Analysis & Opinions

  1. Hormel Transforming, But Valuation Already Ahead Of It

    May 23, 2013
    Hormel is very well-run and has above-average growth prospects, but investors have already bid the shares up accordingly
  2. It's Still Miller Time In The Emerging Markets

    May 23, 2013
    SABMiller is expensive, but the company's long-term growth potential in emerging markets is enormous.
  3. After Some Preening, American Eagle Could Fly Again

    May 23, 2013
    Management has to reinvest in the business, but the market seems to be undervaluing American Eagle's cash flow ...
  4. Cost Improvements Are Good, But Hewlett-Packard Needs ...

    May 23, 2013
    Restructuring seems to be helping margins, but HP needs revenue growth to really turn around
  5. Ski-Doo IPO Raises $254 Million: Should You Buy?

    May 23, 2013
    Read on and I'll look into if you should buy Ski-Doo's stock once it becomes available.
  6. Ultratech Knocked Back, Not Knocked Out

    May 23, 2013
    Expectations for market growth are aggressive, but Ultratech could be a major winner over the next three to five years.
  7. Lowe's Had Better Start Improving

    May 22, 2013
    Lowe's is lagging Home Depot to an extent that just the weather can't explain
  8. Can Intuit Get Back Into Wall Street's Good Graces?

    May 22, 2013
    Uneven performance, particularly in tax software, has weighed on the shares of a former growth darling.
  9. The Recovery Proving Slow To Arrive For Analog Devices

    May 22, 2013
    Analog continues to wait for the big turn in industrial and automotive chip demand
  10. NetApp Is Probably Cheap, But The Headwinds Aren't Going ...

    May 22, 2013
    NetApp is suffering from the wider tech malaise, but the company appears to have established itself as the clear #2 ...
  11. Medtronic Still Reporting Weak Growth, But A Relatively ...

    May 22, 2013
    Medtronic continues to suffer with weak core markets, but business seems to be getting slowly better and valuation ...
  12. Look Towards Small-Caps For Big Dividends

    May 22, 2013
    Small-caps can be a fruitful place to gain high yields.
  13. After A Big Recovery Rally, It's Up To Renew Blue For ...

    May 22, 2013
    Investors have bought Best Buy's story, but this quarter shows that a lot of work remains to be done
  14. Home Depot Continues To Rack Up Impressive Numbers

    May 21, 2013
    Top-notch execution is letting Home Depot thrive
  15. Roche, Reloaded

    May 21, 2013
    Roche has one of the best long-term growth profiles in the Big Pharma space
  16. General Motors Hits $33: Where To From Here?

    May 21, 2013
    While business seems reasonably strong in Detroit, there's no guarantee it will stay that way. Is GM a momentum play ...
  17. A Good Deal For Actavis, But Warner Chilcott Goes A ...

    May 21, 2013
    Actavis gets a very useful asset, while Warner Chilcott shareholders get a decent exit.
  18. Strategically-Challenged Websense Gets A Fair Deal

    May 21, 2013
    Websense gets a fair deal, given its ongoing growth problems.
  19. Elan Continues To Make Baffling Strategic Decision

    May 21, 2013
    Elan seems to be set on wasting the Tysabri windfall instead of returning it to shareholders
  20. Marketo Jumps 67% in IPO Debut-Time To Sell?

    May 21, 2013
    Software startup Marketo went public May 17. Its stock closed up 64% in its first day of trading. Time to sell your ...
  21. Campbell Soup Shows That Shoppers More Price-Sensitive ...

    May 21, 2013
    Campbell Soup remains volatile, but investors haven't minded
  22. After A Big Rally, Pfizer Might Need Some Rest

    May 21, 2013
    A big rally has brought Pfizer back to fair value.
  23. Yahoo! Adds Tumblr, But Is This Another Underpants Gnome ...

    May 21, 2013
    Tumblr is a high-potential asset, but Yahoo! absolutely must execute.
  24. Wal-Mart Uses Rigorous Cost Control To Offset Weaker Sales

    May 17, 2013
    Sluggish sales growth at Wal-Mart isn't a big surprise, but it could keep a lid on the stock.
  25. Fear Of Cisco Leads The Market To Abandon Aruba Networks

    May 17, 2013
    The spectre of share loss to Cisco has become real.
  26. Should Investors Hang Around For More From Applied ...

    May 17, 2013
    Applied Materials is showing progress, but has the 50% recovery already anticipated these improvements?
  27. How Much Further Can Value Carry Autodesk?

    May 17, 2013
    Autodesk comes up short again as the macro environment stays soft.
  28. The Time To Buy Italy Is Now

    May 17, 2013
    Investors are getting more comfortable with owning European stocks once again. For bold investors willing to go ...
  29. Brocade's Uncertain New Direction

    May 17, 2013
    Brocade badly needs to prove that it can grow again.
  30. Flowers Foods Beats On Revenue and Earnings--Should You Buy?

    May 16, 2013
    Delivering earnings that were three cents better than analyst expectations along with revenue that was $40 million ...
  31. Kohl's Could Work For A Trade, But It's In A Brutal Business

    May 16, 2013
    Kohl's did okay by the analysts, but core operating trends here certainly aren't strong.
  32. Cisco Comes Through, But Times Are Still Tough

    May 16, 2013
    Cisco comes through with a quarter that should calm tech investors.
  33. If You Don't Mind Volatility, Deere Could Still Do Alright

    May 15, 2013
    Though Deere's shares sold off after earnings, the business model is sound and rolling along.
  34. Five ETFs To Cash In On Japan’s Rise

    May 15, 2013
    With the election of Shinzo Abe and birth of “Abenomics”, things are looking up for Japan's exporting dependent ...
  35. Tesla's Worth More Than Fiat--Time To Sell?

    May 15, 2013
    While Tesla is an amazing story its valuation has gotten frothy to say the least. Is now the time for shareholders ...
  36. Investors Already Thinking Recovery For Cummins

    May 15, 2013
    Cummins is still bottoming, but the Street is already thinking recovery
  37. Agilent Isn't Making It Easy On Investors

    May 15, 2013
    Core operating performance at Agilent needs to improve
  38. BP Looks Cheap, But A Lot Of Improvements Have To Come ...

    May 15, 2013
    Even with its problems and challenges, BP seems too cheap today
  39. Waiting For Housing To Recover, Valspar's Recovery ...

    May 15, 2013
    Valspar's market share and performance suggest the stock has recovered far enough.
  40. Chipotle Executing Well, But Valuation Leaves No Margin ...

    May 14, 2013
    Weak traffic isn't worrying investors who still prize Chipotle's mid-teens operating growth.
  41. Alliant Techsystems Looks To Guns For Growth

    May 14, 2013
    Norwest Equity Partners agreed May 13 to sell gun maker Savage Arms to Alliant Techsystems (NYSE:ATK) for $315 ...
  42. Danaher Proves Even The Nimble Can Stumble

    May 14, 2013
    Danaher won't stay stuck for long.
  43. Roper A Little Short On Growth, But A Proven Builder Of ...

    May 14, 2013
    Roper's organic growth isn't great now, but the market's love for this M&A frequent flyer is unlikely to dim
  44. The U.S. Auto Industry Is Back

    May 14, 2013
    For investors, betting on the U.S. auto sector could lead to plenty of profits.
  45. BorgWarner Still In A Long-Term Growth Lane

    May 13, 2013
    BorgWarner has intriguing growth prospects, but the shares have already recovered quite a bit of ground.
  46. ABB Performing Well, But A Big Change Is Coming

    May 13, 2013
    ABB is executing well in a tough environment, but losing CEO Hogan is a big blow
  47. Advanced Energy Industries Hanging On For The Turn

    May 13, 2013
    AEIS is cyclically down, but far from out.
  48. Claire's: Should You Accessorize With Its IPO?

    May 13, 2013
    Apollo Global Management is taking accessories retailer Claire's public. Should you get in on this IPO? I'll take a ...
  49. It Should Be Up From Here For Eaton

    May 13, 2013
    Eaton should see very solid growth from here, but the market is already expecting quite a bit of that.
  50. The Market Seems Unwilling To Let Yum! Brands Stay Cheap ...

    May 13, 2013
    Yum! Brands' shares have rebounded pretty well despite an ongoing stream of bad news from China.
  51. Middleby Keeps Sticking To A Successful Recipe

    May 10, 2013
    Middleby continues to gain share and expand its market opportunities in an under-innovative industry.
  52. Trip Advisor Continues Its Buying Binge

    May 10, 2013
    Trip Advisor's buying binge continued May 7 announcing it was buying Niumba.com, a Spanish vacation rental site.
  53. ArcelorMittal Looks Like A Good House In A Really Tough ...

    May 10, 2013
    ArcelorMittal looks too cheap, but it could be a long wait to see it really outperform
  54. Place Your Chips On The Chip Makers

    May 10, 2013
    By adding the semiconductor producers, investors have a chance to play the backbone of technology and right now they ...
  55. Little Left To Dendreon But The Hope Trade

    May 10, 2013
    Dendreon looks increasingly irrelevant as the medical community moves on from Provenge.
  56. Nvidia Still Too Cheap, And Still Very Controversial

    May 10, 2013
    Investors aren't sold on Nvidia's strategy, and that shows in the stock price.
  57. Adasuve Deal Is Very Good For Alexza, But What About Teva?

    May 09, 2013
    Teva's partnership with Alexza looks like an expensive gamble.
  58. Overheated Expectations Send Rackspace Investors To The ...

    May 09, 2013
    Absent a real competitive moat, it's hard to make sense of Rackspace's valuation.
  59. Groupon Shows Some Vigor, But Much Work Waits To Be Done

    May 09, 2013
    Groupon still has a lot of work to do to reassure the Street that this business model is viable
  60. Is Microsoft Hitting Up Barnes & Noble For Some Nook(ie)?

    May 09, 2013
    Will Microsoft pay up to take Nook Media off Barnes & Noble's hands?
  61. Another Negative Fish Oil Study Adds To Amarin's ...

    May 09, 2013
    More questions about the real efficacy of fish oil is bad news for Amarin.
  62. Better Margins Are Nice, But Are Green Mountain ...

    May 09, 2013
    Are investors going to get scalded by this Starbucks-Green Mountain deal?
  63. Nautilus Gets Its Groove Back

    May 09, 2013
    Now a micro cap, I'll look at why Nautilus' 200% increase over the past 52 weeks is just the beginning.
  64. After The Hurricane, Is It Safe To Visit Aruba Networks?

    May 09, 2013
    After a big quarterly miss, can investors afford to trust the long-term opportunity at Aruba?
  65. Keep Your Portfolio Truckin’ With The Transports

    May 09, 2013
    With the U.S. really beginning to move forward, investors may want to focus on another main Dow index- The Dow ...
  66. Emerson – More Realistic, But Not Necessarily Better

    May 08, 2013
    Emerson's relative performance may be positive, but the net value is still lacking
  67. Mondelez Isn't As Good As Nestle, But Priced Like It Is

    May 08, 2013
    Investors seem to bullish on Mondelez, given the relative performance at Kellogg and Nestle.
  68. Disney Does It Again

    May 08, 2013
    Disney comes through again, but valuation is getting pretty high.
  69. Recent Financials May Not Be Entirely Fair To Hologic

    May 08, 2013
    Macro pressures are outweighing solid internal progress at Hologic.
  70. Amgen Chased By The Bubble

    May 08, 2013
    Amgen really needs the pipeline to come through to support this valuation.
  71. Whole Foods Back On Pace

    May 08, 2013
    Whole Foods carries rich multiples, but the growth seems to justify it
  72. Johnson Controls Has A Lot Of Improving Left To Do

    May 07, 2013
    Analysts are projecting a big turnaround in Johnson Controls' margins, but that the downside risks are meaningful
  73. For Casino Stocks- Macau Is Still Where It’s At

    May 07, 2013
    China’s growing consumer class isn’t just spending their hard earned money of fast food, TVs and designer handbags. ...
  74. Broadcom Has To Play Offense And Defense

    May 07, 2013
    Broadcom has multiple appealing growth opportunities, but also competitive challenges to address.
  75. Sysco's Reputation Seems More Durable Than Its Growth

    May 07, 2013
    Sysco seems to be trading more on reputation than reality today.
  76. Ingersoll-Rand Improving, But Are Investors Already Too ...

    May 07, 2013
    WIthout stronger construction markets, Ingersoll-Rand's turnaround could bog down
  77. Mobile Mini Earnings Double: Is It Time To Buy?

    May 07, 2013
    Mobile Mini reported first quarter earnings May 6 that were impressive to say the least. With its stock sitting near ...
  78. BMC Software Shows Again That Getting Full Value Is ...

    May 06, 2013
    BMC's sluggish growth results in a takeout bid that doesn't seem to fully value the company.
  79. Will Tyson Serve The Bulls Or Serve Up The Bulls?

    May 06, 2013
    Tyson's weak volumes and operating margins don't square well with the very strong stock price action.
  80. Beam's North American Business Beams Brightly

    May 06, 2013
    Beam (NYSE:BEAM) announced solid first quarter earnings May 2. The highlight of Q1 was the performance of its North ...
  81. Zions Bancorp Will Likely Find It Harder From Here

    May 06, 2013
    Zions has had a good run, but it may be slower going as lending competition intensifies.
  82. Simpler Looks Better For First Horizon

    May 06, 2013
    Deprioritizing non-strategic lending and refocusing on regional banking should be good for First Horizon in the ...
  83. Check Point Software Could Be A Second-Half Rebounder

    May 06, 2013
    If Check Point can reignite growth, the stock is much too cheap.
  84. Teva Still Too Cheap, But Still Too Uncertain

    May 03, 2013
    Teva's present-day momentum is weak, but the value could appeal to patient long-term investors.
  85. In A Growth-Starved Sector, Becton Dickinson Rules

    May 03, 2013
    Becton Dickinson is a great business, but investors seem to be too willing to overpay for today's relatively ...
  86. Carl Icahn Upped His Nuance Stake--Should You?

    May 02, 2013
    Should we follow activist investor Carl Icahn? We'll have a look.
  87. Finding Bond-Like Income With Utilities

    May 01, 2013
    The traditional utility sector has become a happy hunting ground for income seekers.
  88. Are These 3 Retailers Ready To Go Private?

    April 30, 2013
    Bloomberg ran an article April 29 speculating that Rue 21, Abercrombie & Fitch and Aeropostale are all possible ...
  89. Get Ready For The Wearable Technology Revolution

    April 30, 2013
    For investors, wearable tech is just beginning to become science fact.
  90. Starbucks: A Premium Worth Paying

    April 29, 2013
    Starbucks delivered record second-quarter results April 25. With every part of its business doing well (Europe ...
  91. Alcatel-Lucent Looking At A Long Road, But Not Starting ...

    April 29, 2013
    Alcatel-Lucent has a long road back, but the IP keeps the company in the game.
  92. It Gets A Little Harder From Here For Covidien

    April 29, 2013
    Expectations are the bigger issue for Covidien, as underlying growth is still pretty good on a relative basis.
  93. Total Looks Cheap, But There's A Reason

    April 29, 2013
    Total's performance looked pretty typical for the sector, but the company has a lot still to prove.
  94. Starbucks' Special Model Is Valuable, But Maybe Not This ...

    April 26, 2013
    Starbucks continues to deliver good execution, but the valuation demands greatness.
  95. Good Profitability And Relative Valuation Make Chevron ...

    April 26, 2013
    Chevron seems underrated and undervalued relative to the likes of Exxon.
  96. Lumber Liquidators-A Stock Without A Ceiling?

    April 26, 2013
    Flooring retailer Lumber Liquidators (NYSE:LL) reported strong earnings April 24. By every financial metric it was a ...
  97. Sub-Saharan Africa Beckons

    April 26, 2013
    Looking past the BRICs and broad index funds, Africa represents a huge ignored growth story.
  98. Slower Growth And Better Margins Probably Won't Help Amazon

    April 26, 2013
    Amazon's growth continues to slow, but from a high level to a slightly less high level
  99. 3M Ends Up In The Same Industrial Tar Pit As Everybody Else

    April 25, 2013
    Disappointing margins dent 3M's all-weather credentials.
  100. Coach Winning In China

    April 25, 2013
    Coach's third quarter results were solid if not spectacular. Its Chinese business, however, continues to provide ...
  101. Want Income? MLP ETFs Still Offer Value

    April 25, 2013
    High income and growth potential minus the tax headaches associated with MLPs makes ETFs the top choice to play the ...
  102. Exxon Mobil Profits And Growth Fail To Impress

    April 25, 2013
    Exxon's profitability underwhelmed, but the overall picture hasn't changed much.
  103. Investors Can't Seem To Get Enough Of Hershey

    April 25, 2013
    With strong volume and improving margins, Hershey continues to outperform a hot sector.
  104. Are Market Factors Pushing Qualcomm Into The Penalty Box?

    April 25, 2013
    Qualcomm's stumble on lower ASPs could make for a rocky summer.
  105. Given Procter & Gamble's Performance, Should The Weak ...

    April 25, 2013
    P&G looks like an increasingly expensive margin improvement play in consumer staples.
  106. Absent Macro Shocks, Cash And Expenses Will Drive Boeing

    April 24, 2013
    Boeing's delivery schedule slowed, but the long-term value is still quite appealing.
  107. The Defenestration Of Apple Continues

    April 24, 2013
    Apple's value as a stock has plunged, but the company seems to be in better shape.
  108. Another Revision Doesn't Make It Easier To Like Juniper

    April 24, 2013
    Juniper looks cheap, but it will stay cheap if it can't start beating revenue estimates.
  109. Good Long-Term Trends, But Softer Conditions Today At ...

    April 24, 2013
    UTX's focused business mix isn't delivering any better results than the average industrial conglomerate
  110. DuPont's Cyclicality Seems Overpriced

    April 23, 2013
    Investors should be wary of paying a big premium for DuPont's cyclicality.
  111. Valmont's First Quarter: Profit From Its Growth

    April 23, 2013
    Valmont Industries first quarter was very strong. It expects more of the same in the second quarter and quite ...
  112. Good Margins Outweigh Weak Growth For ITW Investors

    April 23, 2013
    ITW looks weak on growth, but investors don't seem to mind right now
  113. Texas Instruments Not Quite In The Clear Yet

    April 23, 2013
    TI's outlook is improving, but core market growth is still lagging.
  114. Crime Pays For REIT Investors

    April 23, 2013
    While it’s not a glamorous business, operating for-profit prisons is quite a money maker. Especially for those firms ...
  115. Is Caterpillar Facing A New Normal In Mining?

    April 22, 2013
    Caterpillar has gotten cheaper, but willing the mining industry recover?
  116. Strong Execution Justifies Honeywell's Price

    April 22, 2013
    Honeywell is one of the stronger industrial names today, and still trading at a decent price.
  117. Halliburton Has Gotten Interesting Again

    April 22, 2013
    If oilfield activity has bottomed, Halliburton would be a good pick here.
  118. Kimberly-Clark Looks Way Too Expensive For What It Is

    April 22, 2013
    Kimberly-Clark's growth prospects make today's valuation hard to justify.
  119. Schlumberger Looks Good At Today's Prices

    April 22, 2013
    Schlumberger remains the best of breed in the oil services sector, and the price is getting attractive.
  120. GE's Guidance Wasn't Great, But Expectations Seem Low

    April 19, 2013
    GE looks underpriced on its long-term growth potential.
  121. Is Pepsi's Turnaround For Real?

    April 19, 2013
    Pepsico (NYSE:PEP) announced first quarter earnings April 18. Better than expected, its stock jumped almost 3% on ...
  122. Is Controversy About Robot-Assisted Surgery Showing In ...

    April 19, 2013
    Uncertainty about procedure growth may be opening a window in these often-expensive shares
  123. Does A Tough Patch Really Matter To McDonald's Shareholders?

    April 19, 2013
    Investors are paying a premium for the security McDonald's offers
  124. IBM Makes It Official – Tech Has Some Troubles

    April 19, 2013
    IBM sees a broad miss and the valuation is still too high.
  125. Weak PC Growth And Slow Mobile Penetration Weighing On ...

    April 19, 2013
    Microsoft is still not delivering what tech investors really want, but the value looks real.
  126. Stick With “Bond-Like Stocks”

    April 19, 2013
    By betting on large-cap stocks that pay healthy growing dividends, portfolios should be able to navigate whatever ...
  127. Thermo Steps Up And Seals A Deal For Life Technologies

    April 19, 2013
    Speculation has been all over the place for an M&A with LifeTech, but the final announcement is consistent with my ...
  128. Mediocre Performance Clouding BB&T's Long-Term Value

    April 18, 2013
    I remain quite positive on BB&T shares, though I am more bullish than most sell-side analysts.
  129. Nokia Still Straddling Fault Lines

    April 18, 2013
    Nokia Still Straddling Fault Lines by Stephen D. Simpson, CFA Roughly 18 months into his tenure as the CEO of ...
  130. Fairway Group Gets The Green

    April 18, 2013
    Grocery store chain Fairway Group (Nasdaq:FWM) sold 16.7 million shares at $13 in its IPO debut April 16. In its ...
  131. Broad Weakness Makes It Harder To Like St. Jude Today

    April 18, 2013
    Although I do believe the long-term expectations for St. Jude are increasingly beatable, this could be a frustrating ...
  132. Dover May Be Bottoming, But The Street's Already ...

