C: Analysis & Opinions

  1. Ralph Lauren Q4 Earnings Up 35%: Buy or Sell?

    May 24, 2013
    Ralph Lauren announced Q4 earnings that were 35% ahead of last year. Unfortunately, it also was very cautious on its ...
  2. Pandora Goes To Up To 11

    May 24, 2013
    Pandora is showing that it can deliver on its model and its goals.
  3. Playing The Big Winners In U.S. LNG

    May 24, 2013
    For U.S. producers of natural gas, exporting that bounty is seen a necessary way to profit from higher demand ...
  4. Salesforce.com Still Growing And Still Expensive

    May 24, 2013
    Cloud software and services continues to take share in the enterprise IT market, and Salesforce.com (NYSE:CRM) ...
  5. Marvell Unloved, But Does That Mean Undervalued?

    May 24, 2013
    Marvell has a lot of doubters, but also a history of building solid market share in multiple markets.
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. 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 ...
  13. Look Towards Small-Caps For Big Dividends

    May 22, 2013
    Small-caps can be a fruitful place to gain high yields.
  14. 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.
  15. Strategically-Challenged Websense Gets A Fair Deal

    May 21, 2013
    Websense gets a fair deal, given its ongoing growth problems.
  16. 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 ...
  17. Campbell Soup Shows That Shoppers More Price-Sensitive ...

    May 21, 2013
    Campbell Soup remains volatile, but investors haven't minded
  18. Yahoo! Adds Tumblr, But Is This Another Underpants Gnome ...

    May 21, 2013
    Tumblr is a high-potential asset, but Yahoo! absolutely must execute.
  19. 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.
  20. Fear Of Cisco Leads The Market To Abandon Aruba Networks

    May 17, 2013
    The spectre of share loss to Cisco has become real.
  21. 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?
  22. How Much Further Can Value Carry Autodesk?

    May 17, 2013
    Autodesk comes up short again as the macro environment stays soft.
  23. 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 ...
  24. Brocade's Uncertain New Direction

    May 17, 2013
    Brocade badly needs to prove that it can grow again.
  25. 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 ...
  26. 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.
  27. Cisco Comes Through, But Times Are Still Tough

    May 16, 2013
    Cisco comes through with a quarter that should calm tech investors.
  28. 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.
  29. 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 ...
  30. Investors Already Thinking Recovery For Cummins

    May 15, 2013
    Cummins is still bottoming, but the Street is already thinking recovery
  31. 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
  32. 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.
  33. 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.
  34. 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.
  35. 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 ...
  36. 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.
  37. 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.
  38. 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 ...
  39. 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.
  40. 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
  41. 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?
  42. Better Margins Are Nice, But Are Green Mountain ...

    May 09, 2013
    Are investors going to get scalded by this Starbucks-Green Mountain deal?
  43. 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.
  44. 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?
  45. 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 ...
  46. Disney Does It Again

    May 08, 2013
    Disney comes through again, but valuation is getting pretty high.
  47. Amgen Chased By The Bubble

    May 08, 2013
    Amgen really needs the pipeline to come through to support this valuation.
  48. 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
  49. Broadcom Has To Play Offense And Defense

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

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

    May 07, 2013
    WIthout stronger construction markets, Ingersoll-Rand's turnaround could bog down
  52. 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 ...
  53. 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.
  54. 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.
  55. 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.
  56. 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 ...
  57. Check Point Software Could Be A Second-Half Rebounder

    May 06, 2013
    If Check Point can reignite growth, the stock is much too cheap.
  58. 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.
  59. Finding Bond-Like Income With Utilities

    May 01, 2013
    The traditional utility sector has become a happy hunting ground for income seekers.
  60. Get Ready For The Wearable Technology Revolution

    April 30, 2013
    For investors, wearable tech is just beginning to become science fact.
  61. 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 ...
  62. 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.
  63. 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.
  64. 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.
  65. Starbucks' Special Model Is Valuable, But Maybe Not This ...

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

    April 26, 2013
    Chevron seems underrated and undervalued relative to the likes of Exxon.
  67. Sub-Saharan Africa Beckons

    April 26, 2013
    Looking past the BRICs and broad index funds, Africa represents a huge ignored growth story.
  68. 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 ...
  69. Exxon Mobil Profits And Growth Fail To Impress

    April 25, 2013
    Exxon's profitability underwhelmed, but the overall picture hasn't changed much.
  70. Coach Winning In China

    April 25, 2013
    Coach's third quarter results were solid if not spectacular. Its Chinese business, however, continues to provide ...
  71. Are Market Factors Pushing Qualcomm Into The Penalty Box?

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

    April 25, 2013
    P&G looks like an increasingly expensive margin improvement play in consumer staples.
  73. 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.
  74. 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
  75. Texas Instruments Not Quite In The Clear Yet

    April 23, 2013
    TI's outlook is improving, but core market growth is still lagging.
  76. 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 ...
  77. Is Caterpillar Facing A New Normal In Mining?

    April 22, 2013
    Caterpillar has gotten cheaper, but willing the mining industry recover?
  78. Halliburton Has Gotten Interesting Again

    April 22, 2013
    If oilfield activity has bottomed, Halliburton would be a good pick here.
  79. 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.
  80. 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.
  81. 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
  82. Does A Tough Patch Really Matter To McDonald's Shareholders?

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

    April 19, 2013
    IBM sees a broad miss and the valuation is still too high.
  84. 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.
  85. 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 ...
  86. 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.
  87. 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 ...
  88. 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 ...
  89. 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.
  90. 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 ...
  91. 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.
  92. 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 ...
  93. 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 ...
  94. 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.
  95. 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 ...
  96. 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 ...
  97. 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 ...
  98. 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 ...
  99. DISH Network Makes Another Bid For Mobile

    April 16, 2013
    DISH makes another move towards mobile with a bid for Sprint.
  100. 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 ...
  101. 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 ...
  102. 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?
  103. 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.
  104. 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 ...
  105. Credit Comes To The Rescue, As JPMorgan Sees Soft Core ...

    April 12, 2013
    Improving credit quality at JPMorgan is offsetting sluggish core banking conditions .
  106. 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.
  107. 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.
  108. Dominion Diamond Goes Shopping - Should You?

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

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

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

    April 11, 2013
    Does Fortinet's warning bode poorly for other IT companies?
  112. 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 ...
  113. 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 ...
  114. 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.
  115. 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.
  116. 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.
  117. 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.
  118. 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 ...
  119. 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?
  120. F5 Networks Takes Another Whirl In The Tech Spin-Cycle

    April 05, 2013
    F5's guidance adds more fuel to the tech bear bonfire.
  121. 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 ...
  122. 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 ...
  123. 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 ...
  124. ConAgra Now Getting Almost Full Benefit Of The Doubt

    April 03, 2013
    ConAgra's making slow progress, but it's progress all the same.
  125. 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 ...
  126. 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 ...
  127. 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.
  128. 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 ...
  129. 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.
  130. Walmart's Cupboard Lies Bare

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

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

    March 27, 2013
    Sonic still can't seem to get back in a sales growth groove.
  133. 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 ...
  134. 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 ...
  135. 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 ...
  136. Another Stumble At TIBCO Should Lead To Uncomfortable ...

    March 22, 2013
    Another disappointing quarter makes it harder to believe in TIBCO's potential.
  137. 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 ...
  138. Have See-Through Pants Created An Opportunity In ...

    March 21, 2013
    Even with a significant recall, lululemon's valuation demands high growth.
  139. 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.
  140. 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 ...
  141. Big Short Interest Swings in Chip Makers

    March 14, 2013
    We review the largest percentage swings in short interest in semiconductor stocks.
  142. 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!
  143. 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!
  144. How The ETF Fee War Benefits Investors

    February 28, 2013
    High fees are one of the main ways investor's underperform the market.
  145. 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.
  146. 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 ...
  147. 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) ...
  148. 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 ...
  149. 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 ...
  150. 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'. ...
  151. 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 ...
  152. Zimmer Stays at Neutral - Analyst Blog

    February 15, 2013
    We recently reiterated our Neutral recommendation on Zimmer Holdings (ZMH), a leading orthopedic medical devices ...
  153. 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 ...
  154. 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 ...
  155. 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 ...
  156. Fidelity National Partners CUNA - Analyst Blog

    February 15, 2013
    Recently, Digital Insurance - a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (FNF) - announced a ...
  157. 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 ...
  158. 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 ...
  159. 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.
  160. 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 ...
  161. 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 ...
  162. 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 ...
  163. 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 ...
  164. 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 ...
  165. Cliffs Natural Resources Needs Another Iron Ore Boom

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

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

    February 15, 2013
    Nestle is a premium performer and priced like it.
  168. 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 ...
  169. 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 ...
  170. 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.
  171. 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 ...
  172. 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 ...
  173. 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 ...
  174. 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 ...
  175. 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 ...
  176. 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 ...
  177. 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 ...
  178. 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 ...
  179. 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 ...
  180. 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 ...
  181. 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 ...
  182. 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 ...
  183. 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 ...
  184. 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 ...
  185. 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 ...
  186. 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 ...
  187. 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 ...
  188. 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 ...
  189. 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 ...
  190. 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 ...
  191. 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, ...
  192. 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 ...
  193. 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. ...
  194. 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 ...
  195. 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% ...
  196. 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 ...
  197. Data on Peregrine's Bavituximab - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Peregrine Pharmaceuticals (PPHM) recently announced phase II data on its oncology candidate, bavituximab. The ...
  198. 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 ...
  199. 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, ...
  200. 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 ...
  201. 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 ...
  202. 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 ...
  203. 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, ...
  204. 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 ...
  205. 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 ...
  206. 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 ...
  207. 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 ...
  208. 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 ...
  209. 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 ...
  210. 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 ...
  211. 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 ...
  212. 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 ...
  213. 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 ...
  214. 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 ...
  215. 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 ...
  216. 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 ...
  217. 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 ...
  218. 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 ...
  219. 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 ...
  220. 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 ...
  221. 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 ...
  222. 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 ...
  223. 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, ...
  224. 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 ...
  225. 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 ...
  226. 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 ...
  227. Earnings Miss at Acorda - Analyst Blog

    February 14, 2013
    Acorda Therapeutics Inc.'s (ACOR) fourth quarter earnings (including share-based compensation charges but excluding ...
  228. 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 ...
  229. 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 ...
  230. 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 ...
  231. 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 ...
  232. 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 ...
  233. 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 ...
  234. 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 ...
  235. 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 ...
  236. 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 ...
  237. 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 ...
  238. 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 ...
  239. 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 ...
  240. Annie's Surfing A Rising Tide In Food

    February 14, 2013
    Annie's is expensive, but that won't necessarily preclude more gains.
  241. 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 ...
  242. 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, ...
  243. 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 ...
  244. 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 ...
  245. 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 ...
  246. 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 ...
  247. 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 ...
  248. 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 ...
  249. CNI Puts Off Project Study - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Uncertainty surrounding the mining sector compelled Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) to shelve the ...
  250. Omnicom Hikes Dividend Payout - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Global marketing and corporate communications company Omnicom Group Inc. (OMC) recently increased its dividend ...
  251. 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 ...
  252. 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 ...
  253. 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 ...
  254. 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 ...
  255. 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 ...
  256. 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 ...
  257. 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 ...
  258. 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 ...
  259. 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 ...
  260. 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 ...
  261. 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 ...
  262. 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 ...
  263. 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, ...
  264. 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 ...
  265. 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 ...
  266. 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, ...
  267. 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 ...
  268. 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 ...
  269. 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 ...
  270. 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 ...
  271. 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 ...
  272. Merge Extends Customer Base - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Imaging and interoperability solutions provider Merge Healthcare Incorporated (MRGE) has extended its customer base ...
  273. 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 ...
  274. 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 ...
  275. 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 ...
  276. 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 ...
  277. 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 ...
  278. 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 ...
  279. 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.
  280. 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 ...
  281. 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? ...
  282. 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 ...
  283. 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 ...
  284. 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 ...
  285. 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 ...
  286. 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 ...
  287. 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 ...
  288. 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 ...
  289. Choice Hotels Outperforms - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Choice Hotels International Inc. (CHH) reported fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings from continuing operations of ...
  290. 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 ...
  291. 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 ...
  292. 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 ...
  293. 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 ...
  294. 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 ...
  295. 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 ...
  296. 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. ...
  297. 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 ...
  298. 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 ...
  299. 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 ...
  300. 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 ...
  301. 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 ...
  302. 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 ...
  303. 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 ...
  304. 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 ...
  305. 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 ...
  306. 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 ...
  307. 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, ...
  308. 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 ...
  309. 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, ...
  310. 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, ...
  311. 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 ...
  312. FMC Tech Meets EPS, Beats Rev - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Offshore oilfield equipment manufacturer, FMC Technologies (FTI) reported fourth-quarter adjusted diluted earnings ...
  313. Will Encana Miss? - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Natural gas exploration and production (E&P) company Encana Corporation (ECA) is scheduled to report its ...
  314. 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 ...
  315. 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% ...
  316. 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 ...
  317. 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 ...
  318. 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 ...
  319. Quanta Wins Solar Power Contract - Analyst Blog

