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- Analyst Interviews: Metals & Mining Industry Outlook
- Good News For Covidien’s ProGrip
- Neutral On AES Corp.
- Hospira Changes Q1 Guidance
- L-3 Comm In Neutral Lane
- Pitney & Britz-Simplot Partners
- Wells Fargo Shuts Mortgage Unit
- Nordstrom Completes Acquisition
- Nordstrom Completes Acquisition
- Nordstrom Completes Acquisition
- Nordstrom Completes Acquisition
- U.S. Railroads Expect Bright 2011
- U.S. Railroads Expect Bright 2011
- U.S. Railroads Expect Bright 2011
- U.S. Railroads Expect Bright 2011
- U.S. Railroads Expect Bright 2011
- Legg Mason Reiterated Neutral
- Legg Mason Reiterated Neutral
- Legg Mason Reiterated Neutral
- Legg Mason Reiterated Neutral
- Legg Mason Reiterated Neutral
- GameStop To Launch Nintendo 3DS
- GameStop To Launch Nintendo 3DS
- GameStop To Launch Nintendo 3DS
- GameStop To Launch Nintendo 3DS
- GameStop To Launch Nintendo 3DS
- Canadian Pacific Expects Lower 1Q
- Canadian Pacific Expects Lower 1Q
- Canadian Pacific Expects Lower 1Q
- Canadian Pacific Expects Lower 1Q
- Canadian Pacific Expects Lower 1Q
- Halliburton Wins Supply Contracts
- Halliburton Wins Supply Contracts
- Halliburton Wins Supply Contracts
- Halliburton Wins Supply Contracts
- Halliburton Wins Supply Contracts
- Accenture Beats, Raises Outlook
- Accenture Beats, Raises Outlook
- Accenture Beats, Raises Outlook
- Accenture Beats, Raises Outlook
- Accenture Beats, Raises Outlook
- Chesapeake In New Asset Sale Deal
- Chesapeake In New Asset Sale Deal
- Chesapeake In New Asset Sale Deal
- Chesapeake In New Asset Sale Deal
- Chesapeake In New Asset Sale Deal
- Cabela’s In Neutral Lane
- Cabela’s In Neutral Lane
- Cabela’s In Neutral Lane
- Cabela’s In Neutral Lane
- Cabela’s In Neutral Lane
- Will Cash For Keys Fix Foreclosure?
- Will Cash For Keys Fix Foreclosure?
- Will Cash For Keys Fix Foreclosure?
- Will Cash For Keys Fix Foreclosure?
- Principal Financial Remains Neutral
- Principal Financial Remains Neutral
- Principal Financial Remains Neutral
- Principal Financial Remains Neutral
- Google Hangs On To Honeycomb
- Google Hangs On To Honeycomb
- Google Hangs On To Honeycomb
- Google Hangs On To Honeycomb
- Google Hangs On To Honeycomb
- 4Q GDP Revised Up To 3.1%, Pt. 1
- 4Q GDP Revised Up To 3.1%, Pt. 1
- 4Q GDP Revised Up To 3.1%, Pt. 1
- 4Q GDP Revised Up To 3.1%, Pt. 1
- 4Q GDP Revised Up To 3.1%, Pt. 1
- Final Nod To Qwest-CenturyLink
- Final Nod To Qwest-CenturyLink
- Final Nod To Qwest-CenturyLink
- Final Nod To Qwest-CenturyLink
- Final Nod To Qwest-CenturyLink
- Fred’s Misses In 4Q; In Line FY
- Fred’s Misses In 4Q; In Line FY
- Fred’s Misses In 4Q; In Line FY
- Fred’s Misses In 4Q; In Line FY
- HCP Ups, Prices Equity Offer
- HCP Ups, Prices Equity Offer
- HCP Ups, Prices Equity Offer
- ZOLL Medical Remains Neutral
- ZOLL Medical Remains Neutral
- ZOLL Medical Remains Neutral
- 4Q GDP Revised Up To 3.1%, Pt. 2
- 4Q GDP Revised Up To 3.1%, Pt. 2
- GM’s New Vivaro To Roll Out
- GM’s New Vivaro To Roll Out
- GM’s New Vivaro To Roll Out
- Host Hotels Completes Acquisition
- Host Hotels Completes Acquisition
- Host Hotels Completes Acquisition
- Dell Adds Speed To Crime Detection
- Dell Adds Speed To Crime Detection
- Canadian National Lags Estimates
- Canadian National Lags Estimates
- Home Sales Dip, Pull Down Prices
- Home Sales Dip, Pull Down Prices
- Alliant Gets Follow-on Contract
- Alliant Gets Follow-on Contract
- FDA Approves MDT Device
- FDA Approves MDT Device
- PerkinElmer Buying CambridgeSoft
- PerkinElmer Buying CambridgeSoft
- Allergan Stands At Neutral
- Allergan Stands At Neutral
- JPMorgan To Further Expand In China
- Australian Dollar: Under Pressure
- JPMorgan To Further Expand In China
- Canadian Dollar: Caution
- Mixed Thoughts On Windstream
- Mixed Thoughts On Windstream
- Earnings Scorecard: Superior Ind.
- Earnings Scorecard: Superior Ind.
- Japan Quake Ravaging Auto?
- Japan Quake Ravaging Auto?
- Kodak’s North American Service
- Kodak’s North American Service
- JDS Uniphase Wins Contract
- JDS Uniphase Wins Contract
- Apple Targets #1 In Tech Industry
- Apple Targets #1 In Tech Industry
- Ryder Opens Used Vehicle Center
- Ryder Opens Used Vehicle Center
- Arrow’s New Distribution Deal
- Arrow’s New Distribution Deal
- Glaxo Drops Avodart Label Expansion
- Glaxo Drops Avodart Label Expansion
- Plains Mulls Splitting Business
- Plains Mulls Splitting Business
- Caterpillar Raises Debt In 3 Parts
- Caterpillar Raises Debt In 3 Parts
- Loews Remains Neutral
- Loews Remains Neutral
- AZN’s Opioid Drug Progresses
- AZN’s Opioid Drug Progresses
- FTI Consulting Still Neutral
- ACE Limited Reiterated At Neutral
- Bayer Inks Deal
- Pall’s New Bioprocessing Techniques
- FDA Approves BSX’s Clik Anchor
- Dom. Resources Focus On Virginia
- Constellation Energy In Green Mode
- Symantec Offers IPad Security
- WaPo To Lay Off Employees
- Indian Power Order Enriches ABB
- Pratt & Whitney’s Jet Engine
- Novartis Drug Approval Delayed
- Telefonica To Invest In Brazil
- Siemens’ Gaming Platform
- Starbucks-Autogrill Going Strong
- Starbucks-Autogrill Going Strong
- DTE Energy Seeks PV Suppliers
- NEM Board Approves Akyem Project
- Westamerica Reiterated At Neutral
- NeuroMetrix Sets Up DPN Board
- Celanese Increases Emulsion Prices
- Torchmark Reiterated At Hold
- The Price Of Taxing The Rich
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| Analyst Interviews: Metals & Mining Industry Outlook Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:44 AM PDT Overview The Metals & Mining industry encompasses the extraction (mining) as well as the primary and secondary processing of metals and minerals such as aluminum, gold, precious metals, coal and steel. The industry is oligarchic in structure, with a few producers accounting for the lion's share of the output. The largest segment of the global metals market is iron and steel, followed by aluminum. The iron and steel segment comprises more than half the industry in terms of volume. This … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates
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| Good News For Covidien’s ProGrip Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:43 AM PDT Leading healthcare products maker Covidien plc (NYSE:COV) reported results from a study comparing its hernia repair product Parietex ProGrip self-fixating mesh with the standard of care for inguinal (groin) hernia repair. Interim data from the multicenter study presented at Hernia Repair 2011, the annual meeting of the American Hernia Society ("AHS"), showed encouraging potential of Parietex ProGrip in mitigating post-surgical pain in hernia repair.