    April 18, 2013
    Dover management is continuing to make the case that results will improve in the second half of 2013. Remember that ...
  133. Three Ways To Short Gold

    April 18, 2013
    Investor enthusiasm for gold has been falling by the wayside. For portfolios, that could mean it's time to short the ...
  134. Investors Seem To Be Overrating Bank Of America

    April 17, 2013
    In any case, I think U.S. Bancorp and Wells Fargo offer more upside from today's levels than Bank of America.
  135. The “Healthy” Play In Contract Research Organizations

    April 17, 2013
    The pharmaceutical industry is under pressure to do more with less. That means it will be farming out many of is ...
  136. Intel – A Bond's Downside And A Stock's Upside?

    April 17, 2013
    With only decent earnings being reported, Intel must reignite growth to see meaningful capital appreciation.
  137. CSX Adapting To New Realities

    April 17, 2013
    It wasn't long ago at all that the rails seemed to have things pretty much all going their way. Better management ...
  138. Joh. A Benckiser Looks To Corner The Coffee Market

    April 17, 2013
    Joh. A Benckiser is paying a huge price for the European coffee maker. What does this mean for the rest of the ...
  139. Pharma Is Doing All The Pulling For Johnson & Johnson

    April 17, 2013
    Although JNJ reported decent earnings and has some major new drugs lined up - downside risk is definitely still present.
  140. Sinclair Broadcast Buying Binge Continues

    April 16, 2013
    Sinclair Broadcast Group strenghtened its bench in the Pacific Northwest April 11 with the announcement of its $373 ...
  141. Comerica Looks Like A Slow-Coiling Spring

    April 16, 2013
    With interest rates so low, loan demand pretty sluggish, and regulations chewing into once-lucrative sources of ...
  142. U.S. Bancorp Is Strong But Needs Growth

    April 16, 2013
    As is the case at other regional/super-regional banks like Wells Fargo, U.S. Bancorp looks undervalued today ...
  143. On Track With Volumes And Margins, Coca-Cola Refreshes

    April 16, 2013
    Coca-Cola offers something almost like a hybrid of stock and bond, but investors need to be OK with its valuation.
  144. Russian Stocks Are Cheap- But They Won’t Stay That Way

    April 16, 2013
    Russia has been a disappointment over the last few years, but the nation’s equities could be one of the best ...
  145. DISH Network Makes Another Bid For Mobile

    April 16, 2013
    DISH makes another move towards mobile with a bid for Sprint.
  146. Infosys Struggling To Make The Changes

    April 15, 2013
    The unsatisfying results that Infosys has reported recently, combined with pretty non-specific guidance, has created ...
  147. Citigroup Looking More Like A Normal Big Bank These Days

    April 15, 2013
    With its first full quarter with new CEO Michael Corbat in charge now in the books, Citigroup (NYSE:C) continues to ...
  148. A Powerful Triple Play In Irrigation

    April 15, 2013
    Water use for agriculture continues to rise at extreme levels, but which companies are the top plays for this trend?
  149. Core Growth At Wells Fargo Is Weak, But The Multiple ...

    April 12, 2013
    Wells Fargo is growth-challenged today, but that's creating a long-term buying opportunity in the shares.
  150. Zumiez Does Better Than Expected

    April 12, 2013
    Zumiez's stock jumped more than 13% April 10 on news its March same-store sales increased 2.1%. Analysts were ...
  151. Bank Of The Ozarks Continues To Build Value

    April 12, 2013
    Bank of the Ozarks deserves its premium, as it continues to demonstrate a rare combo of growth and quality.
  152. Credit Comes To The Rescue, As JPMorgan Sees Soft Core ...

    April 12, 2013
    Improving credit quality at JPMorgan is offsetting sluggish core banking conditions .
  153. Goldman Sachs Gets Into The Loan Business

    April 12, 2013
    Goldman Sachs’ decides to list a piece of Liberty Harbor Capital subsidiary as a BDC.
  154. J.B. Hunt's Bigger Challenge Today: Expectations Not ...

    April 12, 2013
    J.B. Hunt is a good growth story and a well-run company, but valuation is steep.
  155. Dominion Diamond Goes Shopping - Should You?

    April 12, 2013
    These are exciting times in diamond mining, is it time to buy?
  156. Titan Machinery's Margin Problem

    April 12, 2013
    Revenue growth is still great, but Titan's margin issues threaten the long-term model
  157. Commerce Bancshares Growing Its Balance Sheet, But ...

    April 11, 2013
    Commerce Bancshares remains a high-quality bank, but the valuation is already pretty fair.
  158. Fortinet Stumbles, Making Tech Investors Very Insecure

    April 11, 2013
    Does Fortinet's warning bode poorly for other IT companies?
  159. Thirst For Data Drives This Stock

    April 11, 2013
    The rising need for more and faster data processing technology is propelling a potential resurgence in a ...
  160. Progressive Improving Quality At The Expense Of Growth

    April 11, 2013
    Progressive is still a fine insurance company, but the growth premium seems overdone today.
  161. Pricey Constellation Brands Has A Lot To Live Up To

    April 11, 2013
    Constellation is seeing solid volume growth, but investors are already very bullish on the sector.
  162. Weak Metalworking Rusting MSC Industrial's Growth Outlook

    April 11, 2013
    Long underestimated, MSC is still priced attractively.
  163. J.C. Penney Goes Back To The Future: Should You?

    April 11, 2013
    Mike Ullman has returned to replace Ron Johnson as CEO. Will the move help the company's future and does it mean now ...
  164. Find Income and Growth In Emerging Market Bonds

    April 10, 2013
    Offering both growth and income potential, emerging market debt could be one of the best plays for your portfolio.
  165. Slowing Sales At Fastenal Not Denting Investor ...

    April 10, 2013
    Fastenal's growth is definitely slowing, but the multiples haven't really shrunk yet.
  166. ADTRAN Looks To Rebound From A Pretty Miserable 2012

    April 10, 2013
    ADTRAN badly needs the long-awaited carrier spending recovery to unlock its value.
  167. SeaWorld IPO Looks To Raise $500 Million: Should You Buy?

    April 10, 2013
    On April 8 Blackstone filed an IPO registration statement amendment that ups the original $100 million amount to as ...
  168. AngioDynamics Still Struggling To Get Back On Track

    April 10, 2013
    Ongoing revenue growth struggles and eroding market share is making the deep-value case harder at AngioDynamics.
  169. GE Pays Up To Get Into Another Attractive Energy Business

    April 09, 2013
    GE is taking a deep dive into artificial lifts with a high-priced acquisition of Lufkin Industries.
  170. For Alcoa, It Can Still Get Worse Before It Gets Better

    April 09, 2013
    Alcoa's productivity is impressive, but industry oversupply is a huge problem.
  171. Will Japan Be A Ray Of Sunshine For The Solar Industry?

    April 09, 2013
    There may be a ray of sunshine for the beleaguered sector. Japan’s search for alternatives to nuclear energy has ...
  172. Valero Stockholders: Should You Keep The Spin-Off Shares?

    April 08, 2013
    Spin-off's have a history of performing well in the first months of going public, but will this be the case for Valero?
  173. F5 Networks Takes Another Whirl In The Tech Spin-Cycle

    April 05, 2013
    F5's guidance adds more fuel to the tech bear bonfire.
  174. Is Lululemon's Chief Product Officer to Blame For Sheer ...

    April 05, 2013
    Lululemon announced April 3 that Chief Product Officer Sheree Waterson was leaving the company as of April 15. ...
  175. RPM's Performance Isn't Perfect, But Continues To ...

    April 05, 2013
    RPM's performance was okay, but the valuation seems to be ahead of the stock.
  176. With Fracking It’s All About Water Management

    April 05, 2013
    It takes an awfully large amount of water to frack an oil and gas well these days. Given the growth projections for ...
  177. Schnitzer's Results Are Better, But The Challenges Are ...

    April 04, 2013
    Even with a sequential improvement in volumes and margins, Schnitzer faces significant long-term challenges to its ...
  178. Boeing 787 Gets Vote Of Confidence

    April 04, 2013
    International Airlines Group has booked 18 of Boeing's 787 Dreamliner. Will the order be enough of a boost to keep ...
  179. Samsung Stores A No-Risk Opportunity For Best Buy

    April 04, 2013
    Will new mini-Samsung stores rejuvenate Best Buy and threaten Apple?
  180. A Thick Order Book Is Only Part Of The Story For Greenbrier

    April 04, 2013
    Good order flow at Greenbrier doesn't answer long-term margin and economic return questions.
  181. Global Payments Still Feeling An Uncomfortable Squeeze

    April 03, 2013
    Global Payments' struggles create an opportunity, but beware of the long-term changes to the industry.
  182. Hope Seems To Outshine Reality At Acuity Brands

    April 03, 2013
    Acuity's near a 52-week high, but expectations seem high relative to margin and ROIC prospects.
  183. A Big Bet On Cyber Security

    April 03, 2013
    As computers, cloud computing and data networks continue to be a part of our everyday lives, protecting them is ...
  184. ConAgra Now Getting Almost Full Benefit Of The Doubt

    April 03, 2013
    ConAgra's making slow progress, but it's progress all the same.
  185. Goldman Sachs Cuts Hewlett-Packard to $16: Time To Jump ...

    April 03, 2013
    Goldman Sachs issued a target price of $16 on Hewlett-Packard's stock April 2. At the same time it cut its rating on ...
  186. Monsanto Looks A Bit Vulnerable At Current Levels

    April 03, 2013
    Monsanto beat expectations, but they could have done better.
  187. The Market May Be Overestimating Adecoagro's Risks

    April 02, 2013
    Volatile farming results and worries about Argentina have pushed Adecoagro shares well below the value of the ...
  188. Natural Gas: A Big Win For Israel And Its Producers

    April 02, 2013
    While it’s a tech powerhouse, the natural gas game is quickly changing Israel’s economy for the good. The recent ...
  189. A Slimmed Down Vestas Hopes For More Than Just Survival

    April 02, 2013
    Vestas is clearly struggling, but may just manage to do more than survive.
  190. Verizon, AT&T And Vodafone – Here We Go Again

    April 02, 2013
    A popular rumor gets new life with word that AT&T may help Verizon facilitate a buyout of Vodafone.
  191. Pinnacle Foods Gains 11% In IPO Debut--Now What?

    April 02, 2013
    Blackstone Group brought Pinnacle Foods (NYSE:PF) to market March 28. The maker of Vlasic pickles and other well ...
  192. McCormick Continues To Defy Gravity

    April 02, 2013
    McCormick's consumer volume growth looks great, but the valuation seems to preclude real gains from here.
  193. So Who’s Right On Cliffs Natural Resources?

    March 28, 2013
    Iron ore and coal producer Cliffs Natural Resources has faced downgrade after downgrade in the face of fallen ...
  194. Red Hat's Valuation Looks More Reasonable, But ...

    March 28, 2013
    While Red Hat's model doesn't generate much leverage, the revenue growth is still looking solid.
  195. Lindsay Corp Still Reaping The Benefits Of The Drought

    March 28, 2013
    Lindsay is still seeing significant drought-related growth, but how much longer can it last?
  196. Walmart's Cupboard Lies Bare

    March 28, 2013
    Bloomberg ran an article March 26 suggesting Walmart is losing market share due to disorganized stores. ...
  197. Oracle Dials It Up In Telecom

    March 27, 2013
    Oracle deepens its committment to becoming a major player in telecom equipment and technology.
  198. Sonic Still In A Tricky Spot

    March 27, 2013
    Sonic still can't seem to get back in a sales growth groove.
  199. The Lodging Sector Finally Rebounds

    March 27, 2013
    After being commercial real estate’s whipping boy since the Great Recession, the lodging sector is finally beginning ...
  200. Buffett And Goldman Sachs Do Sweetheart Deal

    March 27, 2013
    Goldman Sachs announced March 26 that it will issue to Berkshire Hathaway in October the number of shares equal to ...
  201. Schulze Plus Joly Equals Success?

    March 26, 2013
    Best Buy founder Richard Schulze announced March 25 that he was dropping his bid for the company and rejoining the ...
  202. Higher Petrobras CAPEX Spending Is Great News For FMC ...

    March 25, 2013
    At current prices, oil service stock FMC Technologies isn’t necessarily cheap. But as the number one supplier for ...
  203. BP's Moves On Russian Front Look To Pay Dividends

    March 23, 2013
    Does the news of BP's repurchase program make the stock more attractive? Let's take a look.
  204. Nike Continues To Just Do It

    March 22, 2013
    Nike seems nearly immune to thinner consumer wallets.
  205. Another Stumble At TIBCO Should Lead To Uncomfortable ...

    March 22, 2013
    Another disappointing quarter makes it harder to believe in TIBCO's potential.
  206. Home Sales Hit Fastest Pace In Three Years

    March 22, 2013
    The pace of home sales hit a three-year high in February, a sign the economy is definitely on the mend. Homebuilder ...
  207. Oracle's Negative Surprise Underlines A Surprising ...

    March 21, 2013
    Oracle's surprisingly weak fiscal third quarter increases the near-term risks, but also creates a long-term ...
  208. Have See-Through Pants Created An Opportunity In ...

    March 21, 2013
    Even with a significant recall, lululemon's valuation demands high growth.
  209. Williams-Sonoma: Winning With Bricks And Clicks Retail

    March 20, 2013
    Williams-Sonoma delivered fourth quarter earnings March 20 and they were especially strong online. It's business ...
  210. General Mills' Third Quarter Earnings

    March 20, 2013
    General Mills is a solid company that delivered a solid quarter, but valuation may have gotten too steep.
  211. Is it Time To See Through Lululemon?

    March 20, 2013
    Lululemon has pulled 17% of its women's bottoms due to a quality problem. It turns out that its latest batch of ...
  212. Safeway Looks To Monetize BlackHawk Network

    March 19, 2013
    Safeway is selling a minority stake in Blackhawk Network Holdings Inc. Find out what this means for Safeway stock.
  213. Make Money From Ulta Salon's Volatility

    March 18, 2013
    Ulta Salon's stock dropped 16% March 15 due to weak first quarter guidance. Since Ulta went public in 2007, it's had ...
  214. These Companies Could Buy Back Up To 40% Of Their Own Stock

    March 15, 2013
    It's usually a great sign when companies buyback their own stock, and these companies are ripe for just that.
  215. Stocks That Follow This Simple Practice Beat The Markets ...

    March 14, 2013
    We look at what makes Shaw Communications so special, and how you can find other smilarily special stocks.
  216. ETFs Loaded With Low Price-To-Cash-Flow Ratios

    March 14, 2013
    Stocks having a low price to cash flow ratio outperform those with a high ratio 78% of the time. Here are some ...
  217. Big Short Interest Swings in Chip Makers

    March 14, 2013
    We review the largest percentage swings in short interest in semiconductor stocks.
  218. The Ultimate Guide To Currency ETF Trading

    March 14, 2013
    Want a simpler way to invest in the forex market? Currency ETFs give you just that!
  219. Visual Guide To Investing In Preferred Stock ETFs

    March 14, 2013
    Preferred stock ETFs have become a big hit with some investors. Find out why!
  220. How The ETF Fee War Benefits Investors

    February 28, 2013
    High fees are one of the main ways investor's underperform the market.
  221. The Top 5 Actively-Managed ETFs

    February 27, 2013
    We got over some of the more popular actively-managed ETFs that are currently out there.
  222. Got A Commodity ETF? Watch Out For Contango!

    February 27, 2013
    With more investors seeking commodity exposure through ETFs, being familia with the concept of contango is critical.
  223. ETFs For Alternative Asset Classes

    February 25, 2013
    The continued growth in ETF adoption will only help strengthen the funds structure for these assets outside of bonds ...
  224. 4 High Yielding Junk Bond ETFs

    February 25, 2013
    High-yield bonds have more default risk than investment-grade bonds, and that's why using an ETF might be the ...
  225. Steady Progress And Unappreciated Value At MetLife

    February 18, 2013
    MetLife is still making steady improvements, but the stock doesn't reflect it.
  226. Netflix's New Series for Kids - Analyst Blog

    February 15, 2013
    Netflix Inc. (NFLX) announced that it has collaborated with DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (DWA) to stream an ...
  227. Shire's 4Q EPS In Line, Revs Beat - Analyst Blog

    February 15, 2013
    Shire's (SHPG) fourth quarter 2012 earnings (excluding special items) of $1.58 per American Depositary Share (ADS) ...
  228. V.F. Corp's 4Q Beats on EPS - Analyst Blog

    February 15, 2013
    V.F. Corporation (VFC) reported fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of $3.07 per share, speeding ahead of the ...
  229. Columbia Misses on Low Sales - Analyst Blog

    February 15, 2013
    Columbia Sportswear Company's (COLM) fourth quarter 2012 earnings went up 8% to $1.15 from the year ago quarter ...
  230. BlackBerry Nears VoIP Deal in UAE - Analyst Blog

    February 15, 2013
    As per media reports Blackberry Limited (BBRY) is on the verge of signing an agreement with the telecom carriers in ...
  231. Rating Action on Principal Fin. - Analyst Blog

    February 15, 2013
    Fitch Ratings reiterated the long-term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of Principal Financial Group Inc. (PFG) at 'A'. ...
  232. Agilent Misses, Guidance Disappoints - Analyst Blog

    February 15, 2013
    Agilent Technologies' A) fiscal first quarter earnings per share of 63 cents missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by ...
  233. Schwab's January DARTs Climb - Analyst Blog

    February 15, 2013
    In its monthly market activity report for Jan 2013, The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) reported Daily Average ...
  234. Watsco's 4Q EPS Lags, Sales Beats - Analyst Blog

    February 15, 2013
    Watsco Inc. (WSO) reported fourth quarter 2012 adjusted EPS of 41 cents, up 5% from the year-ago quarter earnings of ...
  235. Ventas Beats, Hikes Dividend - Analyst Blog

    February 15, 2013
    Ventas Inc.'s (VTR) has reported a better-than-expected result in the fourth quarter 2012 and announced an 8% hike ...
  236. Time for Inverse Bond ETFs? - ETF News And Commentary

    February 15, 2013
    With the major U.S. stock indexes hovering around their all time highs, it can be safely argued that risk on ...
  237. The Natural Gravity of the Stock Market - Weekend Wisdom

    February 15, 2013
    Even in the remotest corner of the world, everyone understands the law of gravity. When you drop something...it will ...
  238. Smucker Exceeds, Ups EPS View - Analyst Blog

    February 15, 2013
    The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM),a leading manufacturer of food products,reported better-than-expected third quarter ...
  239. Zimmer Stays at Neutral - Analyst Blog

    February 15, 2013
    We recently reiterated our Neutral recommendation on Zimmer Holdings (ZMH), a leading orthopedic medical devices ...
  240. Strayer Beats, but Down Y/Y - Analyst Blog

    February 15, 2013
    Strayer Education Inc. (STRA) recently posted fourth quarter 2012 earnings of $1.47 per share, beating the Zacks ...
  241. Campbell Gains in 2Q - Analyst Blog

    February 15, 2013
    High-quality foods and simple meals manufacturer, Campbell Soup Company (CPB) reported robust second-quarter 2013 ...
  242. Earnings Preview: Medtronic - Analyst Blog

    February 15, 2013
    Leading medical devices company Medtronic (MDT) is scheduled to report its first quarter fiscal 2013 results before ...
  243. L-3 Comm Kept at Neutral - Analyst Blog

    February 15, 2013
    We maintain a Neutral recommendation on L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. (LLL) reflecting our concerns regarding the ...
  244. EA Unveils New Free Tetris Game - Analyst Blog

    February 15, 2013
    Electronic Arts (EA) is expanding its free-to-play gaming portfolio. EA recently announced that its new puzzle game ...
  245. Autodesk Unveils New Applications - Analyst Blog

    February 15, 2013
    Autodesk Inc (ADSK) recently unveiled a new application for Apple's (AAPL) iPad. The Autodesk 123D Creature app ...
  246. Albemarle Hikes Dividend by 20% - Analyst Blog

    February 15, 2013
    Albemarle Corporation (ALB) has increased its quarterly dividend by 20% to 24 cents per share from the prior payout ...
  247. Fitch Reviews Regional Banks - Analyst Blog

    February 15, 2013
    Recently, Fitch Ratings concluded the peer review of 16 mid-tier regional banks. The group includes banks with total ...
  248. Prologis Pens Deal with BMW - Analyst Blog

    February 15, 2013
    Prologis Inc. (PLD) - a real estate investment trust (REIT) - recently inked 2 build-to-suit deals with BMW of North ...
  249. Inside The Only Singapore Dollar ETF (FXSG) - ETF News ...

