentum, a solid 3.0% dividend yield and very reasonable valuation, this bank offers a lot to ...

In addition to negative earnings momentum and a low Industry Rank, this auto repair and tire company looks a bit ...

Algarrobo Property Being Advanced More Quickly Than Expected by Swingplane Ventures By Steven Ralston, CFA The ...

Imitation just may be the sincerest form of flattery, as any sufficiently profitable ETF idea seems to eventually ...

Major equity indexes endured a tough trading session as bullish pressures prevailed on Wall Street through the ...

Sigma Life Science, the innovative biological products and services business unit of Sigma Aldrich Corporation ...

Business process and document management company Xerox Corp. (XRX) recently introduced a new software for Xerox ...

Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL) has announced $372 million in profit sharing with 80,000 employees as part of its effort ...

Fitch Ratings reiterated the Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of Unum Group Inc. (UNM) at 'BBB+.' Concurrently, the ...

We have retained our recommendation on Amerisafe Inc. (AMSF) at Neutral based on the current sustainability factors, ...

We expect natural gas producer Ultra Petroleum Corp. (UPL) to beat expectations when the company reports its ...

Investors seeking total return, both regular income and long term capital appreciation, should include balanced ...

On Feb 14, 2013, we reiterated our long-term recommendation on Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. (MTU) at Neutral. ...

ImmunoGen, Inc. (IMGN) recently announced that it has finished enrolling patients for the initial stage of the ...

Real estate investment trust (REIT) Mack-Cali Realty Corp. (CLI) announced that it has entered into two lease deals ...

VMware Inc. (VMW) recently announced that it is set to acquire Virsto, which develops software that optimizes ...

Lear Corp. (LEA) plans to repurchase $600 million under its existing $1 billion share repurchase program in 2013. In ...

Recently, Fred's Inc. (FRED) reported total sales and comparable sales for January 2012, both of which increased ...

The HealthCare unit of Bayer AG (BAYRY) recently announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted ...

A leading supplier of high-performance network infrastructure solutions, QLogic Corp. (QLGC) continues to dominate ...

Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. N.V. (CBI) announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of The ...

We have reiterated our Neutral recommendation on Total System Services Inc. (TSS) based on its slow but steady ...

Digital Realty Trust Inc. (DLR) announced a 7% hike in its quarterly cash dividend rate, based on its bullish ...

In order to enhance profitability, Citigroup, Inc. C) has shed roughly half of its stake in Grupo Aeromexico, ...

SLM Corporation (SLM), also known as Sallie Mae, declared that it has sold its remaining interest in its SLM Student ...

FormFactor's (FORM) fourth quarter loss of 32 cents per share was narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 33 ...

OncoGenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OGXI) recently announced that it is looking to move its oncology candidate, ...

Signaling a revival of the housing market, the foreclosure market report released by RealtyTrac revealed a fall in ...

On Feb 7, we upgraded DTE Energy Company (DTE) ahead of its fourth quarter earnings release to Outperform. Our ...

In investors' never-ending quest for high yield securities, many have taken a closer look at BDCs for exposure. ...

Afterstraddlingthe flat line for the majority of the day, stocks closed little changed in yet another day of thin ...

Mylan (MYL) extended its three-year old partnership with India-based Biocon Limited. The companies recently signed a ...

The Boeing Company (BA) has received an order worth $6 billion at current list prices for 60 737 MAX airplanes from ...

Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO) recently announced the acquisition of Propeld, a developer of mobile apps with a social relevance ...

Natural Resource Partners L.P. (NRP) reported fourth quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of 58 cents per unit, up 18.3% ...

EOG Resources Inc. (EOG) reported solid adjusted fourth-quarter as well as full-year 2012 results on the back of a ...

Peregrine Pharmaceuticals (PPHM) recently announced phase II data on its oncology candidate, bavituximab. The ...

Cloud Peak Energy Inc. (CLD) reported earnings of 54 cents per share in the fourth quarter 2012 compared with 70 ...

Coal producer Alpha Natural Resources (ANR) reported a loss of 19 cents per share for the fourth quarter of 2012, ...

Dako, an Agilent Technologies A) subsidiary, has entered into an agreement with Pfizer Inc. (PFE) related to the ...

Equinix Inc. (EQIX) reported fourth-quarter 2012 earnings per share of 88 cents, exceeding the Zacks Consensus ...

Independent oil and gas exploration and production (E&P) company, Talisman Energy Inc. (TLM) reported weak ...

Portfolio Recovery Associates Inc. (PRAA) reported fourth-quarter 2012 income from continuing operations of $2.10 ...

Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) has received two production contracts totaling $161.7 million from the U.S. Army ...

PPL Corporation (PPL) announced fourth-quarter 2012 pro forma earnings of 49 cents per share, beating the Zacks ...

Pioneer Natural Resources Company (PXD) reported fourth quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of 83 cents per share, ...

Euronet Worldwide Inc. (EEFT) reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of 44 cents per share, beating the Zacks ...

Itron, Inc.'s (ITRI) fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings stood at 58 cents per share compared with $1.19 in the ...

Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) posted net earnings of 3 cents per share in the fourth quarter of 2012 in contrast to ...

GE Capital Retail Bank, an operating unit of the General Electric Company (GE), recently signed a multi-year renewal ...

Charles River Laboratories (CRL) reported fourth quarter 2012 earnings (excluding special items) of 64 cents per ...

Waste Management Inc. (WM) reported earnings per share (EPS) of 61 cents (excluding special items) in the third ...

Calpine Corporation (CPN) posted operating earnings of 22 cents per share for the fourth quarter of 2012 as against ...

U.S. energy firm Apache Corp. (APA) reported weak fourth-quarter 2012 earnings, mainly due to deteriorating oil and ...

We have maintained our Outperform recommendation on Alliant Techsystems Inc. (ATK). The company currently has a ...

The largest U.S satellite TV operator DIRECTV (DTV) has posted solid fourth-quarter 2012 results, with both the top ...

DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. (DVA) reported fourth-quarter 2012 operating earnings of $1.68 per share, beating ...

ABB Ltd. (ABB) reported second-quarter 2012 earnings per share of 28 cents, 22.2% below the Zacks Consensus Estimate ...

Oil refiner Phillips 66 (PSX) has increased its quarterly common stock dividend by 25% to 31.25 cents per share. The ...

Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s (ALXN) fourth quarter 2012 earnings (excluding special items but including ...

Reportedly, video game developer and publisher Electronic Arts' (EA) upcoming title Real Racing 3 will be available ...

As per Reuters, Citigroup Inc. C) has initiated the layoff of nearly 50 investment bankers in its Europe, the Middle ...

A U.S. District Judge in Washington D.C has dismissed antitrust lawsuits accusing several financial behemoths of ...

Did you know that in spite of all the volatility in the markets as of late (or maybe partly because of it), the ...

AT&T, Inc. T) is expanding its 4G LTE coverage by upgrading 7 mobile data cell sites in Fayetteville, NC. We believe ...

Nashville, Tennessee-based specialty retailer of home décor, Kirkland's Inc. (KIRK) reported sales figures for the ...

A prominent theme among ETF industry observers from 2012 has, unfortunately, remained in play in 2013. That being ...

Leading customer experience systems and service provider, Amdocs Limited (DOX) announced that it has launched a ...

Progressive Corp.'s (PGR) earnings per share (EPS) for Jan 2013 were 22 cents, improving 81% from 12 cents in the ...

Citi Trends Inc. (CTRN) has come up with disappointing preliminary sales results for the fourth quarter, which ...

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Industrial gas producer and supplier, Praxair Inc. (PX) recently priced $900 million worth of notes, offered under ...

Tenneco Inc. (TEN) revealed that it expects original equipment (OE) revenues between $6.4 billion and $6.8 billion ...

Cousins Properties Incorporated (CUZ) - a real estate investment trust (REIT) - reported fourth quarter 2012 core ...

BlueLinx Holdings Inc. (BXC) reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and year 2012 on February 13, ...

Famous Dave's of America Inc. (DAVE) recently reported fourth quarter 2012 earnings of 10 cents per share, which ...

Rio Tinto Plc. (RIO) reported weak financial results for 2012. The company's net loss was $2,990.0 million during ...

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Acorda Therapeutics Inc.'s (ACOR) fourth quarter earnings (including share-based compensation charges but excluding ...

Mondelez International Inc. (MDLZ) missed on both the top and bottom lines in its fourth quarter 2012 mainly due to ...

Ingram Micro Inc. (IM) has reported fourth-quarter 2012 earnings per share of 73 cents that beat the Zacks Consensus ...

Cisco Systems (CSCO) reported second quarter 2013 earnings of 47 cents share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate ...

NetApp Inc. (NTAP) reported third quarter fiscal 2013 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 52 cents, which surpassed ...

We had earlier made a bullish case for the Industrial Select Sector SPDR (XLI) before starting the year 2013. This ...

CenturyLink Inc. (CTL) reported mixed fourth quarter and full-year 2012 results, reflecting strong contributions ...

David Einhorn is not alone; Brian Gerick from Pensylvania has also filed a lawsuit against Apple Inc. (AAPL) seeking ...

General Motors Company (GM) posted a rise in profits to $0.8 billion or 48 cents per share in the fourth quarter of ...

Global brewer Molson Coors Brewing Company (TAP) reported better-than-expected adjusted earnings of 69 cents per ...

RTI International Metals, Inc. (RTI), the producer and supplier of titanium mill products, reported earnings of 23 ...

Sonoco Products Co.'s (SON) fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of 56 cents per share compared with 46 cents in ...

PepsiCo Inc. (PEP) reported impressive fourth quarter results beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate for both revenue ...

Current Decline in Share Price is an Opportunity to Accumulate Shares By Grant Zeng, CFA Balance Sheet ...

ValueClick Inc. (VCLK) reported fourth quarter 2012 non-GAAP earnings of 56 cents per share, up 21.7% from the ...

Leading paint and coatings maker The Valspar Corporation's (VAL) first-quarter fiscal 2013 (ended Jan 25, 2013) ...

MEMC Electronic Materials Inc. (WFR) reported fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings per share of 8 cents, which ...

By Brian Marckx, CFA 10-Q Filed for Fiscal Q3 2013 (12/31/2012) Aethlon Medical (OTC BB:AEMD) filed their 10-Q ...

Skechers USA Inc.'s (SKX) fourth-quarter 2012 earnings came in at 8 cents a share that fared far better than a loss ...

Although markets continue to perform well, income-paying choices remain favorites of many investors. Considering ...

Hopes of economic rebound both in the U.S. as well abroad have pushed stocks to new highs, but ground realities ...

Whole Foods Market, Inc.'s (WFM) first-quarter fiscal 2013 earnings of 78 cents a share came a penny ahead of the ...

Beam announced that it was reducing the alcohol content of its Maker's Mark bourbon in order to increase supply of ...

Henry Schein Inc. (HSIC) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.26 in the fourth quarter of 2012, reflecting a beat ...

Leading global car rental company, Avis Budget Group Inc. (CAR), posted stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter 2012 ...

Coca-Cola wasn't spectacular, but it was good enough. While the stock was and still is expensive, investors are ...

Hospira Inc.'s (HSP) fourth quarter 2012 earnings (excluding special items) of 55 cents per share beat the Zacks ...

Annie's is expensive, but that won't necessarily preclude more gains.

Liberty Global Inc. (LBTYA) declared mixed financial results for the fourth quarter of 2012. Although revenue and ...