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:43 AM PDT We remain neutral on AES Corporation (NYSE:AES) given its focus on long-term supply contracts, exposing the company to commodity price risks and making it unable to pass on any escalation in prices of coal and natural gas to its customers. The company’s power generation portfolio is also skewed toward coal and gas, thereby increasing the burden of green investments.
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:42 AM PDT In a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Hospira Inc. (NYSE:HSP) recently announced changes to its guidance for first quarter 2011.
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:42 AM PDT We maintain our Neutral recommendation on L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. (NYSE:LLL) reflecting our concerns regarding the loss of key contracts, a backlog skewed toward fixed price contracts and possibilities of cuts in future defense budgets. L-3 Communications also holds a Zacks #3 Rank, which translates into a short-term Hold rating, and correlates with our long-term recommendation.
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| Pitney & Britz-Simplot Partners Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:42 AM PDT Pitney Bowes Business Insight's, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE:PBI), mapping and location intelligence technology has been selected by California's Britz-Simplot LLC to solidify its precision agriculture business. Britz-Simplot is the largest, full-service agricultural retailer and wholesaler of fertilizers, seed and other applications in the country.
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| Wells Fargo Shuts Mortgage Unit Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:41 AM PDT According to the WilmingtonStar-News report, Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) will close down its mortgage application center in Wilmington, N.C., leading to 259 job cuts. The Wilmington center provides back-office support to the company's mortgage division in the Carolinas region as well as in other parts of the country.
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| Nordstrom Completes Acquisition Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:41 AM PDT Nordstrom Inc. (NYSE:JWN), one of the leading fashion specialty retailers in the United States, in its effort to optimize shareholders’ return, has completed the acquisition of Los Angeles based online private sale leader HauteLook Inc. after making an upfront stock transfer of $180.0 million.
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| Nordstrom Completes Acquisition Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:41 AM PDT Nordstrom Inc. (NYSE:JWN), one of the leading fashion specialty retailers in the United States, in its effort to optimize shareholders’ return, has completed the acquisition of Los Angeles based online private sale leader HauteLook Inc. after making an upfront stock transfer of $180.0 million.
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| Nordstrom Completes Acquisition Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:41 AM PDT Nordstrom Inc. (NYSE:JWN), one of the leading fashion specialty retailers in the United States, in its effort to optimize shareholders’ return, has completed the acquisition of Los Angeles based online private sale leader HauteLook Inc. after making an upfront stock transfer of $180.0 million.
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| Nordstrom Completes Acquisition Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:41 AM PDT Nordstrom Inc. (NYSE:JWN), one of the leading fashion specialty retailers in the United States, in its effort to optimize shareholders’ return, has completed the acquisition of Los Angeles based online private sale leader HauteLook Inc. after making an upfront stock transfer of $180.0 million.
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| U.S. Railroads Expect Bright 2011 Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:41 AM PDT Early indications are pointing a rosy picture for the U.S. freight railroads in 2011. In the first quarter of 2011, railroad carload volume is up nearly 5.3% compared with the prior-year quarter. The industry has achieved this result despite of experiancing severe winter storm during this period. Importantly, industry players are now more confident that this fabulous performance will get further momentum during the rest of 2011. Fiscal 2010 was a turnaround year for the railroad industry after … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates
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| U.S. Railroads Expect Bright 2011 Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:40 AM PDT Early indications are pointing a rosy picture for the U.S. freight railroads in 2011. In the first quarter of 2011, railroad carload volume is up nearly 5.3% compared with the prior-year quarter. The industry has achieved this result despite of experiancing severe winter storm during this period. Importantly, industry players are now more confident that this fabulous performance will get further momentum during the rest of 2011. Fiscal 2010 was a turnaround year for the railroad industry after … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates
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| U.S. Railroads Expect Bright 2011 Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:40 AM PDT Early indications are pointing a rosy picture for the U.S. freight railroads in 2011. In the first quarter of 2011, railroad carload volume is up nearly 5.3% compared with the prior-year quarter. The industry has achieved this result despite of experiancing severe winter storm during this period. Importantly, industry players are now more confident that this fabulous performance will get further momentum during the rest of 2011. Fiscal 2010 was a turnaround year for the railroad industry after … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates
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| U.S. Railroads Expect Bright 2011 Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:40 AM PDT Early indications are pointing a rosy picture for the U.S. freight railroads in 2011. In the first quarter of 2011, railroad carload volume is up nearly 5.3% compared with the prior-year quarter. The industry has achieved this result despite of experiancing severe winter storm during this period. Importantly, industry players are now more confident that this fabulous performance will get further momentum during the rest of 2011. Fiscal 2010 was a turnaround year for the railroad industry after … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates
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| U.S. Railroads Expect Bright 2011 Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:40 AM PDT Early indications are pointing a rosy picture for the U.S. freight railroads in 2011. In the first quarter of 2011, railroad carload volume is up nearly 5.3% compared with the prior-year quarter. The industry has achieved this result despite of experiancing severe winter storm during this period. Importantly, industry players are now more confident that this fabulous performance will get further momentum during the rest of 2011. Fiscal 2010 was a turnaround year for the railroad industry after … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:40 AM PDT We maintain our Neutral recommendation on Legg Mason Inc. (NYSE:LM) as third quarter fiscal 2011 (ended December 31) earnings fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Higher operating expenses and a decline in total assets under management (AUM) were the primary headwinds.
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:40 AM PDT We maintain our Neutral recommendation on Legg Mason Inc. (NYSE:LM) as third quarter fiscal 2011 (ended December 31) earnings fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Higher operating expenses and a decline in total assets under management (AUM) were the primary headwinds.
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:40 AM PDT We maintain our Neutral recommendation on Legg Mason Inc. (NYSE:LM) as third quarter fiscal 2011 (ended December 31) earnings fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Higher operating expenses and a decline in total assets under management (AUM) were the primary headwinds.
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:40 AM PDT We maintain our Neutral recommendation on Legg Mason Inc. (NYSE:LM) as third quarter fiscal 2011 (ended December 31) earnings fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Higher operating expenses and a decline in total assets under management (AUM) were the primary headwinds.