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

    February 12, 2013
    Cardiome Pharma Corp. (CRME) recently selected privately-held Quintiles for providing lifecycle safety and global ...
  321. 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 ...
  322. 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 ...
  323. 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 ...
  324. 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 ...
  325. 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, ...
  326. 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 ...
  327. 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 ...
  328. 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 ...
  329. 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. ...
  330. 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 ...
  331. Reiterate Cerner at Neutral - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    On Feb 7, we retained Cerner Corporation (CERN), a leading healthcare information technology ("HCIT") solutions ...
  332. 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 ...
  333. 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 ...
  334. 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 ...
  335. Epocal Acquired by Alere - Analyst Blog

    February 12, 2013
    Alere (ALR), a medical products company focused on integrating rapid diagnostics with health management, recently ...
  336. 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 ...
  337. 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, ...
  338. 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 ...
  339. 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 ...
  340. 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 ...
  341. 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 ...
  342. 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, ...
  343. 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 ...
  344. 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 ...
  345. 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 ...
  346. 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. ...
  347. 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 ...
  348. 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 ...
  349. 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 ...
  350. 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 ...
  351. 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 ...
  352. 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 ...
  353. 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 ...
  354. 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, ...
  355. 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 ...
  356. 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 ...
  357. 3 ETFs To Play The Semiconductor Rally

    February 12, 2013
    These ETFs are a great way to profit from the semiconductor rally.
  358. 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 ...
  359. ON Semiconductor Seems To Have Found Bottom

    February 12, 2013
    ON is looking better on both growth and margin potential.
  360. 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 ...
  361. 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 ...
  362. 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 ...
  363. 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 ...
  364. 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 ...
  365. 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 ...
  366. 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 ...
  367. Acorda Presents Encouraging Data - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. (ACOR) recently announced that data from preclinical studies evaluating glial growth ...
  368. 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 ...
  369. 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 ...
  370. 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% ...
  371. 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 ...
  372. 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 ...
  373. 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 ...
  374. 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 ...
  375. 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 ...
  376. 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 ...
  377. 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 ...
  378. Healthways Agrees with Carondelet - Analyst Blog

    February 11, 2013
    Leading well-being enhancement company Healthways (HWAY) and Carondelet Health Network recently revealed an ...
  379. 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 ...
  380. 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 ...
  381. 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 ...
  382. 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 ...
  383. 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 ...
  384. 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 ...
  385. 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 ...
  386. 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 ...
  387. '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 ...
  388. 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 ...
  389. 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 ...
  390. 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 ...
  391. 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 ...
  392. 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 ...
  393. 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. - ...
  394. 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 ...
  395. 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 ...
  396. 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% ...
  397. 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 ...
  398. 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 ...
  399. 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, ...
  400. 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 ...
  401. 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 ...
  402. 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. ...
  403. 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 ...
  404. 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 ...
  405. 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 ...
  406. 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 ...
  407. 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.
  408. 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, ...
  409. A Step Back For Atmel, But The Potential Is Interesting

    February 11, 2013
    Atmel needs to win sockets for the shares to outperform.
  410. 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 ...
  411. 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 ...
  412. FEI Still A Big Play On The Very Small

    February 11, 2013
    FEI has excellent growth potential, but valuation is a bit steep.
  413. 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 ...
  414. 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 & ...
  415. 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. ...
  416. Can ServiceSource Turn It Around?

    February 11, 2013
    ServiceSource has to prove to the Street that it has a viable long-term model.
  417. 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 ...
  418. 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 ...
  419. 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 ...
  420. 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 ...
  421. Bull of the Day: CoreLogic (CLGX) - Bull of the Day

    February 11, 2013
    CoreLogic will continue to benefit from the current mortgage refinancing boom.
  422. 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 ...
  423. 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 ...
  424. 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. ...
  425. 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 ...
  426. 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 ...
  427. 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 ...
  428. 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 ...
  429. 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 ...
  430. 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. ...
  431. 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 ...
  432. 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 ...
  433. 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 ...
  434. 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 ...
  435. 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 ...
  436. 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 ...
  437. 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 ...
  438. 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 ...
  439. 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 ...
  440. 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 ...
  441. 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 ...
  442. 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 ...
  443. 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 ...
  444. 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 ...
  445. 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 ...
  446. 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 ...
  447. 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, ...
  448. 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 ...
  449. 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 ...
  450. 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 ...
  451. 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, ...
  452. 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 ...
  453. 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) ...
  454. 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 ...
  455. 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 ...
  456. 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 ...
  457. 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 ...
  458. 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 ...
  459. 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 ...
  460. 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 ...
  461. 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 ...
  462. 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 ...
  463. 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 ...
  464. 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 ...
  465. 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.
  466. Chipotle Still Getting The Benefit Of The Doubt

    February 08, 2013
    Chipotle needs to reignite the growth to validate the price.
  467. 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 ...
  468. 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 ...
  469. 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, ...
  470. 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, ...
  471. 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 ...
  472. 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 ...
  473. 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 ...
  474. 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 ...
  475. 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 ...
  476. 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 ...
  477. 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 ...
  478. 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 ...
  479. 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 ...
  480. 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 ...
  481. Bear of the Day: Capital One Financial (COF) - Bear of ...

    February 08, 2013
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  482. 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
  483. 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 ...
  484. 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 ...
  485. 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 ...
  486. 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 ...
  487. 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 ...
  488. Protalix Exploring Options - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Protalix BioTherapeutics, Inc. (PLX) recently confirmed that it has hired Citigroup, Inc. C) to explore strategic ...
  489. 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 ...
  490. 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 ...
  491. 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, ...
  492. 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 ...
  493. 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) ...
  494. 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 ...
  495. 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 ...
  496. 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. ...
  497. 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 ...
  498. 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 ...
  499. 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 ...
  500. 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 ...
  501. 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 ...
  502. 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, ...
  503. 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 ...
  504. 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) ...
  505. 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 ...
  506. 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 ...
  507. 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 ...
  508. 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 ...
  509. 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 ...
  510. 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 ...
  511. 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 ...
  512. 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 ...
  513. 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 ...
  514. 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 ...
  515. 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 ...
  516. 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 ...
  517. 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 ...
  518. 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 ...
  519. 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, ...
  520. 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 ...
  521. Starwood Beats on Both Lines - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. (HOT) reported fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings from continuing ...
  522. 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 ...
  523. 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 ...
  524. Cognizant Beats by a Penny - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Leading information technology services provider Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) posted a net ...
  525. Stericycle Surpasses Estimates - Analyst Blog

    February 07, 2013
    Stericycle Inc. (SRCL), a leading waste management company, reported strong fourth quarter and full year 2012 ...
  526. 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 ...
  527. 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.
  528. 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.
  529. 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 ...
  530. 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) ...
  531. 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 ...
  532. 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 ...
  533. 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 ...
  534. 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 ...
  535. 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 ...
  536. 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 ...
  537. 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 ...
  538. 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 ...
  539. 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 ...
  540. 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 ...
  541. 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 ...
  542. 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 ...
  543. 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 ...
  544. Top 5 Bond ETFs

    February 07, 2013
    These ETF options should offer broad appeal for a number of different angles.
  545. 17 ETF Friendly Professors

    February 07, 2013
    Since the dawn of financial innovation, legendary gurus have always held the spotlight, as these individuals helped ...
  546. Bear of the Day: Corinthian Colleges (COCO) - Bear of ...

    February 07, 2013
    A shift in the for profit education landscape has impacted COCO.
  547. 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 ...
  548. 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 ...
  549. 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% ...
  550. 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 ...
  551. 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 ...
  552. 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 ...
  553. 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 ...
  554. 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 ...
  555. 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 ...
  556. Pioneer Barnett Sale Plans Dropped - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    Texas-based Pioneer Natural Resources Company (PXD) has abandoned its plan to divest its Barnett shale properties. ...
  557. CNI: 2013 Capital Outlay - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    Canadian National Railway (CNI), leading Canadian Freight railroad announced capital investment of C$1.9 billion in ...
  558. Kraton's Cariflex at MEDTEC Europe - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. (KRA) will feature its Cariflex polyisoprene products at MEDTEC Europe, scheduled ...
  559. Conoco & Allies to Develop Malikai - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    ConocoPhillips Sabah Ltd, a unit of U.S. energy behemoth ConocoPhillips (COP), along with its partners Royal Dutch ...
  560. 3M Hikes Dividend Payout - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    Diversified technology conglomerate 3M Company (MMM) has recently increased its dividend payout by 7.6% year over ...
  561. Mechel's Unit Buys Vanino Stake - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    Russian miner Mechel OAO (MTL) announced that its logistics subsidiary Mecheltrans OOO has acquired a 21.64% stake ...
  562. General Mills Held at Neutral - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    On Feb 5, we maintained a Neutral recommendation on global consumer food company General Mills Inc. (GIS) following ...
  563. AutoNation Sales Up 22% in January - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    The Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based automotive retailer AutoNation Inc. (AN) posted a 22% year-over-year increase in ...
  564. Frontier Expands Ethernet Deployment - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    Rural wireless operator Frontier Communications Corporation (FTR) has announced the availability of wholesale ...
  565. U.S. Treasury Offloads Citi's Stake - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    On Tuesday, The U.S. Treasury Department announced that it had priced an offering of Citigroup Inc.'s C) ...
  566. Knight Capital to Restructure Biz - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    Knight Capital Group, Inc. (KCG) is set to slash jobs as a part of its restructuring initiative to reduce operating ...
  567. Barclays Raises Provisions - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    London-based Barclays PLC (BCS) has kept aside an additional £1.0 billion ($1.6 billion) to meet the litigation ...
  568. UDR Surpasses Estimate - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    UDR Inc. (UDR), a real estate investment trust (REIT), reported fourth quarter 2012 FFO (funds from operations), ...
  569. C.H. Robinson Misses 4Q, Revs Up - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. (CHRW) has reported fourth quarter 2012 adjusted earnings per share of 68 cents, which ...
  570. McGraw-Hill Hit by S&P Lawsuit - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    Shares of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (MHP) plunged 23% in the last two days as investor sentiment wavered ...
  571. Wyndham Beats on Both Lines - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (WYN) announced fourth quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of 63 cents per share, which ...
  572. Fujifilm Downgraded to Underperform - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    On February 5, we downgraded photographic image company, Fujifilm Holdings Corporation (FUJIY), to Underperform ...
  573. Coventry Beats on Higher Revenue - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    Coventry Health Care Inc. (CVH) reported fourth-quarter 2012 operating earnings per share of 88 cents, which ...
  574. Expedia Shares Up After Good Year - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    Expedia Inc. (EXPE) reported fourth-quarter earnings that were 3 cents short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate, ...
  575. AGL Resources Misses 4Q - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    Energy services holding company AGL Resources (GAS) reported weak fourth-quarter 2012 results, owing to higher ...
  576. Toyota Profits Rise, Ups Guidance - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    Toyota Motor Corp. (TM) posted a 22.2% rise in earnings per share (EPS) to ¥31.55 (39 cents) in the third quarter of ...
  577. All-Front Beat for CVS, Up Y-Y - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    CVS Caremark (CVS) reported fourth-quarter 2012 EPS of 90 cents, up 11.1% year over year. However, excluding the ...
  578. Strong 4Q for Manitowoc - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    Strong 4Q for Manitowoc Manitowoc Company, Inc. (MTW) reported fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings from ...
  579. Cummins Profits Fall on Lower Sales - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    Cummins Inc. (CMI) revealed a 21.9% fall in earnings per share to $2.00 in the fourth quarter of 2012 from $2.56 per ...
  580. Zacks Top Ranked Large Cap ETF: EPS - ETF News And ...

