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Yummy proposition YUM

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-7.18% in 596 days Yum ! Brands has been a favourite of mine for years. This is principally due to the strong bunch of brands in its portfolio. KFC is a personal favourite. I love the food and from an investing point of view , I like the fact that its product is a unique one that nobody else has been able to copy. That is crucial for a long sustainable business. The other key reason for my pick, is the growth potential in China and India. Indians already love their chicken and the Chinese are just discovering this new source of protein. Continue reading »

Bullish on YUM ... YUM

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-5.84% in 666 days These guys are doing many things right.  Their expansion in China has been phenomenal and Pizza Hut right now is the most popular restaurant chain there.  Buy it and forget about it.  Money in the bank. Continue reading »

Bullish on YUM ... YUM

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-2.73% in 3 days (closed on 01/03/08) This is a good stock. It is gaining revenue growth in China, and it's brands are household names worldwide. Continue reading »

Yum Brands Continues To Grow In China! YUM

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-8.20% in 721 days This stock had a stellar performance today after releasing 3rd quarter earnings. Yum Brands beat analysis estimates by a full $.05 and the stock took off in after-hours trading to hit a new 52 week high. In case you are not familiar with Yum Brands, they own a series of restaurants including Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, A & W, Kentucky Fried Chicken ( KFC ), and Long John Silvers and is a company that is quickly spreading itself across the globe. One little statistic I just love is the fact that they are opening up a new KFC at least every single day this year in China! No... Continue reading »

Long Position on YUM YUM

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+0.84% in 20 days (closed on 07/30/07) Bullish: MACD bullish Well support on 50MA Continue reading »

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Texas Roadhouse Beats in Q3 – Analyst Blog

38%

Texas Roadhouse Inc. (TXRH), a casual dining restaurant chain, recently reported third quarter results that topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate on the heels of lower commodity and pre-opening costs besides a jump in the top-line.   Earnings of 15 cents a share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 12 cents and climbed 27% year on year. On account of better than expected results, Texas Roadhouse raised its full-year guidance and now expects earnings to rise 20% as against the 5%?10% previously anticipated.   For the fiscal 2010, management expects EPS growth to be flat to 10%, if comparabl... Continue reading »

Analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations: CMCSA, CS, JWN, RCL, RIMM, YUM ...

Filed under: Analyst reports, Analyst upgrades and downgrades, Comcast Cl'A' (CMCSA), Research in Motion (RIMM), Yum Brands (YUM), Analyst initiations Analyst upgrades: <> Jefferies upgraded Biogen (NASDAQ: BIIB) to Buy from Hold based on valuation. The firm, which has a $50 target on the stock, believes Tysabri PML cases are reflected in shares. <>Deutsche Bank upgraded Nordstrom (NYSE: JWN) to Buy from Hold as it finds the valuation attractive and believes the company's sales are benefiting from stabilization in California and share gains. Deutsche raised its target on shares to $45 from ... Continue reading »

Ruth’s Hospitality Loss Widens – Analyst Blog

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Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc. (RUTH), one of the leading upscale dining operators, recently reported third-quarter 2009 results. The company reported a loss of 4 cents a share compared to a loss of 1 cent delivered in the prior-year quarter due to a sharp fall registered in the top-line. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter was a loss of 2 cents a share. Total revenue tumbled 21.4% to $77.8 million. Company-owned restaurant sales fell 20.8% to $75.6 million, whereas franchise income slipped 30.5% to $2.4 million. The owner of Ruth’s Chris Steak House and Mitchell’s Fish Market rest<><><><><><>< />< />< />< />< />< />< /><>< /><>< /><>< /><>< /><>< /><><>< /><>< /><>< />< />... Continue reading »

Notable Analyst Rating Changes 11/2: MOT, GNW, YUM, WY Upgraded; CMCSA, ERJ, RIMM, GERN Downgraded

UPGRADES:Citigroup upgraded Motorola (NYSE: MOT) from Hold to Buy and lifted their price target from $9 to $10.50. Fox-Pitt upgrades Genworth Financial (NYSE: GNW) from In-Line to Outperform. Price target $15. RBC Capital upgrades Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) from Sector Perform to Outperform. Credit Suisse upgrades Weyerhaeuser (NYSE: WY) to Neutral. Price target increased to $37. For daily real-time Upgrades go to http://www.streetinsider.com/UpgradesDOWNGRADES:Kaufman Bros. downgrades Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) from Buy to Hold. Price target to $17 from $18. Click Here for more color.Bank of Am... Continue reading »

Earnings highlights: Alcoa, Costco, Family Dollar, Marriott, PepsiCo, Yum! Brands ...

Filed under: Earnings reports, Coca-Cola (KO), PepsiCo (PEP), Alcoa Inc (AA), Clorox Co (CLX), Costco Wholesale (COST), Family Dollar Stores (FDO), Yum Brands (YUM), Marriott Intl'A' (MAR) Here are some highlights from last week's earnings coverage from BloggingStocks: <> Alcoa Inc. (NYSE: AA) reported a surprise Q3 profit due to cost cutting; revenue topped estimates as well. Avis Budget Group Inc. (NYSE: CAR) said a proposed offering of $250 million in notes could reduce earnings. Clorox Co. (NYSE: CLX) earnings prospects garnered it an upgrade from one analyst. <>Coca-Cola Co. ... Continue reading »

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