    February 15, 2013
    As of now, currency ETF investing remains somewhat underappreciated by most. The space has just over three dozen ...
  250. Fidelity National Partners CUNA - Analyst Blog

    February 15, 2013
    Recently, Digital Insurance - a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (FNF) - announced a ...
  251. Banks Sued over LIBOR Manipulations - Analyst Blog

    February 15, 2013
    At the time when several  banks are already facing regulatory probes for involvement in manipulating LIBOR rates, a ...
  252. Apple Loses "iPhone" in Brazil - Analyst Blog

    February 15, 2013
    Reportedly, Apple Inc (AAPL) has lost its right to use the "iphone" trademark in Brazil. According to a recent ...
  253. GM to Showcase New Cadillac - Analyst Blog

    February 15, 2013
    General Motors Company (GM) recently announced its plans to showcase the redesigned Cadillac CTS at the auto show in ...
  254. NetApp Seems Stupid-Cheap

    February 15, 2013
    NetApp's valuation seems to expect a disastrous future. Fair value on NetApp shares seems to be in the mid-$50s.
  255. Sherwin-Williams Hikes Dividend - Analyst Blog

    February 15, 2013
    The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) has announced a 28% hike in its quarterly dividend to 50 cents per share from 39 ...
  256. Fifth & Pacific's Bill McComb Looks To Kate Spade For ...

    February 15, 2013
    Recent rumors suggest that FNP will sell Juicy Couture and Lucky Brand Jeans. The company's best hope lies in its ...
  257. CBS Corp. Misses, Profit Rises - Analyst Blog

    February 15, 2013
    CBS Corporation's (CBS) fourth-quarter 2012 earnings of 64 cents a share missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 70 ...
  258. Earnings Beat at Actelion - Analyst Blog

    February 15, 2013
    Switzerland-based Actelion Ltd. (ALIOF) reported fourth quarter 2012 earnings of 47 cents per American Depository ...
  259. Dr. Reddy's Misses on Both Counts - Analyst Blog

    February 15, 2013
    Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (RDY) reported third quarter fiscal 2013 earnings per American Depositary Share (ADS) of 40 ...
  260. Whole Foods Disappoints, Comes A Little Closer To Value

    February 15, 2013
    Despite another disappointing quarter, Whole Foods has the potential to produce double-digit revenue growth for the ...
  261. Clorox Shares Gain New High - Analyst Blog

    February 15, 2013
    Sturdy past performances and an upbeat outlook facilitated the shares of The Clorox Company (CLX) to reach a new ...
  262. Heinz to be Sold for $28 Billion - Analyst Blog

    February 15, 2013
    In a landmark transaction for the food industry, leading ketchup maker H. J. Heinz Company (HNZ) agreed to be ...
  263. Cliffs Natural Resources Needs Another Iron Ore Boom

    February 15, 2013
    Cliffs' high costs are a major issue if iron ore prices stagnate.
  264. CONMED Beats 4Q Estimates - Analyst Blog

    February 15, 2013
    CONMED Corporation (CNMD), a medical technologies and surgical devices company, reported fourth-quarter 2012 ...
  265. Nestle A Little Light On Results, Heavy On Valuation

    February 15, 2013
    Nestle is a premium performer and priced like it.
  266. Alliant Saves Costs, Beats EPS - Analyst Blog

    February 15, 2013
    Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT) reported fourth-quarter 2012 operating earnings of 64 cents per share, up 10.3% ...
  267. Taubman Beats on Solid Revs - Analyst Blog

    February 15, 2013
    Taubman Centers Inc.'s (TCO) fourth quarter 2012 adjusted FFO (funds from operations) of $1.00 per share came in 3 ...
  268. Do Large Cap ETFs Signal Trouble Ahead? - ETF News And ...

    February 15, 2013
    All current discussion about stocks centers on whether stocks can continue their climb upwards. While there have ...
  269. February 15: Stocks Likely To Take a Breather - Economic ...

    February 15, 2013
    The backdrop for today's market action remains favorable, with the New York Fed's Empire State manufacturing index ...
  270. Revenues Rise at Incyte - Analyst Blog

    February 15, 2013
    Incyte Corporation's (INCY) second-quarter 2012 earnings of 3 cents per share compared favorably with the year-ago ...
  271. Aixtron Is A Volatile Way To Play LED Growth

    February 15, 2013
    Aixtron will benefit from a surge in LED lighting, but it isn't known when that will happen.
  272. Stocks May Take a Breather Today - Ahead of Wall Street

    February 15, 2013
    Friday, February 15, 2013 The backdrop for today's market action remains favorable, with the New York Fed's ...
  273. Weak 4Q and FY12 for Harsco - Analyst Blog

    February 15, 2013
    Harsco Corporation (HSC) posted GAAP loss per share of $3.27 in the fourth quarter versus a loss of $1.14 in the ...
  274. Rogers 4Q Beats on Both Lines - Analyst Blog

    February 15, 2013
    Rogers Communications Inc. (RCI) declared better financial results for the fourth quarter of 2012, topping both the ...
  275. Stock Market News for February 15, 2013 - Market News

    February 15, 2013
    Benchmarks finished mixed following weak international economic numbers which eclipsed encouraging reports of major ...
  276. Weight Watchers Still Can't Get It Right

    February 15, 2013
    Weight Watchers offers more excuses and poor performance.
  277. Enbridge Lacks Luster in 4Q - Analyst Blog

    February 15, 2013
    Enbridge Energy Partners L.P. (EEP) reported fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of 18 cents per unit, missing the ...
  278. Encana Reports Mixed 4Q - Analyst Blog

    February 15, 2013
    Natural gas exploration and production (E&P) company Encana Corporation (ECA) reported mixed fourth quarter 2012 ...
  279. Navigators Ends 2012 on a High Note - Analyst Blog

    February 15, 2013
    Navigators Group Inc.'s (NAVG) fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of 59 cents breezed past the Zacks Consensus ...
  280. Pool's Loss Narrower than Expected - Analyst Blog

    February 15, 2013
    Pool Corp.'s (POOL) fourth-quarter 2012 loss of 17 cents per share was narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of ...
  281. Kinross Beats Squarely in 4Q - Analyst Blog

    February 15, 2013
    Gold miner Kinross Gold Corporation (KGC) reported adjusted earnings of 24 cents per share in the fourth quarter of ...
  282. Masimo's Mixed 4Q, Profit Up - Analyst Blog

    February 15, 2013
    Masimo Corporation (MASI), a leader in non-invasive monitoring technology for patient care, recorded fourth quarter ...
  283. Ackman vs Icahn: The Herbalife Battle Is Deeply Rooted

    February 15, 2013
    When usually reclusive plutocrats come out of the woodwork, it creates media frenzy. No doubt their world is very ...
  284. HMA Mixed 4Q, Profit Up - Analyst Blog

    February 15, 2013
    Health Management Associates (HMA), a leading operator of general acute care hospitals, reported fourth quarter and ...
  285. Are High Yield Corporate Bond ETFs Worth The Risk?

    February 15, 2013
    Though equity markets may have started out 2013 with a bang as the Dow and S&P both hit multi-year highs, the fixed ...
  286. Jack Bogle Doesn't Think You Should Get Cozy With ETFs

    February 15, 2013
    Bogle likes index ETFs, but he doesn't think that using them as trading vehicles or as ways to beat the market is a ...
  287. Bull of the Day: First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. ...

    February 15, 2013
    With strong earnings momentum, a solid 3.0% dividend yield and very reasonable valuation, this bank offers a lot to ...
  288. Bear of the Day: Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. (MNRO) - Bear ...

    February 15, 2013
    In addition to negative earnings momentum and a low Industry Rank, this auto repair and tire company looks a bit ...
  289. Algarrobo Property Being Advanced More Quickly Than ...

    February 15, 2013
    Algarrobo Property Being Advanced More Quickly Than Expected by Swingplane Ventures By Steven Ralston, CFA The ...
  290. Head-To-Head: IGE Vs. GUNR

    February 15, 2013
    Imitation just may be the sincerest form of flattery, as any sufficiently profitable ETF idea seems to eventually ...
  291. Friday's ETF Chart To Watch: Consumer Discretionary ...

    February 15, 2013
    Major equity indexes endured a tough trading session as bullish pressures prevailed on Wall Street through the ...
  292. Sigma-Aldrich Inks Deal with Olink - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Sigma Life Science, the innovative biological products and services business unit of Sigma Aldrich Corporation ...
  293. New Software for Xerox Printers - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Business process and document management company Xerox Corp. (XRX) recently introduced a new software for Xerox ...
  294. Delta Shares Profit with Employees - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL) has announced $372 million in profit sharing with 80,000 employees as part of its effort ...
  295. Rating Action on Unum Group - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Fitch Ratings reiterated the Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of Unum Group Inc. (UNM) at 'BBB+.' Concurrently, the ...
  296. Neutral on Amerisafe - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    We have retained our recommendation on Amerisafe Inc. (AMSF) at Neutral based on the current sustainability factors, ...
  297. Ultra Petroleum: Likely to Beat - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    We expect natural gas producer Ultra Petroleum Corp. (UPL) to beat expectations when the company reports its ...
  298. Top 5 Zacks #1 Ranked Balanced Funds - Best of Funds

    February 14, 2013
    Investors seeking total return, both regular income and long term capital appreciation, should include balanced ...
  299. ImmunoGen Progresses with IMGN901 - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    ImmunoGen, Inc. (IMGN) recently announced that it has finished enrolling patients for the initial stage of the ...
  300. Neutral on Mitsubishi UFJ - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    On Feb 14, 2013, we reiterated our long-term recommendation on Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. (MTU) at Neutral. ...
  301. Two New Lease Deals for Mack-Cali - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Real estate investment trust (REIT) Mack-Cali Realty Corp. (CLI) announced that it has entered into two lease deals ...
  302. VMware Set to Buy Virsto - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    VMware Inc. (VMW) recently announced that it is set to acquire Virsto, which develops software that optimizes ...
  303. Lear Speeds Up Share Repurchase - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Lear Corp. (LEA) plans to repurchase $600 million under its existing $1 billion share repurchase program in 2013. In ...
  304. Fred's Sales Flat in January - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Recently, Fred's Inc. (FRED) reported total sales and comparable sales for January 2012, both of which increased ...
  305. Priority Review for Bayer's Drug - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    The HealthCare unit of Bayer AG (BAYRY) recently announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted ...
  306. QLogic Leads in Adapter Market - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    A leading supplier of high-performance network infrastructure solutions, QLogic Corp. (QLGC) continues to dominate ...
  307. CBI Completes SHAW Acquisition - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. N.V. (CBI) announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of The ...
  308. Total System Stays Neutral - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    We have reiterated our Neutral recommendation on Total System Services Inc. (TSS) based on its slow but steady ...
  309. Dividend Hike at Digital Realty - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Digital Realty Trust Inc. (DLR) announced a 7% hike in its quarterly cash dividend rate, based on its bullish ...
  310. Citi Sheds Stake in Aeromexico - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    In order to enhance profitability, Citigroup, Inc. C) has shed roughly half of its stake in Grupo Aeromexico, ...
  311. Sallie Mae Sells Interest - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    SLM Corporation (SLM), also known as Sallie Mae, declared that it has sold its remaining interest in its SLM Student ...
  312. OncoGenex' Candidate Progresses - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    OncoGenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OGXI) recently announced that it is looking to move its oncology candidate, ...
  313. FORM's Loss Narrows on Higher Revs - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    FormFactor's (FORM) fourth quarter loss of 32 cents per share was narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 33 ...
  314. Foreclosure Activity Dawdling - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Signaling a revival of the housing market, the foreclosure market report released by RealtyTrac revealed a fall in ...
  315. DTE Energy Upgraded to Outperform - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    On Feb 7, we upgraded DTE Energy Company (DTE) ahead of its fourth quarter earnings release to Outperform. Our ...
  316. A Closer Look at Market Vectors' New BDC Income ETF - ...

    February 14, 2013
    In investors' never-ending quest for high yield securities, many have taken a closer look at BDCs for exposure. ...
  317. Daily ETF Roundup: Stocks Little Changed Despite M&A ...

    February 14, 2013
    Afterstraddlingthe flat line for the majority of the day, stocks closed little changed in yet another day of thin ...
  318. Mylan Extends Biocon Collaboration - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Mylan (MYL) extended its three-year old partnership with India-based Biocon Limited. The companies recently signed a ...
  319. More Orders for Boeing's 737 MAX - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    The Boeing Company (BA) has received an order worth $6 billion at current list prices for 60 737 MAX airplanes from ...
  320. Yahoo Buys Mobile Apps Developer - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO) recently announced the acquisition of Propeld, a developer of mobile apps with a social relevance ...
  321. NRP Beats Estimates Overall - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Natural Resource Partners L.P. (NRP) reported fourth quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of 58 cents per unit, up 18.3% ...
  322. EOG Shines on Oil - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    EOG Resources Inc. (EOG) reported solid adjusted fourth-quarter as well as full-year 2012 results on the back of a ...
  323. Data on Peregrine's Bavituximab - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Peregrine Pharmaceuticals (PPHM) recently announced phase II data on its oncology candidate, bavituximab. The ...
  324. Cloud Peak Beats EPS, Sales Trail - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Cloud Peak Energy Inc. (CLD) reported earnings of 54 cents per share in the fourth quarter 2012 compared with 70 ...
  325. Agilent Unit & Pfizer Collaborate - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Dako, an Agilent Technologies A) subsidiary, has entered into an agreement with Pfizer Inc. (PFE) related to the ...
  326. ANR Incurs Loss as Coal Price Falls - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Coal producer Alpha Natural Resources (ANR) reported a loss of 19 cents per share for the fourth quarter of 2012, ...
  327. Equinix Beats EPS Est, Revs Grow - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Equinix Inc. (EQIX) reported fourth-quarter 2012 earnings per share of 88 cents, exceeding the Zacks Consensus ...
  328. Talisman Disappoints as Prices Fall - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Independent oil and gas exploration and production (E&P) company, Talisman Energy Inc. (TLM) reported weak ...
  329. Lockheed Gets Apache Contracts - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) has received two production contracts totaling $161.7 million from the U.S. Army ...
  330. Portfolio Recovery Posts Strong 4Q - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Portfolio Recovery Associates Inc. (PRAA) reported fourth-quarter 2012 income from continuing operations of $2.10 ...
  331. PPL Corp. Beats Overall - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    PPL Corporation (PPL) announced fourth-quarter 2012 pro forma earnings of 49 cents per share, beating the Zacks ...
  332. PXD Misses EPS, Revs Grow - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Pioneer Natural Resources Company (PXD) reported fourth quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of 83 cents per share, ...
  333. Euronet Worldwide Beats, Lags Y/Y - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Euronet Worldwide Inc. (EEFT) reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of 44 cents per share, beating the Zacks ...
  334. GE Extends JCP Credit Card Program - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    GE Capital Retail Bank, an operating unit of the General Electric Company (GE), recently signed a multi-year renewal ...
  335. Vulcan Reports Mixed 4Q - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) posted net earnings of 3 cents per share in the fourth quarter of 2012 in contrast to ...
  336. Itron's Rev Beats, EPS Lags - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Itron, Inc.'s (ITRI) fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings stood at 58 cents per share compared with $1.19 in the ...
  337. Mixed 4Q for Charles River - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Charles River Laboratories (CRL) reported fourth quarter 2012 earnings (excluding special items) of 64 cents per ...
  338. Mixed Bag for Waste Management - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Waste Management Inc. (WM) reported earnings per share (EPS) of 61 cents (excluding special items) in the third ...
  339. Calpine Turns to Profit, Sales Lag - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Calpine Corporation (CPN) posted operating earnings of 22 cents per share for the fourth quarter of 2012 as against ...
  340. Apache's Tough Fourth Quarter - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    U.S. energy firm Apache Corp. (APA) reported weak fourth-quarter 2012 earnings, mainly due to deteriorating oil and ...
  341. Alliant Continues to Outperform - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    We have maintained our Outperform recommendation on Alliant Techsystems Inc. (ATK). The company currently has a ...
  342. Blockbuster 4Q for DIRECTV - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    The largest U.S satellite TV operator DIRECTV (DTV) has posted solid fourth-quarter 2012 results, with both the top ...
  343. DaVita Beats in 4Q, Grows Y/Y - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. (DVA) reported fourth-quarter 2012 operating earnings of $1.68 per share, beating ...
  344. ABB Underperforms Estimate - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    ABB Ltd. (ABB) reported second-quarter 2012 earnings per share of 28 cents, 22.2% below the Zacks Consensus Estimate ...
  345. Phillips 66 Hikes Dividend - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Oil refiner Phillips 66 (PSX) has increased its quarterly common stock dividend by 25% to 31.25 cents per share. The ...
  346. Alexion 4Q Tops on Both Lines - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s (ALXN) fourth quarter 2012 earnings (excluding special items but including ...
  347. EA's New Free-to-Play Game - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Reportedly, video game developer and publisher Electronic Arts' (EA) upcoming title Real Racing 3 will be available ...
  348. Citi to Fire 50 Investment Bankers - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    As per Reuters, Citigroup Inc. C) has initiated the layoff of nearly 50 investment bankers in its Europe, the Middle ...
  349. Federal Judge Rejects ATM Lawsuits - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    A U.S. District Judge in Washington D.C has dismissed antitrust lawsuits accusing several financial behemoths of ...
  350. 5 Careful Ways to Win with Options - Know Your Options

    February 14, 2013
    Did you know that in spite of all the volatility in the markets as of late (or maybe partly because of it), the ...
  351. AT&T Expands LTE - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    AT&T, Inc. T) is expanding its 4G LTE coverage by upgrading 7 mobile data cell sites in Fayetteville, NC. We believe ...
  352. 4Q Comps Decline at Kirkland's - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Nashville, Tennessee-based specialty retailer of home décor, Kirkland's Inc. (KIRK) reported sales figures for the ...
  353. Small ETF Naysayers at it Again in 2013

    February 14, 2013
    A prominent theme among ETF industry observers from 2012 has, unfortunately, remained in play in 2013. That being ...
  354. Amdocs Offers Cloud-based Solution - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Leading customer experience systems and service provider, Amdocs Limited (DOX) announced that it has launched a ...
  355. Progressive Posts Solid Jan Results - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Progressive Corp.'s (PGR) earnings per share (EPS) for Jan 2013 were 22 cents, improving 81% from 12 cents in the ...
  356. CTRN's Prelim Sales Suggest 4Q Loss - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Citi Trends Inc. (CTRN) has come up with disappointing preliminary sales results for the fourth quarter, which ...
  357. zuweb13 - Zacks Webinar

    February 14, 2013
    Zacks Ultimate Live Webinar The February 14th live webinar is no longer playing. But as you know, one of ...
  358. Praxair Issues $900M Notes - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Industrial gas producer and supplier, Praxair Inc. (PX) recently priced $900 million worth of notes, offered under ...
  359. Tenneco Expects Higher OE Revenues - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Tenneco Inc. (TEN) revealed that it expects original equipment (OE) revenues between $6.4 billion and $6.8 billion ...
  360. Cousins Beats on Both Lines - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Cousins Properties Incorporated (CUZ) - a real estate investment trust (REIT) - reported fourth quarter 2012 core ...
  361. BlueLinx Reports Narrower Loss in 4Q - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    BlueLinx Holdings Inc. (BXC) reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and year 2012 on February 13, ...
  362. Famous Dave's Beats on Bottom Line - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Famous Dave's of America Inc. (DAVE) recently reported fourth quarter 2012 earnings of 10 cents per share, which ...
  363. Rio Misses Estimates - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Rio Tinto Plc. (RIO) reported weak financial results for 2012. The company's net loss was $2,990.0 million during ...
  364. webnow - Zacks Webinar

    February 14, 2013
    Untitled Document Now Playing: Zacks Ultimate Live Webinar   Kevin ...
  365. Metals & Mining Stock Outlook - Feb 2013 - Zacks Analyst ...