Zillow Inc. Z) fourth quarter net earnings of 2 cents breezed past the Zacks Consensus Estimate of negative 6 cents. ...

Thursday, February 14, 2013 Hopes of economic rebound both in the U.S. as well abroad have pushed stocks to new ...

Benchmarks finished mixed following a small increase in retail sales and marginally upbeat earnings reports. The ...

Universal Forest Products Inc's (UFPI) fourth quarter 2012 financial results were disappointing as the company ...

Yesterday, after the closing bell, ,j2 Global Inc. (JCOM) reported excellent fourth-quarter 2012 financial results, ...

WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (WCG) reported fourth-quarter 2012 earnings of $1.32 per share, in line with the Zacks ...

There are many unheralded ETFs out there just waiting to earn you strong returns.

Willis Group Holdings plc (WSH) reported fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted net income from continuing operations of 45 ...

Valmont Industries Inc.'s (VMI) fourth-quarter 2012 earnings of $2.43 per share outstripped the Zacks Consensus ...

Hanger Inc.'s (HGR) adjusted earnings of 58 cents per share for the fourth quarter of 2012 were 2 cents above the ...

MetLife Inc. (MET) reported fourth-quarter 2012 operating earnings per share (EPS) of $1.25, modestly beating both ...

Investors and traders alike have surely run across the Volatility Index, commonly referred to as the VIX, in ...

Futures Lower Following Eurozone GDP U.S. equity futures traded lower in early trade following weak GDP data from ...

Wall Street was in for several lackluster days of trading this week, with most Asian markets closed on Monday and ...

The bull train continues full steam ahead as major equity indexes have enticed buyers after every minor pullback ...

Their products are probably in and around your house; should their stock be in your portfolio?

J. C. Penney (JCP) posted a third-quarter 2012 loss of $0.93 per share that fared worse than the earnings of $0.18 ...

We are upgrading our recommendation on Brazil's Itau Unibanco Holding S.A., (ITUB) to Neutral from Underperform, ...

International shipping company DryShips Inc. (DRYS) has increased the floatation size and pricing of it's majority ...

Uncertainty surrounding the mining sector compelled Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) to shelve the ...

Air Products and Chemicals Inc. (APD) announced that it will showcase its fast and flexible industrial nitrogen ...

Global marketing and corporate communications company Omnicom Group Inc. (OMC) recently increased its dividend ...

Online brokerage firm, E*TRADE Financial Corporation (ETFC) reported a hike in its Daily Average Revenue Trades ...

On Feb 8, we maintained our Neutral recommendation on J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. (JBHT), reflecting its ...

3M Company (MMM) recently completed the NGV2-2007 certification process - the American National Standards Institute ...

Communication networking solution provider, ADTRAN Inc. (ADTN) is improvising its Channel Partner Program to enhance ...

On Feb 12, we upgraded Cummins Inc. (CMI) to Neutral based on its opportunities from fuel economy improvements, new ...

Medical devices major St. Jude Medical Inc. (STJ) is voluntarily recalling its Amplatzer TorqVue FX Delivery System ...

We recently reiterated our Neutral recommendation on Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO), a major scientific instrument ...

In an endeavor to foray in to the digital media market, Western Digital Corporation (WDC) has launched WD TV Play, a ...

In yet another blow to its reputation, UBS AG (UBS) has been ordered to pay nearly £19.5 million ($30.5 million) in ...

Same-store sales at Wet Seal Inc. (WTSLA), a specialty retailer of fashionable and contemporary apparel and ...

TowerJazz Looks to Restart Growth By Ken Nagy, CFA TowerJazz (NasdaqGS:TSEM) is due to release it's 4th quarter ...

CVS Caremark (CVS) recently extended its innovative Pharmacy Advisor program to cover five additional chronic ...

Newell Rubbermaid Inc. (NWL), the producer of Sharpie pens and Rubbermaid containers, remains on our Neutral list as ...

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY) recently announced that it has inked a deal with UK-based company Reckitt ...

This current earnings season has not been much to write home about for stocks in the Tech sector. But after the bell ...

In a move to enhance its liquidity position at a time when it is undergoing a phase of transformation to become ...

ABB Ltd. (ABB) announced its plan to acquire APS Technology Group (APS), based in San Diego. With this acquisition ...

Roche (RHHBY) recently entered into a drug discovery collaboration with privately-held RQx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ...

On Tuesday, Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. (CFR) announced the pricing of a public offering of non-cumulative perpetual ...

U.S. energy firm Apache Corporation (APA) increased its quarterly cash dividend payment by 18% to 20 cents per ...

Amgen (AMGN) recently provided an update on its long-term strategy. The company said that it intends to focus on the ...

On Feb 7, 2013, we downgraded energy services holding company AGL Resources Inc. (GAS) to Underperform from Neutral, ...

Strong pullbacks in several bellwether stocks had markets struggling for a definitive direction today, with thebulls ...

AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AVEO) and Astellas Pharma, Inc. (ALPMY) recently announced final overall survival (OS) ...

Investing directly in the real estate sector may appear to be an expensive proposition for most investors. This is ...

American Electric Power Co. Inc. (AEP) is set to report fourth quarter and full year results on Feb 15, 2013. Last ...

Enphase Energy Inc. (ENPH) has announced that Arizona based Cambio Energy has completed a solar installation at the ...

Alliant Techsystems Inc. (ATK) has entered into an agreement, worth $17 million, with the U.S. Air Force (USAF) to ...

Chinese energy giant CNOOC Ltd. (CEO) has cleared the final obstacle for its acquisition of the Calgary, ...

An independent oil and gas producer, W&T Offshore, Inc. (WTI) has allotted around $450 million as its capital budget ...

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, lovers are in a mad rush to send gifts to their sweethearts. This ...

Deere & Company (DE) reported record first quarter fiscal 2013 earnings of $650 million or $1.65 per share compared ...

Statoil ASA (STO) has finally decided to give up the Kazakh Caspian oilfield project, following unsuccessful ...

The Q4 earnings season was good enough because expectations were so low.

We are retaining our Neutral recommendation on global lab chemical and life sciences company Sigma-Aldrich ...

Nokia Corporation (NOK) has strengthened its low-end smartphone range by unveiling the new dual SIM Asha 310, which ...

With the fiscal cliff resolved, investors once again starting buying high yielding products in droves. MLPs were no ...

Molina Healthcare Inc. (MOH) recently decided to issue 1.125% cash convertible senior secured notes worth $450 ...

I applaud Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke for pulling out all the stops in an effort to supercharge the ...

Eric Dutram, ETF Strategist, talks about funds that have seen the biggest inflows to start the new year.

Imaging and interoperability solutions provider Merge Healthcare Incorporated (MRGE) has extended its customer base ...

Here is my short-form take on President Obama's State of the Union address.  This is written to outline four major ...

On Feb 11, 2013 we retained Cardinal Health (CAH) at Neutral after the company beat Zacks Consensus Estimates for ...

Shares of Stryker Corp. (SYK) hit a new 52-week high of $64.10, before closing on Tuesday, Feb 12 at $63.01. The ...

Growth & Income Stock Strategist, Todd Bunton, highlights Kellogg Company K) and Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS).

We upgraded our recommendation on JDS Uniphase Corp. (JDSU) to Outperform based on the company's second quarter of ...

The Post Office announced it was ending mail delivery on Saturdays. The pension liability is an oft-mentioned cause ...

Boston Scientific (BSX) has expanded its drug eluting stent ("DES") portfolio with the CE Mark approval for the ...

The world's largest manufacturer of semiconductor products, Intel Corp. (INTC) recently announced its plans to ...

We have maintained our long-term Neutral recommendation on the global consumer products company, Colgate-Palmolive ...

If Riverbed can produce a double-digit long-term free cash flow growth rate, fair value today is in the high $20s.

Gauging all the sentiment survey indicators, both retail and professional.

Saudi Aramco Lubricating Oil Refining Co. (Luberef), recently awarded Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (JEC), a ...

Zacks Investment Research upgraded POSCO (PKX) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) on Feb 12, 2013. Why the Upgrade? ...

While earnings for last week remained mixed, those firms not tied too heavily to personal computer sales continue to ...

Global vehicle rental giant Avis Budget Group Inc. (CAR) has successfully completed the waiting period under the ...

We recently maintained a Neutral recommendation on New York-based, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF), a ...

One of the largest homebuilders in the U.S., D.R. Horton, Inc (DHI) recently reached a 52-week high of $24.66 on Feb ...

Daimler AG (DDAIF) reported a 30% rise in earnings per share to €2.09 ($2.70) in the fourth quarter of 2012 from ...

Rio Tinto Plc. (RIO) is set to report full year 2012 results on Feb 14. It reported dismal half year results ...

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With international equity ETFs popping up, many investors are unaware of the effects that currency exchange rates ...

Hercules Offshore has clearly rebounded strongly from the bottom of the cycle.

The casual dining chain, Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. (BWLD) recently reported fourth quarter 2012 earnings of 89 cents ...

HCC Insurance Holdings (HCC) fourth quarter adjusted earnings of 94 cents breezed past the Zacks Consensus Estimate ...

Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) announced fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of 70 cents per share, beating the ...

Choice Hotels International Inc. (CHH) reported fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings from continuing operations of ...

Amid shakiness in the developed world, Japan seems to be potentially back on track after a long time. The new Prime ...

Invesco Ltd. (IVZ) recorded a rise in its preliminary month-end assets under management (AUM) for Jan 2013. The AUM ...

Shire plc (SHPG) recently settled its pending litigation with Impax Laboratories, Inc. (IPXL). The litigation is ...

We expect the casual dining restaurant chain Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. (RRGB) to beat expectations when it ...

Over the past several years, investors looking to profit from global infrastructure spending announcements, ...

Agilent Technologies Inc. A) is set to report first quarter 2013 results on Feb 14. Last quarter it posted a 5% ...

Global brewer Molson Coors Brewing Company (TAP) is set to report fourth quarter 2012 results on Feb 14. Last ...

United Technologies Corp. (UTX) recently divested its UTC Power fuel cells business to ClearEdge Power for an ...

Fine Chemistry Services (FCS), a segment of specialty chemical company Albemarle Corporation (ALB), has commenced ...

BorgWarner Inc. (BWA) announced the opening of a new facility in Manesar, near New Delhi, India. The ...

General Electric (GE) recently sold its remaining 49% equity stake in the NBCUniversal (NBCU) joint venture and the ...

Integrated oil and gas company TOTAL S.A. (TOT) reported fourth-quarter 2012 operating earnings of $1.76 per share ...

Electronic Arts (EA) recently announced that its online digital platform, Origin, is now available for Apple's ...

Real estate investment trust (REIT) - HCP Inc. (HCP) reported fourth quarter 2012 adjusted FFO (funds from ...

A good enough January Retail Sales report and the Comcast (CMCSA) deal announcement should help stocks maintain the ...

Citigroup Inc. C) is contemplating to release reserves created against bad mortgages of its Citi Holdings division. ...

Barclays PLC (BCS) reported net operating income of £5,757 million ($9,243 million) for fourth quarter 2012 (ended ...

The global financial turmoil severely tested the mettle of many a developing economy. While many proved their ...

Leading money transfer company, Western Union Co. (WU) reported fourth quarter 2012 operating earning of 42 cents ...

Dr Pepper Snapple's (DPS) fourth quarter 2012 adjusted earnings (excluding mark-to-market losses/gains) of 82 cents ...