    February 06, 2013
    On the corporate earnings front, U.S. companies have had a relatively solid earnings season to open up the year. ...
  581. Chipotle Barely Meets Zacks Estimate - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (CMG) has reported fourth-quarter 2012 earnings of $1.95 per share, which were in line ...
  582. Marathon Oil Squeezed by High Costs - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    Oil and natural gas exploration and production firm Marathon Oil Corporation (MRO) reported weak fourth quarter ...
  583. Unum Group Ends on a High Note - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    Unum Group (UNM) reported fourth-quarter 2012 operating income of 82 cents per share, beating the Zacks Consensus ...
  584. Prologis Reports In Line, Rev Up - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    Prologis Inc.'s (PLD) core FFO (funds from operations) per share of 42 cents were in line with the Zacks Consensus ...
  585. Vocus' 4Q EPS Upsets, Revs Up Y/Y - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    Vocus Inc. (VOCS) reported fourth quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of 1 cent, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by ...
  586. CSC's 3Q EPS Beats, Revs Grow Y/Y - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) reported third quarter 2013 earnings per share of 77 cents, way ahead of the ...
  587. Mixed 4Q for Panera; View Retained - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    Panera Bread Co.'s (PNRA) fourth-quarter 2012 earnings of $1.75 per share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by ...
  588. Shutterfly Outshines in 4Q - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    Shutterfly Inc.'s (SFLY) fourth-quarter 2012 earnings of $1.40 per share breezed past the Zacks Consensus Estimate ...
  589. QCRH: Fourth Quarter EPS Up 40% and Above Our Estimate ...

    February 06, 2013
    QCRH: Fourth Quarter EPS Up 40% and Above Our Estimate  By Ann Heffron, CFA QCR Holdings, Inc. (NasdaqGM:QCRH) ...
  590. SunCoke Beats Squarely - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    SunCoke Energy Inc. (SXC) posted fourth quarter and full year 2012 results. In the fourth quarter, earnings per ...
  591. Church & Dwight Meets Expectations - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    Leading consumer products company, Church & Dwight Co. Inc. (CHD) posted fourth-quarter 2012 earnings of 57 cents a ...
  592. Exxon Mobil Looking Steady, But Not Spectacular

    February 06, 2013
    Exxon is doing OK, but is OK good enough?
  593. Dell Goes Private in $24.4B LBO - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    After a month-long speculation, Dell Inc. (DELL) finally announced its decision to go private in a leveraged buyout ...
  594. Chevron Deserves A Better Valuation

    February 06, 2013
    Chevron's growth and asset quality seem underappreciated by the Street.
  595. Disney Beats Ests, Rev Up - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    The Walt Disney Company (DIS) posted first-quarter fiscal 2013 earnings of 79 cents a share that surpassed the Zacks ...
  596. UBS AG Reports Loss, Again - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    UBS AG (UBS) reported fourth quarter net loss attributable to shareholders of CHF 1.9 billion ($2.0 billion) or CHF ...
  597. MWI Vet Beats with Ease in 1Q13 - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    MWI Veterinary Supply Inc. (MWIV) reported first-quarter fiscal 2013 EPS of $1.32, up 25.7% on a year-over-year ...
  598. Market Rises as News Slows - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    Stocks appear determined to keep pushing higher, though the lack of any material news today and the coming days will ...
  599. Oracle Adds Some Surprising Hardware Assets In Acme Packet

    February 06, 2013
    Oracle is looking to acquire session border controller specialist Acme Packet.
  600. Mixed Results at Genworth Financial - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    Genworth Financial Inc. (GNW) reported fourth-quarter 2012 operating income of 18 cents per share. The result missed ...
  601. Stock Market News for February 6, 2013 - Market News

    February 06, 2013
    Benchmarks are back in green territory following a series of positive earnings reports coupled with indications that ...
  602. Ahead of Wall Street - February 6, 2013 - Ahead of Wall ...

    February 06, 2013
    Wednesday, February 6, 2013 Stocks appear determined to keep pushing higher, though the lack of any material news ...
  603. Itau Unibanco Reports Strong 4Q - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    Brazil's Itau Unibanco Holding S.A. (ITUB) reported fourth-quarter 2012 recurring earnings of R$3.5 billion ($1.7 ...
  604. Fiserv Misses 4Q Estimates - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    Fiserv Inc. (FISV) reported fourth quarter 2012 EPS of $1.39, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a couple ...
  605. Better-than-expected 4Q for Zynga - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    Zynga Inc. (ZNGA) reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2012 results. Accounting for stock-based compensation ...
  606. Thoratec Beats, Posts Loss - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    Thoratec Corp's (THOR) fourth-quarter and 2012 adjusted (excluding one-time items other than stock-based ...
  607. Cerner Beats Ests, Profit Rises - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    Leading healthcare information technology ("HCIT") solutions provider Cerner Corporation (CERN) reported ...
  608. CME Exits 2012 on a Weak Note - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    CME Group Inc. (CME) reported fourth-quarter 2012 operating earnings per share of 63 cents. The result was in line ...
  609. Aflac's EPS In Line, Beats Y/Y - Analyst Blog

    February 06, 2013
    Aflac Inc.'s (AFL) fourth-quarter 2012 operating earnings per share of $1.48 came in line with the Zacks Consensus ...
  610. Bear of the Day: Caterpillar (CAT) - Bear of the Day

    February 06, 2013
    For the first time in 4 years, earnings growth is expected to be negative.
  611. How Diversified Is Your Global Ex-U.S. ETF?

    February 06, 2013
    Gaining exposure to the global equities market is in itself a daunting task, but with the evolution of the ETF ...
  612. Still Neutral on Amdocs - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    We have maintained our Neutral recommendation on Amdocs Ltd (DOX), as its bottom line meets the Zacks Consensus ...
  613. McDermott Wins Contract - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    Energy-focused engineering and construction firm McDermott International Inc. (MDR) announced that one of its ...
  614. j2 Global Expands Digital Business - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    Unified messaging service provider j2 Global Inc. (JCOM) announced that its subsidiary Ziff Davis Inc. has acquired ...
  615. Amazon Studios to Produce Kid Shows - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) announced that its film production division, Amazon Studios plans to produce pilots for five ...
  616. Oxtellar XR Launched by Supernus - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (SUPN) recently announced the launch of its antiepileptic drug, Oxtellar XR, in the ...
  617. Alnylam-MDCO Join for ALN-PCS - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ALNY) recently entered into an exclusive global alliance with The Medicines Company ...
  618. What's In Store for Philip Morris? - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    Philip Morris (PM) is set to report fourth quarter and full year 2012 results on Feb 7. Last quarter it posted a ...
  619. Liberty Global Eyes Virgin Media - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    A leading cable operator in Europe, Latin America and Australia, Liberty Global Inc. (LBTYA) plans to bid for UK's ...
  620. ETR Investigating SuperBowl Blackout - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    Entergy Corporation (ETR) along with SMG, the management company of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, is investigating ...
  621. DGX Downgraded to Underperform - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    On Feb 1, we downgraded Quest Diagnostics (DGX), a leading player in the diagnostic testing market, to Underperform ...
  622. Potash Hikes Dividend by 33% - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    Crop nutrient company Potash Corp of Sakatchewan Inc. (POT) recently announced a roughly 33% hike in its quarterly ...
  623. Auto Sales Indicate Strong Recovery - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    Auto sales in the U.S. grew 14.2% to 1.04 million vehicles in January. This translates into a seasonally adjusted ...
  624. Becton Beats Again, Guides High - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    Medical technology major Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX) reported first-quarter fiscal 2013 earnings per share ...
  625. Iconix Buys Brand; Ups 2013 View - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    Iconix Brand Group, Inc. (ICON) has formed a joint venture with Buffalo International ULC to acquire a 51% interest ...
  626. Thai Airways Flies with BMC Cloud - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    BMC Software Inc. (BMC) recently announced a success story with Thailand's national aircraft, Thai Airways ...
  627. CIGNA Sheds Run-Off Biz - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    In an effort to reduce risk and strengthen financial flexibility the U.S. health insurer CIGNA Corp. (CI), has ...
  628. Impressive Quarter for Lear - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    Lear Corp. (LEA) posted a 17.5% rise in adjusted earnings per share to $1.48 in the fourth quarter of 2012 from ...
  629. ProAssurance Reiterated at Neutral - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    We have retained our Neutral recommendation on ProAssurance Corporation (PRA) as core business volatility and ...
  630. NYSE Plunges YoY on Poor Top Line - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    NYSE Euronext Inc.'s (NYX) fourth-quarter 2012 operating earnings per share of 43 cents comfortably surpassed the ...
  631. Cardinal Beats Est., Tweaks Outlook - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    Leading distributor of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies Cardinal Health (CAH) posted second-quarter fiscal 2013 ...
  632. TMK Grows Y/Y, Guides 2013 - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    Torchmark Corp. (TMK) reported fourth-quarter 2012 net operating income of $1.33 per share, a couple of pennies ...
  633. Impressive Square Beat for Edwards - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (EW) reported fourth-quarter 2012 earnings per share of 77 cents, up 45.3% year ...
  634. Petrobras Profit Meet Estimate - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    Brazil's state-run energy giant Petroleo Brasileiro S.A., or Petrobras (PBR), announced fourth quarter profit of ...
  635. Westamerica Remains Underperform - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    On Feb 4, 2013, we reiterated our long-term recommendation on Westamerica Bancorp. (WABC) at 'Underperform'. This ...
  636. Arch Coal Misses, Suffers Loss - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    Arch Coal Inc. (ACI) reported fourth-quarter 2012 pro forma loss of 42 cents per share, wider than the Zacks ...
  637. Spectra Misses on Weak Prices - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    Premier natural gas company Spectra Energy Corp. (SE) reported fourth-quarter 2012 earnings per share from ...
  638. Restaurant Stock Outlook - Feb 2013 - Zacks Analyst ...

    February 05, 2013
    The year 2012 started on a relatively positive note for U.S. restaurants. That scenario changed gradually as sales ...
  639. SIRIUS XM Posts Mixed 4Q - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. (SIRI) declared mixed financial results for the fourth quarter of 2012. Quarterly GAAP net ...
  640. Rent-A-Center's Expansion Strategy - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    To further strengthen its foothold in Canada, Rent-A-Center Inc. (RCII) announced its plans to franchise Canadian ...
  641. Restaurant Stock Outlook - Feb 2013 - Industry Outlook

    February 05, 2013
    The year 2012 started on a relatively positive note for U.S. restaurants. That scenario changed gradually as sales ...
  642. Clorox Shares at All-Time High - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    Shares of The Clorox Company (CLX) hit an all-time high of $80.86 on Monday, Feb 4, just after the company reported ...
  643. Atlas Copco Upgraded to Strong Buy - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    Zacks Investment Research upgraded Atlas Copco AB (ATLKY) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) on Feb 2, 2013. Why the ...
  644. Illinois Tool Remains Neutral Rated - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    We currently maintained a Neutral recommendation on Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) anticipating that the company ...
  645. AAR Ventures Into Medical Logistics - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    AAR Corp. (AIR) recently announced a contract win from the U.S. Army Medical Material Center, Southwest Asia. The ...
  646. Louisiana Pacific Ready for 4Q Beat - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    We expect the premier supplier of building materials, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX) to beat expectations when ...
  647. Scripps Network Interactive: Will It Beat? (revised) - ...