    February 14, 2013
    A Brief Overview The Metals & Mining industry broadly refers to metals and minerals extraction (mining) and the ...
  366. Metals & Mining Stock Outlook - Feb 2013 - Industry Outlook

    February 14, 2013
    A Brief Overview The Metals & Mining industry broadly refers to metals and minerals extraction (mining) and the ...
  367. Earnings Miss at Acorda - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Acorda Therapeutics Inc.'s (ACOR) fourth quarter earnings (including share-based compensation charges but excluding ...
  368. Mondelez Misses in 4Q, EPS View Up - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Mondelez International Inc. (MDLZ) missed on both the top and bottom lines in its fourth quarter 2012 mainly due to ...
  369. Ingram Posts Record Revenues in 4Q - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Ingram Micro Inc. (IM) has reported fourth-quarter 2012 earnings per share of 73 cents that beat the Zacks Consensus ...
  370. Cisco Beats 2Q EPS Estimate - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Cisco Systems (CSCO) reported second quarter 2013 earnings of 47 cents share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate ...
  371. NetApp Posts Decent 3Q Numbers - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    NetApp Inc. (NTAP) reported third quarter fiscal 2013 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 52 cents, which surpassed ...
  372. ETF of the Week: Industrial SPDR (XLI) - ETF News And ...

    February 14, 2013
    We had earlier made a bullish case for the Industrial Select Sector SPDR (XLI) before starting the year 2013. This ...
  373. Is Apple Ditching Shareholders? - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    David Einhorn is not alone; Brian Gerick from Pensylvania has also filed a lawsuit against Apple Inc. (AAPL) seeking ...
  374. CenturyLink Gives a Mixed 4Q - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    CenturyLink Inc. (CTL) reported mixed fourth quarter and full-year 2012 results, reflecting strong contributions ...
  375. GM Misses, Yearly Profits Fall - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    General Motors Company (GM) posted a rise in profits to $0.8 billion or 48 cents per share in the fourth quarter of ...
  376. Molson Coors 4Q EPS Beats, Rev Lags - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Global brewer Molson Coors Brewing Company (TAP) reported better-than-expected adjusted earnings of 69 cents per ...
  377. Sonoco Posts Mixed 4Q - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Sonoco Products Co.'s (SON) fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of 56 cents per share compared with 46 cents in ...
  378. RTI International Beats in 4Q - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    RTI International Metals, Inc. (RTI), the producer and supplier of titanium mill products, reported earnings of 23 ...
  379. PepsiCo Reports Strong Quarter - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    PepsiCo Inc. (PEP) reported impressive fourth quarter results beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate for both revenue ...
  380. Current Decline in Share Price is an Opportunity to ...

    February 14, 2013
    Current Decline in Share Price is an Opportunity to Accumulate Shares By Grant Zeng, CFA Balance Sheet ...
  381. ValueClick Beats Estimates - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    ValueClick Inc. (VCLK) reported fourth quarter 2012 non-GAAP earnings of 56 cents per share, up 21.7% from the ...
  382. Valspar Misses Estimates in 1Q - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Leading paint and coatings maker The Valspar Corporation's (VAL) first-quarter fiscal 2013 (ended Jan 25, 2013) ...
  383. MEMC Posts Decent 4Q - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    MEMC Electronic Materials Inc. (WFR) reported fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings per share of 8 cents, which ...
  384. AEMD: DAPRA Revenue, Operational Progress Continues - ...

    February 14, 2013
    By Brian Marckx, CFA 10-Q Filed for Fiscal Q3 2013 (12/31/2012) Aethlon Medical (OTC BB:AEMD) filed their 10-Q ...
  385. Skechers Beats Zacks' Expectations - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Skechers USA Inc.'s (SKX) fourth-quarter 2012 earnings came in at 8 cents a share that fared far better than a loss ...
  386. Inside First Trust's New Preferred Securities ETF (FPE) ...

    February 14, 2013
    Although markets continue to perform well, income-paying choices remain favorites of many investors. Considering ...
  387. February 14: Jobless Data, International GDP Numbers to ...

    February 14, 2013
    Hopes of economic rebound both in the U.S. as well abroad have pushed stocks to new highs, but ground realities ...
  388. Whole Foods Beats by a Penny - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Whole Foods Market, Inc.'s (WFM) first-quarter fiscal 2013 earnings of 78 cents a share came a penny ahead of the ...
  389. Beam Looks To Take Maker's Mark Further

    February 14, 2013
    Beam announced that it was reducing the alcohol content of its Maker's Mark bourbon in order to increase supply of ...
  390. Henry Schein Excels Estimates - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Henry Schein Inc. (HSIC) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.26 in the fourth quarter of 2012, reflecting a beat ...
  391. Avis Budget's 4Q Loss Narrowed - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Leading global car rental company, Avis Budget Group Inc. (CAR), posted stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter 2012 ...
  392. Coca-Cola's OK Results Won't KO The Stock

    February 14, 2013
    Coca-Cola wasn't spectacular, but it was good enough. While the stock was and still is expensive, investors are ...
  393. Hospira Beats by a Penny - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Hospira Inc.'s (HSP) fourth quarter 2012 earnings (excluding special items) of 55 cents per share beat the Zacks ...
  394. Annie's Surfing A Rising Tide In Food

    February 14, 2013
    Annie's is expensive, but that won't necessarily preclude more gains.
  395. A Mixed Bag for Liberty Global - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Liberty Global Inc. (LBTYA) declared mixed financial results for the fourth quarter of 2012. Although revenue and ...
  396. Zillow Reports 4Q and FY12 Results - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Zillow Inc. Z) fourth quarter net earnings of 2 cents breezed past the Zacks Consensus Estimate of negative 6 cents. ...
  397. Stock Market News for February 14, 2013 - Market News

    February 14, 2013
    Benchmarks finished mixed following a small increase in retail sales and marginally upbeat earnings reports. The ...
  398. Growth - What Growth? - Ahead of Wall Street

    February 14, 2013
    Thursday, February 14, 2013 Hopes of economic rebound both in the U.S. as well abroad have pushed stocks to new ...
  399. UFPI's 4Q Lags Estimate - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Universal Forest Products Inc's (UFPI) fourth quarter 2012 financial results were disappointing as the company ...
  400. Record High 4Q for j2 Global - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Yesterday, after the closing bell, ,j2 Global Inc. (JCOM) reported excellent fourth-quarter 2012 financial results, ...
  401. WellCare Reports In-Line, Falls Y/Y - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (WCG) reported fourth-quarter 2012 earnings of $1.32 per share, in line with the Zacks ...
  402. The Best ETFs You've Never Heard Of

    February 14, 2013
    There are many unheralded ETFs out there just waiting to earn you strong returns.
  403. Willis Group Beats EPS Estimates - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Willis Group Holdings plc (WSH) reported fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted net income from continuing operations of 45 ...
  404. Valmont Tops Estimates in 4Q - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Valmont Industries Inc.'s (VMI) fourth-quarter 2012 earnings of $2.43 per share outstripped the Zacks Consensus ...
  405. Hanger Beats Squarely; Profit Soars - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Hanger Inc.'s (HGR) adjusted earnings of 58 cents per share for the fourth quarter of 2012 were 2 cents above the ...
  406. MetLife Beats EPS Estimates - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    MetLife Inc. (MET) reported fourth-quarter 2012 operating earnings per share (EPS) of $1.25, modestly beating both ...
  407. How ETF Traders Can Use The VIX Index

    February 14, 2013
    Investors and traders alike have surely run across the Volatility Index, commonly referred to as the VIX, in ...
  408. Benzinga Market Primer: Thursday, February 14

    February 14, 2013
    Futures Lower Following Eurozone GDP U.S. equity futures traded lower in early trade following weak GDP data from ...
  409. 7 Articles ETF Investors Must Read: 2/14

    February 14, 2013
    Wall Street was in for several lackluster days of trading this week, with most Asian markets closed on Monday and ...
  410. CurrencyShares Singapore Dollar Trust (FXSG) Rolls Out

    February 14, 2013
    The bull train continues full steam ahead as major equity indexes have enticed buyers after every minor pullback ...
  411. Bull of the Day: Prestige Brands Holdings Inc: (PBH) - ...

    February 14, 2013
    Their products are probably in and around your house; should their stock be in your portfolio?
  412. Bear of the Day: J.C. Penney (JCP) - Bear of the Day

    February 14, 2013
    J. C. Penney (JCP) posted a third-quarter 2012 loss of $0.93 per share that fared worse than the earnings of $0.18 ...
  413. Itau Unibanco Upped to Neutral - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    We are upgrading our recommendation on Brazil's Itau Unibanco Holding S.A., (ITUB) to Neutral from Underperform, ...
  414. DryShips Enhances Ocean Rig Offering - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    International shipping company DryShips Inc. (DRYS) has increased the floatation size and pricing of it's majority ...
  415. CNI Puts Off Project Study - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Uncertainty surrounding the mining sector compelled Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) to shelve the ...
  416. Air Products APEX Services at PPIM - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Air Products and Chemicals Inc. (APD) announced that it will showcase its fast and flexible industrial nitrogen ...
  417. Omnicom Hikes Dividend Payout - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Global marketing and corporate communications company Omnicom Group Inc. (OMC) recently increased its dividend ...
  418. E*TRADE's January DARTs Swing Up - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Online brokerage firm, E*TRADE Financial Corporation (ETFC) reported a hike in its Daily Average Revenue Trades ...
  419. J.B. Hunt Drives in Middle Lane - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    On Feb 8, we maintained our Neutral recommendation on J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. (JBHT), reflecting its ...
  420. 3M Gets Certification for CNG Tank - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    3M Company (MMM) recently completed the NGV2-2007 certification process - the American National Standards Institute ...
  421. ADTRAN Improves Partner Program - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Communication networking solution provider, ADTRAN Inc. (ADTN) is improvising its Channel Partner Program to enhance ...
  422. St. Jude Recalls Amplatzer Device - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Medical devices major St. Jude Medical Inc. (STJ) is voluntarily recalling its Amplatzer TorqVue FX Delivery System ...
  423. Cummins Upgraded to Neutral - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    On Feb 12, we upgraded Cummins Inc. (CMI) to Neutral based on its opportunities from fuel economy improvements, new ...
  424. Thermo Fisher Remains at Neutral - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    We recently reiterated our Neutral recommendation on Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO), a major scientific instrument ...
  425. UBS Fined by FSA over AIG Fund Sale - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    In yet another blow to its reputation, UBS AG (UBS) has been ordered to pay nearly £19.5 million ($30.5 million) in ...
  426. WDC Launches Multipurpose Player - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    In an endeavor to foray in to the digital media market, Western Digital Corporation (WDC) has launched WD TV Play, a ...
  427. TowerJazz Looks to Restart Growth - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    TowerJazz Looks to Restart Growth By Ken Nagy, CFA TowerJazz (NasdaqGS:TSEM) is due to release it's 4th quarter ...
  428. Wet Seal Jan Sales Decline Again - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Same-store sales at Wet Seal Inc. (WTSLA), a specialty retailer of fashionable and contemporary apparel and ...
  429. Neutral Stance on Newell Rubbermaid - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Newell Rubbermaid Inc. (NWL), the producer of Sharpie pens and Rubbermaid containers, remains on our Neutral list as ...
  430. CVS Broadens Pharmacy Advisor - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    CVS Caremark (CVS) recently extended its innovative Pharmacy Advisor program to cover five additional chronic ...
  431. Cisco Beats with Record Earnings, Revs - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    This current earnings season has not been much to write home about for stocks in the Tech sector. But after the bell ...
  432. Bristol-Myers Inks OTC Deal - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY) recently announced that it has inked a deal with UK-based company Reckitt ...
  433. JC Penney Enhances Credit Facility - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    In a move to enhance its liquidity position at a time when it is undergoing a phase of transformation to become ...
  434. ABB Wins Automation Contract - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    ABB Ltd. (ABB) announced its plan to acquire APS Technology Group (APS), based in San Diego. With this acquisition ...
  435. Roche Collaborates with RQx Pharma - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Roche (RHHBY) recently entered into a drug discovery collaboration with privately-held RQx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ...
  436. Cullen/Frost Prices Preferred Stock - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    On Tuesday, Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. (CFR) announced the pricing of a public offering of non-cumulative perpetual ...
  437. Apache Raises Quarterly Dividend - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    U.S. energy firm Apache Corporation (APA) increased its quarterly cash dividend payment by 18% to 20 cents per ...
  438. Amgen Provides Long-Term Update - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Amgen (AMGN) recently provided an update on its long-term strategy. The company said that it intends to focus on the ...
  439. AGL Resources Cut to Underperform - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    On Feb 7, 2013, we downgraded energy services holding company AGL Resources Inc. (GAS) to Underperform from Neutral, ...
  440. Daily ETF Roundup: Stocks End Mixed

    February 13, 2013
    Strong pullbacks in several bellwether stocks had markets struggling for a definitive direction today, with thebulls ...
  441. Data on AVEO/ALPMY's Tivozanib - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AVEO) and Astellas Pharma, Inc. (ALPMY) recently announced final overall survival (OS) ...
  442. Top 5 Zacks #1 Ranked Real Estate Mutual Funds - Best of ...

    February 13, 2013
    Investing directly in the real estate sector may appear to be an expensive proposition for most investors. This is ...
  443. American Electric Likely to Miss - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    American Electric Power Co. Inc. (AEP) is set to report fourth quarter and full year results on Feb 15, 2013. Last ...
  444. Enphase System at Arizona Solar Farm - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Enphase Energy Inc. (ENPH) has announced that Arizona based Cambio Energy has completed a solar installation at the ...
  445. Alliant Gets Rocket Motor Contract - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Alliant Techsystems Inc. (ATK) has entered into an agreement, worth $17 million, with the U.S. Air Force (USAF) to ...
  446. CNOOC Clears Final Hurdle for Nexen - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Chinese energy giant CNOOC Ltd. (CEO) has cleared the final obstacle for its acquisition of the Calgary, ...
  447. W&T Sets '13 Budget at $450M - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    An independent oil and gas producer, W&T Offshore, Inc. (WTI) has allotted around $450 million as its capital budget ...
  448. Love Aids Logistics, Biz Up - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    With Valentine's Day right around the corner, lovers are in a mad rush to send gifts to their sweethearts. This ...
  449. Statoil Quits Kazakh Offshore Plan - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Statoil ASA (STO) has finally decided to give up the Kazakh Caspian oilfield project, following unsuccessful ...
  450. Record Earnings for Deere in 1Q - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Deere & Company (DE) reported record first quarter fiscal 2013 earnings of $650 million or $1.65 per share compared ...
  451. Low Expectations Drove Q4 Earnings Surprises - Earnings ...

    February 13, 2013
    The Q4 earnings season was good enough because expectations were so low.
  452. Sigma-Aldrich Retained at Neutral - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    We are retaining our Neutral recommendation on global lab chemical and life sciences company Sigma-Aldrich ...
  453. Nokia Strengthens Asha Series - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Nokia Corporation (NOK) has strengthened its low-end smartphone range by unveiling the new dual SIM Asha 310, which ...
  454. Yorkville Debuts High Income Infrastructure MLP ETF - ...

    February 13, 2013
    With the fiscal cliff resolved, investors once again starting buying high yielding products in droves. MLPs were no ...
  455. Molina Prices Senior Notes - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Molina Healthcare Inc. (MOH) recently decided to issue 1.125% cash convertible senior secured notes worth $450 ...
  456. 3 Reasons Investing in Silver Makes More Sense Than Gold Now

    February 13, 2013
    I applaud Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke for pulling out all the stops in an effort to supercharge the ...
  457. Most Popular ETFs to Start 2013 - Exchange Traded Fund (ETF)

    February 13, 2013
    Eric Dutram, ETF Strategist, talks about funds that have seen the biggest inflows to start the new year.
  458. Merge Extends Customer Base - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Imaging and interoperability solutions provider Merge Healthcare Incorporated (MRGE) has extended its customer base ...
  459. The State of the Union Address for Investors - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Here is my short-form take on President Obama's State of the Union address.  This is written to outline four major ...
  460. Reiterate Cardinal at Neutral - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    On Feb 11, 2013 we retained Cardinal Health (CAH) at Neutral after the company beat Zacks Consensus Estimates for ...
  461. Stryker Hits 52-Week High - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Shares of Stryker Corp. (SYK) hit a new 52-week high of $64.10, before closing on Tuesday, Feb 12 at $63.01. The ...
  462. This Week's Growth & Income Stocks (K) and (ESS) - Zacks ...

    February 13, 2013
    Growth & Income Stock Strategist, Todd Bunton, highlights Kellogg Company K) and Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS).
  463. JDS Uniphase Upgraded to Outperform - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    We upgraded our recommendation on JDS Uniphase Corp. (JDSU) to Outperform based on the company's second quarter of ...
  464. A Closer Look At The Postal Service Pension

    February 13, 2013
    The Post Office announced it was ending mail delivery on Saturdays. The pension liability is an oft-mentioned cause ...
  465. CE Mark for BSX's Promus Premier - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Boston Scientific (BSX) has expanded its drug eluting stent ("DES") portfolio with the CE Mark approval for the ...
  466. Colgate Reiterated at Neutral - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    We have maintained our long-term Neutral recommendation on the global consumer products company, Colgate-Palmolive ...
  467. Intel to Launch Internet TV Service - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    The world's largest manufacturer of semiconductor products, Intel Corp. (INTC) recently announced its plans to ...
  468. Riptides At Riverbed Technology

    February 13, 2013
    If Riverbed can produce a double-digit long-term free cash flow growth rate, fair value today is in the high $20s.
  469. Warning: Bullish Extremes in Sentiment - Cook`s Kitchen

    February 13, 2013
    Gauging all the sentiment survey indicators, both retail and professional.
  470. Jacobs' Deal Win in Saudi Arabia - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Saudi Aramco Lubricating Oil Refining Co. (Luberef), recently awarded Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (JEC), a ...
  471. POSCO Upgraded to Strong Buy - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Zacks Investment Research upgraded POSCO (PKX) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) on Feb 12, 2013. Why the Upgrade? ...
  472. Schmidt Sells His Stake, LinkedIn Got The Goods And Your ...

    February 13, 2013
    While earnings for last week remained mixed, those firms not tied too heavily to personal computer sales continue to ...
  473. Avis Set to Complete Zipcar Buyout - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Global vehicle rental giant Avis Budget Group Inc. (CAR) has successfully completed the waiting period under the ...
  474. IFF Retains a Neutral Stance - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    We recently maintained a Neutral recommendation on New York-based, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF), a ...
  475. D.R. Horton Reaches 52-Week High - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    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 ...
  476. Daimler Shows Year-Long Strength - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Daimler AG (DDAIF) reported a 30% rise in earnings per share to €2.09 ($2.70) in the fourth quarter of 2012 from ...
  477. Will Rio Tinto Miss? - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Rio Tinto Plc. (RIO) is set to report full year 2012 results on Feb 14. It reported dismal half year results ...
  478. Bull vs. Bear: Should You Buy This Rare Earth Miner?

    February 13, 2013
    Editor's Note: Here at StreetAuthority, we've been talking about the best way to profit from critical elements that ...
  479. The Effects Of Currency Changes On International ETFs

    February 13, 2013
    With international equity ETFs popping up, many investors are unaware of the effects that currency exchange rates ...
  480. Hercules Offshore Seeing Better Days In The Gulf

    February 13, 2013
    Hercules Offshore has clearly rebounded strongly from the bottom of the cycle.
  481. A Mixed Bag for Buffalo Wild Wings - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    The casual dining chain, Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. (BWLD) recently reported fourth quarter 2012 earnings of 89 cents ...
  482. HCC Insurance Ends 2012 on a High Note - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    HCC Insurance Holdings (HCC) fourth quarter adjusted earnings of 94 cents breezed past the Zacks Consensus Estimate ...
  483. Duke Energy Beats on Bottom Line - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) announced fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of 70 cents per share, beating the ...
  484. Choice Hotels Outperforms - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Choice Hotels International Inc. (CHH) reported fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings from continuing operations of ...
  485. Japan ETF (EWJ) Signaling Continued Bull Trend? - ETF ...