Wednesday, February 13, 2013   A good enough January Retail Sales report and the Comcast (CMCSA) deal announcement ...

Harris Corp. (HRS) unveils Internet Protocol-based, air traffic control (ATC) voice communications system capable of ...

Seattle Genetics, Inc. (SGEN) reported fourth quarter 2012 net loss per share of 9 cents, narrower than the Zacks ...

Capella Education Company's (CPLA) fourth quarter 2012 earnings of 73 cents a share missed the Zacks Consensus ...

Theravance Inc.'s (THRX) fourth quarter 2012 loss of 33 cents per share was narrower than the Zacks Consensus loss ...

Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT), a real estate investment trust (REIT), reported third quarter 2012 FFO (funds ...

The Dow Jones and the S&P 500 finished in the green, closing at five-year highs prior to President Barack Obama's ...

Cigarette maker Lorillard Inc. (LO) delivered fourth quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of 79 cents per share, which ...

Dean Foods Company (DF) reported adjusted earnings of 40 cents per share for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, ...

DDR Corp. (DDR) reported fourth quarter 2012 operating FFO (funds from operations) per share of 27 cents, in line ...

Highwoods Properties Inc. (HIW) - a real estate investment trust (REIT) - reported fourth quarter 2012 core FFO ...

Hess has a great asset base, but can management exploit it effectively? Investors would be wise to be careful ...

Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (CLF) posted adjusted earnings of 62 cents per share for the fourth quarter of 2012, ...

America Movil (AMX), the largest telecom carrier in Latin America, has reported fourth-quarter earnings per ADR of ...

Consolidated same-store sales at The TJX Companies Inc. (TJX), an off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions, ...

Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. (SPR), one of the leading aerospace/defense products and service providers, ...

Yesterday, after the closing bell, Comcast Corp. (CMCSA) reported its fourth-quarter 2012 financial results, which ...

Offshore oilfield equipment manufacturer, FMC Technologies (FTI) reported fourth-quarter adjusted diluted earnings ...

In coming months, moviegoers will be treated to a pair of hagiographic films about Steve Jobs. In early April, we'll ...

Fidelity National Information Services Inc. (FIS) reported fourth-quarter 2012 non-GAAP earnings of 68 cents per ...

Bullish euphoria continues to drive price action on Wall Street as major equity indexes creep higher and higher, ...

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Natural gas exploration and production (E&P) company Encana Corporation (ECA) is scheduled to report its ...

The proposed acquisition of WMS Industries Inc. (WMS) by Scientific Games Corp. (SGMS) has seemingly hit a roadblock ...

Baltimore-based Legg Mason Inc. (LM) reported a marginal increase in its assets under management (AUM) in Jan 2013 ...

The Belgian cable TV operator Telenet Group Holding NV has decided to return 950 million Euros (approximately $1.3 ...

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (REGN) recently announced that it has received a notification under the ...

Apache Canada Limited - a subsidiary of U.S. energy firm Apache Corporation (APA) closed its previously announced ...

Medical devices major, St. Jude Medical Inc. (STJ), presented additional data from the RESPECT clinical trail at the ...

Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) is set to report first quarter 2013 results on Feb 13. Last quarter it posted a 100% ...

We expect utility company Calpine Corporation (CPN) to beat expectations when it reports fourth-quarter 2012 results ...

Kraft Foods Group Inc. (KRFT) is set to report fourth quarter 2012 results on Feb 15. Last quarter it posted a ...

In its weekly release, Houston-based oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. (BHI) reported a dip in the U.S. ...

Rogers Communications Inc. (RCI), the largest telecom company in Canada is set to release its fourth-quarter 2012 ...

Wells Fargo is one of the four largest banks in the US and has a legacy spanning 150 years in the financial services ...

In order to share more profits with its shareholders, the board of directors of Assured Guaranty Ltd. (AGO) approved ...

Delta Air Lines (DAL) in association with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) and JFK ...

Bayer (BAYRY) recently submitted applications to the US and the EU authorities for the approval of riociguat. Bayer ...

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK) recently found itself in a tight spot with a tax court judge ruling ...

In order to keep pace with other Latin American countries in 4G deployment, Subtel, Chile's telecom regulator ...

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (TEVA) recently announced that it has enrolled the first patient in the phase IV ...

Quanta Services, Inc. (PWR) through its subsidiary, Quanta Power Generation, Inc., received an engineering, ...

Cardiome Pharma Corp. (CRME) recently selected privately-held Quintiles for providing lifecycle safety and global ...

For the average investor, high yield mutual funds are the best method to invest in bonds rated below investment ...

UCB (UCBJF) and Amgen Inc. (AMGN) recently announced their decision to discontinue a phase III program being ...

Recently, Celgene Corporation (CELG) announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will review the ...

Bulls finally came off the sidelines today, pushing both the Dow and S&P 500 to five-year highs in yet another ...

Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NOC) E-2D Advanced Hawkeye has received approval from the Office of the Secretary of ...

Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) announced a content licensing agreement with CBS Television Network (CBS), extending the ...

Perrigo Company (PRGO) recently announced that it is set to acquire a UK-based privately held pharmaceutical ...

ALLETE Inc. (ALE) is slated to release its fourth quarter 2012 financial results before the market bell on Feb 15, ...

We reaffirmed our Neutral recommendation on Noble Corporation (NE) on Jan 31, 2013, reflecting its commitment to ...

We expect electricity and natural gas supplier PPL Corporation (PPL) to beat expectations when it reports ...

British energy giant BP plc (BP) has inked an agreement to ship liquefied natural gas (LNG) processed at a terminal ...

We have retained our Neutral recommendation on Discover Financial Services (DFS). The recommendation is based on its ...

Pipeline operator Kinder Morgan Energy Partners L.P. (KMP) has inked an extended agreement with power producer ...

The Babcock & Wilcox Company (BWC) has won 2 U.S. Naval Reactors Program contracts to render procurement and ...

By and large, the short interest in social media companies based in the United States dwindled in the latter two ...

We are reiterating our Neutral recommendation on Chubb Corp. (CB), following the fourth quarter earnings release. ...

Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc. (MMC) reported its fourth-quarter 2012 operating earnings of 52 cents per share, in line ...

On Feb 7, we retained Cerner Corporation (CERN), a leading healthcare information technology ("HCIT") solutions ...

On Feb 7, we retained PerkinElmer (PKI) at Neutral after the company met Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings but ...

Despite popular opinion, I've never been a big believer in investing in gold. There's a reason gold is the currency ...

On Feb 5, 2013, we reaffirmed our Neutral recommendation on Cepheid Inc (CPHD) following the fourth quarter 2012 ...

Alere (ALR), a medical products company focused on integrating rapid diagnostics with health management, recently ...

Currency ETFs remain an underappreciated corner of the fund world. While there are about three dozen products ...

We have retained our Neutral recommendation on Eastman Chemical (EMN) following our assessment of its fourth-quarter ...

We upgrade our recommendation on DryShips Inc. (DRYS) to Neutral ahead of its fourth-quarter 2012 financial results. ...

Following a better-than-expected 2012 financial results, last week MasterCard Inc. (MA) announced higher yield to ...

Toronto-based Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (BAM) announced the purchase of 19 apartment communities (4,892 ...

By and large, the short interest in U.S.-based airline stocks dwindled during the latter two weeks of January. The ...

On February 11, 2013, we upgraded our recommendation on aircraft manufacturing company, Embraer S.A. (ERJ) from ...

Marriott International Inc. (MAR), unveiled a property under its Marriott Hotels & Resorts brand in Bangalore, ...

Harley-Davidson Inc. (HOG) decided to raise 2013-first quarter dividend by 35.5% to 21 cents from 15.5 cents as it ...

We maintain a Neutral rating on KB Home (KBH) following appraisal of the second quarter 2012 results. KB Home's ...

Shire plc (SHPG) recently announced that the company has initiated a phase III study to evaluate the efficacy and ...

Triumph Group Inc. (TGI) recently decided to issue $375.0 million 4.875% senior secured notes with maturity ...

The stock market has outperformed even the most optimistic forecasts so far this year. The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones ...

Global biotechnology tools company - Life Technologies Corporation (LIFE) recently received 510(k) clearance from ...

Franklin Resources Inc. (BEN) declared preliminary assets under management (AUM) of $809.8 billion by its ...

The global solar industry seems to be rebounding from its hard hit 2012 performance with the resolution of the U.S. ...

Investment bankers are a fickle lot. When the market takes a tumble, they tell their soon-to-go-public banking ...

Agilent Technologies Inc. A) launched real-time spectrum analysis (RTSA) for use with its PXA X-Series signal ...

F5 Networks Inc. (FFIV) recently announced the acquisition of a privately-held networking services provider, ...

We expect Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM), one of the leading natural and organic foods supermarkets, to beat ...

Texas Instruments (TXN) or "TI" has launched a low-voltage power management unit, the TPS659119-Q1 for automotive ...

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (GT) reported a profit of $97 million or 39 cents per share in the fourth quarter of ...

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (BECN) reported first-quarter 2013 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 37 cents, down ...

In order to beef up its Polish as well as Luxury Collection portfolio, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. ...

MannKind Corporation's (MNKD) loss of 23 cents per share in the fourth quarter of 2012 was wider than the Zacks ...

Shares of Hasbro Inc. (HAS) reached a new 52-week high of $40.13 on Monday, Feb 11, 2013, just after it announced a ...

After reporting dismal results over the past six quarters, Avon Products Inc. (AVP) posted better-than-expected ...

Air Products & Chemicals Inc. (APD) announced that it will showcase advanced proprietary electron attachment (EA) ...

Omnicom Group Inc. (OMC) reported strong fourth quarter 2012 results with a net income of $307.1 million or $1.13 ...

Diversified technology conglomerate 3M Company (MMM) has recently introduced a new portfolio of medical design ...

TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation (AMTD) - an online brokerage firm - reported a 17% increase in average U.S. trades ...

Activision Blizzard Inc.'s (ATVI) publishing division recently announced that the Skylanders franchise has garnered ...

American Axle and Manufacturing Inc. (AXL) reported a loss of $1.7 million or 2 cents per share in the fourth ...

With Mario Draghi Stabilizing Europe's Financial System, U.S. Stocks Have Room to Breathe and Run.

Cousins Properties Inc. (CUZ) - a real estate investment trust (REIT) - is expected to beat expectations when it ...

Economic sentiments are evenly poised at the moment with the fourth quarter GDP coming in at -0.1% followed by ...

Leading cigarette maker Reynolds American Inc. (RAI) delivered adjusted earnings of 76 cents (excluding a one-time ...

Stocks haven't done much in recent days after reaching milestone levels, but they haven't lost much ground either. ...

Dean Foods Company (DF) is set to report its fourth quarter 2012 results on Feb 13. Last quarter it posted an ...

The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc. (MHP) posted fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted quarterly earnings of 72 cents per share ...

CNO Financial Group Inc. (CNO) reported fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted operating earnings of 25 cents per share, ...

Women's apparel retailer, ANN INC. (ANN) recently came up with lower-than-expected preliminary sales results for the ...

The Coca-Cola Company's (KO) fourth quarter adjusted earnings of 45 cents per share marginally beat the Zacks ...

CBS Corporation (CBS), an S&P 500 company and a diversified media conglomerate, is set to report its fourth-quarter ...

These ETFs are a great way to profit from the semiconductor rally.

Metals USA Holdings Corp. (MUSA) reported adjusted earnings (excluding items) of 23 cents per share in the fourth ...