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:40 AM PDT We maintain our Neutral recommendation on Legg Mason Inc. (NYSE:LM) as third quarter fiscal 2011 (ended December 31) earnings fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Higher operating expenses and a decline in total assets under management (AUM) were the primary headwinds.
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| GameStop To Launch Nintendo 3DS Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:40 AM PDT The world’s largest video game and entertainment software retailer, GameStop Corporation (NYSE:GME), is all set to unleash its much awaited Nintendo 3DS on March 27, 2011 at over 3,000 of its U.S. stores.
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| GameStop To Launch Nintendo 3DS Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:40 AM PDT The world’s largest video game and entertainment software retailer, GameStop Corporation (NYSE:GME), is all set to unleash its much awaited Nintendo 3DS on March 27, 2011 at over 3,000 of its U.S. stores.
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| GameStop To Launch Nintendo 3DS Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:39 AM PDT The world’s largest video game and entertainment software retailer, GameStop Corporation (NYSE:GME), is all set to unleash its much awaited Nintendo 3DS on March 27, 2011 at over 3,000 of its U.S. stores.
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| GameStop To Launch Nintendo 3DS Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:39 AM PDT The world’s largest video game and entertainment software retailer, GameStop Corporation (NYSE:GME), is all set to unleash its much awaited Nintendo 3DS on March 27, 2011 at over 3,000 of its U.S. stores.
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| GameStop To Launch Nintendo 3DS Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:39 AM PDT The world’s largest video game and entertainment software retailer, GameStop Corporation (NYSE:GME), is all set to unleash its much awaited Nintendo 3DS on March 27, 2011 at over 3,000 of its U.S. stores.
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| Canadian Pacific Expects Lower 1Q Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:39 AM PDT Canada's second biggest railway Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (NYSE:CP) expects a slow recovery in fuel and severe weather disruptions to dampen its first quarter 2011 earnings by 40 cents from the year-ago quarter.
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| Canadian Pacific Expects Lower 1Q Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:39 AM PDT Canada's second biggest railway Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (NYSE:CP) expects a slow recovery in fuel and severe weather disruptions to dampen its first quarter 2011 earnings by 40 cents from the year-ago quarter.
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| Canadian Pacific Expects Lower 1Q Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:39 AM PDT Canada's second biggest railway Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (NYSE:CP) expects a slow recovery in fuel and severe weather disruptions to dampen its first quarter 2011 earnings by 40 cents from the year-ago quarter.
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| Canadian Pacific Expects Lower 1Q Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:39 AM PDT Canada's second biggest railway Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (NYSE:CP) expects a slow recovery in fuel and severe weather disruptions to dampen its first quarter 2011 earnings by 40 cents from the year-ago quarter.
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| Canadian Pacific Expects Lower 1Q Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:39 AM PDT Canada's second biggest railway Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (NYSE:CP) expects a slow recovery in fuel and severe weather disruptions to dampen its first quarter 2011 earnings by 40 cents from the year-ago quarter.
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| Halliburton Wins Supply Contracts Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:39 AM PDT Halliburton (HAL) announced that it has received contracts for the supply of equipment and services to two offshore blocks in the South China Sea. The financial terms and name of the contracting company were not disclosed.
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| Halliburton Wins Supply Contracts Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:39 AM PDT Halliburton (HAL) announced that it has received contracts for the supply of equipment and services to two offshore blocks in the South China Sea. The financial terms and name of the contracting company were not disclosed.
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| Halliburton Wins Supply Contracts Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:39 AM PDT Halliburton (HAL) announced that it has received contracts for the supply of equipment and services to two offshore blocks in the South China Sea. The financial terms and name of the contracting company were not disclosed.
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| Halliburton Wins Supply Contracts Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:39 AM PDT Halliburton (HAL) announced that it has received contracts for the supply of equipment and services to two offshore blocks in the South China Sea. The financial terms and name of the contracting company were not disclosed.
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| Halliburton Wins Supply Contracts Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:39 AM PDT Halliburton (HAL) announced that it has received contracts for the supply of equipment and services to two offshore blocks in the South China Sea. The financial terms and name of the contracting company were not disclosed.
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| Accenture Beats, Raises Outlook Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:39 AM PDT Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) reported second quarter 2011 earnings per share (EPS) of 75 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 71 cents. The quarter's earnings increased 25.0% from the year-ago quarter, attributable to higher revenues and margins as well as a lower share count and tax rate, partially offset by unfavorable foreign-exchange rates. Shares jumped 5.33% in the after-hour trade.
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| Accenture Beats, Raises Outlook Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:38 AM PDT Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) reported second quarter 2011 earnings per share (EPS) of 75 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 71 cents. The quarter's earnings increased 25.0% from the year-ago quarter, attributable to higher revenues and margins as well as a lower share count and tax rate, partially offset by unfavorable foreign-exchange rates. Shares jumped 5.33% in the after-hour trade.
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| Accenture Beats, Raises Outlook Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:38 AM PDT Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) reported second quarter 2011 earnings per share (EPS) of 75 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 71 cents. The quarter's earnings increased 25.0% from the year-ago quarter, attributable to higher revenues and margins as well as a lower share count and tax rate, partially offset by unfavorable foreign-exchange rates. Shares jumped 5.33% in the after-hour trade.
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| Accenture Beats, Raises Outlook Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:38 AM PDT Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) reported second quarter 2011 earnings per share (EPS) of 75 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 71 cents. The quarter's earnings increased 25.0% from the year-ago quarter, attributable to higher revenues and margins as well as a lower share count and tax rate, partially offset by unfavorable foreign-exchange rates. Shares jumped 5.33% in the after-hour trade.
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| Accenture Beats, Raises Outlook Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:38 AM PDT Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) reported second quarter 2011 earnings per share (EPS) of 75 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 71 cents. The quarter's earnings increased 25.0% from the year-ago quarter, attributable to higher revenues and margins as well as a lower share count and tax rate, partially offset by unfavorable foreign-exchange rates. Shares jumped 5.33% in the after-hour trade.
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| Chesapeake In New Asset Sale Deal Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:38 AM PDT Independent energy company Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK ) signed a deal with Midland, Texas-based oil and gas explorer Clayton Williams Energy (CWEI ) to sell up to 75% stake in its acreage at the Reeves County in the same state. The former entered the deal through its subsidiary Chesapeake Exploration, L.L.C.
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| Chesapeake In New Asset Sale Deal Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:38 AM PDT Independent energy company Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK ) signed a deal with Midland, Texas-based oil and gas explorer Clayton Williams Energy (CWEI ) to sell up to 75% stake in its acreage at the Reeves County in the same state. The former entered the deal through its subsidiary Chesapeake Exploration, L.L.C.
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| Chesapeake In New Asset Sale Deal Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:38 AM PDT Independent energy company Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK ) signed a deal with Midland, Texas-based oil and gas explorer Clayton Williams Energy (CWEI ) to sell up to 75% stake in its acreage at the Reeves County in the same state. The former entered the deal through its subsidiary Chesapeake Exploration, L.L.C.