    February 13, 2013
    Amid shakiness in the developed world, Japan seems to be potentially back on track after a long time. The new Prime ...
  486. Invesco's January AUM Advances - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Invesco Ltd. (IVZ) recorded a rise in its preliminary month-end assets under management (AUM) for Jan 2013. The AUM ...
  487. Shire Settles Lawsuit with Impax - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Shire plc (SHPG) recently settled its pending litigation with Impax Laboratories, Inc. (IPXL). The litigation is ...
  488. Red Robin Likely to Beat in 4Q - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    We expect the casual dining restaurant chain Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. (RRGB) to beat expectations when it ...
  489. Thailand ETF Could Benefit From Infrastructure Bonanza

    February 13, 2013
    Over the past several years, investors looking to profit from global infrastructure spending announcements, ...
  490. Agilent Preview: Will it Miss? - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Agilent Technologies Inc. A) is set to report first quarter 2013 results on Feb 14. Last quarter it posted a 5% ...
  491. Molson Coors Preview: Will it Beat? - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Global brewer Molson Coors Brewing Company (TAP) is set to report fourth quarter 2012 results on Feb 14. Last ...
  492. UTX Completes UTC Power Divesture - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    United Technologies Corp. (UTX) recently divested its UTC Power fuel cells business to ClearEdge Power for an ...
  493. Albemarle Starts Tyrone Expansion - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Fine Chemistry Services (FCS), a segment of specialty chemical company Albemarle Corporation (ALB), has commenced ...
  494. BorgWarner Opens New Plant in India - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    BorgWarner Inc. (BWA) announced the opening of a new facility in Manesar, near New Delhi, India. The ...
  495. GE Divests JV Stake to Comcast - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    General Electric (GE) recently sold its remaining 49% equity stake in the NBCUniversal (NBCU) joint venture and the ...
  496. TOTAL Lags on Lower Volume - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Integrated oil and gas company TOTAL S.A. (TOT) reported fourth-quarter 2012 operating earnings of $1.76 per share ...
  497. EA's Origin for Mac - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Electronic Arts (EA) recently announced that its online digital platform, Origin, is now available for Apple's ...
  498. HCP Beats by a Penny - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Real estate investment trust (REIT) - HCP Inc. (HCP) reported fourth quarter 2012 adjusted FFO (funds from ...
  499. February 13: Stocks Likely To Post Modest Gains - ...

    February 13, 2013
    A good enough January Retail Sales report and the Comcast (CMCSA) deal announcement should help stocks maintain the ...
  500. Citi Plans to Release Reserves - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Citigroup Inc. C) is contemplating to release reserves created against bad mortgages of its Citi Holdings division. ...
  501. Barclays Reports Disappointing 4Q - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Barclays PLC (BCS) reported net operating income of £5,757 million ($9,243 million) for fourth quarter 2012 (ended ...
  502. Three Country ETFs Struggling in 2013 - ETF News And ...

    February 13, 2013
    The global financial turmoil severely tested the mettle of many a developing economy. While many proved their ...
  503. WU Beats Est., Guides for 2013 - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Leading money transfer company, Western Union Co. (WU) reported fourth quarter 2012 operating earning of 42 cents ...
  504. Dismal Quarter & Year for Dr Pepper - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Dr Pepper Snapple's (DPS) fourth quarter 2012 adjusted earnings (excluding mark-to-market losses/gains) of 82 cents ...
  505. Ahead of Wall Street - Feb 13, 2013 - Ahead of Wall Street

    February 13, 2013
    Wednesday, February 13, 2013   A good enough January Retail Sales report and the Comcast (CMCSA) deal announcement ...
  506. Harris Unveils IP-based ATC - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Harris Corp. (HRS) unveils Internet Protocol-based, air traffic control (ATC) voice communications system capable of ...
  507. SGEN Narrows Loss, Sales Rise - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Seattle Genetics, Inc. (SGEN) reported fourth quarter 2012 net loss per share of 9 cents, narrower than the Zacks ...
  508. Capella Education Reports Mixed 4Q - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Capella Education Company's (CPLA) fourth quarter 2012 earnings of 73 cents a share missed the Zacks Consensus ...
  509. Theravance Narrows Y/Y Loss - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Theravance Inc.'s (THRX) fourth quarter 2012 loss of 33 cents per share was narrower than the Zacks Consensus loss ...
  510. Federal Realty Marginally Beats - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT), a real estate investment trust (REIT), reported third quarter 2012 FFO (funds ...
  511. Stock Market News for February 13, 2013 - Market News

    February 13, 2013
    The Dow Jones and the S&P 500 finished in the green, closing at five-year highs prior to President Barack Obama's ...
  512. Lorillard Exceeds, Ups Dividend - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Cigarette maker Lorillard Inc. (LO) delivered fourth quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of 79 cents per share, which ...
  513. DDR Matches FFO, Revs Beat - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    DDR Corp. (DDR) reported fourth quarter 2012 operating FFO (funds from operations) per share of 27 cents, in line ...
  514. Dean Foods Beats Estimates - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Dean Foods Company (DF) reported adjusted earnings of 40 cents per share for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, ...
  515. Highwoods FFO In Line, Revs Up - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Highwoods Properties Inc. (HIW) - a real estate investment trust (REIT) - reported fourth quarter 2012 core FFO ...
  516. Hess Has Good Assets, But What About Management?

    February 13, 2013
    Hess has a great asset base, but can management exploit it effectively? Investors would be wise to be careful ...
  517. Charges Hit Cliffs in 4Q - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (CLF) posted adjusted earnings of 62 cents per share for the fourth quarter of 2012, ...
  518. America Movil Reports a Mixed Bag - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    America Movil (AMX), the largest telecom carrier in Latin America, has reported fourth-quarter earnings per ADR of ...
  519. TJX Posts Strong Sales, Ups Guidance - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Consolidated same-store sales at The TJX Companies Inc. (TJX), an off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions, ...
  520. Spirit Beats Est in 4Q - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. (SPR), one of the leading aerospace/defense products and service providers, ...
  521. Comcast Misses, Shares Soar - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Yesterday, after the closing bell, Comcast Corp. (CMCSA) reported its fourth-quarter 2012 financial results, which ...
  522. FMC Tech Meets EPS, Beats Rev - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Offshore oilfield equipment manufacturer, FMC Technologies (FTI) reported fourth-quarter adjusted diluted earnings ...
  523. Why Steve Jobs' Big Blunder is Starting to Cost Apple

    February 13, 2013
    In coming months, moviegoers will be treated to a pair of hagiographic films about Steve Jobs. In early April, we'll ...
  524. Fidelity Misses Estimates in 4Q - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Fidelity National Information Services Inc. (FIS) reported fourth-quarter 2012 non-GAAP earnings of 68 cents per ...
  525. 7 Rules ETF Day Traders Must Know

    February 13, 2013
    ETFs are embraced by buy-and-hold investors and active traders alike for their unparalleled ease-of-use and cost ...
  526. ETF Performance: Weight Isn't Everything

    February 13, 2013
    When it comes to choosing which ETF is right for you, one of the top considerations of many investors is how exactly ...
  527. Launch Frenzy Hits The Street: FORX, FPE, YMLI And BIZD

    February 13, 2013
    Bullish euphoria continues to drive price action on Wall Street as major equity indexes creep higher and higher, ...
  528. Will Encana Miss? - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Natural gas exploration and production (E&P) company Encana Corporation (ECA) is scheduled to report its ...
  529. Scientific Games' Buyout in Jeopardy - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    The proposed acquisition of WMS Industries Inc. (WMS) by Scientific Games Corp. (SGMS) has seemingly hit a roadblock ...
  530. Legg Mason's January AUM Advances - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Baltimore-based Legg Mason Inc. (LM) reported a marginal increase in its assets under management (AUM) in Jan 2013 ...
  531. Telenet Raises Shareholders' Wealth - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    The Belgian cable TV operator Telenet Group Holding NV has decided to return 950 million Euros (approximately $1.3 ...
  532. Sanofi Shows Interest in Regeneron - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (REGN) recently announced that it has received a notification under the ...
  533. Apache Unit Closes Deal with Chevron - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Apache Canada Limited - a subsidiary of U.S. energy firm Apache Corporation (APA) closed its previously announced ...
  534. STJ Presents RESPECT Trial Data - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Medical devices major, St. Jude Medical Inc. (STJ), presented additional data from the RESPECT clinical trail at the ...
  535. Applied Preview: Will It Miss? - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) is set to report first quarter 2013 results on Feb 13. Last quarter it posted a 100% ...
  536. Calpine Expected to Outperform 4Q - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    We expect utility company Calpine Corporation (CPN) to beat expectations when it reports fourth-quarter 2012 results ...
  537. How is Kraft Foods Placed for 4Q? - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Kraft Foods Group Inc. (KRFT) is set to report fourth quarter 2012 results on Feb 15. Last quarter it posted a ...
  538. U.S. Rig Count Falls by 5 - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    In its weekly release, Houston-based oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. (BHI) reported a dip in the U.S. ...
  539. Will Rogers Beat in 4Q? - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Rogers Communications Inc. (RCI), the largest telecom company in Canada is set to release its fourth-quarter 2012 ...
  540. Top 5 Zacks #1 Ranked Wells Fargo Mutual Funds - Best of ...

    February 12, 2013
    Wells Fargo is one of the four largest banks in the US and has a legacy spanning 150 years in the financial services ...
  541. Assured Guaranty Hikes Dividend - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    In order to share more profits with its shareholders, the board of directors of Assured Guaranty Ltd. (AGO) approved ...
  542. Delta Invests More in JFK Facelift - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Delta Air Lines (DAL) in association with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) and JFK ...
  543. Bayer Seeks Riociguat Approval - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Bayer (BAYRY) recently submitted applications to the US and the EU authorities for the approval of riociguat. Bayer ...
  544. BNY Mellon Faces $850M Loss - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK) recently found itself in a tight spot with a tax court judge ruling ...
  545. Chile to Auction 4G Spectrum - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    In order to keep pace with other Latin American countries in 4G deployment, Subtel, Chile's telecom regulator ...
  546. Teva Enrolls First Patient in Study - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (TEVA) recently announced that it has enrolled the first patient in the phase IV ...
  547. Quanta Wins Solar Power Contract - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Quanta Services, Inc. (PWR) through its subsidiary, Quanta Power Generation, Inc., received an engineering, ...
  548. Cardiome Selects Quintiles - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Cardiome Pharma Corp. (CRME) recently selected privately-held Quintiles for providing lifecycle safety and global ...
  549. Top 5 Zacks #1 Ranked High Yield Mutual Funds - Best of ...

    February 12, 2013
    For the average investor, high yield mutual funds are the best method to invest in bonds rated below investment ...
  550. UCB, Amgen Discontinue Study - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    UCB (UCBJF) and Amgen Inc. (AMGN) recently announced their decision to discontinue a phase III program being ...
  551. Priority FDA Review for Celgene Drug - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Recently, Celgene Corporation (CELG) announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will review the ...
  552. Daily ETF Roundup: Stocks Rally Ahead of Obama's State ...

    February 12, 2013
    Bulls finally came off the sidelines today, pushing both the Dow and S&P 500 to five-year highs in yet another ...
  553. Northrop: E-2D for Full Production - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NOC) E-2D Advanced Hawkeye has received approval from the Office of the Secretary of ...
  554. Amazon, CBS Ink Streaming Deal - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) announced a content licensing agreement with CBS Television Network (CBS), extending the ...
  555. Perrigo in Expansion Mode - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Perrigo Company (PRGO) recently announced that it is set to acquire a UK-based privately held pharmaceutical ...
  556. Earnings Preview: ALLETE Inc. - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    ALLETE Inc. (ALE) is slated to release its fourth quarter 2012 financial results before the market bell on Feb 15, ...
  557. Noble Still In Line with Market - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    We reaffirmed our Neutral recommendation on Noble Corporation (NE) on Jan 31, 2013, reflecting its commitment to ...
  558. PPL Corp. Likely to Beat 4Q - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    We expect electricity and natural gas supplier PPL Corporation (PPL) to beat expectations when it reports ...
  559. Discover Keeps Neutral Rec - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    We have retained our Neutral recommendation on Discover Financial Services (DFS). The recommendation is based on its ...
  560. BP, Freeport in LNG Supply Deal - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    British energy giant BP plc (BP) has inked an agreement to ship liquefied natural gas (LNG) processed at a terminal ...
  561. KMP, Calpine Extend Shipping Deal - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Pipeline operator Kinder Morgan Energy Partners L.P. (KMP) has inked an extended agreement with power producer ...
  562. Babcock & Wilcox Strikes Twin Deals - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    The Babcock & Wilcox Company (BWC) has won 2 U.S. Naval Reactors Program contracts to render procurement and ...
  563. Short Sellers Shy Away from Social Media Stocks (EBAY, ...

    February 12, 2013
    By and large, the short interest in social media companies based in the United States dwindled in the latter two ...
  564. Chubb Stays at Neutral - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    We are reiterating our Neutral recommendation on Chubb Corp. (CB), following the fourth quarter earnings release. ...
  565. Marsh & McLennan Exits 2012 Humbly - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc. (MMC) reported its fourth-quarter 2012 operating earnings of 52 cents per share, in line ...
  566. Reiterate Cerner at Neutral - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    On Feb 7, we retained Cerner Corporation (CERN), a leading healthcare information technology ("HCIT") solutions ...
  567. Reiterate PerkinElmer at Neutral - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    On Feb 7, we retained PerkinElmer (PKI) at Neutral after the company met Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings but ...
  568. The Best Case Against Gold You'll Ever Read

    February 12, 2013
    Despite popular opinion, I've never been a big believer in investing in gold. There's a reason gold is the currency ...
  569. Still Neutral on Cepheid - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    On Feb 5, 2013, we reaffirmed our Neutral recommendation on Cepheid Inc (CPHD) following the fourth quarter 2012 ...
  570. PIMCO Debuts Active Currency ETF (FORX) - ETF News And ...

    February 12, 2013
    Currency ETFs remain an underappreciated corner of the fund world. While there are about three dozen products ...
  571. Epocal Acquired by Alere - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Alere (ALR), a medical products company focused on integrating rapid diagnostics with health management, recently ...
  572. Eastman Chemical Held at Neutral - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    We have retained our Neutral recommendation on Eastman Chemical (EMN) following our assessment of its fourth-quarter ...
  573. DryShips Upgraded to Neutral - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    We upgrade our recommendation on DryShips Inc. (DRYS) to Neutral ahead of its fourth-quarter 2012 financial results. ...
  574. MasterCard Deploys Excess Capital - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Following a better-than-expected 2012 financial results, last week MasterCard Inc. (MA) announced higher yield to ...
  575. Brookfield Announces Strategic Deal - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Toronto-based Brookfield Asset Management Inc. (BAM) announced the purchase of 19 apartment communities (4,892 ...
  576. Short Interest in U.S. Airline Stocks Dwindles (DAL, ...

    February 12, 2013
    By and large, the short interest in U.S.-based airline stocks dwindled during the latter two weeks of January. The ...
  577. Embraer Upped to Neutral - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    On February 11, 2013, we upgraded our recommendation on aircraft manufacturing company, Embraer S.A. (ERJ) from ...
  578. MAR's Flagship Brand in Bangalore - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Marriott International Inc. (MAR), unveiled a property under its Marriott Hotels & Resorts brand in Bangalore, ...
  579. Harley Raises Dividend by 35.5% - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Harley-Davidson Inc. (HOG) decided to raise 2013-first quarter dividend by 35.5% to 21 cents from 15.5 cents as it ...
  580. KB Home Remains Neutral - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    We maintain a Neutral rating on KB Home (KBH) following appraisal of the second quarter 2012 results. KB Home's ...
  581. Pipeline Progresses at Shire - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Shire plc (SHPG) recently announced that the company has initiated a phase III study to evaluate the efficacy and ...
  582. Triumph Prices Senior Notes - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Triumph Group Inc. (TGI) recently decided to issue $375.0 million 4.875% senior secured notes with maturity ...
  583. 9 Reasons Stocks Can March Much Higher This Year

    February 12, 2013
    The stock market has outperformed even the most optimistic forecasts so far this year. The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones ...
  584. Life's Products Gain FDA Approval - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Global biotechnology tools company - Life Technologies Corporation (LIFE) recently received 510(k) clearance from ...
  585. Franklin's January AUM Perks Up - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Franklin Resources Inc. (BEN) declared preliminary assets under management (AUM) of $809.8 billion by its ...
  586. Can Solar ETFs Continue Their Bull Run? - ETF News And ...

    February 12, 2013
    The global solar industry seems to be rebounding from its hard hit 2012 performance with the resolution of the U.S. ...
  587. 10 Highly-Anticipated Tech IPOs for 2013

    February 12, 2013
    Investment bankers are a fickle lot. When the market takes a tumble, they tell their soon-to-go-public banking ...
  588. Agilents's New RTSA - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Agilent Technologies Inc. A) launched real-time spectrum analysis (RTSA) for use with its PXA X-Series signal ...
  589. F5 Networks Expands in SDN Market - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    F5 Networks Inc. (FFIV) recently announced the acquisition of a privately-held networking services provider, ...
  590. Will Whole Foods Beat in 1Q13? - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    We expect Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM), one of the leading natural and organic foods supermarkets, to beat ...
  591. TXN's New Power Management Unit - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Texas Instruments (TXN) or "TI" has launched a low-voltage power management unit, the TPS659119-Q1 for automotive ...
  592. Goodyear Tops Estimates - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (GT) reported a profit of $97 million or 39 cents per share in the fourth quarter of ...
  593. Beacon Roofing Misses Estimates - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (BECN) reported first-quarter 2013 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 37 cents, down ...
  594. Starwood's Luxury Line Now in Poland - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    In order to beef up its Polish as well as Luxury Collection portfolio, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. ...
  595. Loss at MannKind Wider than Expected - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    MannKind Corporation's (MNKD) loss of 23 cents per share in the fourth quarter of 2012 was wider than the Zacks ...
  596. Hasbro Sets New 52-Week High - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Shares of Hasbro Inc. (HAS) reached a new 52-week high of $40.13 on Monday, Feb 11, 2013, just after it announced a ...
  597. Avon's Earnings Recover in 4Q - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    After reporting dismal results over the past six quarters, Avon Products Inc. (AVP) posted better-than-expected ...
  598. Air Products Technology at IPC APEX - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Air Products & Chemicals Inc. (APD) announced that it will showcase advanced proprietary electron attachment (EA) ...
  599. Omnicom Excels Estimates - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Omnicom Group Inc. (OMC) reported strong fourth quarter 2012 results with a net income of $307.1 million or $1.13 ...
  600. New Medical Design Products from 3M - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Diversified technology conglomerate 3M Company (MMM) has recently introduced a new portfolio of medical design ...
  601. TD Ameritrade's January DARTs Rise - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation (AMTD) - an online brokerage firm - reported a 17% increase in average U.S. trades ...
  602. Activision's Skylanders Hits $1B - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Activision Blizzard Inc.'s (ATVI) publishing division recently announced that the Skylanders franchise has garnered ...
  603. American Axle Sees Loss in 4Q - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    American Axle and Manufacturing Inc. (AXL) reported a loss of $1.7 million or 2 cents per share in the fourth ...
  604. Global Fears Fall - Zacks Commentary

    February 12, 2013
    With Mario Draghi Stabilizing Europe's Financial System, U.S. Stocks Have Room to Breathe and Run.
  605. Retail ETFs Looking Good Before Data Release - ETF News ...

    February 12, 2013
    Economic sentiments are evenly poised at the moment with the fourth quarter GDP coming in at -0.1% followed by ...
  606. Cousins Likely to Beat in 4Q - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Cousins Properties Inc. (CUZ) - a real estate investment trust (REIT) - is expected to beat expectations when it ...
  607. Reynolds Beats, Gives 2013 View - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Leading cigarette maker Reynolds American Inc. (RAI) delivered adjusted earnings of 76 cents (excluding a one-time ...
  608. February 12: Lack of Positive Catalysts for Stocks - ...