    February 05, 2013
    Pure-play lifestyle cable network company Scripps Network Interactive (SNI) is set to release its fourth-quarter ...
  648. Green Mountain Likely to Beat - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    We expect leading coffee maker Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (GMCR) to beat expectations when it reports ...
  649. MEMC Unit Seals a Solar Deal - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    Semiconductor and solar technology provider MEMC Electronic Materials Inc. (WFR) recently announced that its ...
  650. SK Telecom Ends '12 with Y/Y Growth - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    SK Telecom Corp. (SKM) - leading South Korean wireless communication service provider - reported fourth quarter and ...
  651. Diamond Beats Overall - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc. (DO) reported fourth quarter 2012 earnings of $1.12 per share, surpassing the Zacks ...
  652. Are Good Orders Just The Beginning For Cameron?

    February 05, 2013
    Cameron's weak guidance and poor margins were hidden under a deluge of new orders.
  653. Better-than-expected 4Q for Axis - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (AXS) reported fourth-quarter 2012 operating loss of 23 cents per share, narrower than ...
  654. Mixed 4Q for IDEX - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    IDEX Corporation (IEX) delivered adjusted earnings of 69 cents per share in the fourth quarter of 2012, up 6% from ...
  655. Mitsubishi UFJ Disappoints Again - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    Last week, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. (MTU) reported net income of ¥532.5 billion ($6.7 billion) for nine ...
  656. Emerson's Q1 Meets Estimate - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    Emerson Electric Company (EMR) announced first-quarter 2013 results before the market opened today, reporting ...
  657. Estee Lauder Beats, Gives View - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) posted second quarter fiscal 2013 earnings of $1.16 per share (excluding ...
  658. Yum! Outperforms, China Sales Weak - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    Yum! Brands Inc. (YUM) reported fourth quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of 83 cents per share, ahead of the Zacks ...
  659. Regal Beloit Beats Estimate - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    Regal Beloit Corporation (RBC) reported fourth quarter 2012 earnings of 70 cents per share compared to 80 cents in ...
  660. Leggett Reports Mixed Quarter - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    Leggett & Platt Inc. (LEG) - the manufacturer of diversified engineered products and components - reported ...
  661. Luminex Beats EPS, Profits Up - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    Luminex Corporation's (LMNX) fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of 12 cents per share (up 9% year over year) beat ...
  662. Brightcove Reports Mixed 4Q - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    Brightcove Inc. (BCOV) reported a loss of 13 cents in the fourth quarter of 2012, wider than the Zacks Consensus ...
  663. Optimism to Pick Up? - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    The ISM report today will likely give stocks the reason to reverse some of the losses from Monday. But the relative ...
  664. Broadcom Stumbles, But The Street Forgives

    February 05, 2013
    We can forgive Broadcom for a mild stumble in guidance.
  665. LIFE Beats 4Q Rev, Misses EPS - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    Life Technologies Corporation (LIFE) reported earnings per share (EPS) of 63 cents in the fourth quarter of fiscal ...
  666. One Bad Apple Could Spoil A Whole ETF Bushel

    February 05, 2013
    While you may not directly own Apple stock, odds are that your ETF has some Apple exposure in it.
  667. Ahead of Wall Street - February 5, 2013 - Ahead of Wall ...

    February 05, 2013
    Tuesday, February 5, 2013 The ISM report today will likely give stocks the reason to reverse some of the losses ...
  668. STMicro's 4Q Loss Widens Y/Y - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    STMicroelectronics (STM) reported adjusted fourth quarter 2012 loss of 11 cents per share, wider than the Zacks ...
  669. Can Offshore Continue To Offset Weaker Onshore Trends At ...

    February 05, 2013
    National Oilwell Varco's orders were alright, but margins were disappointing.
  670. Anadarko Beats EPS, Lags Sales - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (APC) posted net earnings from continuing operations of 85 cents per share for the ...
  671. BP Beats, Falls Y/Y on Vol - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    BP plc (BP) reported fourth quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of $1.25 per American Depositary Share (ADS) on a ...
  672. Mixed 4Q for Royal Caribbean - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.'s (RCL) fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of 10 cents per share surpassed the Zacks ...
  673. SolarWinds Beats, Raises Outlook - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    SolarWinds Inc. (SWI) reported fourth-quarter 2012 non-GAAP earnings of 36 cents per share, which increased 24.1% ...
  674. Carpenter Beats by a Penny - Analyst Blog

    February 05, 2013
    Specialty alloy maker Carpenter Technology Corp. (CRS) reported earnings of 62 cents per share for second-quarter ...
  675. Explosive Stocks Under $10 - Screen of the Week

    February 05, 2013
    This screen is a bit of a departure from my normal stock screens. Usually I require my screens to have a ...
  676. Fluor Receives Williams Contract - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    Fluor Corporation (FLR) announced that it has received a contract from Williams Companies Inc. (WMB) to provide ...
  677. AGL Resources Buys NiSource Assets - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    In order to double its retail services business, energy services holding company AGL Resources Inc. (GAS) has ...
  678. CSX Corp. Slips to Underperform - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    On Feb 1, we downgraded our recommendation on CSX Corporation (CSX) to Underperform from Neutral, owing to ...
  679. Tetra Tech Wins USAID Contract - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    Tetra Tech Inc. (TTEK), a leading provider of environmental services, recently got engaged in a global clean energy ...
  680. H-P Enterprise to Axe German Arm - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    The ongoing turbulence in its business operations has forced PC giant Hewlett-Packard Co. (HPQ) to opt for major ...
  681. Spectrum Acquires Apaziquone Rights - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    Spectrum Pharmaceuticals (SPPI) recently announced that it has regained development and commercial rights for ...
  682. Cardinal Health: Set to Beat - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    We expect Cardinal Health (CAH) to beat expectations when it reports fiscal second quarter 2013 results on Feb 5. ...
  683. Telus Takes Over Digital WYZDOM - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    Telus Corporation (TU) completed the acquisition of leading digital forensics provider- Digital WYZDOM Inc. and ...
  684. AES to Sell Two Ukraine Businesses - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    The AES Corporation (AES) has entered into an agreement with VS Energy International to sell two of its power ...
  685. Upbeat on Expedia's 4Q: A Preview - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    We expect online travel company Expedia Inc. (EXPE) to beat expectations when it reports fourth quarter 2012 results ...
  686. Duke Energy Shedding Coal Plants - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    Duke Energy Corporation (DUK) announced that its Buck and Riverbend steam stations, coal-fired power plants in the ...
  687. Exelon Corporation Likely to Miss - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    Exelon Corporation (EXC) will release its fourth quarter 2012 financial results before the market opens on Feb 7, ...
  688. Interactive's January Metrics Rises - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    Interactive Brokers Group Inc.'s (IBKR) Electronic Brokerage segment announced improvement in its brokerage metrics ...
  689. Amazon, PBS Ink Streaming Pact - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) announced a content licensing agreement with PBS Distribution, a unit of The Public ...
  690. U.S. Steel, Carpenter Join Forces - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    U.S. Steel X), the largest U.S. steel maker (by volume), has entered into a collaboration agreement with specialty ...
  691. CNOOC Sets $12-$14B as '13 Budget - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    China's biggest offshore oil driller CNOOC Ltd (CEO) has proposed to invest around $12 billion to $14 billion in ...
  692. Diageo's Performance in 1H13 - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    Diageo Plc.'s (DEO) earnings in the first half of fiscal 2013 went up 9% y/y to 60.9 pence (97 cents* per share) ...
  693. Libya First to Adopt Pronto-7 - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    Masimo Corporation (MASI), a leader in non-invasive monitoring technology, recently revealed that Libya is the first ...
  694. Reshoring Bringing Back Jobs to USA - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    The 'offshoring' movement had a profound deleterious effect on the U.S. job market. Entire industries such as ...
  695. WU Expands Online Service - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    World's leading money-transfer company, Western Union Co. (WU), has announced that it will provide its Direct to ...
  696. Earnings Preview: Edwards - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (EW) is scheduled to report its fourth-quarter and full year 2012 results after the ...
  697. TransDigm Outperforms Again - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    TransDigm Group Incorporated (TDG) reported first-quarter 2013 earnings per share from continuing operations of ...
  698. Sysco 2Q Beats on Top Line - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    Global food products maker and distributor Sysco Corporation (SYY) reported better-than-expected second quarter ...
  699. Clorox Posts Impressive 2Q Results - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    California-based Clorox Corporation (CLX) came up with impressive earnings and sales comparisons for the ...
  700. Ocwen in Race to Buy Ally's MSRs - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    As per Reuters, Ocwen Financial Corp. (OCN) has emerged as the top contender to buy a portfolio of mortgage ...
  701. Gannett Beats Ests on Rev Growth - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    Gannett Company, Inc. (GCI) posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2012 results. The quarterly earnings of 89 ...
  702. Is It Time to Buy China ETFs? - ETF News And Commentary

    February 04, 2013
    China - the world's second largest economy - faced difficult times in 2012 thanks to a variety of issues that ...
  703. HSBC Closes Ping An Deal - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    HSBC Holdings plc (HBC) concluded the sale of its remaining stake in Chinese insurance giant Ping An Insurance ...
  704. Vale Breaks 4Q Iron Ore Record - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    Recently, Vale S.A. (VALE), a metals and mining company announced an encouraging production report for the fourth ...
  705. Gol's New Partnership with Localiza - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    Recently, GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. (GOL), the largest airline in Latin America, announced its tie-up with ...
  706. Time to Return to Uranium ETFs? - ETF News And Commentary

    February 04, 2013
    The Japanese economy faced a difficult time in fiscal 2011 following the devastating earthquake and tsunami. To add ...
  707. Waste Management Acquires Greenstar - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    In an effort to expand its customer base, service network and recycling volumes, WM Recycle America, L.L.C., a ...
  708. Microsemi's New Starter Kit - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    Microsemi Corporation (MSCC), an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of a broad range of high-reliability and ...
  709. Ruth's Forays into China - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    Florida-based fine-dining restaurant Ruth's Hospitality Group Inc. (RUTH) has recently forged a deal with Ko China ...
  710. WisdomTree Debuts New Global Bond ETF (GLCB) - ETF News ...

    February 04, 2013
    Even with stocks at near-record highs, investors haven't given up on bonds. The bond ETF world has seen inflows of ...
  711. Coca-Cola Enterprises' 4Q Preview - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    The Coca-Cola Company's (KO) strategic bottling partner, Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. (CCE) is set to report fourth ...
  712. Unilever Sheds Skippy Biz Ex-China - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    Consumer products giant Unilever Plc (UL) has completed the sale of its Skippy peanut butter business to Austin, ...
  713. TWC to Boost Wi-Fi Deployment - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    Higher demand for smartphones and tablets coupled with increased usage of social networking sites, which allow users ...
  714. RBC Boosts Auto Financing Business - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    In a bid to boost its present consumer and commercial auto financing business, Royal Bank of Canada (RY) announced ...
  715. Scripps Network:Will It Beat? - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    Pure-play lifestyle cable network company Scripps Network (SNI) is set to release its fourth-quarter 2012 results ...
  716. HSBC Upgraded to Neutral - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    On Feb 1, 2013, we uplifted our long-term recommendation on HSBC Holdings plc (HBC) to 'Neutral' from 'Underperform' ...
  717. Nike Disposes Cole Haan - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    Global athletic footwear retailer, Nike Inc. (NKE) has successfully sealed the previously agreed upon deal to sell ...
  718. Angio Closes Microsulis Deal - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    AngioDynamics Inc. (ANGO), a provider of therapeutic and diagnostic devices for the treatment of peripheral vascular ...
  719. Dunkin' Beats by a Penny, Revs Down - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (DNKN) posted fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of 34 cents per share, beating the ...
  720. Psychological Resistance to Start Week - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    It's not just Bob Geldof and the Boomtown Rats who don't like Mondays. (Geez, how old am I, anyway?) Following ...
  721. Ahead of Wall Street - Feb 4, 2013 - Ahead of Wall Street

    February 04, 2013
    Monday, February 4, 2013 (This is Mark Vickery substituting for Sheraz Mian while he is away this morning.) ...
  722. Stock Market News for February 4, 2013 - Market News

    February 04, 2013
    Encouraging non-farm payroll data boosted investor sentiment and lifted benchmarks higher on Friday. Positive ...
  723. CNH Global Beats Estimates - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    CNH Global NV (CNH) reported a net income (excluding restructuring and exceptional items) of $230 million or 92 ...
  724. Life Technologies: Preview - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    Life Technologies (LIFE) is scheduled to report its fourth-quarter and fiscal 2012 results on Monday, Feb 4, 2013, ...
  725. The Next Energy Debate - Should The U.S. Pass Gas?