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| Chesapeake In New Asset Sale Deal Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:38 AM PDT Independent energy company Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK ) signed a deal with Midland, Texas-based oil and gas explorer Clayton Williams Energy (CWEI ) to sell up to 75% stake in its acreage at the Reeves County in the same state. The former entered the deal through its subsidiary Chesapeake Exploration, L.L.C.
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| Chesapeake In New Asset Sale Deal Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:38 AM PDT Independent energy company Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK ) signed a deal with Midland, Texas-based oil and gas explorer Clayton Williams Energy (CWEI ) to sell up to 75% stake in its acreage at the Reeves County in the same state. The former entered the deal through its subsidiary Chesapeake Exploration, L.L.C.
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:38 AM PDT Boasting a healthy balance sheet, viable strategy and improving operating efficiencies, Cabela's Inc. (NYSE:CAB) offers investors one of the strongest growth profiles in the specialty retail industry. The company remains on course to surpass the high-end of the targeted long-term return on invested capital of 12%–14% through its next generation store format.
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:38 AM PDT Boasting a healthy balance sheet, viable strategy and improving operating efficiencies, Cabela's Inc. (NYSE:CAB) offers investors one of the strongest growth profiles in the specialty retail industry. The company remains on course to surpass the high-end of the targeted long-term return on invested capital of 12%–14% through its next generation store format.
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:38 AM PDT Boasting a healthy balance sheet, viable strategy and improving operating efficiencies, Cabela's Inc. (NYSE:CAB) offers investors one of the strongest growth profiles in the specialty retail industry. The company remains on course to surpass the high-end of the targeted long-term return on invested capital of 12%–14% through its next generation store format.
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:38 AM PDT Boasting a healthy balance sheet, viable strategy and improving operating efficiencies, Cabela's Inc. (NYSE:CAB) offers investors one of the strongest growth profiles in the specialty retail industry. The company remains on course to surpass the high-end of the targeted long-term return on invested capital of 12%–14% through its next generation store format.
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:38 AM PDT Boasting a healthy balance sheet, viable strategy and improving operating efficiencies, Cabela's Inc. (NYSE:CAB) offers investors one of the strongest growth profiles in the specialty retail industry. The company remains on course to surpass the high-end of the targeted long-term return on invested capital of 12%–14% through its next generation store format.
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| Will Cash For Keys Fix Foreclosure? Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:38 AM PDT An immediate "cash for keys" solution to the foreclosure mess is probably knocking at the door. Mortgage servicers have long been striving to reach a single broad settlement for critical deficiencies related to the foreclosure process, but this is yet to materialize due to internal disagreements among participants.
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| Will Cash For Keys Fix Foreclosure? Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:38 AM PDT An immediate "cash for keys" solution to the foreclosure mess is probably knocking at the door. Mortgage servicers have long been striving to reach a single broad settlement for critical deficiencies related to the foreclosure process, but this is yet to materialize due to internal disagreements among participants.
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| Will Cash For Keys Fix Foreclosure? Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:38 AM PDT An immediate "cash for keys" solution to the foreclosure mess is probably knocking at the door. Mortgage servicers have long been striving to reach a single broad settlement for critical deficiencies related to the foreclosure process, but this is yet to materialize due to internal disagreements among participants.
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| Will Cash For Keys Fix Foreclosure? Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:38 AM PDT An immediate "cash for keys" solution to the foreclosure mess is probably knocking at the door. Mortgage servicers have long been striving to reach a single broad settlement for critical deficiencies related to the foreclosure process, but this is yet to materialize due to internal disagreements among participants.
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| Principal Financial Remains Neutral Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:38 AM PDT The persistently sluggish employment growth is restricting participation in the existing employee benefit plans. However, Principal's strong franchise within the pension sector, aided by its diversification in both products and geography, positions it to benefit from the gradual recovery of the credit market. Decent capital levels and cost containment measures also augur well, though higher delinquencies in its commercial mortgage portfolio remain a matter of concern. We thus maintain our … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates
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| Principal Financial Remains Neutral Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:38 AM PDT The persistently sluggish employment growth is restricting participation in the existing employee benefit plans. However, Principal's strong franchise within the pension sector, aided by its diversification in both products and geography, positions it to benefit from the gradual recovery of the credit market. Decent capital levels and cost containment measures also augur well, though higher delinquencies in its commercial mortgage portfolio remain a matter of concern. We thus maintain our … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates
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| Principal Financial Remains Neutral Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:37 AM PDT The persistently sluggish employment growth is restricting participation in the existing employee benefit plans. However, Principal's strong franchise within the pension sector, aided by its diversification in both products and geography, positions it to benefit from the gradual recovery of the credit market. Decent capital levels and cost containment measures also augur well, though higher delinquencies in its commercial mortgage portfolio remain a matter of concern. We thus maintain our … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates
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| Principal Financial Remains Neutral Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:37 AM PDT The persistently sluggish employment growth is restricting participation in the existing employee benefit plans. However, Principal's strong franchise within the pension sector, aided by its diversification in both products and geography, positions it to benefit from the gradual recovery of the credit market. Decent capital levels and cost containment measures also augur well, though higher delinquencies in its commercial mortgage portfolio remain a matter of concern. We thus maintain our … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:37 AM PDT Businessweek reported that Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) will not immediately release the source code to its Android 3.0 OS, or Honeycomb, as it is better known. Google said that this was done to restrict Honeycomb use to tablets. By way of explanation, Google said that in its haste to deliver a suitable Android OS for tablets, the company had taken certain short cuts that could impair its performance on smart phones.
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:37 AM PDT Businessweek reported that Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) will not immediately release the source code to its Android 3.0 OS, or Honeycomb, as it is better known. Google said that this was done to restrict Honeycomb use to tablets. By way of explanation, Google said that in its haste to deliver a suitable Android OS for tablets, the company had taken certain short cuts that could impair its performance on smart phones.
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:37 AM PDT Businessweek reported that Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) will not immediately release the source code to its Android 3.0 OS, or Honeycomb, as it is better known. Google said that this was done to restrict Honeycomb use to tablets. By way of explanation, Google said that in its haste to deliver a suitable Android OS for tablets, the company had taken certain short cuts that could impair its performance on smart phones.
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:37 AM PDT Businessweek reported that Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) will not immediately release the source code to its Android 3.0 OS, or Honeycomb, as it is better known. Google said that this was done to restrict Honeycomb use to tablets. By way of explanation, Google said that in its haste to deliver a suitable Android OS for tablets, the company had taken certain short cuts that could impair its performance on smart phones.
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:37 AM PDT Businessweek reported that Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) will not immediately release the source code to its Android 3.0 OS, or Honeycomb, as it is better known. Google said that this was done to restrict Honeycomb use to tablets. By way of explanation, Google said that in its haste to deliver a suitable Android OS for tablets, the company had taken certain short cuts that could impair its performance on smart phones.