    February 12, 2013
    Stocks haven't done much in recent days after reaching milestone levels, but they haven't lost much ground either. ...
  609. Will Dean Foods Beat Again? - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Dean Foods Company (DF) is set to report its fourth quarter 2012 results on Feb 13. Last quarter it posted an ...
  610. McGraw-Hill Meets Estimate - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc. (MHP) posted fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted quarterly earnings of 72 cents per share ...
  611. CNO Financial Ends on a High Note - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    CNO Financial Group Inc. (CNO) reported fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted operating earnings of 25 cents per share, ...
  612. ANN's 4Q Sales to Miss Estimate - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Women's apparel retailer, ANN INC. (ANN) recently came up with lower-than-expected preliminary sales results for the ...
  613. Coca-Cola EPS Beats, Sales Lag - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    The Coca-Cola Company's (KO) fourth quarter adjusted earnings of 45 cents per share marginally beat the Zacks ...
  614. Will CBS Corp. Beat Again? - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    CBS Corporation (CBS), an S&P 500 company and a diversified media conglomerate, is set to report its fourth-quarter ...
  615. 3 ETFs To Play The Semiconductor Rally

    February 12, 2013
    These ETFs are a great way to profit from the semiconductor rally.
  616. Metals USA Misses Estimates - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Metals USA Holdings Corp. (MUSA) reported adjusted earnings (excluding items) of 23 cents per share in the fourth ...
  617. DISH Likely to Sell Spectrum - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    DISH Network Corp. (DISH) is skeptical on its decision to deploy a wireless network and intends to sell the ...
  618. ON Semiconductor Seems To Have Found Bottom

    February 12, 2013
    ON is looking better on both growth and margin potential.
  619. The State of our Economy is Good - Ahead of Wall Street

    February 12, 2013
    Tuesday, February 12, 2013 Stocks haven't done much in recent days after reaching milestone levels, but they ...
  620. Fossil's 4Q EPS In Line, Revs Beat - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Fossil, Inc (FOSL) reported fourth quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of $2.27 per share, which exceeded the year-ago ...
  621. Playing Blue Gold's Rise

    February 12, 2013
    While natural resource investing has exploded in recent years, many portfolios have little to no exposure to water. ...
  622. Masco Swings to Profit in 4Q - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Masco Corporation's (MAS) adjusted earnings of 4 cents per share in the fourth quarter of 2012 beat the Zacks ...
  623. American Financial Beats EPS Est. - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    American Financial Group Inc.'s (AFG) fourth quarter adjusted earnings of 67 cents breezed past the Zacks Consensus ...
  624. Stock Market News for February 12, 2013 - Market News

    February 12, 2013
    In the absence of major earnings reports or economic events, investor sentiment flagged, dragging benchmarks ...
  625. Smith & Nephew Beats in 4Q - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Smith & Nephew plc (SNN) reported earnings per share (EPS) of 15.8 cents or EPADS of 79 cents in the fourth quarter ...
  626. Comstock Results Miss Out Again - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Domestic energy explorer Comstock Resources Inc. (CRK) reported weak fourth quarter 2012 results, hamstrung by ...
  627. American Capital Beats Estimates - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    American Capital Ltd. (ACAS) reported fourth-quarter 2012 operating income of 26 cents per share, beating the Zacks ...
  628. Badger Meter Falls Short of Ests - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Badger Meter Inc. (BMI) reported fourth-quarter 2012 earnings per share (EPS) of 39 cents compared with 8 cents in ...
  629. Lions Gate Breezes Past Estimates - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Strong top-line performance aided Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. (LGF) to post stellar third-quarter fiscal 2013 ...
  630. D&B Misses Estimates, Outlook Dull - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Dun & Bradstreet Corp. (DNB) reported fourth-quarter 2012 earnings of $2.38 per share, which missed the Zacks ...
  631. Crisis Investing 101: Everything You Need to Know About ...

    February 12, 2013
    Protecting profits and preparing for an economic crisis is likely the furthest thing from your mind right now. The ...
  632. Glatfelter's 4Q Mixed, Net Slips - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Specialty papers maker Glatfelter (GLT) saw its profit sag 28% year over year in fourth-quarter 2012 to $7 million ...
  633. Go Global, But Watch Your Currency Exposure

    February 12, 2013
    Bullish momentum has been an undeniable force on Wall Street since the new year, with equity markets reaching fresh ...
  634. Commodity ETPs: Beware Energy Bias

    February 12, 2013
    As the ETF industry continues its rapid development, investors can now gain cheap and easy access to nearly every ...
  635. Bear of the Day: Goldcorp (GG) - Bear of the Day

    February 12, 2013
    Investors may have fool's gold on their hands with GG. Gold prices have been weak and earnings estimates are plunging.
  636. Bull of the Day: Tyson Foods (TSN) - Bull of the Day

    February 12, 2013
    Don't be chicken; take a closer look at this top Ranked poultry producer that has a strong earnings estimate picture.
  637. A Relative Price Strength Screen for Beating the Market ...

    February 12, 2013
    Kevin Matras goes over a Relative Price Change screen to help you find top performers no matter what the market is ...
  638. FBIZ: Fourth Quarter EPS on Target; Raising 2013 EPS ...

    February 11, 2013
    FBIZ: Fourth Quarter EPS on Target; Raising 2013 EPS Estimate by a Nickel By Ann Hefforn, CFA First Business ...
  639. Post-Rally, Market Still Undervalued - Market Strategy

    February 11, 2013
  640. Warner Chilcott Provides 2013 View - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    Warner Chilcott (WCRX) recently revealed its financial guidance for 2013. The company expects to earn $3.20-$3.30 ...
  641. UPS Expands LCL Lanes - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS), the leading package delivery company has expanded its Less Than Container Load ...
  642. ABB Procures HVDC Upgrade Contract - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    ABB Ltd. (ABB) announced that it has received an order to upgrade the existing Celilo HVDC (high-voltage direct ...
  643. Acorda Presents Encouraging Data - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. (ACOR) recently announced that data from preclinical studies evaluating glial growth ...
  644. Weak Comps Trend Continues for Cato - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    Following the disappointing holiday sales season, fashion retailer Cato Corporation (CATO) again posted weak ...
  645. Gilead Closes YM Biosciences Buyout - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    Recently, Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) completed its acquisition of Canada-based drug development company, YM ...
  646. ABB Wins Brazilian Shipyard Contract - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    ABB Ltd. (ABB) received a contract from Jurong Shipyard Pte Ltd. for the design, supply, supervision of ...
  647. Cousins Properties Boosts Portfolio - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    In an effort to expand in Texas and boost its Atlanta portfolio, Cousins Properties Inc. (CUZ) acquired a 100% ...
  648. Ally to Repay TARP Dues by 2014 - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    Ally Financial Inc. is likely to repay the TARP dues by 2014 driven by the robust performance of its auto-finance ...
  649. Pipeline Advances at Glaxo - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    Recently, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) announced that it has submitted a regulatory application for its oncology candidate, ...
  650. Limited Brands' Comps Up 9% - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    Limited Brands Inc. (LTD), a specialty retailer of women's intimate and other apparel, beauty and personal care ...
  651. AT&T Still Connects at Neutral - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    On Feb 7, we maintained our Neutral recommendation on AT&T Inc. (T), reflecting the company's favorable aspects like ...
  652. January Comps for Gap Rise - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    Gap Inc. (GPS) posted strong January comparable-store sales growth of 8% (comps) that surpassed analyst expectations ...
  653. American Capital Invests in ASAP - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    On Friday, American Capital Ltd. (ACAS) declared its investment of $89 million, committed in Dec 2012, in the One ...
  654. Natural Gas Storage Down by 118 Bcf - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    The U.S. Energy Department's weekly inventory release showed a smaller-than-expected decrease in natural gas ...
  655. Novo Nordisk Suffers Setback - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    Novo Nordisk (NVO) recently faced a setback when the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) declined to approve its ...
  656. Update on Lilly's Tabalumab - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) recently provided an update on its rheumatoid arthritis candidate, tabalumab. The ...
  657. Auto Industry Outlook and Review - Feb 2013 - Industry ...

    February 11, 2013
    The auto industry is highly concentrated. The top 10 global automakers account for roughly 80% of the worldwide ...
  658. Daily ETF Roundup: Stocks Dragged By Energy In ...

    February 11, 2013
    Equity markets started off the week with a lackluster day of trading, as investors remained cautious amid fears of a ...
  659. Duke Energy Likely to Miss - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) is set to report fourth quarter and full year 2012 results on Feb 13, 2013. Last ...
  660. Linkedln Beats 4Q Ests, Revs Jump - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    LinkedIn Corporation (LNKD) reported adjusted net earnings of 13 cents per share in the fourth quarter of 2012, well ...
  661. Data on Biogen Hemophilia Candidates - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    Biogen Idec (BIIB) and partner, Swedish Orphan Biovitrum recently presented encouraging data on their hemophilia ...
  662. CPKF: Fourth Quarter EPS Dragged Down by Nonoperating ...

    February 11, 2013
    CPKF: Fourth Quarter EPS Dragged Down by Nonoperating Items By Ann Heffron, CFA CPKF (OTC Markets:CPKF) reported ...
  663. Raytheon Gets Patriot Add-on - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    Raytheon Company (RTN) was awarded a $116 million firm-fixed-price level-of-effort contract from the Army ...
  664. Land Rights of Petaquilla Upheld by Panamanian Supreme ...

    February 11, 2013
    Land Rights of Petaquilla Upheld by Panamanian Supreme Court By Steven Ralston, CFA Last week, the Supreme Court ...
  665. Kinder Morgan Stays Neutral - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    On Jan 27, we reaffirmed our long-term Neutral recommendation on Kinder Morgan Energy Partners L.P. (KMP) - the ...
  666. Eni Expands Egyptian Presence - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    Italian energy major Eni SpA E) has made a new oil discovery with an exploration well - Rosa North IX. The well is ...
  667. BP, Oceaneering in Supply Pact - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    BP Exploration Operating Company Limited, a unit of the British energy giant BP plc (BP) has awarded a contract to ...
  668. United Jan Traffic Grows Y/Y - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    United Continental Holdings Inc. (UAL) showed a modest year-over-year improvement in consolidated traffic for Jan ...
  669. Statoil Gets Safety Order from PSA - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    Norwegian giant Statoil ASA (STO) has been ordered to improve the working condition at its Heimdal platform. The ...
  670. Healthways Agrees with Carondelet - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    Leading well-being enhancement company Healthways (HWAY) and Carondelet Health Network recently revealed an ...
  671. MDCO-BMY Deal Comes into Effect - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    The Medicines Company (MDCO) recently announced that its two-year global collaboration agreement for Recothrom with ...
  672. Arch Capital Acquires CMG Insurance - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    Arch U.S. MI, the U.S. subsidiary of Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL) intends to foray into the U.S. Mortgage ...
  673. Costco's Comps Rise - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST), the leading U.S. warehouse club operator, posted healthy comparable-store sales ...
  674. WU to Serve Indian Students - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    In an attempt to facilitate foreign universities to accept the payment of tuition money in Indian currency, Western ...
  675. One of the Smartest Income Strategies in the Market

    February 11, 2013
    Four weeks ago, I told you about a trading strategy specifically designed to reduce exposure to market volatility, ...
  676. Auto Industry Stock Outlook - Feb 2013 - Zacks Analyst ...

    February 11, 2013
    The auto industry is highly concentrated. The top 10 global automakers account for roughly 80% of the worldwide ...
  677. Auto Industry Stock Outlook - Feb 2013 - Industry Outlook

    February 11, 2013
    The auto industry is highly concentrated. The top 10 global automakers account for roughly 80% of the worldwide ...
  678. Protective Life Beats Estimates - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    Protective Life Corp. (PL) reported operating earnings of 98 cents per share ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate ...
  679. Lannett Beats, Ups Guidance - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    Lannett Company, Inc. (LCI) reported second quarter fiscal 2013 earnings of 10 cents per share, above the Zacks ...
  680. Buckeye Posts a Mixed Bag - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    Buckeye Partners L.P. (BPL) announced fourth quarter operating earnings of 96 cents per unit, outpacing the Zacks ...
  681. 'Great Rotation': Fact or Fiction - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    Domestic stock funds garnered a whopping $21 billion in the initial four weeks of 2013, according to Lipper. This ...
  682. US Approval for Celgene's Pomalyst - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently delivered encouraging news to Celgene Corporation (CELG) by ...
  683. NCR Delivers Modest 4Q - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    NCR Corp. (NCR) posted fourth-quarter 2012 earnings per share (EPS) of 72 cents, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus ...
  684. Boston Properties Seals $71M Buyout - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    Last week, Boston Properties Inc (BXP) announced that it has completed the acquisition of a development site - 535 ...
  685. Loews Lags Bottom-Line Estimate - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    Loews Corporation L) reported fourth-quarter 2012 operating net income of 18 cents per share, which lagged the Zacks ...
  686. RBC Gets Regulatory Nod - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    Last week, Royal Bank of Canada (RY) - also known as RBC - got permission from Canada's Competition Bureau for the ...
  687. DecisionPoint is in the Mobile Apps Sweet Spot - Analyst ...

    February 11, 2013
    DecisionPoint is in the Mobile Apps Sweet Spot By Ken Nagy, CFA In January 2013, DecisionPoint Systems, Inc. ...
  688. Ross' January Comps Rise - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    Ross Stores Inc. (ROST) - one of the largest off-price apparel and home fashion chain retailers in the U.S. - ...
  689. Schwab Unveils Commission-Free ETFs - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    In a move to change the dynamics of the U.S. exchange traded funds (ETFs), The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) has ...
  690. Top 5 Zacks #1 Ranked Global Mutual Funds - Best of Funds

    February 11, 2013
    A portfolio consisting of both domestic and foreign stocks provides superior returns at comparatively lower risk ...
  691. AAMRQ Posts Jan'13 Traffic Update - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    AMR Corporation (AAMRQ), the parent company of American Airlines recently came out with its revenue and air traffic ...
  692. What's in Store for Cisco in 2Q? - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) is set to report second quarter 2013 results on Feb 13. Last quarter it posted a 7.32% ...
  693. Triumph Reiterated at Outperform - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    We have retained our Outperform recommendation on the aerospace giant, Triumph Group Inc. (TGI), due to its strong ...
  694. GOL's New Partnership with Delta - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. (GOL), a Brazil based air transportation company, entered into an agreement with ...
  695. Swingplane Ventures on Course to Develop Chilean Copper ...

    February 11, 2013
    Swingplane Ventures on Course to Develop Chilean Copper Property By Steven Ralston, CFA Swingplane Ventures Inc. ...
  696. Wyndham's RCI on an Expansion Mode - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    Wyndham Worldwide Corporation's (WYN) leading vacation exchange network, RCI, recently declared the inclusion of 150 ...
  697. Top Ranked Homebuilder ETF in Focus: XHB - ETF News And ...

    February 11, 2013
    It seems that the residential construction sector is in a nice recovery with tremendous upside potential going ...
  698. Ultra Petroleum Cut to Underperform - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    On Feb 5, 2013, we downgraded natural gas producer Ultra Petroleum Corporation (UPL) to Underperform from Neutral, ...
  699. Will Gold Mining ETFs Ever Be a Buy?

    February 11, 2013
    ETF investors have numerous choices with gold ETFs, but most concentrate on the gold miners or the commodity.
  700. Avista Corp. Boosts Dividend - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    Avista Corporation (AVA) has increased its quarterly dividend by 5.17%, bringing the annualized dividend to $1.22 ...
  701. Affymetrix Links Up with DNA Link - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    Genetic products company, Affymetrix Inc. (AFFX), inked a 'Powered by Affymetrix' ("PbA") Program agreement with ...
  702. Three Tech ETFs Still Going Strong - ETF News And Commentary

    February 11, 2013
    Technology had been the best performing sector in 2012 and it easily outperformed the S&P 500 index. Starting in ...
  703. McDonald's January Comps Tumble - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    After a relatively decent performance in the fourth quarter of 2012, same-store sales (comps) at McDonald's Corp. ...
  704. VVL Systems Adopts BMC Cloud - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    BMC Software Inc. (BMC) recently announced that a government consulting company, VVL Systems & Consulting has ...
  705. Fossil Likely to Beat in 4Q - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    We expect Fossil, Inc. (FOSL), a leading fashion accessories distributor, to beat expectations when it reports ...
  706. Galena Biopharma: Clinical Programs Remain on Track and ...

    February 11, 2013
    Galena Biopharma: Clinical Programs Remain on Track and Valuation is Attractive By Grant Zeng, CFA Balance Sheet ...
  707. Sherwin-Williams Remains Neutral - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    We have retained our Neutral recommendation on Sherwin-Williams (SHW) following our assessment of its fourth-quarter ...
  708. The Right and Wrong Ways to Invest in China ETFs - ...

    February 11, 2013
    Make no mistake about it, China is back on track. The nation suffered through weak stretch in 2012, but the ...
  709. Will Mondelez Miss in 4Q? - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    One of the leading manufacturers of packaged food-products, Mondelez International Inc. (MDLZ) prepares to release ...
  710. The Top 5 Bear-Market ETFs

    February 11, 2013
    Bearish investors have the opportunity to gain from betting against a market rise, and the following ETFs can help ...
  711. Regal Beloit Buys RAM Motor Business - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    Regal Beloit Corporation (RBC) recently completed the acquisition of the RAM motor business from Schneider Electric ...
  712. New Share Repurchase Program for LPS - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    In a concerted effort to return cash to shareholders, Lender Processing Services, Inc. (LPS) recently authorized a ...
  713. Post-Rally, Stocks Still Undervalued - Investment Ideas

    February 11, 2013
    Just above 14 times this year's earnings, stocks remain undervalued. Consider our financial market landscape. ...
  714. Calgon Antidumping Order Extended - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    Calgon Carbon Corporation (CCC) has announced that the antidumping order on steam activated carbon imported into the ...
  715. Earnings Preview: Dr Pepper Snapple - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc (DPS) is set to report fourth quarter 2012 results on Feb 13. Last quarter it posted a ...
  716. 4 ETFs To Play A Booming Healthcare Sector

    February 11, 2013
    The healthcare sector is performing the best so far in 2013. We look at four ETFs to play the sector's momentum.
  717. Urban Beats, Reports Strong Sales - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    Following strong holiday sales, Urban Outfitters Inc. (URBN) reported robust preliminary sales results for the ...
  718. Emerging Market ETFs to Soar in 2013? - ETF News And ...

    February 11, 2013
    There is no doubt that the U.S. market started 2013 with a bang with heavy inflows across all kinds of risky assets. ...
  719. BIP Misses, Raises Distribution - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (BIP) announced fourth-quarter 2012 operating earnings of 25 cents per unit, ...
  720. Comps Decline at Buckle - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    Buckle Inc. (BKE), the leading retailer of casual apparels, footwear and accessories for men and women, came up with ...
  721. A Step Back For Atmel, But The Potential Is Interesting

    February 11, 2013
    Atmel needs to win sockets for the shares to outperform.
  722. Louisiana-Pacific Reports Mixed 4Q - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    Louisiana-Pacific Corporations (LPX) reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations of 18 ...
  723. February 11: Positive Momentum Likely To Dip - Economic ...

    February 11, 2013
    Without much on the economic or earnings fronts today, stocks will likely struggle to sustain the positive momentum ...
  724. Mississippi Power Shuts Eaton Unit - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    Mississippi Power Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of electric utility firm Southern Company (SO), has closed Plant ...
  725. Comcast Corporation: Likely to Beat - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    We expect cable multi service operator (MSO) Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) to beat expectations when it reports ...
  726. FEI Still A Big Play On The Very Small

    February 11, 2013
    FEI has excellent growth potential, but valuation is a bit steep.
  727. Ahead of Wall Street - Feb 11, 2013 - Ahead of Wall Street

    February 11, 2013
    Monday, February 11, 2013 Without much on the economic or earnings fronts today, stocks will likely struggle to ...
  728. Will PepsiCo Beat in 4Q? - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) is set to report fourth quarter 2012 results on Feb 14. Last quarter it posted a 3.45% positive ...
  729. Stock Market News for February 11, 2013 - Market News

    February 11, 2013
    Benchmarks finished in the green in the wake of better-than-expected earnings and encouraging domestic & ...
  730. Will DirecTV Miss in 4Q? - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    DirecTV (DTV) is set to release its fourth-quarter 2012 results before the market opens on Thursday, Feb 14, 2013. ...
  731. Can ServiceSource Turn It Around?

    February 11, 2013
    ServiceSource has to prove to the Street that it has a viable long-term model.
  732. Buffalo Wild Wings Likely to Beat - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    The owner and operator of casual dining restaurant chain, Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. (BWLD) is expected to beat the ...
  733. Solid 4Q for Conceptus - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    Contraception device maker- Conceptus Inc. (CPTS) reported earnings per share (EPS) of 17 cents during the fourth ...
  734. Manulife Grows 4Q Earnings - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    Canadian life insurer Manulife Financial Corp. (MFC) reported fourth-quarter net income of approximately $1.11 ...
  735. Arrow's 4Q EPS Beats, Guidance Dull - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    Arrow Electronics Inc. (ARW) posted fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.23, surpassing the ...
  736. Broadridge Misses by a Penny - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. (BR) posted second-quarter fiscal 2013 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 17 ...
  737. TC PipeLines Underperforms in 4Q - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    Pipeline operator TC PipeLines L.P. (TCP) announced weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter 2012 results. The ...
  738. Bear of the Day: Bebe Stores (BEBE) - Bear of the Day

    February 11, 2013
    This fashion retailer is unlikely to see better days anytime soon.
  739. Bull of the Day: CoreLogic (CLGX) - Bull of the Day

    February 11, 2013
    CoreLogic will continue to benefit from the current mortgage refinancing boom.
  740. 3 ETFs To Watch This Week: RTH, EWJ, FXE

    February 11, 2013
    Eurozone drama and economic uncertainty had equity markets in a volatile ride last week,with stocks posting their ...
  741. Earnings Expectations for the Week of February 11

    February 10, 2013
    Quarterly reports from General Motors (NYSE: GM) and Deere (NYSE: DE) will be among the highlights on the earnings ...
  742. Barron's Recap (2/9/12): Best Fund Families

    February 09, 2013
    This weekend in Barron's online: the annual Barron's/Lipper Fund Family Ranking, why the Dell buyout deal ...
  743. Coca-Cola Earnings Preview: EPS and Revenue Growth Expected

    February 09, 2013
    Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO), shares of which rose this past week following the Super Bowl and a dividend hike from bottler ...
  744. Candlestick Charts: Quickly Spot Patterns With This ...