DISH Network Corp. (DISH) is skeptical on its decision to deploy a wireless network and intends to sell the ...

ON is looking better on both growth and margin potential.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013 Stocks haven't done much in recent days after reaching milestone levels, but they ...

Fossil, Inc (FOSL) reported fourth quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of $2.27 per share, which exceeded the year-ago ...

While natural resource investing has exploded in recent years, many portfolios have little to no exposure to water. ...

American Financial Group Inc.'s (AFG) fourth quarter adjusted earnings of 67 cents breezed past the Zacks Consensus ...

Masco Corporation's (MAS) adjusted earnings of 4 cents per share in the fourth quarter of 2012 beat the Zacks ...

In the absence of major earnings reports or economic events, investor sentiment flagged, dragging benchmarks ...

Smith & Nephew plc (SNN) reported earnings per share (EPS) of 15.8 cents or EPADS of 79 cents in the fourth quarter ...

Domestic energy explorer Comstock Resources Inc. (CRK) reported weak fourth quarter 2012 results, hamstrung by ...

American Capital Ltd. (ACAS) reported fourth-quarter 2012 operating income of 26 cents per share, beating the Zacks ...

Badger Meter Inc. (BMI) reported fourth-quarter 2012 earnings per share (EPS) of 39 cents compared with 8 cents in ...

Strong top-line performance aided Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. (LGF) to post stellar third-quarter fiscal 2013 ...

Dun & Bradstreet Corp. (DNB) reported fourth-quarter 2012 earnings of $2.38 per share, which missed the Zacks ...

Protecting profits and preparing for an economic crisis is likely the furthest thing from your mind right now. The ...

Specialty papers maker Glatfelter (GLT) saw its profit sag 28% year over year in fourth-quarter 2012 to $7 million ...

Bullish momentum has been an undeniable force on Wall Street since the new year, with equity markets reaching fresh ...

As the ETF industry continues its rapid development, investors can now gain cheap and easy access to nearly every ...

Investors may have fool's gold on their hands with GG. Gold prices have been weak and earnings estimates are plunging.

Don't be chicken; take a closer look at this top Ranked poultry producer that has a strong earnings estimate picture.

Kevin Matras goes over a Relative Price Change screen to help you find top performers no matter what the market is ...

FBIZ: Fourth Quarter EPS on Target; Raising 2013 EPS Estimate by a Nickel By Ann Hefforn, CFA First Business ...

Warner Chilcott (WCRX) recently revealed its financial guidance for 2013. The company expects to earn $3.20-$3.30 ...

United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS), the leading package delivery company has expanded its Less Than Container Load ...

ABB Ltd. (ABB) announced that it has received an order to upgrade the existing Celilo HVDC (high-voltage direct ...

Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. (ACOR) recently announced that data from preclinical studies evaluating glial growth ...

Following the disappointing holiday sales season, fashion retailer Cato Corporation (CATO) again posted weak ...

Recently, Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) completed its acquisition of Canada-based drug development company, YM ...

ABB Ltd. (ABB) received a contract from Jurong Shipyard Pte Ltd. for the design, supply, supervision of ...

In an effort to expand in Texas and boost its Atlanta portfolio, Cousins Properties Inc. (CUZ) acquired a 100% ...

Ally Financial Inc. is likely to repay the TARP dues by 2014 driven by the robust performance of its auto-finance ...

Recently, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) announced that it has submitted a regulatory application for its oncology candidate, ...

Limited Brands Inc. (LTD), a specialty retailer of women's intimate and other apparel, beauty and personal care ...

On Feb 7, we maintained our Neutral recommendation on AT&T Inc. (T), reflecting the company's favorable aspects like ...

Gap Inc. (GPS) posted strong January comparable-store sales growth of 8% (comps) that surpassed analyst expectations ...

On Friday, American Capital Ltd. (ACAS) declared its investment of $89 million, committed in Dec 2012, in the One ...

The U.S. Energy Department's weekly inventory release showed a smaller-than-expected decrease in natural gas ...

Novo Nordisk (NVO) recently faced a setback when the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) declined to approve its ...

The auto industry is highly concentrated. The top 10 global automakers account for roughly 80% of the worldwide ...

Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) recently provided an update on its rheumatoid arthritis candidate, tabalumab. The ...

Equity markets started off the week with a lackluster day of trading, as investors remained cautious amid fears of a ...

Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) is set to report fourth quarter and full year 2012 results on Feb 13, 2013. Last ...

LinkedIn Corporation (LNKD) reported adjusted net earnings of 13 cents per share in the fourth quarter of 2012, well ...

Biogen Idec (BIIB) and partner, Swedish Orphan Biovitrum recently presented encouraging data on their hemophilia ...

CPKF: Fourth Quarter EPS Dragged Down by Nonoperating Items By Ann Heffron, CFA CPKF (OTC Markets:CPKF) reported ...

Raytheon Company (RTN) was awarded a $116 million firm-fixed-price level-of-effort contract from the Army ...

Land Rights of Petaquilla Upheld by Panamanian Supreme Court By Steven Ralston, CFA Last week, the Supreme Court ...

On Jan 27, we reaffirmed our long-term Neutral recommendation on Kinder Morgan Energy Partners L.P. (KMP) - the ...

Italian energy major Eni SpA E) has made a new oil discovery with an exploration well - Rosa North IX. The well is ...

BP Exploration Operating Company Limited, a unit of the British energy giant BP plc (BP) has awarded a contract to ...

United Continental Holdings Inc. (UAL) showed a modest year-over-year improvement in consolidated traffic for Jan ...

Norwegian giant Statoil ASA (STO) has been ordered to improve the working condition at its Heimdal platform. The ...

Leading well-being enhancement company Healthways (HWAY) and Carondelet Health Network recently revealed an ...

The Medicines Company (MDCO) recently announced that its two-year global collaboration agreement for Recothrom with ...

Arch U.S. MI, the U.S. subsidiary of Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL) intends to foray into the U.S. Mortgage ...

Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST), the leading U.S. warehouse club operator, posted healthy comparable-store sales ...

In an attempt to facilitate foreign universities to accept the payment of tuition money in Indian currency, Western ...

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The auto industry is highly concentrated. The top 10 global automakers account for roughly 80% of the worldwide ...

The auto industry is highly concentrated. The top 10 global automakers account for roughly 80% of the worldwide ...

Protective Life Corp. (PL) reported operating earnings of 98 cents per share ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate ...

Lannett Company, Inc. (LCI) reported second quarter fiscal 2013 earnings of 10 cents per share, above the Zacks ...

Buckeye Partners L.P. (BPL) announced fourth quarter operating earnings of 96 cents per unit, outpacing the Zacks ...

Domestic stock funds garnered a whopping $21 billion in the initial four weeks of 2013, according to Lipper. This ...

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently delivered encouraging news to Celgene Corporation (CELG) by ...

NCR Corp. (NCR) posted fourth-quarter 2012 earnings per share (EPS) of 72 cents, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus ...

Last week, Boston Properties Inc (BXP) announced that it has completed the acquisition of a development site - 535 ...

Loews Corporation L) reported fourth-quarter 2012 operating net income of 18 cents per share, which lagged the Zacks ...

Last week, Royal Bank of Canada (RY) - also known as RBC - got permission from Canada's Competition Bureau for the ...

DecisionPoint is in the Mobile Apps Sweet Spot By Ken Nagy, CFA In January 2013, DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. ...

Ross Stores Inc. (ROST) - one of the largest off-price apparel and home fashion chain retailers in the U.S. - ...

In a move to change the dynamics of the U.S. exchange traded funds (ETFs), The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) has ...

A portfolio consisting of both domestic and foreign stocks provides superior returns at comparatively lower risk ...

AMR Corporation (AAMRQ), the parent company of American Airlines recently came out with its revenue and air traffic ...

Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) is set to report second quarter 2013 results on Feb 13. Last quarter it posted a 7.32% ...

We have retained our Outperform recommendation on the aerospace giant, Triumph Group Inc. (TGI), due to its strong ...

GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. (GOL), a Brazil based air transportation company, entered into an agreement with ...

Swingplane Ventures on Course to Develop Chilean Copper Property By Steven Ralston, CFA Swingplane Ventures Inc. ...

Wyndham Worldwide Corporation's (WYN) leading vacation exchange network, RCI, recently declared the inclusion of 150 ...

It seems that the residential construction sector is in a nice recovery with tremendous upside potential going ...

On Feb 5, 2013, we downgraded natural gas producer Ultra Petroleum Corporation (UPL) to Underperform from Neutral, ...

ETF investors have numerous choices with gold ETFs, but most concentrate on the gold miners or the commodity.

Avista Corporation (AVA) has increased its quarterly dividend by 5.17%, bringing the annualized dividend to $1.22 ...

Genetic products company, Affymetrix Inc. (AFFX), inked a 'Powered by Affymetrix' ("PbA") Program agreement with ...

Technology had been the best performing sector in 2012 and it easily outperformed the S&P 500 index. Starting in ...

After a relatively decent performance in the fourth quarter of 2012, same-store sales (comps) at McDonald's Corp. ...

BMC Software Inc. (BMC) recently announced that a government consulting company, VVL Systems & Consulting has ...

We expect Fossil, Inc. (FOSL), a leading fashion accessories distributor, to beat expectations when it reports ...

Galena Biopharma: Clinical Programs Remain on Track and Valuation is Attractive By Grant Zeng, CFA Balance Sheet ...

We have retained our Neutral recommendation on Sherwin-Williams (SHW) following our assessment of its fourth-quarter ...

Make no mistake about it, China is back on track. The nation suffered through weak stretch in 2012, but the ...

One of the leading manufacturers of packaged food-products, Mondelez International Inc. (MDLZ) prepares to release ...

Bearish investors have the opportunity to gain from betting against a market rise, and the following ETFs can help ...

Regal Beloit Corporation (RBC) recently completed the acquisition of the RAM motor business from Schneider Electric ...

In a concerted effort to return cash to shareholders, Lender Processing Services, Inc. (LPS) recently authorized a ...

Just above 14 times this year's earnings, stocks remain undervalued. Consider our financial market landscape. ...

Calgon Carbon Corporation (CCC) has announced that the antidumping order on steam activated carbon imported into the ...

Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc (DPS) is set to report fourth quarter 2012 results on Feb 13. Last quarter it posted a ...

The healthcare sector is performing the best so far in 2013. We look at four ETFs to play the sector's momentum.

Following strong holiday sales, Urban Outfitters Inc. (URBN) reported robust preliminary sales results for the ...

There is no doubt that the U.S. market started 2013 with a bang with heavy inflows across all kinds of risky assets. ...

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (BIP) announced fourth-quarter 2012 operating earnings of 25 cents per unit, ...

Buckle Inc. (BKE), the leading retailer of casual apparels, footwear and accessories for men and women, came up with ...

Atmel needs to win sockets for the shares to outperform.

Louisiana-Pacific Corporations (LPX) reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations of 18 ...

Without much on the economic or earnings fronts today, stocks will likely struggle to sustain the positive momentum ...

Mississippi Power Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of electric utility firm Southern Company (SO), has closed Plant ...

We expect cable multi service operator (MSO) Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) to beat expectations when it reports ...

FEI has excellent growth potential, but valuation is a bit steep.

Monday, February 11, 2013 Without much on the economic or earnings fronts today, stocks will likely struggle to ...

PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) is set to report fourth quarter 2012 results on Feb 14. Last quarter it posted a 3.45% positive ...

Benchmarks finished in the green in the wake of better-than-expected earnings and encouraging domestic & ...

DirecTV (DTV) is set to release its fourth-quarter 2012 results before the market opens on Thursday, Feb 14, 2013. ...

ServiceSource has to prove to the Street that it has a viable long-term model.

The owner and operator of casual dining restaurant chain, Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. (BWLD) is expected to beat the ...

Contraception device maker- Conceptus Inc. (CPTS) reported earnings per share (EPS) of 17 cents during the fourth ...

Canadian life insurer Manulife Financial Corp. (MFC) reported fourth-quarter net income of approximately $1.11 ...

Arrow Electronics Inc. (ARW) posted fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.23, surpassing the ...

Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. (BR) posted second-quarter fiscal 2013 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 17 ...

Pipeline operator TC PipeLines L.P. (TCP) announced weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter 2012 results. The ...

This fashion retailer is unlikely to see better days anytime soon.

CoreLogic will continue to benefit from the current mortgage refinancing boom.

Eurozone drama and economic uncertainty had equity markets in a volatile ride last week,with stocks posting their ...

Quarterly reports from General Motors (NYSE: GM) and Deere (NYSE: DE) will be among the highlights on the earnings ...

This weekend in Barron's online: the annual Barron's/Lipper Fund Family Ranking, why the Dell buyout deal ...

Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO), shares of which rose this past week following the Super Bowl and a dividend hike from bottler ...

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Mobivity Adds to its Growing Client List In January 2013, Mobivity Holdings Corporation (OTC Markets:MFON)  the ...

Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (CLF) has announced that its North American Coal operations have received ISO 14001 ...

Medical devices major St. Jude Medical Inc. (STJ) has reached yet another important clinical landmark by registering ...

We downgrade the Canadian cable MSO, Shaw Communications Inc. (SJR) to Neutral based on the company's high level of ...

Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI) has acquired Australia-based Locker Group Holdings Pty Ltd for an undisclosed price. ...

Arris Group Inc. (ARRS) - a global technology leader in the development of advanced cable telephony, next-generation ...

International health care products major, Covidien plc. (COV) announced results of the two-year "Solitaire FR ...

Target Corporation (TGT), the operator of general merchandise and food discount stores in the United States, ...

CONSOL Energy Inc. (CNX) divulged its updated resource reserves figures for the year 2012. The company added 954 ...

In an attempt to prevent the online threats to consumer mobile devices, Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) has launched an ...

Earlier this week, Tenet Healthcare Corporation (THC) completed the previously-announced private offering of senior ...

On Feb 7, we upgraded AutoNation Inc. (AN) to Outperform based on its optimal brand and market mix, which is driving ...

Communication networking solution provider, ADTRAN Inc. (ADTN) has collaborated with Ireland-based Accuris Networks ...

Specialty department store Kohl's Corporation (KSS) posted increase in total sales and same-store sales results for ...

Ever wonder how some people seem to be able to make money in the market no matter what? Why some people are ...

On Feb 7, 2013, we downgraded our recommendation on energy company, ONEOK, Inc. (OKE) to Underperform from Neutral. ...

Government bond mutual funds are considered to be the safest class of investments in the bond fund category. These ...

General Mills, Inc. (GIS), a producer of branded consumer food recently reached a 52-week high of $42.61 on Feb 7, ...

The U.S. Energy Department's weekly inventory release showed that crude stockpiles logged an increase, as refinery ...

When capital appreciation over the long term takes precedence over dividend payouts, growth funds become a natural ...

On Feb 4, 2013, we downgraded defense and aerospace operator, General Dynamics Corporation (GD) to Underperform ...

The board of directors of NV Energy Inc. (NVE) has approved to increase the quarterly dividend of the company by ...

Tessera Technologies (TSRA) reported a fourth-quarter net loss of 25 cents, which was lower than the Zacks Consensus ...

Google Inc. (GOOG) recently announced that it has acquired an online marketing service Channel Intelligence (CI), a ...

Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) was awarded a sole-source-cost-plus-incentive-fee/cost-plus-award-fee contract ...

Vical Inc. (VICL) suffered a net loss per share of 9 cents in the fourth quarter of 2012, narrower than the Zacks ...

Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (SUPN) recently provided information on its agreement with Patheon Inc. (PNHNF) for ...

On Feb 6, we upgraded our recommendation on Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM) to Outperform based on the company's fourth quarter ...

FLIR Systems Inc. (FLIR) released its third-quarter 2012 results before the market opened today, reporting earnings ...

XL Group plc's (XL) fourth-quarter 2012 operating income of 13 cents per share outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate ...

Vodafone Group Plc (VOD) reported its financial results for third quarter 2013.   Consolidated revenues of ...

We still have plenty of Q4 earnings reports to come, but the bulk of the earnings season is now behind us, with ...

SunPower Corporation's (SPWR) fourth quarter 2012 adjusted earnings per share (including stock-based compensation) ...

Real estate investment trust (REIT) Mack-Cali Realty Corp. (CLI) reported fourth quarter 2012 FFO (funds from ...

Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (PAA) is expanding its existing Mississippian Lime Pipeline, stretching from ...

Before the bell, Entergy Corporation (ETR) reported its fourth quarter and full year 2012 results. In the reported ...

Rating agency Standard & Poor's (S&P) is keeping a positive outlook on media conglomerate Liberty Global Inc. ...

Moody's Corp. (MCO) reported earnings of 70 cents per share in the fourth quarter of 2012, which jumped 62.8% from ...

Earnings season is beginning to wind down, but the second full week of February will still be full of earnings ...

Top notch passenger airline Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) witnessed a drop in traffic and capacity for Jan 2013, ...

Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. (PTEN), one of the largest onshore contract drillers in the U.S., reported ...

Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (LH) reported net earnings of $120.2 million or $1.26 per share in the ...

Texas-based Denbury Resources Inc. (DNR) reported its preliminary fourth quarter as well as full year 2012 ...

ON Semiconductor (ONNN) reported fourth quarter 2012 earnings of 8 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a ...

Chevron Australia Pty Ltd - an affiliate of Chevron Corporation (CVX) - announced the discovery of natural gas in ...

Molina Healthcare Inc. (MOH) reported fourth-quarter 2012 net earnings per share of 54 cents, significantly ...

American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC) reported mixed results in fourth quarter 2012. The company's net spread income ...

Alcatel-Lucent (ALU) reported net loss from continuing operations of 80 cents per ADS in the fourth quarter of 2012, ...

Montpelier Re Holdings Ltd. (MRH) reported fourth quarter 2012 operating loss of 31 cents per share, better than the ...

Everest Re Group Ltd. (RE) reported fourth quarter 2012 operating earnings of 80 cents per share, substantially ...

FleetCor Technologies, Inc.'s (FLT) fourth quarter adjusted earnings of 82 cents breezed past the Zacks Consensus ...

Leading vendor of cloud-based services for physician practices Athenahealth (ATHN) reported fourth quarter 2012 ...

In a recent article, I showed how billionaire investors like Warren Buffett use simple options strategies to ...

Myriad Genetics Inc. (MYGN) reported EPS of 42 cents in the second quarter of fiscal 2013, representing a beat of ...

Healthways (HWAY) reported fourth quarter 2012 adjusted (excluding one-time expenses) earnings per share of 5 cents, ...

Barclays PLC (BCS) announced that it had expanded its Wealth and Investment Management division in the U.S. by ...

Recently, Warner Chilcott plc (WCRX) received encouraging news when the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ...

In accordance with the Volcker Rule, Citigroup Inc. C) is in the final stages of spinning off an internal hedge fund ...

Efficient merchandising strategy led Macy's Inc. M) - one of the leading department store retailers in the U.S. - to ...

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Penske Automotive Group Inc. (PAG) posted a 21.3% increase in profits to 57 cents in the fourth quarter of 2012 from ...

January comparable store sales (comps) for leading fashion retailer, Nordstrom Inc. (JWN), surpassed analyst ...

Monster Worldwide (MWW) reported earnings of 8 cents in the fourth quarter of 2012, which was in line with the Zacks ...

Coffee maker Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. (GMCR) delivered robust first quarter 2013 adjusted earnings ...

Consistent with its expansion strategy, a leading global hotel chain, Hyatt Hotels Corporation H), recently declared ...

In order to give a boost to its spread in Thailand, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. (HOT) recently unveiled ...

Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) reported adjusted third quarter 2012 earnings per share of $1.24, surpassing ...

Fluor Corporation (FLR) recently received a contract from Baxter International Inc. (BAX) to manage the early phase ...

Zacks Investment Research downgraded Graham Corp. (GHM) to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) on February 6, 2013. Why ...

The Andersons Inc. (ANDE) reported fourth-quarter 2012 earnings of 80 cents per share, a decrease of 31% from the ...

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Credit Suisse Group (CS) reported fourth quarter net income attributable to shareholders of CHF 816 million ($894.8 ...

Sanofi (SNY) reported fourth quarter 2012 business earnings of 77 cents per American Depository Share (ADS), in line ...

It was believed by many that Brazil, Russia, India and China, collectively known as the BRIC nations would play a ...

Apartment Investment and Management Company (AIV) - a real estate investment trust (REIT), better known as Aimco - ...

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s (ALNY) fourth quarter 2012 loss of $1.20 per share was narrower than the Zacks ...

Hasbro Inc.'s (HAS) fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings per share of $1.20 were in line with the Zacks Consensus ...

Republic Services, Inc. (RSG), a leading waste management company, reported lackluster fourth quarter and full year ...

Microchip Technology Inc (MCHP) reported GAAP net income of $10.2 million or 5 cents per share in third quarter of ...

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Advance Auto Parts Inc. (AAP) posted a 2.2% decrease in earnings per share to 88 cents in the fourth quarter of 2012 ...

Activision Blizzard Inc. (ATVI) reported robust fourth quarter non-GAAP earnings of 78 cents, which increased 25.8% ...

Lender Processing Services, Inc (LPS) reported fourth quarter 2012 net earnings of $2.8 million or 3 cents share ...

Amid volatile equity markets and an uncertain global economy, The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) succeeded in ...

News Corporation's (NWSA) second-quarter fiscal 2013 earnings of 44 cents a share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate ...

Disney has plenty of opportunities to do better, and the stock price assumes it will.

The New York Times Company (NYT) recently posted better-than-expected second-quarter 2012 results. The quarterly ...

Chipotle needs to reignite the growth to validate the price.

Lower sales along with increased promotional and innovation costs took a toll on Central Garden & Pet Company's ...

Positive trade data out of China and the U.S. should perk up the market's spirits a bit, but will likely prove not ...

Leading rent-to-own operator, Aaron's Inc. (AAN) reported impressive financial results for the fourth quarter of ...

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Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AVNR) reported first quarter fiscal 2013 net loss per share of 9 cents, wider than the ...

Statoil ASA's (STO) fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of 84 cents per ADR comfortably surpassed the Zacks ...

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (TEVA) reported fourth quarter earnings of $1.32 per American Depositary Share (ADS), ...

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Chemical company FMC Corporation's (FMC) fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings (excluding one-time charges) were 81 ...

Canada's largest telephone operator BCE Inc. (BCE) reported fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of 65 Canadian ...

Lazard Ltd.'s (LAZ) fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings reached 61 cents per share, significantly beating the ...

Accuray Incorporated's (ARAY) second-quarter fiscal 2013 adjusted loss of 30 cents per share was narrower than the ...