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| 4Q GDP Revised Up To 3.1%, Pt. 1 Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:37 AM PDT This is essentially the same report that I put out when the first revision of GDP was released last month. The new revised numbers are in bold, the first revision is in italics and the original estimates are in normal type and the prior numbers are in parenthesis right after them. Thus it will be easy to see where the changes in GDP came from, not just relative to prior quarters, but relative to the prior estimates. New commentary will be in bold. In the fourth quarter, the economy grew at an … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates
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| 4Q GDP Revised Up To 3.1%, Pt. 1 Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:37 AM PDT This is essentially the same report that I put out when the first revision of GDP was released last month. The new revised numbers are in bold, the first revision is in italics and the original estimates are in normal type and the prior numbers are in parenthesis right after them. Thus it will be easy to see where the changes in GDP came from, not just relative to prior quarters, but relative to the prior estimates. New commentary will be in bold. In the fourth quarter, the economy grew at an … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates
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| 4Q GDP Revised Up To 3.1%, Pt. 1 Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:37 AM PDT This is essentially the same report that I put out when the first revision of GDP was released last month. The new revised numbers are in bold, the first revision is in italics and the original estimates are in normal type and the prior numbers are in parenthesis right after them. Thus it will be easy to see where the changes in GDP came from, not just relative to prior quarters, but relative to the prior estimates. New commentary will be in bold. In the fourth quarter, the economy grew at an … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates
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| 4Q GDP Revised Up To 3.1%, Pt. 1 Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:37 AM PDT This is essentially the same report that I put out when the first revision of GDP was released last month. The new revised numbers are in bold, the first revision is in italics and the original estimates are in normal type and the prior numbers are in parenthesis right after them. Thus it will be easy to see where the changes in GDP came from, not just relative to prior quarters, but relative to the prior estimates. New commentary will be in bold. In the fourth quarter, the economy grew at an … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates
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| 4Q GDP Revised Up To 3.1%, Pt. 1 Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:37 AM PDT This is essentially the same report that I put out when the first revision of GDP was released last month. The new revised numbers are in bold, the first revision is in italics and the original estimates are in normal type and the prior numbers are in parenthesis right after them. Thus it will be easy to see where the changes in GDP came from, not just relative to prior quarters, but relative to the prior estimates. New commentary will be in bold. In the fourth quarter, the economy grew at an … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates
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| Final Nod To Qwest-CenturyLink Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:37 AM PDT The Public Utility Commission of Oregon, the last of the 21 state regulators approved the merger between Qwest Communications (NYSE:Q) and CenturyLink Inc. (NYSE:CTL). This follows the recent approval from Federal Communication … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates
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| Final Nod To Qwest-CenturyLink Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:37 AM PDT The Public Utility Commission of Oregon, the last of the 21 state regulators approved the merger between Qwest Communications (NYSE:Q) and CenturyLink Inc. (NYSE:CTL). This follows the recent approval from Federal Communication … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates
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| Final Nod To Qwest-CenturyLink Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:37 AM PDT The Public Utility Commission of Oregon, the last of the 21 state regulators approved the merger between Qwest Communications (NYSE:Q) and CenturyLink Inc. (NYSE:CTL). This follows the recent approval from Federal Communication … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates
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| Final Nod To Qwest-CenturyLink Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:37 AM PDT The Public Utility Commission of Oregon, the last of the 21 state regulators approved the merger between Qwest Communications (NYSE:Q) and CenturyLink Inc. (NYSE:CTL). This follows the recent approval from Federal Communication … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates
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| Final Nod To Qwest-CenturyLink Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:36 AM PDT The Public Utility Commission of Oregon, the last of the 21 state regulators approved the merger between Qwest Communications (NYSE:Q) and CenturyLink Inc. (NYSE:CTL). This follows the recent approval from Federal Communication … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates
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| Fred’s Misses In 4Q; In Line FY Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:36 AM PDT Fred’s Inc. (NASDAQ:FRED) posted an EPS of 22 cents in its fourth quarter of fiscal 2010, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1 cent. However, it was 49% higher than the earnings reported in the year-ago quarter. For full year 2010 earnings increased 25% year over year and were reported at 75 cents, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
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| Fred’s Misses In 4Q; In Line FY Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:36 AM PDT Fred’s Inc. (NASDAQ:FRED) posted an EPS of 22 cents in its fourth quarter of fiscal 2010, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1 cent. However, it was 49% higher than the earnings reported in the year-ago quarter. For full year 2010 earnings increased 25% year over year and were reported at 75 cents, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
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| Fred’s Misses In 4Q; In Line FY Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:36 AM PDT Fred’s Inc. (NASDAQ:FRED) posted an EPS of 22 cents in its fourth quarter of fiscal 2010, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1 cent. However, it was 49% higher than the earnings reported in the year-ago quarter. For full year 2010 earnings increased 25% year over year and were reported at 75 cents, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
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| Fred’s Misses In 4Q; In Line FY Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:36 AM PDT Fred’s Inc. (NASDAQ:FRED) posted an EPS of 22 cents in its fourth quarter of fiscal 2010, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1 cent. However, it was 49% higher than the earnings reported in the year-ago quarter. For full year 2010 earnings increased 25% year over year and were reported at 75 cents, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:36 AM PDT HCP Inc. (NYSE:HCP), the largest medical real estate investment trust (REIT) in the U.S., has recently announced an equity offer of 30 million common shares at $36.90 each. The company had earlier announced its offer of 24 million shares, but was forced to increase the secondary offering due to strong investor demand. HCP will also grant the underwriters an option to purchase an additional 4.5 million shares to cover any over-allotments.
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:36 AM PDT HCP Inc. (NYSE:HCP), the largest medical real estate investment trust (REIT) in the U.S., has recently announced an equity offer of 30 million common shares at $36.90 each. The company had earlier announced its offer of 24 million shares, but was forced to increase the secondary offering due to strong investor demand. HCP will also grant the underwriters an option to purchase an additional 4.5 million shares to cover any over-allotments.
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:36 AM PDT HCP Inc. (NYSE:HCP), the largest medical real estate investment trust (REIT) in the U.S., has recently announced an equity offer of 30 million common shares at $36.90 each. The company had earlier announced its offer of 24 million shares, but was forced to increase the secondary offering due to strong investor demand. HCP will also grant the underwriters an option to purchase an additional 4.5 million shares to cover any over-allotments.