    February 04, 2013
    A debate is heating up over the proper use of natural gas reserves in the U.S.
  726. Applied Micro Still in Red - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    Applied Micro Circuits Corporation (AMCC) reported a GAAP net loss of $71.6 million or $1.08 per share in the third ...
  727. Vistaprint Beats Estimates - Analyst Blog

    February 04, 2013
    Vistaprint N.V. (VPRT) reported net income of $23.0 million or 66 cents per share in the second quarter of fiscal ...
  728. Going Global: Evaluating Foreign Investments With CAPE

    February 04, 2013
    While investors remain understandably leery about the economic environment in the new year, many are looking to ...
  729. A Closer Look At Merger Arbitrage ETPs

    February 04, 2013
    For investors, the growth of the ETF industry has certainly been a blessing. Aside from accessing equities and bonds ...
  730. Bull of the Day: Conn's Inc. (CONN) - Bull of the Day

    February 04, 2013
    Conn's is gaining momentum as consumer spending and housing remain strong
  731. Morocco OFPPT Picks Microsoft Suite - Analyst Blog

    February 01, 2013
    Morocco's Office of Vocational Training and Employment Promotion (OFPPT) has chosen the world's largest software ...
  732. Highwoods Offloads Non-core Assets - Analyst Blog

    February 01, 2013
    Yesterday, Highwoods Properties Inc. (HIW) - a hybrid real estate investment trust (REIT) - announced the sale of ...
  733. Teco Energy Likely to Beat - Analyst Blog

    February 01, 2013
    We expect diversified utility company Teco Energy Inc. (TE) to beat expectations when it reports fourth-quarter 2012 ...
  734. Another Beat for Emerson? - Analyst Blog

    February 01, 2013
    We expect diversified technology company Emerson Electric Company (EMR) to beat expectations when it reports first ...
  735. Georgia Power Files a 20-year Plan - Analyst Blog

    February 01, 2013
    Georgia Power Co. - the largest subsidiary of electric utility firm Southern Company (SO) - has filed a 20-year ...
  736. MetLife Slips to Underperform - Analyst Blog

    February 01, 2013
    On Jan 31, we downgraded our recommendation on insurer giant - MetLife Inc. (MET) to Underperform based on its ...
  737. Anadarko Petroleum: Will it Miss? - Analyst Blog

    February 01, 2013
    Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (APC) will release its fourth quarter 2012 financial results after market close on ...
  738. CSIQ to Receive Credit Suisse Loan - Analyst Blog

    February 01, 2013
    Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) announced that Credit Suisse Group (CS) will provide the company with a one-year tenor ...
  739. Daily ETF Roundup: Bulls Return On Encouraging Labor Data

    February 01, 2013
    The bulls charged ahead on Wall Street today, starting off the month of February with bang. Encouraging U.S. data ...
  740. Suntech Panels in Saudi Arabia - Analyst Blog

    February 01, 2013
    Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (STP) announced that a 3.5 megawatt ground mounted photovoltaic ("PV") system with ...
  741. AET Partners Texas Health, Forms ACO - Analyst Blog

    February 01, 2013
    U.S. health insurer Aetna Inc. (AET) has agreed to form an Accountable Care Organization (ACO) with Texas Health ...
  742. Marathon to Reverse Pipeline - Analyst Blog

    February 01, 2013
    Independent oil refiner and marketer Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is planning to reverse the Capline ...
  743. Q4 Earnings: Past the Halfway Mark - Earnings Preview

    February 01, 2013
    Stocks are up - really up - to levels not seen since the fall of 2007. We don't want to remember what came after ...
  744. Chevron Ends 2012 on Strong Note - Analyst Blog

    February 01, 2013
    U.S. energy giant Chevron Corp. (CVX) reported strong fourth quarter earnings on the back of higher refining ...
  745. Time Warner Cable Raises Dividend - Analyst Blog

    February 01, 2013
    Yesterday, the Board of Directors of Time Warner Cable Inc. (TWC) decided to hike its regular quarterly dividend ...
  746. Celanese Ups Acrylic Emulsion Price - Analyst Blog

    February 01, 2013
    Specialty materials company Celanese Corporation (CE) announced that it will raise prices for acrylic emulsions sold ...
  747. Agilent Launches MSO - Analyst Blog

    February 01, 2013
    Agilent Technologies Inc. A) recently launched Infiniium 90000 X-Series mixed-signal oscilloscope (MSO). The six ...
  748. Abaxis Surpasses Estimates in 3Q - Analyst Blog

    February 01, 2013
    Provider of portable blood analysis systems for human and veterinary patient-care, Abaxis Inc. (ABAX) reported third ...
  749. ExxonMobil Beats Overall - Analyst Blog

    February 01, 2013
    ExxonMobil Corporation's (XOM) fourth-quarter 2012 earnings of $2.20 per share (excluding special items) beat the ...
  750. RGA Gains on Lower Claims - Analyst Blog

    February 01, 2013
    Reinsurance Group of America Inc. (RGA) reported fourth quarter 2012 operating earnings of $2.44 per share, ...
  751. Best ETFs to Start 2013 - ETF News And Commentary

    February 01, 2013
    The end of 2012 saw fiscal cliff fears resulting in heavy sell-off of risky assets. Investors then pushed their ...
  752. Microsoft's New Office Online Version - Analyst Blog

    February 01, 2013
    The world's largest software maker Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) is set to launch a redesigned online version of its Office ...
  753. No Signs That EMC Is Losing The Storage Wars

    February 01, 2013
    EMC may see slower growth in 2013, but the value is still compelling.
  754. Three Surging ETFs with Strong Momentum - ETF News And ...

    February 01, 2013
    2013 is off to a pretty good start for investors. This strength across the market continues the upward trend that ...
  755. PACCAR Beats but Profits Fall 21% - Analyst Blog

    February 01, 2013
    PACCAR Inc. (PCAR) posted a 20.9% fall in profits to 72 cents per share in the fourth quarter of 2012 from 91 cents ...
  756. Omnicell Beats with Record Numbers - Analyst Blog

    February 01, 2013
    Provider of automation solutions for the medication-use process, Omnicell Inc. (OMCL) reported earnings per share ...
  757. "Retirement Savings Stocks" Yielding Up To 14%

    February 01, 2013
    We're calling them Retirement Savings Stocks -- 10 under-the-radar investments that can provide the cash needed to ...
  758. McKesson Misses in 3Q - Analyst Blog

    February 01, 2013
    McKesson Corporation's (MCK) third quarter fiscal 2013 (ended Dec 31, 2012) adjusted earnings of $1.41 per share ...
  759. Deutsche Bank Reports Huge Loss - Analyst Blog

    February 01, 2013
    Germany's largest lender Deutsche Bank AG (DB) reported its highest quarterly loss in almost four years. The loss ...
  760. Meritage Beats 4Q Estimates - Analyst Blog

    February 01, 2013
    Meritage Homes Corporation's (MTH) fourth quarter 2012 adjusted (for impairments and extinguishment of debt) ...
  761. Chubb Beats Est; Guides for FY13 - Analyst Blog

    February 01, 2013
    Property and casualty insurer Chubb Corp. (CB) reported the fourth-quarter operating earnings of 16 cents per share, ...
  762. A Solid Showing Shores Up Fortinet

    February 01, 2013
    Fortinet comes through when it really mattered.
  763. 3 High-Flyers That Should Keep Soaring - Investment Ideas

    February 01, 2013
    3 High Flyers that Look to Keep Soaring Doesn't it seem that shares continuously hitting new all-time highs ...
  764. CR Bard Squarely Beats Estimates - Analyst Blog

    February 01, 2013
    CR Bard Inc.'s (BCR) fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of $1.70 per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of ...
  765. WESCO Misses, Expects Stronger 2H13 - Analyst Blog

    February 01, 2013
    WESCO International (WCC) announced fourth-quarter earnings that missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by $0.03, or ...
  766. Margins Hurt Hershey's 4Q Earnings - Analyst Blog

    February 01, 2013
    Renowned chocolate maker, The Hershey Company's (HSY) fourth quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of 74 cents a share ...
  767. NYCB Beats by a Penny - Analyst Blog

    February 01, 2013
    New York Community Bancorp, Inc. (NYCB) reported fourth quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of 30 cents per share, ...
  768. Forget Apple Vs. Samsung, Qualcomm Wins Either Way

    February 01, 2013
    Qualcomm continues to deliver on its awesome IP estate.
  769. Energizer Reports Mixed 1Q - Analyst Blog

    February 01, 2013
    Energizer Holdings Inc. (ENR) reported first quarter 2013 non-GAAP EPS of $2.20, which exceeded the Zacks Consensus ...
  770. UTI Beats EPS; 2013 View Worsens - Analyst Blog

    February 01, 2013
    Universal Technical Institute, Inc's (UTI) first quarter fiscal 2013 adjusted earnings of 14 cents per share beat ...
  771. Earnings Preview: Arch Coal Inc. - Analyst Blog

    February 01, 2013
    Arch Coal Inc. (ACI) is set to report its fourth-quarter and full-year 2012 results on Feb 5, 2013. Last quarter, ...
  772. JDS Uniphase Beats Estimates - Analyst Blog

    February 01, 2013
    Yesterday, after the closing bell, JDS Uniphase Corp. (JDSU) declared better financial results for the second ...
  773. Mixed Quarter for Haemonetics - Analyst Blog

    February 01, 2013
    Haemonetics Corporation (HAE) reported net income of $9.9 million or earnings of 19 cents per share in the third ...
  774. Ingersoll-Rand Beats Estimates - Analyst Blog

    February 01, 2013
    Ingersoll-Rand Plc (IR) reported a net income of $235.6 million or 78 cents compared with $242.2 million or 76 cents ...
  775. PMC-Sierra Posts Decent 4Q - Analyst Blog

    February 01, 2013
    PMC-Sierra Inc. (PMCS) reported adjusted fourth quarter 2012 earnings of 10 cents per share, beating the Zacks ...
  776. Stock Market News for February 1, 2013 - Market News

    February 01, 2013
    Investor apprehensions about Friday's non-farm payroll data dragged benchmarks lower on Thursday. Benchmarks ended ...
  777. Chunghwa Reports Mixed 4Q - Analyst Blog

    February 01, 2013
    Chunghwa Telecom Co. Ltd. (CHT) declared mixed financial results for the fourth quarter of 2012. Quarterly total ...
  778. CACI Beats, Revises Fiscal Outlook - Analyst Blog

    February 01, 2013
    CACI International Inc. (CACI) reported strong fiscal 2013 second quarter results (ended Dec 31, 2012) with earnings ...
  779. Tenneco Misses Estimates - Analyst Blog

    February 01, 2013
    Tenneco Inc. (TEN) reported an adjusted profit of $40.0 million or 66 cents per share in the fourth quarter 2012, up ...
  780. Principal Fin. Ends on a High Note - Analyst Blog

    February 01, 2013
    Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG) reported fourth-quarter 2012 operating earnings of 82 cents per share. The ...
  781. Con Edison Falls Behind Consensus - Analyst Blog

    February 01, 2013
    Consolidated Edison Inc.'s (ED) fourth-quarter 2012 earnings from continuing operations came in at 69 cents, below ...
  782. Tellabs Beats on Bottom Line - Analyst Blog

    February 01, 2013
    Tellabs Inc. (TLAB) reported fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted (excluding special items) earnings per share of one cent, ...
  783. ICICI Bank Reports Robust 3Q - Analyst Blog