Cola giant, The Coca-Cola Company (KO) is all set to unveil its second quarter 2012 results on July 17, 2012, before ...

Hologic (HOLX) reported net income of $3.1 million or a penny per share in the first quarter of fiscal 2013 compared ...

Genomic Health (GHDX) reported fourth-quarter 2012 net income of $2.0 million, down from $2.6 million in the ...

Teradata Corp's (TDC) fourth-quarter non-GAAP earnings per share increased 19.7% from the year-ago quarter to 79 ...

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Appliance and electronics retailer hhgregg, Inc (HGG) has launched a Price Match Guarantee policy where the company ...

Dow Electronic Materials, a unit of U.S. chemical kingpin The Dow Chemical Company (DOW), has launched the first ...

Aluminum giant Alcoa Inc. (AA) has announced that it has received the 2013 Accessory of the Year Award in China. The ...

One of the leading homebuilding companies in the U.S., KB Home (KBH) recently acquired 56 acres of land in the ...

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS) announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire all outstanding shares ...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has avowed the top vehicle safety rating on Ford Motor ...

Ignite Restaurant Group (IRG) recently inked an agreement with private equity firm Golden Gate Capital to buy the ...

Protalix BioTherapeutics, Inc. (PLX) recently confirmed that it has hired Citigroup, Inc. C) to explore strategic ...

Latin American wireless operator NII Holdings Inc. (NIHD) provided a dismal outlook for fiscal 2013, slashing its ...

Domestic energy explorer Comstock Resources Inc. (CRK) is set to release its fourth-quarter 2012 results after the ...

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France Telecom (FTE), together with its U.K. subsidiary Orange and testing partner Alcatel-Lucent, S.A. (ALU), ...

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United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS), the leading package delivery company, has announced the expansion of its health ...

The world's largest software maker Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) announced that it is teaming up with Chinese telecom giant ...

Seattle Genetics Inc. (SGEN) recently commenced two phase I clinical studies with its oncology candidate, SGN-CD19A. ...

Idenix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (IDIX) recently announced that the company has decided to discontinue its clinical ...

Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) has increased its quarterly dividend by 8.6% to 19 cents per share from its ...

Comparable store sales (comps) of Zumiez Inc. (ZUMZ) - the Washington-based retailer of sports-related teen apparel ...

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Recently, Sanofi (SNY) received encouraging news with the European Commission (EC) approving its diabetes candidate, ...

Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AUXL) recently announced that data from the pivotal phase III trials, IMPRESS (The ...

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Medivation, Inc. (MDVN) recently announced that its partner Astellas Pharma Inc. (ALPMY) reported Xtandi ...

Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NOC) airport systems business in Europe clinched a contract for the supply of ...

The euro fell against the greenback on Thursday after ECB head Mario Draghi made some cautious comments on the state ...

Pfizer Inc. (PFE) recently received a favorable ruling in its patent infringement case against Actavis, Inc. (ACT) ...

Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) recently announced the opening of yet another Starbucks store in the lucrative Indian ...

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To boost the working condition of the blue collar employees, police officials and other factory workers, Motorola ...

British energy giant BP Plc (BP) has sealed the $2.4 billion deal with Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) relating ...

Barclays Investment Bank - a division of Barclays PLC (BCS) - is set to eliminate nearly 275 jobs in New York City. ...

Leading U.S. passenger carrier Delta Air Lines (DAL) displayed flat traffic growth for Jan 2013, based on higher ...

Yahoo Inc. (YHOO) has signed a global, non-exclusive contextual advertising deal with Google Inc. (GOOG) to generate ...

Visa Inc.'s V) fiscal first-quarter 2013 (ended Dec 31, 2012) operating earnings of $1.82 per Class A common share ...

Williams Partners L.P. (WPZ) has agreed to sell stakes in its first oil and gas platform project in the Gulf of ...

PartnerRe Ltd.'s (PRE) fourth-quarter 2012 operating earnings per share of $1.55 significantly surpassed the Zacks ...

Fitch Ratings upgraded the previously assigned Issuer Default Rating (IDR) and senior unsecured debt rating to ...

The recall fiasco continues to whip Toyota Motor Corp. (TM). Recently, the automaker revealed that it would recall ...

Allstate Corporation's (ALL) fourth-quarter 2012 operating earnings per share of 59 cents significantly exceeded the ...

Cincinnati Financial Corp. (CINF) reported fourth quarter 2012 operating earnings of $1.11 per share, substantially ...

Assurant Inc. (AIZ) reported fourth quarter 2012 operating earnings of 7 cents per share, which compared favorably ...

Electric utility Exelon Corporation (EXC) released its fourth quarter results with earnings per share of 64 cents, ...

As per media reports BlackBerry Limited (BBRY), has reported strong sales for its newly launched Z10 smartphones in ...

Prudential Financial Inc.'s (PRU) core operating earnings for the fourth quarter of 2012 came in at $1.69 per share, ...

Recently, a U.S. District judge in Manhattan has dismissed a lawsuit filed against Merrill Lynch - acquired by Bank ...

Lab chemical and life sciences company Sigma-Aldrich Corporation (SIAL) posted adjusted earnings (excluding items) ...

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Historically, the growth outlook of alternative energy companies has been directly related to the state of the ...

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According to a Bloomberg report, JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM) has cut down the remuneration of its investment bankers ...

Cigna Corp.'s (CI) fourth-quarter operating earnings of $1.57 per share outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate of ...

Elan Corporation (ELN) reported earnings of 15 cents per share for the fourth quarter of 2012 compared to the ...

Snap-on Incorporated (SNA) announced fourth-quarter 2012 results before the market opened today, reporting earnings ...

Shares of PVH Corp.(PVH) reached a new 52-week high of $119.62 on Tuesday, Jan 15, 2013, beating its previous ...

Gentiva Health Services Inc. (GTIV) reported fourth-quarter 2012 operating earnings of 31 cents per share, which ...

Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (PAA) announced fourth-quarter 2012 pro forma earnings of $1.01 per unit, beating ...

Noble Energy Inc. (NBL) reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.65 for the fourth quarter 2012, which comfortably ...

Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc.'s (CCE) fourth quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of 45 cents per share beat the Zacks ...

Vivus Inc. (VVUS) recently announced the publication of results from a study regarding its weight-loss drug, Qsymia. ...

Hot Topic Inc. (HOTT) posted positive sales and comparable-store sales (comps) results in the fourth quarter ended ...

To boost the working condition of the blue collar employees, police officials and other factory workers, Motorola ...

Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. (SNI) has reported weak financial results for the fourth quarter of 2012, which ...

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Vocus Inc. (VOCS) reported fourth quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of 1 cent. Revenues Revenues of $47.1 million ...

AGCO Corporation (AGCO) posted fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of 99 cents per share, a 31% drop from the ...

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) reported fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings per share of 83 cents, ...

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O'Reilly Automotive Inc. (ORLY) reported a 22.6% rise in adjusted earnings to $1.14 per share in the fourth quarter ...

Copa Holdings S.A. (CPA)'s fourth quarter earnings and sales missed the Zacks Consensus estimates, though the ...

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. (HOT) reported fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings from continuing ...

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) reported fourth quarter earnings of 57 cents per ADS, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of ...

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Leading cardiac assist devices maker, Abiomed Inc. (ABMD), reported third-quarter fiscal 2013 adjusted earnings per ...

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CBRE Group Inc. (CBG) came up with an impressive result in the fourth quarter 2012, after a disappointing ...

Leading information technology services provider Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) posted a net ...

Stericycle Inc. (SRCL), a leading waste management company, reported strong fourth quarter and full year 2012 ...

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Atmel Corporation (ATML) reported a net loss of $12.3 million or 3 cents per share in fourth quarter 2012 compared ...

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Leading U.S. wireless carrier Sprint Nextel Corp. S) reported fourth quarter and full year 2012 results, before the ...

Yelp Inc. (YELP) reported loss per share of 8 cents in the fourth quarter of 2012, significantly narrower than the ...

TriQuint Semiconductor Inc, (TQNT) posted a net loss of $3.8 million or 2 cents per share in the fourth quarter of ...

A sharp drop in guidance for 2013 will spook investors, but may create a bargain.

Andarko's valuable reserve base makes it a name worth considering, even with sizable litigation risk.

RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. (RNR) reported fourth-quarter 2012 operating earnings per share of 65 cents, surpassing ...

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (RBS) has finally conceded to paying a penalty of £390 million ($612 million) ...

Shares of Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) skid 15.7% ($6.53) in after hours trading on the heels of fourth quarter ...

Although macroeconomic fundamentals have not entirely been positive for Europe, many of its members have witnessed a ...

IDEX runs an interesting conglomerate, but valuation already anticipates a recovery.

The world was shocked when the Brazilian energy corporation Petrobras (NYSE: PBR) announced in 2007 the discovery of ...

PAA Natural Gas Storage L.P. (PNG) announced fourth-quarter 2012 operating earnings of 31 cents per unit, 10.7% ...

Calif.-based retail real estate investment trust (REIT), The Macerich Company (MAC) reported fourth quarter 2012 ...

Continuing with the momentum of the first quarter, DeVry, Inc.'s (DV) second quarter fiscal 2013 adjusted earnings ...

Pipeline operator Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. (MMP) announced mixed fourth-quarter 2012 results, with good ...

Brazilian sugar and ethanol producer, Cosan Limited (CZZ) released its fiscal third quarter of 2013 results (ended ...

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Yesterday, after the closing bell, Arris Group Inc. (ARRS) declared financial results for the fourth quarter of ...

Trimble Navigation's (TRMB) fourth quarter earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny, or 2.0%. Despite ...

Benchmarks showed minimal movement on Wednesday after earnings reports released yesterday failed to impact investor ...

Syngenta AG (SYT), an agriculture chemicals producer, reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ...

Independent refiner Tesoro Corporation (TSO) swung back to profit in the fourth quarter of 2012 compared to a net ...

Steel bellwether ArcelorMittal (MT) posted a net loss of $4 billion or $2.58 per share in the fourth quarter of 2012 ...

Equifax Inc. (EFX) posted fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 78 cents, beating the Zacks ...

Covanta Holding Corporation's (CVA) fourth-quarter 2012 earnings of 20 cents per share missed the Zacks Consensus ...

Lincoln National Corporation's (LNC) fourth-quarter 2012 operating earnings of $1.10 per share comfortably exceeded ...

MoneyGram International Inc. (MGI) reported fourth-quarter 2012 earnings per share of 27 cents, a penny higher than ...

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GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) recently increased its holding in its consumer healthcare subsidiary in India, GlaxoSmithKline ...

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. (VRTX) recently announced that the Health Service Executive (HSE) in the Republic of ...

Embraer S.A. (ERJ), an aircraft manufacturer, entered into a life time contract with Honeywell International Inc. ...

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Bayer's (BAYRY) Healthcare unit and Johnson & Johnson's (JNJ) Janssen Pharmaceuticals recently collaborated with ...

According to The Economic Times, Indian telco Bharti Airtel is set to acquire complete ownership of its joint ...

Logitech International (LOGI) announced the launch of a slim, protective keyboard cover called Logitech Ultrathin ...

Snap On Tools Inc. (SNA) is set to report its fourth quarter 2012 results on Feb 7. Last quarter, it posted a 2.4% ...

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We have retained our Neutral recommendation on WellPoint Inc. (WLP) as health care reforms and high leverage of the ...