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:35 AM PDT We reaffirm our Neutral recommendation on resuscitation devices maker ZOLL Medical (NASDAQ:ZOLL) following its mixed first-quarter 2011 results. Earnings for the quarter beat the Zacks Consensus Estimates driven by sustained strong performance of the company's LifeVest wearable defibrillator business. Revenues spiked 8% year over year, yet trailed the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:35 AM PDT We reaffirm our Neutral recommendation on resuscitation devices maker ZOLL Medical (NASDAQ:ZOLL) following its mixed first-quarter 2011 results. Earnings for the quarter beat the Zacks Consensus Estimates driven by sustained strong performance of the company's LifeVest wearable defibrillator business. Revenues spiked 8% year over year, yet trailed the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:35 AM PDT We reaffirm our Neutral recommendation on resuscitation devices maker ZOLL Medical (NASDAQ:ZOLL) following its mixed first-quarter 2011 results. Earnings for the quarter beat the Zacks Consensus Estimates driven by sustained strong performance of the company's LifeVest wearable defibrillator business. Revenues spiked 8% year over year, yet trailed the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
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| 4Q GDP Revised Up To 3.1%, Pt. 2 Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:35 AM PDT (Part 1 of this article can be found here.) Business Investment: Structures vs. E&S Non-residential, or business investment can also be broken into two major parts, investment in structures, such as new office buildings and strip malls, and investment in equipment and software. Investment in structures added 0.19 (0.11, 0.02) points to growth in the fourth quarter. With the revisions, it has turned into a fairly significant swing factor from the third quarter when it subtracted 0.09 … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates
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| 4Q GDP Revised Up To 3.1%, Pt. 2 Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:35 AM PDT (Part 1 of this article can be found here.) Business Investment: Structures vs. E&S Non-residential, or business investment can also be broken into two major parts, investment in structures, such as new office buildings and strip malls, and investment in equipment and software. Investment in structures added 0.19 (0.11, 0.02) points to growth in the fourth quarter. With the revisions, it has turned into a fairly significant swing factor from the third quarter when it subtracted 0.09 … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:35 AM PDT General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) recently decided to start producing the next generation of Vivaro van from its Vauxhall's factory in Luton. The announcement comes as an extension of an agreement with the co-developer Renault.
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:34 AM PDT General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) recently decided to start producing the next generation of Vivaro van from its Vauxhall's factory in Luton. The announcement comes as an extension of an agreement with the co-developer Renault.
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:34 AM PDT General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) recently decided to start producing the next generation of Vivaro van from its Vauxhall's factory in Luton. The announcement comes as an extension of an agreement with the co-developer Renault.
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| Host Hotels Completes Acquisition Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:34 AM PDT Host Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NYSE:HST), the largest lodging real estate investment trust (REIT) in the U.S., has recently completed the acquisition of the 1,625-room Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego and the 775-room New York Helmsley Hotel.
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| Host Hotels Completes Acquisition Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:34 AM PDT Host Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NYSE:HST), the largest lodging real estate investment trust (REIT) in the U.S., has recently completed the acquisition of the 1,625-room Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego and the 775-room New York Helmsley Hotel.
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| Host Hotels Completes Acquisition Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:34 AM PDT Host Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NYSE:HST), the largest lodging real estate investment trust (REIT) in the U.S., has recently completed the acquisition of the 1,625-room Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego and the 775-room New York Helmsley Hotel.
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| Dell Adds Speed To Crime Detection Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:34 AM PDT Dell Inc. (NASDAQ:DELL) recently announced that its latest innovation will make work easier for law enforcing agencies and forensics experts. Its Mobile Digital Forensic solution, which is based on its flagship Digital Forensics solution, will facilitate easy access and collection of digital evidence through a quick analysis of forensic reports.
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| Dell Adds Speed To Crime Detection Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:33 AM PDT Dell Inc. (NASDAQ:DELL) recently announced that its latest innovation will make work easier for law enforcing agencies and forensics experts. Its Mobile Digital Forensic solution, which is based on its flagship Digital Forensics solution, will facilitate easy access and collection of digital evidence through a quick analysis of forensic reports.
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| Canadian National Lags Estimates Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:33 AM PDT The largest rail network in Canada, Canadian National Railway Company (NYSE:CNI) reported adjusted earnings per share of C$1.08 ($1.07) in the fourth quarter of 2010, slightly below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.08.
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| Canadian National Lags Estimates Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:33 AM PDT The largest rail network in Canada, Canadian National Railway Company (NYSE:CNI) reported adjusted earnings per share of C$1.08 ($1.07) in the fourth quarter of 2010, slightly below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.08.
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| Home Sales Dip, Pull Down Prices Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:33 AM PDT Existing home sales in the U.S. took a 9.6% dip in February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.88 million units, reflecting a highly fragile housing market. However, new home sales climbed only 2.1% year over year to an annual rate of just 290,000 units. The overall pace of the ongoing recovery in the construction industry is considered to be the lowest compared with the other sectors of the economy.
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| Home Sales Dip, Pull Down Prices Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:33 AM PDT Existing home sales in the U.S. took a 9.6% dip in February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.88 million units, reflecting a highly fragile housing market. However, new home sales climbed only 2.1% year over year to an annual rate of just 290,000 units. The overall pace of the ongoing recovery in the construction industry is considered to be the lowest compared with the other sectors of the economy.
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| Alliant Gets Follow-on Contract Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:32 AM PDT Alliant Techsystems Inc. (NYSE:ATK) said the U.S. Army has awarded it a $50 million follow-on contract to manufacture the Mortar Guidance Kit (MGK). The contract awarded under the U.S. Army’s Accelerated Precision Mortar Initiative (APMI) program followed an Army urgent Operational Needs Statement (ONS).
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| Alliant Gets Follow-on Contract Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:32 AM PDT Alliant Techsystems Inc. (NYSE:ATK) said the U.S. Army has awarded it a $50 million follow-on contract to manufacture the Mortar Guidance Kit (MGK). The contract awarded under the U.S. Army’s Accelerated Precision Mortar Initiative (APMI) program followed an Army urgent Operational Needs Statement (ONS).
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:32 AM PDT In a positive development for Medtronic’s (NYSE:MDT) Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management ("CRDM") segment, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its Consulta and Syncra cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemaker (CRT-P) systems. Medtronic plans to begin the shipment of the products in the immediate future.
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:31 AM PDT In a positive development for Medtronic’s (NYSE:MDT) Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management ("CRDM") segment, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its Consulta and Syncra cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemaker (CRT-P) systems. Medtronic plans to begin the shipment of the products in the immediate future.
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| PerkinElmer Buying CambridgeSoft Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:31 AM PDT PerkinElmer (NYSE:PKI), has agred to acquire Massachusetts-based software firm CambridgeSoft Corp.
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| PerkinElmer Buying CambridgeSoft Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:31 AM PDT PerkinElmer (NYSE:PKI), has agred to acquire Massachusetts-based software firm CambridgeSoft Corp.
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:31 AM PDT We recently reaffirmed our Neutral stance on Allergan Inc. (NYSE:AGN) following the release of fourth quarter and fiscal year 2010 financial results. Quarterly earnings of 88 cents per share were a penny short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate, but towards the higher end of the guidance range.
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:30 AM PDT We recently reaffirmed our Neutral stance on Allergan Inc. (NYSE:AGN) following the release of fourth quarter and fiscal year 2010 financial results. Quarterly earnings of 88 cents per share were a penny short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate, but towards the higher end of the guidance range.
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| JPMorgan To Further Expand In China Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:30 AM PDT On Thursday, Bloomberg reported that JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) is planning to open its sixth branch in China to meet the increased demand for overseas finance.
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| Australian Dollar: Under Pressure Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:30 AM PDT Update on supports and resistances. … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates
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| JPMorgan To Further Expand In China Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:30 AM PDT On Thursday, Bloomberg reported that JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) is planning to open its sixth branch in China to meet the increased demand for overseas finance.