    February 09, 2013
    Candlestick charts were first used by rice traders in Japanese futures markets in the 1700s. They were introduced to ...
  745. Mobivity Adds to its Growing Client List - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Mobivity Adds to its Growing Client List In January 2013, Mobivity Holdings Corporation (OTC Markets:MFON)  the ...
  746. Cliffs Gets ISO 140001 - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (CLF) has announced that its North American Coal operations have received ISO 14001 ...
  747. Milestone for St. Jude's Heart Implant - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Medical devices major St. Jude Medical Inc. (STJ) has reached yet another important clinical landmark by registering ...
  748. Shaw Downgraded to Neutral - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    We downgrade the Canadian cable MSO, Shaw Communications Inc. (SJR) to Neutral based on the company's high level of ...
  749. Valmont Acquires Locker Group - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI) has acquired Australia-based Locker Group Holdings Pty Ltd for an undisclosed price. ...
  750. Arris Banks on E6000 Router - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Arris Group Inc. (ARRS) - a global technology leader in the development of advanced cable telephony, next-generation ...
  751. Covidien Issues STAR Trial Data - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    International health care products major, Covidien plc. (COV) announced results of the two-year "Solitaire FR ...
  752. Target's January Sales Rise - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Target Corporation (TGT), the operator of general merchandise and food discount stores in the United States, ...
  753. CONSOL Provides Reserves Update - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    CONSOL Energy Inc. (CNX) divulged its updated resource reserves figures for the year 2012. The company added 954 ...
  754. Comcast Launches Mobile Security App - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    In an attempt to prevent the online threats to consumer mobile devices, Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) has launched an ...
  755. Tenet Closes Senior Notes Offering - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Earlier this week, Tenet Healthcare Corporation (THC) completed the previously-announced private offering of senior ...
  756. AutoNation Upgraded to Outperform - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    On Feb 7, we upgraded AutoNation Inc. (AN) to Outperform based on its optimal brand and market mix, which is driving ...
  757. ADTRAN Partners Accuris - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Communication networking solution provider, ADTRAN Inc. (ADTN) has collaborated with Ireland-based Accuris Networks ...
  758. Kohl's January Comps Up - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Specialty department store Kohl's Corporation (KSS) posted increase in total sales and same-store sales results for ...
  759. Trading for a Living - Weekend Wisdom

    February 08, 2013
    Ever wonder how some people seem to be able to make money in the market no matter what? Why some people are ...
  760. Top 5 Highest Yielding Zacks #1 Ranked Government Bond ...

    February 08, 2013
    Government bond mutual funds are considered to be the safest class of investments in the bond fund category. These ...
  761. OKE Downgraded to Underperform - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    On Feb 7, 2013, we downgraded our recommendation on energy company, ONEOK, Inc. (OKE) to Underperform from Neutral. ...
  762. General Mills Hits 52-Week High - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    General Mills, Inc. (GIS), a producer of branded consumer food recently reached a 52-week high of $42.61 on Feb 7, ...
  763. Domestic Crude Supplies Rise - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    The U.S. Energy Department's weekly inventory release showed that crude stockpiles logged an increase, as refinery ...
  764. Top 5 Zacks #1 Ranked Growth Mutual Funds - Best of Funds

    February 08, 2013
    When capital appreciation over the long term takes precedence over dividend payouts, growth funds become a natural ...
  765. General Dynamics to Underperform - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    On Feb 4, 2013, we downgraded defense and aerospace operator, General Dynamics Corporation (GD) to Underperform ...
  766. NV Energy Raises Dividend - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    The board of directors of NV Energy Inc. (NVE) has approved to increase the quarterly dividend of the company by ...
  767. Tessera Remains on Transition Path - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Tessera Technologies (TSRA) reported a fourth-quarter net loss of 25 cents, which was lower than the Zacks Consensus ...
  768. Google Buys Channel Intelligence - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Google Inc. (GOOG) recently announced that it has acquired an online marketing service Channel Intelligence (CI), a ...
  769. LMT Gets Aegis Contract Modification - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) was awarded a sole-source-cost-plus-incentive-fee/cost-plus-award-fee contract ...
  770. Vical's Loss Narrower than Expected - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Vical Inc. (VICL) suffered a net loss per share of 9 cents in the fourth quarter of 2012, narrower than the Zacks ...
  771. Supernus' Update on Oxtellar - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (SUPN) recently provided information on its agreement with Patheon Inc. (PNHNF) for ...
  772. Qualcomm Upgraded to Outperform - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    On Feb 6, we upgraded our recommendation on Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM) to Outperform based on the company's fourth quarter ...
  773. FLIR Beats EPS Est, Rev Dips - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    FLIR Systems Inc. (FLIR) released its third-quarter 2012 results before the market opened today, reporting earnings ...
  774. XL Group Exits on a High Note - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    XL Group plc's (XL) fourth-quarter 2012 operating income of 13 cents per share outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate ...
  775. Vodafone Revs Continue to Fall - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Vodafone Group Plc (VOD) reported its financial results for third quarter 2013.   Consolidated revenues of ...
  776. Q4 Earnings Season Slowing Down - Earnings Preview

    February 08, 2013
    We still have plenty of Q4 earnings reports to come, but the bulk of the earnings season is now behind us, with ...
  777. SunPower Beats EPS, Lags Revs - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    SunPower Corporation's (SPWR) fourth quarter 2012 adjusted earnings per share (including stock-based compensation) ...
  778. Mack-Cali Beats Estimate - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Real estate investment trust (REIT) Mack-Cali Realty Corp. (CLI) reported fourth quarter 2012 FFO (funds from ...
  779. PAA Expands Mississippian Pipeline - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (PAA) is expanding its existing Mississippian Lime Pipeline, stretching from ...
  780. Entergy Posts Higher Profits - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Before the bell, Entergy Corporation (ETR) reported its fourth quarter and full year 2012 results. In the reported ...
  781. S&P Assigns Positive View on LBTYA - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Rating agency Standard & Poor's (S&P) is keeping a positive outlook on media conglomerate Liberty Global Inc. ...
  782. Moody's 4Q EPS In Line, Revs Beat - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Moody's Corp. (MCO) reported earnings of 70 cents per share in the fourth quarter of 2012, which jumped 62.8% from ...
  783. The Week Ahead: Earnings from McGraw-Hill, Cisco, Pepsi; ...

    February 08, 2013
    Earnings season is beginning to wind down, but the second full week of February will still be full of earnings ...
  784. Southwest Posts Low Traffic for Jan - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Top notch passenger airline Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) witnessed a drop in traffic and capacity for Jan 2013, ...
  785. Patterson-UTI Beats, Lags Y/Y - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. (PTEN), one of the largest onshore contract drillers in the U.S., reported ...
  786. Another Challenging Quarter for LH - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (LH) reported net earnings of $120.2 million or $1.26 per share in the ...
  787. Denbury 4Q Vol Surges - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Texas-based Denbury Resources Inc. (DNR) reported its preliminary fourth quarter as well as full year 2012 ...
  788. ON Semi Beats EPS, Revs Down Y/Y - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    ON Semiconductor (ONNN) reported fourth quarter 2012 earnings of 8 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a ...
  789. Chevron Gas Find Offshore Australia - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Chevron Australia Pty Ltd - an affiliate of Chevron Corporation (CVX) - announced the discovery of natural gas in ...
  790. Molina Beats on Revenue Growth - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Molina Healthcare Inc. (MOH) reported fourth-quarter 2012 net earnings per share of 54 cents, significantly ...
  791. Mixed 4Q at American Capital Agency - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    American Capital Agency Corp. (AGNC) reported mixed results in fourth quarter 2012. The company's net spread income ...
  792. Alcatel Misses Estimates - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Alcatel-Lucent (ALU) reported net loss from continuing operations of 80 cents per ADS in the fourth quarter of 2012, ...
  793. Montpelier Re Betters Estimate - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Montpelier Re Holdings Ltd. (MRH) reported fourth quarter 2012 operating loss of 31 cents per share, better than the ...
  794. FleetCor Exits on a High Note - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    FleetCor Technologies, Inc.'s (FLT) fourth quarter adjusted earnings of 82 cents breezed past the Zacks Consensus ...
  795. Everest Re Gains on Lower Costs - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Everest Re Group Ltd. (RE) reported fourth quarter 2012 operating earnings of 80 cents per share, substantially ...
  796. Athena's Mixed 4Q; Profit Up - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Leading vendor of cloud-based services for physician practices Athenahealth (ATHN) reported fourth quarter 2012 ...
  797. Options for Beginners: An Interview with our Top Expert

    February 08, 2013
    In a recent article, I showed how billionaire investors like Warren Buffett use simple options strategies to ...
  798. Myriad Tops Estimates; Tweaks View - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Myriad Genetics Inc. (MYGN) reported EPS of 42 cents in the second quarter of fiscal 2013, representing a beat of ...
  799. HWAY 4Q EPS Misses, Minor Profit - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Healthways (HWAY) reported fourth quarter 2012 adjusted (excluding one-time expenses) earnings per share of 5 cents, ...
  800. Barclays Hires 16 Bankers in US - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Barclays PLC (BCS) announced that it had expanded its Wealth and Investment Management division in the U.S. by ...
  801. FDA Nod for Warner Chilcott Drug - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Recently, Warner Chilcott plc (WCRX) received encouraging news when the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ...
  802. Citi to Spin-off Hedge Fund Unit - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    In accordance with the Volcker Rule, Citigroup Inc. C) is in the final stages of spinning off an internal hedge fund ...
  803. Macy's January Sales Soar - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Efficient merchandising strategy led Macy's Inc. M) - one of the leading department store retailers in the U.S. - to ...
  804. Top Ranked Telecom ETF in Focus: VOX - ETF News And ...

    February 08, 2013
    Markets have been on pretty much a straight up trajectory since the Fiscal Cliff was resolved in late December. Once ...
  805. Penske Beats, EPS Rise 21% - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Penske Automotive Group Inc. (PAG) posted a 21.3% increase in profits to 57 cents in the fourth quarter of 2012 from ...
  806. Nordstrom's January Comps Rise - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    January comparable store sales (comps) for leading fashion retailer, Nordstrom Inc. (JWN), surpassed analyst ...
  807. Monster's 4Q EPS In Line, Revs Miss - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Monster Worldwide (MWW) reported earnings of 8 cents in the fourth quarter of 2012, which was in line with the Zacks ...
  808. Green Mountain Beats, Ups View - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Coffee maker Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. (GMCR) delivered robust first quarter 2013 adjusted earnings ...
  809. Hyatt Expanding in France - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Consistent with its expansion strategy, a leading global hotel chain, Hyatt Hotels Corporation H), recently declared ...
  810. Starwood's Luxury Brand in Thailand - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    In order to give a boost to its spread in Thailand, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. (HOT) recently unveiled ...
  811. Philip Morris Beats, Gives View - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) reported adjusted third quarter 2012 earnings per share of $1.24, surpassing ...
  812. Flour Wins Contract from Baxter - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Fluor Corporation (FLR) recently received a contract from Baxter International Inc. (BAX) to manage the early phase ...
  813. Graham Corp. Lowered to Strong Sell - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Zacks Investment Research downgraded Graham Corp. (GHM) to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) on February 6, 2013. Why ...
  814. Mixed 4Q for Andersons - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    The Andersons Inc. (ANDE) reported fourth-quarter 2012 earnings of 80 cents per share, a decrease of 31% from the ...
  815. Is This Expansion Still On Track? - Zacks Commentary

    February 08, 2013
    The Latest GDP Forecasts Don't Look to be a Fresh Source of Worry
  816. Credit Suisse Reports Strong 4Q - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Credit Suisse Group (CS) reported fourth quarter net income attributable to shareholders of CHF 816 million ($894.8 ...
  817. Generics Continue to Hurt Sanofi - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Sanofi (SNY) reported fourth quarter 2012 business earnings of 77 cents per American Depository Share (ADS), in line ...
  818. Brazil ETFs in Trouble? - ETF News And Commentary

    February 08, 2013
    It was believed by many that Brazil, Russia, India and China, collectively known as the BRIC nations would play a ...
  819. Impressive 4Q at Aimco - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Apartment Investment and Management Company (AIV) - a real estate investment trust (REIT), better known as Aimco - ...
  820. Loss Widens at Alnylam, Sales Fall - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s (ALNY) fourth quarter 2012 loss of $1.20 per share was narrower than the Zacks ...
  821. Tepid 4Q for Hasbro; Hikes Dividend - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Hasbro Inc.'s (HAS) fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings per share of $1.20 were in line with the Zacks Consensus ...
  822. Republic Services Misses Estimates - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Republic Services, Inc. (RSG), a leading waste management company, reported lackluster fourth quarter and full year ...
  823. Microchip Beats Estimates - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Microchip Technology Inc (MCHP) reported GAAP net income of $10.2 million or 5 cents per share in third quarter of ...
  824. The Difference between Warren Buffett and You

    February 08, 2013
    You don't have to be a billionaire guru to benefit from this strategy -- you just have to act like one. You say you ...
  825. India ETFs Slump on Weak GDP Forecast - ETF News And ...

    February 08, 2013
    Only a few days back, India ETFs prospered when the RBI, or the Reserve Bank of India, embarked on another rate ...
  826. Mixed Bag from Advance Auto - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Advance Auto Parts Inc. (AAP) posted a 2.2% decrease in earnings per share to 88 cents in the fourth quarter of 2012 ...
  827. Activision Reports Solid 4Q - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Activision Blizzard Inc. (ATVI) reported robust fourth quarter non-GAAP earnings of 78 cents, which increased 25.8% ...
  828. LPS' Adjusted EPS Beats Estimates - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Lender Processing Services, Inc (LPS) reported fourth quarter 2012 net earnings of $2.8 million or 3 cents share ...
  829. Goldman Benefits from Equity Deal - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Amid volatile equity markets and an uncertain global economy, The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) succeeded in ...
  830. News Corp. Beats Zacks' Estimates - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    News Corporation's (NWSA) second-quarter fiscal 2013 earnings of 44 cents a share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate ...
  831. Disney Has A Stable Of Horses To Ride

    February 08, 2013
    Disney has plenty of opportunities to do better, and the stock price assumes it will.
  832. NY Times Beats by a Penny - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    The New York Times Company (NYT) recently posted better-than-expected second-quarter 2012 results. The quarterly ...
  833. Chipotle Still Getting The Benefit Of The Doubt

    February 08, 2013
    Chipotle needs to reignite the growth to validate the price.
  834. February 08: Positive Trade Data from Domestic and ...

    February 08, 2013
    Positive trade data out of China and the U.S. should perk up the market's spirits a bit, but will likely prove not ...
  835. Central Garden Misses, Loss Widens - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Lower sales along with increased promotional and innovation costs took a toll on Central Garden & Pet Company's ...
  836. Aaron's Posts Record 4Q Results - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Leading rent-to-own operator, Aaron's Inc. (AAN) reported impressive financial results for the fourth quarter of ...
  837. Kellogg Back In Its Groove

    February 08, 2013
    Kellogg's brand-building will pressure margins, but strong sales growth is encouraging.
  838. Wider-Than-Expected Loss at Avanir - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AVNR) reported first quarter fiscal 2013 net loss per share of 9 cents, wider than the ...
  839. Statoil Beats 4Q on Vol Growth - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Statoil ASA's (STO) fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of 84 cents per ADR comfortably surpassed the Zacks ...
  840. Teva Misses, Hikes Dividend - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (TEVA) reported fourth quarter earnings of $1.32 per American Depositary Share (ADS), ...
  841. Stock Market News for February 8, 2013 - Market News

    February 08, 2013
    Investor sentiment was dampened yesterday following weak earnings and a discouraging outcome to the ECB meeting, ...
  842. No Catalysts For Stocks - Ahead of Wall Street

    February 08, 2013
    Friday, February 8, 2013 Positive trade data out of China and the U.S. should perk up the market's spirits a bit, ...
  843. FMC Corp's EPS Meets, Sales Beat - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Chemical company FMC Corporation's (FMC) fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings (excluding one-time charges) were 81 ...
  844. BCE Lags EPS, Tops Rev - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Canada's largest telephone operator BCE Inc. (BCE) reported fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of 65 Canadian ...
  845. Lazard Beats Estimates, Expenses Up - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Lazard Ltd.'s (LAZ) fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings reached 61 cents per share, significantly beating the ...
  846. Accuray Beats Despite Wider Loss - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Accuray Incorporated's (ARAY) second-quarter fiscal 2013 adjusted loss of 30 cents per share was narrower than the ...
  847. Earnings Preview: Coca-Cola - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Cola giant, The Coca-Cola Company (KO) is all set to unveil its second quarter 2012 results on July 17, 2012, before ...
  848. A Mixed Quarter for Hologic - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Hologic (HOLX) reported net income of $3.1 million or a penny per share in the first quarter of fiscal 2013 compared ...
  849. Genomic Beats Estimates - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Genomic Health (GHDX) reported fourth-quarter 2012 net income of $2.0 million, down from $2.6 million in the ...
  850. Teradata Beats Estimates - Analyst Blog

    February 08, 2013
    Teradata Corp's (TDC) fourth-quarter non-GAAP earnings per share increased 19.7% from the year-ago quarter to 79 ...
  851. How Well Do The 5 Biggest ETFs Track Their Indexes?

    February 08, 2013
    ETFs are excellent building blocks for long-term portfolios given the inherent cost-efficiency and transparency ...
  852. Options 101: At the Money

    February 08, 2013
    Options contracts give the holder the right to buy or sell an underlying security at a predetermined strike price ...
  853. Earnings Season Winding Down at Par - Earnings Outlook

    February 08, 2013
    With fourth quarter results for more than 75% of the market capitalization of S&P 500 companies already known, we ...
  854. Earnings Season Winding Down at Par - Earnings Trends

    February 08, 2013
    With fourth quarter results for more than 75% of the market capitalization of S&P 500 companies already known, we ...
  855. Bear of the Day: Capital One Financial (COF) - Bear of ...

    February 08, 2013
    What's in your portfolio?
  856. Bull of the Day: Michael Kors (KORS) - Bull of the Day

    February 08, 2013
    High-end and "accessible" luxury demand fashion this designer's growth around the world
  857. Friday's ETF Chart To Watch: CurrencyShares Canadian ...

    February 08, 2013
    The bulls finally returned to Wall Street after a prolonged stretch of profit taking throughout the week. Good news ...
  858. hhgregg Guarantees Lowest Prices - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Appliance and electronics retailer hhgregg, Inc (HGG) has launched a Price Match Guarantee policy where the company ...
  859. First CMP Polishing Pads from Dow - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Dow Electronic Materials, a unit of U.S. chemical kingpin The Dow Chemical Company (DOW), has launched the first ...
  860. Alcoa Recognized in China - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Aluminum giant Alcoa Inc. (AA) has announced that it has received the 2013 Accessory of the Year Award in China. The ...
  861. KB Home Forays into Texas - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    One of the leading homebuilding companies in the U.S., KB Home (KBH) recently acquired 56 acres of land in the ...
  862. Reliance Steel to Buy Metals USA - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS) announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire all outstanding shares ...
  863. Ford Focus Gets Top Safety Rating - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has avowed the top vehicle safety rating on Ford Motor ...
  864. Ignite to Buy Romano's Macaroni - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Ignite Restaurant Group (IRG) recently inked an agreement with private equity firm Golden Gate Capital to buy the ...
  865. Protalix Exploring Options - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Protalix BioTherapeutics, Inc. (PLX) recently confirmed that it has hired Citigroup, Inc. C) to explore strategic ...
  866. NIHD Provides Grim 2013 Outlook - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Latin American wireless operator NII Holdings Inc. (NIHD) provided a dismal outlook for fiscal 2013, slashing its ...
  867. Comstock 4Q: Yet Another Miss? - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Domestic energy explorer Comstock Resources Inc. (CRK) is set to release its fourth-quarter 2012 results after the ...
  868. Top 5 Zacks #1 Ranked International Bond Funds - Best of ...

    February 07, 2013
    International bonds more than half of the fixed-income investment opportunities worldwide. This category includes ...
  869. Top 5 Best Performing Technology Mutual Funds Year to ...