American Axle and Manufacturing Inc. (AXL) announced that it has invested $100 million in the Three Rivers ...

ABB Ltd. (ABB) has been awarded a contract to extend the export terminal of the Eni (E) refinery in Taranto. The ...

In order to bolster investors' confidence, Acxiom Corporation (ACXM) recently increased the size of its authorized ...

Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. (CCE) recently increased its quarterly dividend by 25% to 20 cents per share, which is ...

ArQule, Inc. (ARQL) and partner Daiichi Sankyo recently announced that former has enrolled the first patient for the ...

The Board of Directors of Northeast Utilities (NU) has approved an increase in its quarterly dividend by 7.1% to ...

Recently Sanofi (SNY) and partner Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. (REGN) received encouraging news with the European ...

We expect onshore oil and gas drilling contractor Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. (PTEN) to beat expectations when it ...

IntercontinentalExchange Inc.'s (ICE) fourth-quarter 2012 operating earnings of $1.84 per share comfortably ...

In yet another choppy trading session, stocks wiped out most of the day’s earlier losses to finish flat as investors ...

Duke Energy Corporation's (DUK) business wing Progress Energy Florida announced that it will permanently put the ...

Good news flowed in at UCB (UCBJF) from Europe when the European Union (EU) approved Vimpat (lacosamide) as a single ...

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A few days after its fourth quarter earnings release, L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. (LLL) has increased its ...

Texas-based Pioneer Natural Resources Company (PXD) has abandoned its plan to divest its Barnett shale properties. ...

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Canadian National Railway (CNI), leading Canadian Freight railroad announced capital investment of C$1.9 billion in ...

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Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. (KRA) will feature its Cariflex polyisoprene products at MEDTEC Europe, scheduled ...

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ConocoPhillips Sabah Ltd, a unit of U.S. energy behemoth ConocoPhillips (COP), along with its partners Royal Dutch ...

Diversified technology conglomerate 3M Company (MMM) has recently increased its dividend payout by 7.6% year over ...

Russian miner Mechel OAO (MTL) announced that its logistics subsidiary Mecheltrans OOO has acquired a 21.64% stake ...

On Feb 5, we maintained a Neutral recommendation on global consumer food company General Mills Inc. (GIS) following ...

The Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based automotive retailer AutoNation Inc. (AN) posted a 22% year-over-year increase in ...

Rural wireless operator Frontier Communications Corporation (FTR) has announced the availability of wholesale ...

Despite concerns about inflation, decrepit infrastructure and the potential loss of the country's already ...

Industrial gas producer and supplier, Praxair Inc. (PX) prepares to add another asset to its portfolio; this time it ...

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To boost the working condition of the blue collar employees, police officials and other factory workers, Motorola ...

Knight Capital Group, Inc. (KCG) is set to slash jobs as a part of its restructuring initiative to reduce operating ...

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London-based Barclays PLC (BCS) has kept aside an additional £1.0 billion ($1.6 billion) to meet the litigation ...

Media conglomerate Liberty Global Inc. (LBTYA) continues to dominate the European pay-TV market with constant ...

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UDR Inc. (UDR), a real estate investment trust (REIT), reported fourth quarter 2012 FFO (funds from operations), ...

C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. (CHRW) has reported fourth quarter 2012 adjusted earnings per share of 68 cents, which ...

Shares of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (MHP) plunged 23% in the last two days as investor sentiment wavered ...

Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (WYN) announced fourth quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of 63 cents per share, which ...

On February 5, we downgraded photographic image company, Fujifilm Holdings Corporation (FUJIY), to Underperform ...

Expedia Inc. (EXPE) reported fourth-quarter earnings that were 3 cents short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate, ...

Coventry Health Care Inc. (CVH) reported fourth-quarter 2012 operating earnings per share of 88 cents, which ...

Energy services holding company AGL Resources (GAS) reported weak fourth-quarter 2012 results, owing to higher ...

Toyota Motor Corp. (TM) posted a 22.2% rise in earnings per share (EPS) to ¥31.55 (39 cents) in the third quarter of ...

CVS Caremark (CVS) reported fourth-quarter 2012 EPS of 90 cents, up 11.1% year over year. However, excluding the ...

Strong 4Q for Manitowoc Manitowoc Company, Inc. (MTW) reported fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings from ...

Cummins Inc. (CMI) revealed a 21.9% fall in earnings per share to $2.00 in the fourth quarter of 2012 from $2.56 per ...

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Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (CMG) has reported fourth-quarter 2012 earnings of $1.95 per share, which were in line ...

Oil and natural gas exploration and production firm Marathon Oil Corporation (MRO) reported weak fourth quarter ...

Time Warner Inc. (TWX), the diversified media conglomerate, posted third-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of 86 cents ...

Unum Group (UNM) reported fourth-quarter 2012 operating income of 82 cents per share, beating the Zacks Consensus ...

Prologis Inc.'s (PLD) core FFO (funds from operations) per share of 42 cents were in line with the Zacks Consensus ...

Equity Residential's (EQR) core funds from operations (FFO) per share in the fourth quarter of 2012 reached 75 ...

Hanesbrands Inc. (HBI) reported fourth quarter 2012 earnings per share of $1.07, which was more than double than the ...

Vocus Inc. (VOCS) reported fourth quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of 1 cent, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by ...

Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) reported third quarter 2013 earnings per share of 77 cents, way ahead of the ...

Panera Bread Co.'s (PNRA) fourth-quarter 2012 earnings of $1.75 per share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by ...

Alliant Techsystems Inc. (ATK) reported third quarter fiscal 2013 pro forma earnings of $1.84 per share, up 8.2% ...

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Liberty Property Trust (LRY) - a hybrid real estate investment trust (REIT) - reported fourth quarter 2012 FFO ...

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Shutterfly Inc.'s (SFLY) fourth-quarter 2012 earnings of $1.40 per share breezed past the Zacks Consensus Estimate ...

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Canada's biggest energy firm and the largest oil sands outfit, Suncor Energy Inc. (SU) reported lower-than-expected ...

SunCoke Energy Inc. (SXC) posted fourth quarter and full year 2012 results. In the fourth quarter, earnings per ...

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Leading consumer products company, Church & Dwight Co. Inc. (CHD) posted fourth-quarter 2012 earnings of 57 cents a ...

Ralph Lauren Corp. (RL) posted its third-quarter 2013 adjusted earnings of $2.40 per share, jumping 34.8% from the ...

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Strong sales and productivity savings facilitated The Hain Celestial Group Inc. (HAIN) to post second-quarter 2013 ...

After a month-long speculation, Dell Inc. (DELL) finally announced its decision to go private in a leveraged buyout ...

Chevron's growth and asset quality seem underappreciated by the Street.

Kimco Realty Corporation (KIM), a real estate investment trust (REIT), reported adjusted FFO per share of 33 cents, ...

Stocks appear determined to keep pushing higher, though the lack of any material news today and the coming days will ...

The Walt Disney Company (DIS) posted first-quarter fiscal 2013 earnings of 79 cents a share that surpassed the Zacks ...

UBS AG (UBS) reported fourth quarter net loss attributable to shareholders of CHF 1.9 billion ($2.0 billion) or CHF ...

MWI Veterinary Supply Inc. (MWIV) reported first-quarter fiscal 2013 EPS of $1.32, up 25.7% on a year-over-year ...

Stocks appear determined to keep pushing higher, though the lack of any material news today and the coming days will ...

Virgin Media Inc. (VMED) reported mixed financial results for the fourth quarter of 2012. In the reported quarter, ...

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Genworth Financial Inc. (GNW) reported fourth-quarter 2012 operating income of 18 cents per share. The result missed ...

Wednesday, February 6, 2013 Stocks appear determined to keep pushing higher, though the lack of any material news ...

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Brazil's Itau Unibanco Holding S.A. (ITUB) reported fourth-quarter 2012 recurring earnings of R$3.5 billion ($1.7 ...

Fiserv Inc. (FISV) reported fourth quarter 2012 EPS of $1.39, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a couple ...

Zynga Inc. (ZNGA) reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2012 results. Accounting for stock-based compensation ...

Thoratec Corp's (THOR) fourth-quarter and 2012 adjusted (excluding one-time items other than stock-based ...

Leading healthcare information technology ("HCIT") solutions provider Cerner Corporation (CERN) reported ...

CME Group Inc. (CME) reported fourth-quarter 2012 operating earnings per share of 63 cents. The result was in line ...

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Aflac Inc.'s (AFL) fourth-quarter 2012 operating earnings per share of $1.48 came in line with the Zacks Consensus ...

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Energy-focused engineering and construction firm McDermott International Inc. (MDR) announced that one of its ...

United Continental Holdings Inc. (UAL) announced plans to operate twice-daily nonstop flights between Denver to ...

Unified messaging service provider j2 Global Inc. (JCOM) announced that its subsidiary Ziff Davis Inc. has acquired ...

Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) announced that its film production division, Amazon Studios plans to produce pilots for five ...

Rating agency Standard and Poor's (S&P) has lowered Latin American wireless operator NII Holdings Inc.'s (NIHD) ...

Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (SUPN) recently announced the launch of its antiepileptic drug, Oxtellar XR, in the ...

We have retained our Neutral recommendation on H&R Block Holdings Ltd. (HRB) as the stressed economic environment ...

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ALNY) recently entered into an exclusive global alliance with The Medicines Company ...

Limited Brands Inc. (LTD) is an interesting option for investors seeking both growth and income. This specialty ...

Oil and natural gas exploration and production firm Marathon Oil Corporation (MRO) is set to release its ...

Bayer AG (BAYRY) recently presented results from two European phase III studies on ATX-101. ATX-101 is being ...

Zacks Investment Research downgraded Aeropostale Inc. (ARO) to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) on Feb 2, 2013. Why ...

Philip Morris (PM) is set to report fourth quarter and full year 2012 results on Feb 7. Last quarter it posted a ...

BRE Properties Inc.'s (BRE) fourth quarter 2012 core fund from operations (FFO) of 61 cents per share were a penny ...

A leading cable operator in Europe, Latin America and Australia, Liberty Global Inc. (LBTYA) plans to bid for UK's ...

Entergy Corporation (ETR) along with SMG, the management company of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, is investigating ...

On Feb 1, we downgraded Quest Diagnostics (DGX), a leading player in the diagnostic testing market, to Underperform ...

Crop nutrient company Potash Corp of Sakatchewan Inc. (POT) recently announced a roughly 33% hike in its quarterly ...

Auto sales in the U.S. grew 14.2% to 1.04 million vehicles in January. This translates into a seasonally adjusted ...

Equity markets bounced back today, after yesterday’s sharp pull back had stocks posting their worst one-day ...

Canada's biggest energy firm and the largest oil sands outfit, Suncor Energy Inc. (SU) is scheduled to report its ...

Allergan, Inc. (AGN) reported fourth quarter 2012 earnings of $1.15 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate ...

SunPower Corporation (SPWR), a Silicon Valley-based manufacturer of high efficiency solar cells, solar panels and ...

Medical technology major Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) reported first-quarter fiscal 2013 earnings per share ...

Iconix Brand Group, Inc. (ICON) has formed a joint venture with Buffalo International ULC to acquire a 51% interest ...

Duke Energy Carolinas, a subsidiary of Duke Energy Corporation (DUK), has requested the North Carolina Utilities ...

BMC Software Inc. (BMC) recently announced a success story with Thailand's national aircraft, Thai Airways ...