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:30 AM PDT Update on supports and resistances. … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:30 AM PDT Windstream Corporation (NYSE:WIN) transformed its strategy toward data and business-solutions through several acquisitions that have strained its balance sheet, as it is predominantly funding most of these with debt.
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:29 AM PDT Windstream Corporation (NYSE:WIN) transformed its strategy toward data and business-solutions through several acquisitions that have strained its balance sheet, as it is predominantly funding most of these with debt.
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| Earnings Scorecard: Superior Ind. Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:29 AM PDT Superior Industries international Inc. (NYSE:SUP) reported its fourth quarter and full year 2010 earnings on March 16, 2011. Financial performance was far better than expected, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by several pennies.
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| Earnings Scorecard: Superior Ind. Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:29 AM PDT Superior Industries international Inc. (NYSE:SUP) reported its fourth quarter and full year 2010 earnings on March 16, 2011. Financial performance was far better than expected, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by several pennies.
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:29 AM PDT The twin disaster and the nuclear crisis in Japan have thrown the global automotive industry out of gear. The auto parts supply chains have paralyzed, triggering production shutdowns, work shift reductions and cancellation of orders. However, analysts and experts fear that the worst is yet to come!
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:29 AM PDT The twin disaster and the nuclear crisis in Japan have thrown the global automotive industry out of gear. The auto parts supply chains have paralyzed, triggering production shutdowns, work shift reductions and cancellation of orders. However, analysts and experts fear that the worst is yet to come!
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| Kodak’s North American Service Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:28 AM PDT Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) has entered a North American service agreement with Huawei Symantec Technologies Co., Ltd., a provider of network security and storage appliance solutions.
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| Kodak’s North American Service Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:28 AM PDT Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE:EK) has entered a North American service agreement with Huawei Symantec Technologies Co., Ltd., a provider of network security and storage appliance solutions.
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:28 AM PDT JDS Uniphase Corporation (NASDAQ:JDSU) received a contract from Saudi Arabia-based telecom operator, Saudi Telecom.
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:28 AM PDT JDS Uniphase Corporation (NASDAQ:JDSU) received a contract from Saudi Arabia-based telecom operator, Saudi Telecom.
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| Apple Targets #1 In Tech Industry Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:28 AM PDT Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is expected to achieve sales growth of above 50.0% in the next two years aided by higher demand for mobile applications and devices such as iPad and iPhone that run them, according to research firm Forrester Research Inc. (NASDAQ:FORR).
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| Apple Targets #1 In Tech Industry Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:28 AM PDT Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is expected to achieve sales growth of above 50.0% in the next two years aided by higher demand for mobile applications and devices such as iPad and iPhone that run them, according to research firm Forrester Research Inc. (NASDAQ:FORR).
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| Ryder Opens Used Vehicle Center Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:27 AM PDT The world’s largest provider of integrated logistics and transportation solutions, Ryder System Inc. (NYSE:R) announced the opening of its new used vehicle sales center in Orlando, Florida.
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| Ryder Opens Used Vehicle Center Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:27 AM PDT The world’s largest provider of integrated logistics and transportation solutions, Ryder System Inc. (NYSE:R) announced the opening of its new used vehicle sales center in Orlando, Florida.
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:27 AM PDT Leading electronic parts distributor Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:ARW) entered into a distribution agreement with Exosite, a machine-to-machine (M2M) application and cloud computing software company.
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:27 AM PDT Leading electronic parts distributor Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:ARW) entered into a distribution agreement with Exosite, a machine-to-machine (M2M) application and cloud computing software company.
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| Glaxo Drops Avodart Label Expansion Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:27 AM PDT GlaxoSmithKline (NYSE:GSK) recently announced that it does not intend to seek approval for the use of Avodart (dutasteride) for the reduction of the risk of prostate cancer. The company said that it will withdraw its regulatory applications for the indication across the world.
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| Glaxo Drops Avodart Label Expansion Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:26 AM PDT GlaxoSmithKline (NYSE:GSK) recently announced that it does not intend to seek approval for the use of Avodart (dutasteride) for the reduction of the risk of prostate cancer. The company said that it will withdraw its regulatory applications for the indication across the world.
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| Plains Mulls Splitting Business Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:26 AM PDT Plains Exploration & Production Company (NYSE:PXP) came out with updates on its strategic offshore and onshore separation plans. Separately, the company said it has priced a $600 million senior notes offering.
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| Plains Mulls Splitting Business Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:26 AM PDT Plains Exploration & Production Company (NYSE:PXP) came out with updates on its strategic offshore and onshore separation plans. Separately, the company said it has priced a $600 million senior notes offering.
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| Caterpillar Raises Debt In 3 Parts Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:26 AM PDT Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) sold $1 billion notes in three tranches, as reported by IFR, a Thomson Reuters service. Caterpillar appointed Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C) and Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) as book running lead managers for the offer.
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| Caterpillar Raises Debt In 3 Parts Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:25 AM PDT Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) sold $1 billion notes in three tranches, as reported by IFR, a Thomson Reuters service. Caterpillar appointed Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C) and Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) as book running lead managers for the offer.
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:25 AM PDT We are retaining our Neutral rating on Loews Corporation (NYSE:L), as higher net investment income from limited partnerships, coupled with favorable net prior year development at CNA and improved results from the company's trading portfolio were offset by net investment losses and lower earnings at Diamond Offshore Drilling due to lower utilization and drilling suspension in the Gulf of Mexico.
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:25 AM PDT We are retaining our Neutral rating on Loews Corporation (NYSE:L), as higher net investment income from limited partnerships, coupled with favorable net prior year development at CNA and improved results from the company's trading portfolio were offset by net investment losses and lower earnings at Diamond Offshore Drilling due to lower utilization and drilling suspension in the Gulf of Mexico.
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:25 AM PDT AstraZeneca plc (NYSE:AZN) recently announced the initiation of patient enrollment in a late-stage trial of NKTR-118, being studied for the treatment of opioid-induced constipation (OIC) or opioid bowel dysfunction. The phase III study aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the candidate as a treatment for OIC.
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:24 AM PDT AstraZeneca plc (NYSE:AZN) recently announced the initiation of patient enrollment in a late-stage trial of NKTR-118, being studied for the treatment of opioid-induced constipation (OIC) or opioid bowel dysfunction. The phase III study aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the candidate as a treatment for OIC.
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:24 AM PDT We maintain our long-term Neutral rating on Baltimore, Maryland-based FTI Consulting Inc. (NYSE:FCN) due to the absence of any significant driving factor in the stock. While we remain impressed with FTI Consulting's one brand strategy as well as international expansion, lackluster performance in Corporate Finance and Restructuring segments and depressed margins will remain a haul.
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| ACE Limited Reiterated At Neutral Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:24 AM PDT Owing to the limited top line improvement, pressure on investment yields, competitive pressures restricting improvements in pricing and huge exposure catastrophe losses, we retain our Neutral rating on ACE Limited (NYSE:ACE).
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:23 AM PDT Recently, Bayer (BAYRY) announced that it has inked a deal to purchase the privately-held Hornbeck Seed Company Inc., a reputed seed supplier.