    February 01, 2013
    ICICI Bank Limited's (IBN) fiscal third-quarter 2013 (ended Dec 31) net profit came in at INR22.50 billion ($409 ...
  784. hhgregg Posts Dull 3Q, Cuts View - Analyst Blog

    February 01, 2013
    As announced in the preliminary results reported on Jan 14, appliance and electronic retailer hhgregg Inc. (HGG) ...
  785. Pipeline Progress at Endocyte - Analyst Blog

    January 31, 2013
    Endocyte Inc. (ECYT) recently announced that its oncology candidate, EC0652, achieved key objectives in a phase 0 ...
  786. Alcoa Signs Deal with COMAC - Analyst Blog

    January 31, 2013
    Alcoa Fastening Systems (AFS), a unit of Alcoa Inc. (AA), has announced that it has signed a strategic agreement ...
  787. Meredith Reiterated at Neutral - Analyst Blog

    January 31, 2013
    We have maintained our long-term Neutral recommendation on leading media and marketing company, Meredith Corporation ...
  788. Rite Aid Upped to Outperform - Analyst Blog

    January 31, 2013
    On Jan 30, we upgraded drugstore chain retailer, Rite Aid Corporation (RAD) to Outperform based on the company's ...
  789. Pluristem Moves to New Facility - Analyst Blog

    January 31, 2013
    Pluristem Therapeutics, Inc. (PSTI) recently announced that it has taken possession of its new state-of-the-art ...
  790. Molina Downgraded to Neutral - Analyst Blog

    January 31, 2013
    On Jan 30, 2013, we downgraded Molina Healthcare Inc. (MOH) to Neutral from Outperform based on its rising medical ...
  791. Actavis Provides 2013 Guidance - Analyst Blog

    January 31, 2013
    Actavis, Inc. (ACT), formerly known as Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc., recently provided an update on its 2012 ...
  792. Xcel Energy Beats EPS, Misses Sales - Analyst Blog

    January 31, 2013
    Electricity and natural gas company Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) posted operating earnings for the fourth quarter 2012 of ...
  793. NASDAQ Reports Modest 2012 Results - Analyst Blog

    January 31, 2013
    NASDAQ OMX Group Inc.'s (NDAQ) fourth-quarter 2012 operating earnings per share of 64 cents modestly surpassed the ...
  794. Occidental Surpasses 4Q Estimates - Analyst Blog

    January 31, 2013
    Occidental Petroleum Corporation's (OXY) fourth-quarter 2012 pro forma earnings were $1.83, beating the Zacks ...
  795. ConAgra Acquires Ralcorp - Analyst Blog

    January 31, 2013
    ConAgra Foods Inc. (CAG), a leading food company, successfully acquired Ralcorp Holdings Inc., a branded food ...
  796. Kennametal Lowered to Strong Sell - Analyst Blog

    January 31, 2013
    Zacks Investment Research downgraded Kennametal Inc. (KMT) to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) on January 29, 2013. ...
  797. Pioneer, Sinochem in $1.7B Deal - Analyst Blog

    January 31, 2013
    Pioneer Natural Resources Company (PXD) has inked a farm out agreement with a U.S. subsidiary of Sinochem Group - ...
  798. AWH Partners Mechanic Group - Analyst Blog

    January 31, 2013
    Allied World U.S. a subsidiary of Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG (AWH) inked an agreement with The ...
  799. Tetra Tech Reports In Line - Analyst Blog

    January 31, 2013
    Tetra Tech Inc. (TTEK) reported its first-quarter fiscal 2013 earnings per share from continuing operations of 41 ...
  800. AUXL Files Patent Infringement Suit - Analyst Blog

    January 31, 2013
    Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AUXL) recently announced the initiation of a patent infringement lawsuit against ...
  801. TWC Beats on Bottom Line - Analyst Blog

    January 31, 2013
    Time Warner Cable Inc. (TWC) reported fourth-quarter 2012 financial results, where the bottom line beat the Zacks ...
  802. Modest 4Q for Ericsson - Analyst Blog

    January 31, 2013
    LM Ericsson Telephone Company (ERIC) reported a Non-IFRS loss (excluding the gains from Sony Ericsson) of 21 cents ...
  803. Encouraging Square Beat for Align - Analyst Blog

    January 31, 2013
    Dental technology company Align Technology Inc. (ALGN) reported fourth quarter 2012 net earnings of $9.6 million (or ...
  804. Cameron Just Misses, Grows Y-Y - Analyst Blog

    January 31, 2013
    Oil drilling equipment maker Cameron International Corp. (CAM) reported fourth quarter earnings per share - ...
  805. Dominion 4Q a Penny Ahead - Analyst Blog

    January 31, 2013
    Dominion Resources Inc. D) reported fourth quarter 2012 operating earnings of 69 cents per share, a penny above the ...
  806. CONSOL Beats on Both Lines - Analyst Blog

    January 31, 2013
    CONSOL Energy Inc. (CNX) reported earnings of 43 cents per share for the fourth quarter 2012, surpassing the Zacks ...
  807. 3 Economic Charts Bears Love To Ignore

    January 31, 2013
    Since President Obama’s re-election the prevailing market sentiment on Wall Street has seemingly shifted from one of ...
  808. Thursday's ETF Chart To Watch: MSCI Canada Index Fund (EWC)

    January 31, 2013
    Mild selling pressures swept over Wall Street on Wednesday as the bulls found it hard to hold on to profits in the ...
  809. Energy ETFs: Watch Your Big Oil Weight

    January 31, 2013
    In the wide world of commodity investing, there is perhaps no corner of the market more popular than energy ...
  810. Telecom Industry Stock Outlook - Feb 2013 - Zacks ...

    January 31, 2013
    The telecommunications industry has emerged as a key driver of the global economic recovery. The unprecedented ...
  811. Telecom Industry Stock Outlook - Feb 2013 - Industry Outlook

    January 31, 2013
    The telecommunications industry has emerged as a key driver of the global economic recovery. The unprecedented ...
  812. Colgate-Palmolive Beats on EPS - Analyst Blog

    January 31, 2013
    Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) - a global dealer in consumer goods - came up with fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted ...
  813. Airline Stocks are Favored Right Now, But Should You Buy?

    January 31, 2013
    Airline stocks have caught the eye of investors thanks to merger and acquisition activity.
  814. Weak PC Demand Weighs On Seagate

    January 31, 2013
    Seagate must transform to survive.
  815. VMware Stumbles, And The Street Spares No Mercy

    January 31, 2013
    VMware has the Street spooked that growth has topped out.
  816. Data on Anacor Candidate - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    Anacor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ANAC) recently announced positive preliminary results on tavaborole (AN2690) from ...
  817. Gilat Arm Wins Honeywell Contract - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    Honeywell International Inc. (HON) recently awarded a contract to Wavestream - a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gilat ...
  818. Varian Products Expand to Algeria - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    As a part of its strategy to expand its reach in the global economy, Varian Medical Systems (VAR) announced the sale ...
  819. Magna Remains Neutral - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    On Jan 24, we maintained our Neutral recommendation on Magna International Inc. (MGA) despite its significant ...
  820. Nasdaq Modifies Business Structure - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    Yesterday, Nasdaq OMX Group Inc. (NDAQ) announced the merger of its Global Data Products and Global Index businesses ...
  821. Altria Expected to Beat Estimates - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    We expect tobacco giant Altria Group Inc. (MO) to beat expectations when it reports fourth quarter and full year ...
  822. Earnings Preview: Merck - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    Merck & Co. Inc. (MRK) is scheduled to report its fourth quarter 2012 results on Feb 1, 2013 before the opening ...
  823. TWC to Hike Rates on Multiple Deals - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    Time Warner Cable Inc. (TWC) - the second largest cable MSO in the U.S. - plans to increase rates on the back of ...
  824. Mixed Results at CTS - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    Mixed Results at CTS By Ken Nagy, CFA On January 28, 2013, CTS Corporation (NYSE:CTS), the designer and ...
  825. Good Quarter for Avery Dennison - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY) reported adjusted earnings of 54 cents per share in the fourth-quarter 2012, up 50% ...
  826. Coach Downgraded to Strong Sell - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    Zacks Investment Research downgraded Coach, Inc. (COH) to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) on Jan 29, 2013. Why the ...
  827. GE Augments TYRX Liquidity - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    GE Capital, Healthcare Financial Services, an operating unit of General Electric Company (GE), recently acted as an ...
  828. Mixed 1Q for Rockwell Automation - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) reported first quarter fiscal 2013 earnings of $1.23 per share, down 6% from $1.31 ...
  829. Kinder to Take Over Copano - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    Kinder Morgan Energy Partners L.P. (KMP) has plans to take over Copano Energy LLC (CPNO) for about $3.22 billion in ...
  830. Aegon Fortifies Romanian Operations - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    Aegon N.V. (AEG) will acquire the Romanian life insurance and pension facility of Eureko, a fully owned subsidiary ...
  831. Medtronic Initiates Clinical Study - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    Leading medical device player Medtronic Inc. (MDT) continues to focus on the promising neuromodulation business. The ...
  832. Rogers to Boost M2M Connections - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    Rogers Communications Inc. (RCI) plans to offer cloud-based data analytics service to its customers in order to ...
  833. Intuitive Surgical to Outperform - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    On Jan 29, 2013, we retained Intuitive Surgical (ISRG), the pioneer in minimally invasive robotic surgery, at ...
  834. Corning Sees Glass Price Moderation - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    Corning's (GLW) fourth quarter 2012 earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2 cents, or 5.1%. Revenue ...
  835. Goldman Trims Stake in ICBC - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    Earlier this week, Reuters reported that The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) is lowering its exposure in the Chinese ...
  836. Rent-A-Center Expands in Arkansas - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    Rent-A-Center Inc. (RCII) announced the opening of a new store in Fayetteville, Ark. With the inclusion of this new ...
  837. BNY Mellon's Dismissal Plea Refused - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    Recently, The Supreme Court of the State of New York has rejected a dismissal plea of The Bank of New York Mellon ...
  838. SPB Initiates Dividend Payout - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    Based on Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc.'s (SPB) ability to generate ample free cash flow, the board of directors ...
  839. Will Colgate-Palmolive Beat in 4Q? - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    World's leading consumer goods dealer, Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) is likely to beat the expectations when it ...
  840. Jacobs Wins Another Contract - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (JEC), a construction services provider, received a contract from an industrial ...
  841. Seagate Beats EPS, Revenues Exceed - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    Seagate Technology plc (STX) reported second-quarter 2013 earnings per share (EPS) of $1.38, which exceeded the ...
  842. Toyota Regains Sales Crown - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    Toyota Motor Corp. (TM) recaptured the sales crown from General Motors Company (GM) by selling 9.75 million vehicles ...
  843. Earnings Preview: UTI - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI) is set to report first quarter fiscal 2013 results on Jan 31. Last ...
  844. Canadian Pacific Reports in Line 4Q - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CP), Canada's second largest railway, reported adjusted earnings per share of ...
  845. L-3 Beats, Ups Guidance - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    Defense operator L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. (LLL) reported its fourth quarter 2012 earnings per share of ...
  846. Hudson City Misses by a Penny - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    Hudson City Bancorp Inc. (HCBK) reported its fourth quarter 2012 operating earnings of 10 cents per share, a penny ...
  847. Southern Company Beats, Profit Jumps - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    Electric utility firm Southern Company (SO) reported fourth quarter 2012 earnings per share of 44 cents, ahead of ...
  848. Meritage Homes Likely to Beat In 4Q - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    We expect homebuilding company Meritage Homes Corporation (MTH) to beat expectations when it reports fourth quarter ...
  849. Earnings Preview: CR Bard Inc. - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    CR Bard Inc. (BCR) is set to report its fourth-quarter 2012 results after the market closes on Thursday, Jan 31. ...
  850. StanCorp Beats, Guides 2013 - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    StanCorp Financial Group Inc. (SFG) reported fourth-quarter 2012 operating earnings of 89 cents per share, which ...
  851. Record EPS for Silgan in 2012 - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    Silgan Holdings Inc. (SLGN) posted adjusted earnings of 47 cents per share in the fourth-quarter of 2012; a 16% ...
  852. Celanese Reports Mixed 4Q - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    Chemical and advanced materials maker Celanese Corporation (CE) reported fourth-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings ...
  853. Honeywell Comes Through, But Valuation Isn't So Sweet