    February 07, 2013
    Technology is clearly a long term growth prospect for investors willing to remain invested and should continue to ...
  870. Japanese Banks Invest in Solar Biz - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    According to a Bloomberg report, following the footsteps of the U.S. banking major The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. ...
  871. FTE Boost Optical Link Speed - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    France Telecom (FTE), together with its U.K. subsidiary Orange and testing partner Alcatel-Lucent, S.A. (ALU), ...
  872. 4 Stocks To Play The Global Travel Boom - Investment Ideas

    February 07, 2013
    Forget austerity. Despite a recession in Europe, a slowdown in China and a U.S. economy that is just muddling ...
  873. Microsoft Teams Up with Huawei - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    The world's largest software maker Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) announced that it is teaming up with Chinese telecom giant ...
  874. UPS Expands in Health Care Markets - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS), the leading package delivery company, has announced the expansion of its health ...
  875. SGEN Starts SGN-CD19A Phase I Study - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Seattle Genetics Inc. (SGEN) recently commenced two phase I clinical studies with its oncology candidate, SGN-CD19A. ...
  876. Pipeline Setback for Idenix - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Idenix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (IDIX) recently announced that the company has decided to discontinue its clinical ...
  877. Archer Daniels Boosts Dividend - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) has increased its quarterly dividend by 8.6% to 19 cents per share from its ...
  878. Zumiez's Comps Improved in January - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Comparable store sales (comps) of Zumiez Inc. (ZUMZ) - the Washington-based retailer of sports-related teen apparel ...
  879. Washington Post to Offload Herald - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    The economy, which is still not completely out of the woods, has been impeding the growth of publishing companies, ...
  880. Sanofi's Diabetes Drug Gets EU Nod - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Recently, Sanofi (SNY) received encouraging news with the European Commission (EC) approving its diabetes candidate, ...
  881. Data on Auxilium's Xiaflex - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AUXL) recently announced that data from the pivotal phase III trials, IMPRESS (The ...
  882. Daily ETF Roundup: Stocks End Lower After Volatile Session

    February 07, 2013
    Wall Street was in for another volatile day of trading, as a slew of economic reports and brewing worries over ...
  883. Northrop Gets Software Contract - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NOC) airport systems business in Europe clinched a contract for the supply of ...
  884. Medivation's Xtandi Impresses - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Medivation, Inc. (MDVN) recently announced that its partner Astellas Pharma Inc. (ALPMY) reported Xtandi ...
  885. Market Wrap for Thursday February 7: Stocks Fall on ...

    February 07, 2013
    The euro fell against the greenback on Thursday after ECB head Mario Draghi made some cautious comments on the state ...
  886. Favorable Ruling for Pfizer - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Pfizer Inc. (PFE) recently received a favorable ruling in its patent infringement case against Actavis, Inc. (ACT) ...
  887. Starbucks Expands in India - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) recently announced the opening of yet another Starbucks store in the lucrative Indian ...
  888. Keeping a Balanced View on Dow - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    We have retained our Neutral recommendation on Dow Chemical (DOW) following its mixed fourth-quarter 2012 results. ...
  889. MSI to Launch New Handhelds (revised) - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    To boost the working condition of the blue collar employees, police officials and other factory workers, Motorola ...
  890. BP Closes $2.4B Texas Refinery Deal - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    British energy giant BP Plc (BP) has sealed the $2.4 billion deal with Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) relating ...
  891. Barclays to Slash 275 Jobs in NYC - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Barclays Investment Bank - a division of Barclays PLC (BCS) - is set to eliminate nearly 275 jobs in New York City. ...
  892. Delta Jan Traffic Remains Same Y/Y - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Leading U.S. passenger carrier Delta Air Lines (DAL) displayed flat traffic growth for Jan 2013, based on higher ...
  893. Yahoo, Google Strike Global Ad Deal - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Yahoo Inc. (YHOO) has signed a global, non-exclusive contextual advertising deal with Google Inc. (GOOG) to generate ...
  894. Visa Outperforms, Sanctions Buyback - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Visa Inc.'s V) fiscal first-quarter 2013 (ended Dec 31, 2012) operating earnings of $1.82 per Class A common share ...
  895. Williams Teams Up With Marubeni - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Williams Partners L.P. (WPZ) has agreed to sell stakes in its first oil and gas platform project in the Gulf of ...
  896. PartnerRe Poses Fair Exit from 2012 - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    PartnerRe Ltd.'s (PRE) fourth-quarter 2012 operating earnings per share of $1.55 significantly surpassed the Zacks ...
  897. Fitch Upgrades Marsh Ratings - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Fitch Ratings upgraded the previously assigned Issuer Default Rating (IDR) and senior unsecured debt rating to ...
  898. Toyota Recalls A Million Cars Again - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    The recall fiasco continues to whip Toyota Motor Corp. (TM). Recently, the automaker revealed that it would recall ...
  899. Allstate Beats Est., Hikes Dividend - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Allstate Corporation's (ALL) fourth-quarter 2012 operating earnings per share of 59 cents significantly exceeded the ...
  900. CINF Beats EPS, Rev Up Y/Y - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Cincinnati Financial Corp. (CINF) reported fourth quarter 2012 operating earnings of $1.11 per share, substantially ...
  901. AIZ Beats Despite Huge Cat Loss - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Assurant Inc. (AIZ) reported fourth quarter 2012 operating earnings of 7 cents per share, which compared favorably ...
  902. Exelon Lags, Gives Guidance - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Electric utility Exelon Corporation (EXC) released its fourth quarter results with earnings per share of 64 cents, ...
  903. BlackBerry Boasts Record Z10 Sales - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    As per media reports BlackBerry Limited (BBRY), has reported strong sales for its newly launched Z10 smartphones in ...
  904. Prudential Lags 4Q Estimates - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Prudential Financial Inc.'s (PRU) core operating earnings for the fourth quarter of 2012 came in at $1.69 per share, ...
  905. Merrill Wins CDO Lawsuit Dismissal - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Recently, a U.S. District judge in Manhattan has dismissed a lawsuit filed against Merrill Lynch - acquired by Bank ...
  906. Sigma-Aldrich Beats by a Penny - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Lab chemical and life sciences company Sigma-Aldrich Corporation (SIAL) posted adjusted earnings (excluding items) ...
  907. Alternative Energy Stock Outlook - Feb 2013 - AG ...

    February 07, 2013
    Historically, the growth outlook of alternative energy companies has been directly related to the state of the ...
  908. Alternative Energy Stock Outlook - Feb 2013 - Zacks ...

    February 07, 2013
    Historically, the growth outlook of alternative energy companies has been directly related to the state of the ...
  909. Alternative Energy Stock Outlook - Feb 2013 - Industry ...

    February 07, 2013
    Historically, the growth outlook of alternative energy companies has been directly related to the state of the ...
  910. JPMorgan to Slash Remuneration - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    According to a Bloomberg report, JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM) has cut down the remuneration of its investment bankers ...
  911. Cigna Ends on a High Note - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Cigna Corp.'s (CI) fourth-quarter operating earnings of $1.57 per share outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate of ...
  912. Elan Beats on Sales, Loses Tysabri - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Elan Corporation (ELN) reported earnings of 15 cents per share for the fourth quarter of 2012 compared to the ...
  913. Snap-on Outperforms Estimate - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Snap-on Incorporated (SNA) announced fourth-quarter 2012 results before the market opened today, reporting earnings ...
  914. PVH Attains New 52-Week High - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Shares of PVH Corp.(PVH) reached a new 52-week high of $119.62 on Tuesday, Jan 15, 2013, beating its previous ...
  915. Disappointing 4Q for Gentiva - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Gentiva Health Services Inc. (GTIV) reported fourth-quarter 2012 operating earnings of 31 cents per share, which ...
  916. Plains All Posts Mixed Results - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (PAA) announced fourth-quarter 2012 pro forma earnings of $1.01 per unit, beating ...
  917. Noble 4Q Beats, Provides Guidance - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Noble Energy Inc. (NBL) reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.65 for the fourth quarter 2012, which comfortably ...
  918. Coca Cola Enterprises' 4Q Mixed - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc.'s (CCE) fourth quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of 45 cents per share beat the Zacks ...
  919. Vivus Unveils Qsymia Study Results - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Vivus Inc. (VVUS) recently announced the publication of results from a study regarding its weight-loss drug, Qsymia. ...
  920. Hot Topic's 4Q Comps Up - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Hot Topic Inc. (HOTT) posted positive sales and comparable-store sales (comps) results in the fourth quarter ended ...
  921. MSI to Launch New Tablet PCs (revised) - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    To boost the working condition of the blue collar employees, police officials and other factory workers, Motorola ...
  922. Scripps Networks Misses in 4Q - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. (SNI) has reported weak financial results for the fourth quarter of 2012, which ...
  923. Schwab Expands Commission-Free ETF Program - ETF News ...

    February 07, 2013
    Over the past few years, brokerage firms have greatly expanded their lineups of commission-free ETFs. These programs ...
  924. AGCO Corporation Beats in 4Q - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    AGCO Corporation (AGCO) posted fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of 99 cents per share, a 31% drop from the ...
  925. Vocus' 4Q EPS Upsets, Revs Up Y/Y (revised) - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Vocus Inc. (VOCS) reported fourth quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of 1 cent. Revenues Revenues of $47.1 million ...
  926. IFF Lags Est. in 4Q, Rev Up - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) reported fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings per share of 83 cents, ...
  927. How a Group of 13-Year-Olds Beat the Brightest Minds on ...

    February 07, 2013
    In 1990, in a suburb outside of Boston, something unusual happened... As part of their schoolwork, seventh graders ...
  928. O'Reilly Beats, Expects Higher EPS - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    O'Reilly Automotive Inc. (ORLY) reported a 22.6% rise in adjusted earnings to $1.14 per share in the fourth quarter ...
  929. Copa Misses Estimates - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Copa Holdings S.A. (CPA)'s fourth quarter earnings and sales missed the Zacks Consensus estimates, though the ...
  930. Starwood Beats on Both Lines - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. (HOT) reported fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings from continuing ...
  931. Glaxo Bottom Line Misses Again - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) reported fourth quarter earnings of 57 cents per ADS, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of ...
  932. Semiconductor ETFs for 2013? - ETF News And Commentary

    February 07, 2013
    Worldwide, the semiconductor industry serves as the backbone for technological advancement. The industry has also ...
  933. Abiomed Beats on EPS, Profit Dips - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Leading cardiac assist devices maker, Abiomed Inc. (ABMD), reported third-quarter fiscal 2013 adjusted earnings per ...
  934. This Week's Growth & Income Stocks (EVR) and (FL) - ...

    February 07, 2013
    Growth & Income Stock Strategist, Todd Bunton, highlights Evercore Partners (EVR) and Foot Locker (FL).
  935. zufeb13 - Zacks Webinar

    February 07, 2013
    Untitled Document p.zu { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height:20px; ...
  936. Buying Puts to Protect Profits & Hedge Risk - Know Your ...

    February 07, 2013
    There are many different ways to protect profits and hedge risk in a winning stock. You can use a stop loss order, ...
  937. Impressive 4Q at CBRE Group - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    CBRE Group Inc. (CBG) came up with an impressive result in the fourth quarter 2012, after a disappointing ...
  938. Cognizant Beats by a Penny - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Leading information technology services provider Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) posted a net ...
  939. Stericycle Surpasses Estimates - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Stericycle Inc. (SRCL), a leading waste management company, reported strong fourth quarter and full year 2012 ...
  940. February 07: Today's Session Likely to Remain Almost ...

    February 07, 2013
    Stocks have been struggling to break out in recent days after reaching milestone levels and today's session will ...
  941. Atmel's Adjusted Earnings Beats - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Atmel Corporation (ATML) reported a net loss of $12.3 million or 3 cents per share in fourth quarter 2012 compared ...
  942. Icahn Looks For More From Transocean

    February 07, 2013
    Fresh off a big win on Netflix, Carl Icahn is looking for a $4 dividend from Transocean as well as potential board ...
  943. Sprint Ahead of Ests, Loss Tapers - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Leading U.S. wireless carrier Sprint Nextel Corp. S) reported fourth quarter and full year 2012 results, before the ...
  944. Yelp Posts Mixed 4Q - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Yelp Inc. (YELP) reported loss per share of 8 cents in the fourth quarter of 2012, significantly narrower than the ...
  945. TriQuint Beats but Falters Y/Y - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    TriQuint Semiconductor Inc, (TQNT) posted a net loss of $3.8 million or 2 cents per share in the fourth quarter of ...
  946. Yum! Brands Still Has Indigestion, But Investors Have An ...

    February 07, 2013
    A sharp drop in guidance for 2013 will spook investors, but may create a bargain.
  947. Barring Disaster, Anadarko Looks Too Cheap

    February 07, 2013
    Andarko's valuable reserve base makes it a name worth considering, even with sizable litigation risk.
  948. RenaissanceRe Reports Mixed 4Q - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. (RNR) reported fourth-quarter 2012 operating earnings per share of 65 cents, surpassing ...
  949. RBS Settles LIBOR Scam with $612M - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (RBS) has finally conceded to paying a penalty of £390 million ($612 million) ...
  950. Mixed 4Q for Akamai, Shares Fall - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Shares of Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) skid 15.7% ($6.53) in after hours trading on the heels of fourth quarter ...
  951. Is the Italy ETF Doomed from a Technical Look? - ETF ...

    February 07, 2013
    Although macroeconomic fundamentals have not entirely been positive for Europe, many of its members have witnessed a ...
  952. Pricey Today, IDEX Deserves A Spot On Watchlists

    February 07, 2013
    IDEX runs an interesting conglomerate, but valuation already anticipates a recovery.
  953. The Best Way To Invest In Energy Right Now

    February 07, 2013
    The world was shocked when the Brazilian energy corporation Petrobras (NYSE: PBR) announced in 2007 the discovery of ...
  954. PAA Natural Gas Beats Estimates - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    PAA Natural Gas Storage L.P. (PNG) announced fourth-quarter 2012 operating earnings of 31 cents per unit, 10.7% ...
  955. Macerich Posts Robust 4Q - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Calif.-based retail real estate investment trust (REIT), The Macerich Company (MAC) reported fourth quarter 2012 ...
  956. DeVry Beats EPS Est. Yet Again - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Continuing with the momentum of the first quarter, DeVry, Inc.'s (DV) second quarter fiscal 2013 adjusted earnings ...
  957. Magellan Midstream Posts Mixed 4Q - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Pipeline operator Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. (MMP) announced mixed fourth-quarter 2012 results, with good ...
  958. Cosan Posts Record 3Q13 - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Brazilian sugar and ethanol producer, Cosan Limited (CZZ) released its fiscal third quarter of 2013 results (ended ...
  959. Stocks Struggle to Break Out - Ahead of Wall Street

    February 07, 2013
    Thursday, February 7, 2013 Stocks have been struggling to break out in recent days after reaching milestone ...
  960. Arris Group 4Q Underperforms - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Yesterday, after the closing bell, Arris Group Inc. (ARRS) declared financial results for the fourth quarter of ...
  961. Trimble Beats by a Penny - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Trimble Navigation's (TRMB) fourth quarter earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny, or 2.0%. Despite ...
  962. Stock Market News for February 7, 2013 - Market News

    February 07, 2013
    Benchmarks showed minimal movement on Wednesday after earnings reports released yesterday failed to impact investor ...
  963. SYT Posts Impressive 2012 Results - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Syngenta AG (SYT), an agriculture chemicals producer, reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ...
  964. Tesoro Returns to Profit in 4Q - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Independent refiner Tesoro Corporation (TSO) swung back to profit in the fourth quarter of 2012 compared to a net ...
  965. Charges Hit ArcelorMittal in 4Q - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Steel bellwether ArcelorMittal (MT) posted a net loss of $4 billion or $2.58 per share in the fourth quarter of 2012 ...
  966. Equifax Beats 4Q Ests, View Upbeat - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Equifax Inc. (EFX) posted fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 78 cents, beating the Zacks ...
  967. Covanta Posts Lower Earnings - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Covanta Holding Corporation's (CVA) fourth-quarter 2012 earnings of 20 cents per share missed the Zacks Consensus ...
  968. Lincoln Exits 2012 Modestly - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Lincoln National Corporation's (LNC) fourth-quarter 2012 operating earnings of $1.10 per share comfortably exceeded ...
  969. MoneyGram Improves on Top Line - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    MoneyGram International Inc. (MGI) reported fourth-quarter 2012 earnings per share of 27 cents, a penny higher than ...
  970. Top 5 Bond ETFs

    February 07, 2013
    These ETF options should offer broad appeal for a number of different angles.
  971. ETFs To Invest Like Warren Buffett

    February 07, 2013
    Warren Buffett hasn't shown much of an interest in ETFs. However, for retail investors, ETFs remove some of the risk ...
  972. 17 ETF Friendly Professors

    February 07, 2013
    Since the dawn of financial innovation, legendary gurus have always held the spotlight, as these individuals helped ...
  973. Covered Calls: A Simple Way to Generate Income on the ...

    February 07, 2013
    Option trades, like any other market trade, involve a buyer and seller in order to complete the transaction. The ...
  974. Bear of the Day: Corinthian Colleges (COCO) - Bear of ...

    February 07, 2013
    A shift in the for profit education landscape has impacted COCO.
  975. Bull of the Day: Herbalife (HLF) - Bull of the Day

    February 07, 2013
    This battle ground stock could be the mother of all short squeezes.
  976. 7 Articles ETF Investors Must Read: 2/7

    February 07, 2013
    Equity markets were in for a volatile ride this week, with stocks posting their worst one-day drop this year on ...
  977. Glaxo Strengthens Indian Presence - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) recently increased its holding in its consumer healthcare subsidiary in India, GlaxoSmithKline ...
  978. Kalydeco Funding Cleared in Ireland - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. (VRTX) recently announced that the Health Service Executive (HSE) in the Republic of ...
  979. Embraer's Contract with Honeywell - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    Embraer S.A. (ERJ), an aircraft manufacturer, entered into a life time contract with Honeywell International Inc. ...
  980. Saks Kept at Neutral - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    We reaffirm our Neutral recommendation on Saks Inc (SKS) following appraisal of its third quarter fiscal 2013 ...
  981. Bayer, J&J Collaborate with Portola - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    Bayer's (BAYRY) Healthcare unit and Johnson & Johnson's (JNJ) Janssen Pharmaceuticals recently collaborated with ...
  982. Bharti Airtel to Buy Alcatel Stake - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    According to The Economic Times, Indian telco Bharti Airtel is set to acquire complete ownership of its joint ...
  983. New iPad Cover from Logitech - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    Logitech International (LOGI) announced the launch of a slim, protective keyboard cover called Logitech Ultrathin ...
  984. Snap On: Will It Beat? - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    Snap On Tools Inc. (SNA) is set to report its fourth quarter 2012 results on Feb 7. Last quarter, it posted a 2.4% ...
  985. FDA Clears Testosterone Gel - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    Recently, Perrigo Company (PRGO) announced that it has gained approval from the US Food and Drug Administration ...
  986. WellPoint Reiterated at Neutral - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    We have retained our Neutral recommendation on WellPoint Inc. (WLP) as health care reforms and high leverage of the ...
  987. American Axle Invests in Michigan - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    American Axle and Manufacturing Inc. (AXL) announced that it has invested $100 million in the Three Rivers ...
  988. ABB Wins Eni Refinery Contract - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    ABB Ltd. (ABB) has been awarded a contract to extend the export terminal of the Eni (E) refinery in Taranto. The ...
  989. Axciom Boosts Share Repurchase - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    In order to bolster investors' confidence, Acxiom Corporation (ACXM) recently increased the size of its authorized ...
  990. Coca-Cola Enterprises Hikes Dividend - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. (CCE) recently increased its quarterly dividend by 25% to 20 cents per share, which is ...
  991. Pipeline Progess at ArQule - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    ArQule, Inc. (ARQL) and partner Daiichi Sankyo recently announced that former has enrolled the first patient for the ...
  992. Northeast Utilities Hikes Dividend - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    The Board of Directors of Northeast Utilities (NU) has approved an increase in its quarterly dividend by 7.1% to ...
  993. SNY/REGN's Zaltrap Approved in EU - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    Recently Sanofi (SNY) and partner Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. (REGN) received encouraging news with the European ...
  994. ICE Beats on Expense Management - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    IntercontinentalExchange Inc.'s (ICE) fourth-quarter 2012 operating earnings of $1.84 per share comfortably ...
  995. Patterson-UTI: Likely to Beat - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    We expect onshore oil and gas drilling contractor Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. (PTEN) to beat expectations when it ...
  996. Daily ETF Roundup: Stocks Close Flat On Euro Zone Worries

    February 06, 2013
    In yet another choppy trading session, stocks wiped out most of the day’s earlier losses to finish flat as investors ...
  997. Duke Energy to Seal Nuclear Unit - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    Duke Energy Corporation's (DUK) business wing Progress Energy Florida announced that it will permanently put the ...
  998. Good News for UCB - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    Good news flowed in at UCB (UCBJF) from Europe when the European Union (EU) approved Vimpat (lacosamide) as a single ...
  999. feb2013 - Zacks Webinar

    February 06, 2013
    Untitled Document Coming Soon Free Zacks Ultimate Webinar with live access to our top ...
  1000. L-3 Returns Shareholder Wealth - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    A few days after its fourth quarter earnings release, L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. (LLL) has increased its ...
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