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KSS
TIF
Tax Policy Center findings: TIF, WMT could gain, KSS, JCP hurt
08/28/08
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Filed under: Wal-Mart (WMT), Tiffany and Co (TIF), Kohl's Corp (KSS), Presidential elections The following is a Q&A with Director of Zacks Equity Research Dirk van Dijk, CFA.We're doing a rather last-minute interview here for publication Thursday morning (the 28t...
WB
FNM
Energy stocks vs. financial stocks
08/19/08
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Filed under: Federal Natl Mtge (FNM), Wachovia Corp (WB)By Michael Vodicka, Zack's Investment Research.
In spite of the recent selloff in the energy sector, most of these stocks are still trading with big gains on the year. This stands in sharp contrast to stocks from the financial sector, which hav...
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RTP
Global Q & A: Conserve your resources
08/13/08
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Filed under: China, Middle East, U.S. Steel (X), BHP Billiton Ltd ADR (BHP), Rio Tinto plc ADS (RTP), Commodities, Stocks to Buy, POSCO (PKX)Eoin Treacy of Fullermoney says that as commodities prices weaken, you need to look carefully before investing. Q. Eoin, I've read that China's annual consump...
X
Growth & Income: United States Steel Corporation
08/11/08
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Filed under: U.S. Steel (X), Stocks to BuyBy Alex Kolb, Zack's Investment ResearchUnited States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X) has seen 8 out of 10 covering analysts boost full-year earnings estimates since we featured this Growth and Income pick back in mid-July. Forecasts of $20.50 per share are above...
M
Company nicknames: All cars transfer to 'Bloomies'
08/10/08
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Filed under: Industry, Consumer experience, Marketing and advertisingThis post is one in a series on prominent company nicknames. See all 25, and share your thoughts and memories about Bloomies below in the comments.
If Macy's (NYSE: M) is the crossroads of all department stores, then Bloomingdale's ...
Global Digest: ETFs that help you go global
08/06/08
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Filed under: China, ColumnsCarlton Delfeld reveals his latest global ETF picks and warns of leveraged funds. Q. Carlton, in your last newsletter, you commented on the low valuations of several global markets, including Ireland, Singapore, UK, and Sweden, among others. Have you since added any ETFs f...
ACTL
Actel's (ACTL) Flash looking to spark
08/06/08
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Filed under: Earnings reportsBy Ken Nagy, CFA, Zacks Investment Research.
June quarter revenue for Actel Corporation (NASDAQ: ACTL) fell short of consensus expectations, as the company was short of Flash product. However, the EPS was in-line. Although Flash product growth was lower than expected, the...
QCOM
Forecasts are higher for a strong Qualcomm
08/04/08
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Filed under: QUALCOMM Inc (QCOM)By Alex Kolb, analyst, Zacks Investment Research Shares of QUALCOMM Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM) are trading about 15% higher than earlier this month, when the company was previously featured. Also, as was the case when previously featured, QCOM continues to trade close to a 5...
NUE
Nucor beats earnings estimates
07/29/08
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Filed under: Nucor Corp (NUE)By Alex Kolb, Zack's Investment ResearchNucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) recently reported record second-quarter earnings of $1.94 per share, beating the consensus estimate by nearly 8% and topping the year-prior $1.14. Consolidated net sales of $7.09 billion also reached a ...
HRB
WW
Zacks Commentary: Consulting stocks stay strong
07/29/08
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Filed under: Industry, H and R Block (HRB), Stocks to BuyBy Michael Vodicka, analyst, Zacks Investment Research.It has been exceptionally challenging this year for many companies to grow their earnings, as a number of factors continue to wreak havoc on normally profitable business models.
Higher ener...
UL
PG
Unilever washes away dirty laundry
07/28/08
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Filed under: Deals, Competitive strategy, Procter and Gamble (PG), Unilever ADR (UL)Unilever (NYSE: UN, UL), the Anglo-Dutch consumer products giant said Monday it was selling its laundry business in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico to private equity firm Vestar Capital for $1.45 billion. Included in...
LUV
Southwest Airlines' fuel hedges give it edge over rival airlines
07/25/08
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Filed under: Southwest Airlines (LUV)Not too long ago Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) used fuel hedging to lock in a $2.19 average per gallon fuel price with its providers. Betting that prices were going to rise, they took a gamble and agreed to pay a set price for a large amount of fuel for their...
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