    January 30, 2013
    Honeywell's low growth outlook doesn't match a fairly robust valuation.
  854. Jones Lang Misses by a Penny - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. (JLL) reported modest results in fourth quarter 2012 with adjusted earnings of $2.60 per ...
  855. ACE Limited Beats, Cat Loss Hurts 4Q - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    ACE Limited (ACE) reported fourth-quarter 2012 operating income of $1.43 per share, up 14 cents from the Zacks ...
  856. Boeing Beats on Higher Deliveries - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    In the fourth quarter of 2012, The Boeing Company (BA) soaring on higher deliveries of commercial airplanes posted ...
  857. The Market Has Priced In Weyerhaeuser's Recovery

    January 30, 2013
    Weyerhaeuser is seeing better conditions, but the market has long since priced that in.
  858. Broadcom Breezes Past Estimate - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    Broadcom Corp. (BRCM) reported GAAP net income of $ 251 million or 43 cents per share versus a net income of $254 ...
  859. Marathon Beats on Strong Margins - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    Ohio-based independent oil refiner and marketer Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) reported better-than-expected ...
  860. Check Point Beats Estimate in 4Q - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.(CHKP) reported fourth quarter 2012 with adjusted earnings of 85 cents per ...
  861. Northrop Beats, Provides Guidance - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    Los Angeles-based leading defense contractor, Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC), reported fourth quarter and ...
  862. IRF Beats in 2Q, Yet In Red - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    International Rectifier Corp. (IRF) has reported second-quarter 2013 loss per share of 44 cents, better than the ...
  863. Hess Misses on Both Lines in 4Q - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    Integrated oil company Hess Corporation (HES) reported adjusted fourth quarter 2012 earnings of $1.20 per share, up ...
  864. Affiliated Managers Beats on EPS - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.'s (AMG) fourth quarter 2012 economic net income (ENI) came in at $2.55 per share, ...
  865. Stock Market News for January 30, 2013 - Market News

    January 30, 2013
    Better-than-expected quarterly results once again guided the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones into the green on Tuesday. ...
  866. Unisys Zooms Ahead of Estimates - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    Unisys Corporation (UIS) reported fourth quarter 2012 earnings of $81.8 million or $1.67 per share compared to $94.3 ...
  867. Biglari Holdings' Earnings Go Flat

    January 30, 2013
    Biglari's first quarter earnings for Steak 'n Shake were mediocre. This is the man that wants to fix Cracker Barrel.
  868. POSCO Posts Weak 2012 Results - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    Korean steel maker, POSCO (PKX) reported its fourth quarter and 2012 financial results on Jan 29, 2013. Results were ...
  869. Wesco Aircraft Misses, Gives Outlook - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    Wesco Aircraft Holdings, Inc. (WAIR) reported first quarter fiscal 2013 results. Earnings of 25 cents per share were ...
  870. Peabody Misses Earnings Estimates - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) reported fourth-quarter 2012 pro forma loss of $1.12 per share, below the Zacks ...
  871. Impressive 4Q for Qiagen - Analyst Blog

    January 30, 2013
    Qiagen NV (QGEN) reported earnings per share (EPS) of 16 cents in the fourth quarter of 2012, significantly up from ...
  872. Endo Inks Deal with Indian Company - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    In a bid to establish its presence in the highly sought after Indian market, US based Endo Health Solutions Inc. ...
  873. Coach Stays Neutral - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    Being a leading American marketer of fine accessories and gifts, Coach Inc. (COH) boasts of a proven strategy of ...
  874. Hologic Exhibits at Arab Summit - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    Hologic Inc. (HOLX), a leading provider of healthcare products for women, is currently showcasing some of its latest ...
  875. Still Neutral on Crown Castle - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    We have maintained our Neutral recommendation on Crown Castle International Inc. (CCI), as both its top and bottom ...
  876. Chevron Shells Out $10M on Claims - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    U.S. energy behemoth Chevron Corporation (CVX) paid $10 million in claims, arising from the massive fire outbreak on ...
  877. Cyberonics Approves Share Buyback - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    In order to uphold investor confidence, neuromodulation company Cyberonics (CYBX) disclosed the approval of a new ...
  878. KSU Hikes Dividend on Common Shares - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    One of the leading and oldest freight railroads, Kansas City Southern (KSU) has increased its dividend by 10% to ...
  879. Diageo Completes Beer Business Deal - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    London-based Diageo Plc. (DEO) has completed its joint venture with India's largest spirits company United Spirits ...
  880. Jamba Ventures into New Markets - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    Jamba Juice Company, a subsidiary of Jamba Inc. (JMBA), recently announced its entry into Missouri (MO) and Kansas ...
  881. Principal Financial Likely to Miss - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    Principal Financial Group Inc. (PFG) is set to report fourth quarter and full year 2012 results on Jan 31. In the ...
  882. Vulcan Materials Stays Neutral - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    On Jan 28, we maintained a Neutral recommendation on Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) despite poor third quarter ...
  883. AIG Inks Deal with HSBC - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    On Monday, global insurance giant American International Group Inc. (AIG) signed a 10-year contract worth $55 ...
  884. Ryland Offers Homes at Cedar Park - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    California-based homebuilder Ryland Group Inc. (RYL) has unveiled a premium community called The Reserve at Twin ...
  885. S&P Lowers Frontier's Rating - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    Rating agency Standard and Poor's (S&P) has lowered Frontier Communications Corporation's (FTR) rating to junk ...
  886. CME Retains Neutral Rec - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    On January 28, we reiterated our Neutral recommendation on CME Group Inc. (CME) based on the sluggish trading ...
  887. FDA Clears Varian's Vitesse - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    Oncology and X-Ray products company, Varian Medical Systems (VAR) has won the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ...
  888. Choice Hotels Teams with Akkeron (revised) - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    In a bid to augment its European portfolio, Silver Spring, Maryland-based Choice Hotels International Inc. (CHH) ...
  889. Amazon Expands California Ops - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN), the world's largest online retailer has announced that it will build a 1 million-square-foot ...
  890. Hess to Become a Pure E&P Firm - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    Hess Corporation (HES) is all set to transform itself into an oil and gas exploration and production (E&P) entity ...
  891. Harley EPS Up 29%, Meets Estimates - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    Harley-Davidson Inc. (HOG) posted a 29.2% rise in earnings per share to 31 cents in the fourth quarter of 2012 from ...
  892. Synergy Starts SP-333 Phase I Study - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc. (SGYP) recently initiated a phase Ib study on its inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) ...
  893. What's in Store for Pulte in 4Q? - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    PulteGroup Inc (PHM) is set to report fourth quarter 2012 results on Jan 31. Last quarter it posted an earnings ...
  894. Xcel Energy: Will it Miss? - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    Xcel Energy (XEL) will release its fourth quarter 2012 financial results before the market bell on Jan 31, 2013. In ...
  895. FMC, Quimica in R&D Pact - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    Chemical company FMC Corporation (FMC) has inked a research and development deal with Quimica Agronomica de Mexico ...
  896. Omnicell Gains Foothold in Qatar - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    Omnicell Inc. (OMCL), provider of end-to-end automation solutions for medication-use process, continues to expand ...
  897. CIT's EPS Beats, Revenues Jump - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    CIT Group Inc.'s (CIT) fourth-quarter earnings of $1.03 per share significantly exceeded the Zacks Consensus ...
  898. BMC Reports Weak 3Q - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    BMC Software Inc. (BMC) reported third quarter 2013 earnings per share of 80 cents, missing the Zacks Consensus ...
  899. Hubbell Reports In Line - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    Hubbell's (HUB.B) fourth quarter earnings of $1.20 were in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Total Revenue ...
  900. HSBC's Money Laundering Scandal

    January 29, 2013
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  901. MedTech Industry Stock Outlook - Jan 2013 - Zacks ...

    January 29, 2013
    We are in the midst of the fourth quarter earnings season and it is once again time to review the players in the ...
  902. MedTech Industry Stock Outlook - Jan 2013 - Industry Outlook

    January 29, 2013
    We are in the midst of the fourth quarter earnings season and it is once again time to review the players in the ...
  903. Reiterate Varian at Neutral - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    On Jan 28, we retained Varian Medical Systems (VAR), an oncology and X-Ray products company, at Neutral after the ...
  904. EMC Reports Strong 4Q - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    EMC Corp. (EMC) reported better-than-expected fourth quarter 2012 results, with earnings of 46 cents per share ...
  905. Health Net Stays in Neutral Lane - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    We have retained our Neutral recommendation on Health Net Inc. (HNT) as the declining membership and deteriorating ...
  906. Danaher Reports In-Line in 4Q - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    Danaher Corporation (DHR) reported earnings of 87 cents a share in the fourth quarter of 2012, in line with the ...
  907. ITW's 4Q Lags Est, Revs Down - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) reported fourth quarter 2012 earnings per share from continuing operations, adjusted ...
  908. Jos' FY12 Net Income to Decline - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    Battered by increased input costs along with higher marketing expenses, Jos. A. Bank Clothiers Inc. (JOSB) ...
  909. Mixed 4Q for Nucor Corp. - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    Steel giant Nucor Corporation's (NUE) adjusted (excluding special items) earnings was 31 cents per share in the ...
  910. Moody's Downgrades Canadian Banks - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    Moody's Investors Service - the credit rating arm of Moody's Corp. (MCO) - has downgraded the long-term ratings of ...
  911. Starwood Flourishes in Asian Market - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (HOT) is on the verge of signing new deals and launching hotels in the ...
  912. Valero Beats on Strong Margins - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) posted adjusted fourth quarter 2012 income of $1.88 per share, beating the Zacks ...
  913. Choice Hotels Teams Up with Akkeron - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    In a bid to augment its European portfolio, Silver Spring, Maryland-based Choice Hotels International Inc. (CHH) ...
  914. Norfolk Chalks Out Investment Plan - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) one of the leading railroads in North America has announced an investment plan of ...
  915. Modest 3Q13 for Fujifilm - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    Fujifilm Holdings Corporation (FUJIY), a Japan based producer of photographic imaging products, reported a net ...
  916. Darden Binges on Puerto Rico - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    The multi-concept, full-service restaurant operator Darden Restaurants Inc. (DRI) expanded its partnership agreement ...
  917. PZZA Assists Canadian Franchisees - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    Following its success in the U.S., Papa John's International Inc. (PZZA) has put forward a package of incentives for ...
  918. With Sluggish Windows Uptake, What Propels Microsoft?

    January 29, 2013
    Microsoft has to do more to unlock its potential and its value.
  919. Mechel Restarts Bluestone Facility - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    Russian miner Mechel OAO (MTL) announced the resumption of operations at some of its Bluestone mining facilities in ...
  920. Iron Mountain Boosts Storage Biz - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    In a bid to strengthen its storage business, Iron Mountain Inc. (IRM) recently acquired two companies - Datastore ...
  921. Another Beat for Nasdaq? - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    We expect securities exchange Nasdaq OMX Group Inc. (NDAQ) to beat expectations when it reports fourth quarter 2012 ...
  922. Top Ranked Midcap ETF in Focus - ETF News And Commentary

    January 29, 2013
    While all investors have become familiar with the broad rally in large caps as of late, this has paled in comparison ...
  923. Tyco International Beats Estimates - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    Tyco International Ltd. (TYC) reported earnings per share (EPS before one-time items) of 40 cents in first quarter ...
  924. American Eagle Steps into Mexico - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    In keeping with its strategic plan to strengthen its North American presence, leading teen retailer, American Eagle ...
  925. Plum Creek Reports Strong 4Q - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    Plum Creek Timber Company Inc. (PCL) reported impressive fourth quarter 2012 results. The company's earnings per ...
  926. Earnings Preview: Tractor Supply - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    Tractor Supply Company (TSCO), a leading retail firm and ranch store brand, is scheduled to report its ...
  927. New Products, Recovering Markets Should Help Juniper In 2013

    January 29, 2013
    With the release of new products, is Juniper finally about to see its rebound?
  928. Earnings Preview: Hershey - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    We expect chocolate maker, The Hershey Company (HSY) to beat expectations when it reports fourth quarter and full ...
  929. D.R. Horton Beats in 1Q - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    One of the largest homebuilders in the U.S., D.R. Horton, Inc (DHI) beats both the Zacks Consensus Estimates in the ...
  930. Viacom: Earnings Preview - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    Viacom Inc. (VIAB) is set to release its first-quarter 2013 results before the market opens on Thursday, Jan 31. ...
  931. Is Coach's Loss Michael Kors' Gain?