A day after falling the most in 2013, the U.S. stock market rebounded strongly on the back of good economic data. ...

Amid all the negative outcomes of macro uncertainty and the PC market slowdown, the recent talk of the town seems to ...

Offshore oilfield equipment manufacturer FMC Technologies Inc. (FTI) entered into a deal with Total E&P Angola, ...

Italian energy major Eni SpA E) and its partner, the Algerian state company Sonatrach, have commenced gas production ...

In an effort to reduce risk and strengthen financial flexibility the U.S. health insurer CIGNA Corp. (CI), has ...

Lear Corp. (LEA) posted a 17.5% rise in adjusted earnings per share to $1.48 in the fourth quarter of 2012 from ...

We have retained our Neutral recommendation on ProAssurance Corporation (PRA) as core business volatility and ...

NYSE Euronext Inc.'s (NYX) fourth-quarter 2012 operating earnings per share of 43 cents comfortably surpassed the ...

TECO Energy Inc. (TE) announced its fourth-quarter 2012 operating earnings of 21 cents per share, in line with the ...

Leading distributor of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies Cardinal Health (CAH) posted second-quarter fiscal 2013 ...

Torchmark Corp. (TMK) reported fourth-quarter 2012 net operating income of $1.33 per share, a couple of pennies ...

Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (EW) reported fourth-quarter 2012 earnings per share of 77 cents, up 45.3% year ...

Brazil's state-run energy giant Petroleo Brasileiro S.A., or Petrobras (PBR), announced fourth quarter profit of ...

Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. (HIG) reported fourth-quarter 2012 operating earnings of $265 million or 54 ...

Following its rechristening as BlackBerry (BBRY), (formerly known as Research in Motion), the company added a fresh ...

On Feb 4, 2013, we reiterated our long-term recommendation on Westamerica Bancorp. (WABC) at 'Underperform'. This ...

Arch Coal Inc. (ACI) reported fourth-quarter 2012 pro forma loss of 42 cents per share, wider than the Zacks ...

Premier natural gas company Spectra Energy Corp. (SE) reported fourth-quarter 2012 earnings per share from ...

The year 2012 started on a relatively positive note for U.S. restaurants. That scenario changed gradually as sales ...

In a bid to expand its network in Canada, Elavon - a fully-owned subsidiary of U.S. Bancorp (USB) - has acquired ...

SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. (SIRI) declared mixed financial results for the fourth quarter of 2012. Quarterly GAAP net ...

Yesterday, Liberty Property Trust (LRY) - a hybrid real estate investment trust (REIT) - unveiled its plan to ...

Kellogg Company's K) adjusted fourth quarter 2012 earnings of 67 cents per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate ...

To further strengthen its foothold in Canada, Rent-A-Center Inc. (RCII) announced its plans to franchise Canadian ...

The year 2012 started on a relatively positive note for U.S. restaurants. That scenario changed gradually as sales ...

Shares of The Clorox Company (CLX) hit an all-time high of $80.86 on Monday, Feb 4, just after the company reported ...

Zacks Investment Research upgraded Atlas Copco AB (ATLKY) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) on Feb 2, 2013. Why the ...

We currently maintained a Neutral recommendation on Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) anticipating that the company ...

In the past six months, European ETFs have been soaring higher. Worries over a broad debt crisis faded from memory, ...

Value stock strategist, Tracey Ryniec, discusses Total S.A. (TOT) and Lithia Motors (LAD).

Less than a week ago, Monsanto Company (MON), an agricultural products company, acquired a few assets of Agradis ...

AAR Corp. (AIR) recently announced a contract win from the U.S. Army Medical Material Center, Southwest Asia. The ...

Tellabs Inc. (TLAB) reported mixed financial results for its third quarter of 2012 as net earnings managed to meet ...

As readers of Top 10 Stocks already know, Chief Strategist Paul Tracy recently handed over the reins to Elliott Gue, ...

We expect the premier supplier of building materials, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX) to beat expectations when ...

Ireland-based Shire plc (SHPG) recently announced that the company has reached an agreement in principle to resolve ...

Pure-play lifestyle cable network company Scripps Network Interactive (SNI) is set to release its fourth-quarter ...

The world's largest software maker Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) is collaborating with the government of Kenya's Ministry ...

We expect leading coffee maker Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (GMCR) to beat expectations when it reports ...

Hershey's growth is looking strong, but the valuation is no bargain.

Semiconductor and solar technology provider MEMC Electronic Materials Inc. (WFR) recently announced that its ...

Indonesia ETFs returned just about 3% in 2012, which was very disappointing compared to the strong performance by ...

Mead Johnson seems overvalued for its above-average growth prospects.

SK Telecom Corp. (SKM) - leading South Korean wireless communication service provider - reported fourth quarter and ...

Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc. (DO) reported fourth quarter 2012 earnings of $1.12 per share, surpassing the Zacks ...

Cameron's weak guidance and poor margins were hidden under a deluge of new orders.

The ISM report today will likely give stocks the reason to reverse some of the losses from Monday. But the relative ...

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (AXS) reported fourth-quarter 2012 operating loss of 23 cents per share, narrower than ...

IDEX Corporation (IEX) delivered adjusted earnings of 69 cents per share in the fourth quarter of 2012, up 6% from ...

In recent years, the energy sector has been through major upheavals attributable to a series of unwanted episodes in ...

Last week, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. (MTU) reported net income of ¥532.5 billion ($6.7 billion) for nine ...

Emerson Electric Company (EMR) announced first-quarter 2013 results before the market opened today, reporting ...

Meredith Corporation (MDP) recently increased its quarterly dividend by 6.5%, bringing the annualized payout to ...

Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) posted second quarter fiscal 2013 earnings of $1.16 per share (excluding ...

Expectations for 2013 - Colt Resources By Steven Ralston, CFA Colt Resources (V.GTP) is a junior gold ...

Industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation (ETN) released its fourth quarter results with earnings per share of 96 ...

New York-based Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL) - a designer, marketer and distributor of lifestyle products - is ...

Yum! Brands Inc. (YUM) reported fourth quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of 83 cents per share, ahead of the Zacks ...

Archer Daniels Midland Company's (ADM) adjusted earnings of 60 cents per share for the second-quarter ended Dec 31, ...

Regal Beloit Corporation (RBC) reported fourth quarter 2012 earnings of 70 cents per share compared to 80 cents in ...

Illinois Tool Works is already getting a lot of hype for saying and doing the right things.

Leggett & Platt Inc. (LEG) - the manufacturer of diversified engineered products and components - reported ...

Luminex Corporation's (LMNX) fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of 12 cents per share (up 9% year over year) beat ...

Brightcove Inc. (BCOV) reported a loss of 13 cents in the fourth quarter of 2012, wider than the Zacks Consensus ...

The ISM report today will likely give stocks the reason to reverse some of the losses from Monday. But the relative ...

We can forgive Broadcom for a mild stumble in guidance.

Life Technologies Corporation (LIFE) reported earnings per share (EPS) of 63 cents in the fourth quarter of fiscal ...

While you may not directly own Apple stock, odds are that your ETF has some Apple exposure in it.

Tuesday, February 5, 2013 The ISM report today will likely give stocks the reason to reverse some of the losses ...

STMicroelectronics (STM) reported adjusted fourth quarter 2012 loss of 11 cents per share, wider than the Zacks ...

Benchmarks retreated from recent highs following weaker-than-expected factory orders and investor concerns about the ...

Gilead Sciences, Inc.'s (GILD) fourth quarter 2012 earnings (excluding special items but including stock option ...

National Oilwell Varco's orders were alright, but margins were disappointing.

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (APC) posted net earnings from continuing operations of 85 cents per share for the ...

BP plc (BP) reported fourth quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of $1.25 per American Depositary Share (ADS) on a ...

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.'s (RCL) fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of 10 cents per share surpassed the Zacks ...

Sohu.com Inc. (SOHU) reported non-GAAP EPS of 66 cents in the fourth quarter of 2012, which decreased 47.8% year ...

SolarWinds Inc. (SWI) reported fourth-quarter 2012 non-GAAP earnings of 36 cents per share, which increased 24.1% ...

Specialty alloy maker Carpenter Technology Corp. (CRS) reported earnings of 62 cents per share for second-quarter ...

As the exchange-traded world continues to expand, many investors find themselves asking the same questions about how ...

With a strong earnings and revenue beat, rising estimates and reasonable valuation, this Zacks Rank #1 stock offers ...

Weak Q1 prompted a flurry of negative estimate revisions from analysts, sending shares of this stock to a Zacks Rank #5.

Futures Rise After Monday Losses U.S. equity futures rose in pre-market trading after U.S. and global markets ...

Though the fiscal cliff ordeal was somewhatsuccessfullyavoided, Washington has yet another hurdle to face in the ...

Investors have largely embraced international ETFs to start 2013. Funds tracking emerging markets have seen ...

This screen is a bit of a departure from my normal stock screens. Usually I require my screens to have a ...

Fluor Corporation (FLR) announced that it has received a contract from Williams Companies Inc. (WMB) to provide ...

In order to double its retail services business, energy services holding company AGL Resources Inc. (GAS) has ...

On Feb 1, we downgraded our recommendation on CSX Corporation (CSX) to Underperform from Neutral, owing to ...

Tetra Tech Inc. (TTEK), a leading provider of environmental services, recently got engaged in a global clean energy ...

Oil pipeline and storage partnership Magellan Midstream Partners L.P. (MMP) is set to release its fourth-quarter ...

A.M. Best Co. reiterated the issuer credit rating (ICR) of "bbb" of Unum Group (UNM) and its present debt ...

Noble Energy Inc. (NBL) is scheduled to release its fourth quarter 2012 financial results before the market bell on ...

Seattle Genetics Inc. (SGEN) recently received approval from Health Canada for its oncology drug, Adcetris ...

Delta Air Lines (DAL) is collaborating with top brands like Malin+Goetz and Tumi Holdings, Inc. (TUMI) to offer ...

On Jan 31, we reaffirmed our Neutral recommendation on the leading oilfield services company Schlumberger Limited ...

NRG Energy Inc.'s (NRG) renewable division NRG Solar announced the commencement of operation at its 66 megawatt ...

St. Jude Medical Inc. (STJ) has initiated the EnligHTN II trail with the enrolment of first patient to further ...

AbbVie (ABBV) recently confirmed its sales figures for 2012 and provided guidance for 2013 as an independent ...

The ongoing turbulence in its business operations has forced PC giant Hewlett-Packard Co. (HPQ) to opt for major ...

We expect leading multi-family real estate investment trust (REIT) - Equity Residential (EQR) -to beat expectations ...

Spectrum Pharmaceuticals (SPPI) recently announced that it has regained development and commercial rights for ...

We expect Cardinal Health (CAH) to beat expectations when it reports fiscal second quarter 2013 results on Feb 5. ...

Telus Corporation (TU) completed the acquisition of leading digital forensics provider- Digital WYZDOM Inc. and ...

Elan Corporation plc (ELN) recently decided to sell its remaining 7.8 million ordinary shares in Alkermes plc (ALKS) ...

The AES Corporation (AES) has entered into an agreement with VS Energy International to sell two of its power ...

As many investors feared, stocks pulled back sharply today, posting their first triple-digit drop and worst one-day ...

Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (PAA) will report fourth-quarter 2012 results on Feb 6, 2013. The partnership is ...

We expect online travel company Expedia Inc. (EXPE) to beat expectations when it reports fourth quarter 2012 results ...