    January 29, 2013
    Coach's second quarter was a major disappointment.
  932. International Paper Beats Estimates - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    International Paper Co. (IP) reported fourth quarter 2012 earnings of $235 million or 53 cents per share compared to ...
  933. Earnings Preview: Perrigo Company - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    We expect  Perrigo Company (PRGO) to beat expectations when it releases its second quarter fiscal 2013 results ...
  934. Stock Market News for January 29, 2013 - Market News

    January 29, 2013
    Discouraging home sales data overshadowed better-than-expected reports on durable orders, dragging the S&P 500 and ...
  935. VMware Reports Mixed 4Q - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    VMware Inc. (VMW) reported fourth quarter 2012 non-GAAP earnings per share of 81 cents, improving considerably from ...
  936. J&J Outperforms in 1Q13 - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    J&J Snack Foods Corp. (JJSF), a food processing company,reported strong fiscal first-quarter 2013 (ending Dec 29, ...
  937. Rent-A-Center Misses Expectations - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    Rent-A-Center Inc. (RCII), one of the largest rent-to-own operators, delivered fourth-quarter 2012 earnings of 81 ...
  938. WRB Beats on Higher Revenues - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    Property and casualty insurer W.R. Berkley Corp. (WRB) reported fourth-quarter core operating earnings of 64 cents ...
  939. Illumina Posts an Impressive 4Q - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    Illumina (ILMN) reported fourth quarter 2012 adjusted earnings per share ("EPS") of 42 cents, beating the Zacks ...
  940. Graco Surpasses Estimates - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    Despite continued softness in Europe and Asia, Graco Inc. (GGG) reported stellar fourth quarter 2012 results with ...
  941. Zions Beats on EPS, Revenues Fall - Analyst Blog

    January 29, 2013
    Zions Bancorp. (ZION) reported adjusted fourth quarter 2012 earnings of 44 cents per share. This was 10.0% ahead of ...
  942. How Balanced is your BRIC ETF?

    January 29, 2013
    With the Federal Reserve maintaining record low interest rates, many American investors are looking beyond their ...
  943. How To Find The Best Emerging Market Bond ETF

    January 29, 2013
    Individual emerging market bonds are difficult to purchase and come with significant risk. For this reason, ...
  944. Earnings Preview: Wisconsin Energy - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    Wisconsin Energy Corp. (WEC), a diversified holding company, engaged in generation and distribution of electricity ...
  945. Earnings Preview: Murphy Oil - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    We expect global oil and gas exploration and production company Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR) to beat expectations ...
  946. Southern Co Unit Seeks Higher Rates - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    Mississippi Power Co. - a subsidiary of electric utility firm Southern Company (SO) - has filed a request with state ...
  947. NiSource Gets Regulatory Nod - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    NiSource Inc.'s (NI) Columbia Gas Transmission unit received the consent from the Federal Energy Regulatory ...
  948. Natural Resource to Outperform - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    On Jan 25, 2013, we have upgraded our recommendation to Outperform from Neutral on Natural Resource Partners L.P. ...
  949. NextEra Energy Might Miss It - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    NextEra Energy (NEE) will release its fourth quarter 2012 financial results before the market bell on Jan 29, 2013. ...
  950. CenterPoint Raises Dividend - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    CenterPoint Energy Inc. (CNP) has increased its quarterly dividend to share more benefits with its shareholders, as ...
  951. HCP to Enhance Dividend - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    Last Friday, HCP Inc. (HCP) announced a 5% hike in its quarterly cash dividend rate. The company will now pay a ...
  952. Ryan Unveils Single Family Homes - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    Reston, Virginia-based homebuilder NVR Inc. (NVR) has offered single family based model homes at Waverly Meadows in ...
  953. First Horizon Prices Preferred Stock - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    First Horizon National Corporation (FHN) announced the pricing of a public offering of roughly $100 million worth of ...
  954. Merck's OAB Patch Gets FDA Nod - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    Merck (MRK) recently announced that it has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its ...
  955. Good 3Q for Cirrus, Outlook Strong - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    Cirrus Logic Inc. (CRUS) reported third quarter 2013 adjusted earnings of $1.55 per share, surpassing the Zacks ...
  956. Still Neutral on Kellogg - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    On Jan 24, we maintained a Neutral recommendation on Kellogg Company K), following its third quarter results. Why ...
  957. CNOOC, Nexen Extend Deadline - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    Energy producer Nexen Inc. (NXY) and Chinese energy giant CNOOC Ltd. (CEO) have jointly agreed to extend the ...
  958. Lexmark Preview: Will It Beat? - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    Lexmark International Inc. (LXK) is set to report fourth quarter fiscal 2012 results on Jan 29, before the market ...
  959. ReneissanceRe Reiterated at Neutral - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    We have retained our Neutral recommendation on ReneissanceRe Holdings Ltd. (RNR) as declining investment income, ...
  960. Another Win for Athenahealth - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    Leading vendor of cloud-based services for physician practices and inpatient settings, Athenahealth, Inc. (ATHN) ...
  961. Omnicell in Arab Health Conference - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    Omnicell Inc. (OMCL), a provider of end-to-end automated solutions for medication-use process, recently revealed ...
  962. Finding The Best Broker For You: What Every Investor ...

    January 28, 2013
    Each week, one of our investing experts answers a reader's question in the Q&A column from our sister site, ...
  963. Fitch Rates Tower Group - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    Fitch Ratings has undertaken a rating action on Tower Group, Inc. (TWGP). As an outcome, the rating agency ...
  964. Varian Receives FDA Clearance - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    Oncology and X-Ray products company Varian Medical Systems (VAR) recently revealed that it has received FDA 510(k) ...
  965. DSW Upgraded to Strong Buy - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    On Jan 25, 2013, Zacks Investment Research upgraded DSW Inc. (DSW) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). The company has ...
  966. PVH Hits New 52-Week High - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    Shares of PVH Corp. (PVH) - world's largest shirt and neckwear company - reached a new 52-week high of $121.26 on ...
  967. CSX Building Out in Quebec - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    CSX Corporation (CSX) plans to build an intermodal facility in Quebec. The construction will include an intermodal ...
  968. BofA Transferring Derivatives to UK - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    According to a Financial Times report, Bank of America Corporation (BAC) has started transferring its derivatives ...
  969. Symantec Upgraded to Strong Buy - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    On Jan 26, 2013, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Symantec Corp. (SYMC) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). With a ...
  970. China Permits Five QFIIs to Trade - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    China has allowed five foreign banks to participate in the trading of its stock-index futures. These banks are the ...
  971. Are LBO's making a comeback? - Investment Ideas

    January 28, 2013
    Are LBO's coming back when the broader market is about to hit new all-time highs? Leveraged buyouts ...
  972. Macerich Buys Vornado's Mall - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    Santa Monica, Calif.-based real estate investment trust (REIT), The Macerich Company (MAC) recently acquired an ...
  973. AFC Posts Prelim Results, Comps Up - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    A leading quick-service restaurant chain AFC Enterprises Inc. (AFCE) recently declared its preliminary ...
  974. SWK Rank Lowered to Strong Sell - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    Zacks Investment Research downgraded Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) on January ...
  975. Marriott's Ritz to Debut in Tianjin - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    In order to capture the growing Chinese market opportunities, Marriott International Inc. (MAR), is all set to ...
  976. BP Gets Shah Deniz Extension Nod - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    BP Plc (BP) received an additional 5-year extension (2031 to 2036) from Azerbaijan related to the Shah Deniz gas ...
  977. Record Year for CAT Despite Muted 4Q - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    Reduced sales, lower production and a decline in inventory primarily resulted in lower fourth quarter 2012 earnings ...
  978. Halliburton to Clean Aussie Waters - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    Leading oilfield service provider Halliburton Company (HAL) has initiated its first bacteria-fighting truck in ...
  979. New Leadership in the Tech ETF Space? - ETF News And ...

    January 28, 2013
    Tech companies have long been leaders of the market. Firms like Apple (AAPL) have powered portfolios for quite some ...
  980. FDA Clears Teleflex Needles - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    Teleflex Incorporated (TFX) has obtained the approval of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Arrow ...
  981. GE Signs MOU with Toshiba - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    General Electric (GE) and Toshiba Corporation recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate for ...
  982. Parker Hikes Dividend - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    On Friday, Parker Hannifin Corporation (PH) raised its quarterly common stock dividend by 4.9% to 43 cents per ...
  983. SAI to Help Reduce Deluge of Data - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    SAIC Inc. (SAI) recently introduced an innovative data management and analytics solution to empower diverse ...
  984. UTX, Aeroflot Sign Supply Agreement - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    UTC Aerospace Systems, a division of United Technologies Corp. (UTX), was recently selected by Russian airline ...
  985. Beam Ups Dividend - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    Premium spirits manufacturer and seller, Beam Inc. (BEAM), enhanced its annualized dividend rate by 9.8%, marking an ...
  986. KOF Closes Deal with Coke's Bottler - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    Coca-Cola FEMSA S.A.B. de C.V. (KOF) completed its purchase of 51% stake in The Coca-Cola Company's (KO) franchise ...
  987. TCF Financial Penalized $10M - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    On Friday, TCF National Bank, the primary subsidiary of TCF Financial Corporation (TCB) consented to pay a $10 ...
  988. StanCorp Financial Likely to Miss? - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    StanCorp Financial Group Inc. (SFG) is set to report fourth quarter and full year 2012 results on Jan 28. In the ...
  989. Market Exuberance to Continue? - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    The busy economic and earnings calendar this week will give stocks a clear directional nudge after they reached ...
  990. Rating Action on Arch Capital - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    Recently, A.M. Best Co. affirmed the issuer credit rating (ICR) of Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL) at "a-" as well as ...
  991. Apple Has Room To Get Worse Before Getting Better

    January 28, 2013
    Apple could take additional bruises before recovering.
  992. ArcelorMittal to Shutter Coke Plant - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    Steel giant ArcelorMittal (MT) has announced its plans to permanently close its factory in Liege, Belgium, given ...
  993. Ahead of Wall Street - January 28, 2013 - Ahead of Wall ...

    January 28, 2013
    Monday, January 28, 2013 The busy economic and earnings calendar this week will give stocks a clear directional ...
  994. Stock Market News for January 28, 2013 - Market News

    January 28, 2013
    Strong earnings from major companies once again propelled benchmarks to a finish in the green.    Following these ...
  995. Shabby Reporting And Questionable Prospects At Abbott Labs

    January 28, 2013
    Poor reporting and weak margins undermine the potential of Abbott.
  996. Earnings Preview: D.R Horton - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    D.R. Horton Inc., (DHI) is set to report first quarter 2013 results on Jan 29, 2013. Last quarter it posted an ...
  997. CMS Energy Hikes Dividend - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) has increased its dividend by 6.25%, bringing the annualized dividend to $1.02 per ...
  998. Wider Loss at ImmunoGen - Analyst Blog

    January 28, 2013
    ImmunoGen Inc. (IMGN) reported second quarter fiscal 2013 adjusted loss of 29 cents per share, wider than both the ...
  999. Taking A Long Shot At Tech Acquisitions

    January 28, 2013
    Buying shares in potential takeover targets is risky, but it can really pay off for investors.
  1000. McDonald's Seems Back On Track, But Not Cheap

    January 28, 2013
    McDonald's continues to deliver, but valuation is no bargain.
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