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| Pall’s New Bioprocessing Techniques Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:23 AM PDT Pall Corporation (NYSE:PLL) will be displaying its latest set of single-use bioprocessing products and services: the Allegro™ platform.
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| FDA Approves BSX’s Clik Anchor Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:22 AM PDT Boston Scientific’s (NYSE:BSX) new Clik Anchor has been cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration ("FDA"). The company unveiled the device at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Pain Medicine in Washington on March 24, 2011.
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| Dom. Resources Focus On Virginia Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:22 AM PDT Dominion Resources Inc. (NYSE:D) plans to spend more than $1.7 billion over the period 2011–2012 to improve and expand the infrastructure of its subsidiary Virginia Power. The company plans to strengthen its electric grid to support growing demand for electricity and improve service reliability for its 2.4 million customers in Virginia. The company expects to improve service reliability as measured by time affected by an outage not caused by a major weather event by 15% between 2003 and 2010 for … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates
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| Constellation Energy In Green Mode Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:21 AM PDT Constellation Energy Group Inc. (NYSE:CEG) has signed a 20-year Energy Savings Agreement (ESA) with the U.S. Department of State that will help the department meet the energy reduction goals set for the federal government by President Barack Obama.
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:21 AM PDT Largest Internet protection software maker Symantec Corporation (NASDAQ:SYMC) recently announced the launch of Symantec VeriSign Identity Protection (VIP) Access for Mobile in the iPad. The solution will be available on the App Store.
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:21 AM PDT The Washington Post Company (NYSE:WPO) plans to lay off approximately 88 employees at its Kaplan Virtual Education segment and shutter its Hollywood facility, Business Journal reported.
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| Indian Power Order Enriches ABB Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:20 AM PDT ABB Ltd (NYSE:ABB) has bagged a contract worth $900 million to construct a supercharged electricity highway more than 1,056 miles in India. The link will provide electricity generated from hydro-power stations in northeastern India to around 90 million people in the neighborhood of Agra, located south of New Delhi.
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:20 AM PDT Pratt & Whitney, a United Technologies Corporation (UTX ) company, has completed assembly work for the first PurePower PW1217G engine to be used for the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) aircraft.
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| Novartis Drug Approval Delayed Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:20 AM PDT Novartis AG (NYSE:NVS) recently announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the review period of its pipeline candidate QAB149 for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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| Telefonica To Invest In Brazil Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:20 AM PDT Spanish telecom giant Telefonica (NYSE:TEF) will invest $14.6 billion in Brazil over three years (2011-2014).
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:19 AM PDT Siemens Industry, Inc. has launched Plantville, a new online gaming platform simulating the experience of a plant manager. The game enables players to improve the conditions of their plants by learning about and applying industrial and infrastructure products and solutions from Siemens AG (NYSE:SI).
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| Starbucks-Autogrill Going Strong Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:19 AM PDT Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:SBUX) and Italian restaurant group Autogrill have announced that they will extend their partnership for another 10 years and manage coffee outlets for Starbucks. In North America, the partners have agreed to open additional 120 new shops at airports and highways. As part of the agreement Starbucks will receive fees on sales of its products by Autogrill.
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| Starbucks-Autogrill Going Strong Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:19 AM PDT Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:SBUX) and Italian restaurant group Autogrill have announced that they will extend their partnership for another 10 years and manage coffee outlets for Starbucks. In North America, the partners have agreed to open additional 120 new shops at airports and highways. As part of the agreement Starbucks will receive fees on sales of its products by Autogrill.
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:19 AM PDT DTE Energy Company (NYSE:DTE) made a Request for Proposal to seek for qualified solar photovoltaic (PV) panel suppliers who can provide solar panels and logistics for the company’s solar energy installations.
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| NEM Board Approves Akyem Project Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:19 AM PDT The Board of Directors of US mining company Newmont Mining Corporation (NYSE:NEM) gave its funding approval for the company's Akyem project in Ghana.
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| Westamerica Reiterated At Neutral Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:18 AM PDT We are maintaining our long-term Neutral recommendation on shares of Westamerica Bancorp. (NASDAQ:WABC).
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:18 AM PDT Nerve testing devices maker NeuroMetrix (NASDAQ:NURO) has recently established a scientific advisory board for its new diabetic peripheral neuropathy ("DPN") test. The board consists of eminent international experts who will work closely with the company for improving detection, monitoring and management of DPN. Many of these experts are authors of widely followed clinical guidelines, including those from the American Diabetes Association ("ADA").
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| Celanese Increases Emulsion Prices Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:18 AM PDT Effective April 1, 2011, specialty material company Celanese Corporation (NYSE:CE) will increase the price of all emulsions sold in the Americas.
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 06:18 AM PDT We are reiterating our Neutral recommendation on the shares of Torchmark Corp. (NYSE:TMK) following the release of fourth quarter 2010 earnings. We believe that its life and health business will experience a restricted top-line growth. However, given ample free cash flow, we expect bottom-line earnings to be aided by significant share buyback.
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| Posted: 26 Mar 2011 05:38 AM PDT From the WSJ article ”The Price of Taxing the Rich”: “Nearly half of California’s income taxes before the recession came from the top 1% of earners: households that took in more than $490,000 a year. High earners, it turns out, have especially volatile incomes—their earnings fell by more than twice as much as the rest of the population’s during the recession. When they crashed, they took California’s finances down with them. New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Illinois—states that … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates
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| NZD/USD Weekly Outlook For March 28, 2011 – April 01, 2011 Posted: 26 Mar 2011 05:34 AM PDT By ForexMansion.com
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| NZD/USD Weekly Outlook For March 28, 2011 – April 01, 2011 Posted: 26 Mar 2011 05:34 AM PDT By ForexMansion.com
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| USD/CAD Weekly Outlook For March 28, 2011-April 01, 2011 Posted: 26 Mar 2011 05:34 AM PDT By ForexMansion.com
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| USD/CAD Weekly Outlook For March 28, 2011-April 01, 2011 Posted: 26 Mar 2011 05:34 AM PDT By ForexMansion.com
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| AUD/NZD Weekly Outlook For March 28, 2011 – April 01, 2011 Posted: 26 Mar 2011 05:33 AM PDT By ForexMansion.com
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| AUD/NZD Weekly Outlook For March 28, 2011 – April 01, 2011 Posted: 26 Mar 2011 05:33 AM PDT By ForexMansion.com
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| USD/CHF Weekly Outlook For March 28, 2011 – April 01, 2011 Posted: 26 Mar 2011 05:32 AM PDT By ForexMansion.com
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| USD/CHF Weekly Outlook For March 28, 2011 – April 01, 2011 Posted: 26 Mar 2011 05:32 AM PDT By ForexMansion.com
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| AUD/USD Weekly Outlook For March 28, 2011 – April 01, 2011 Posted: 26 Mar 2011 05:32 AM PDT By ForexMansion.com
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| AUD/USD Weekly Outlook For March 28, 2011 – April 01, 2011 Posted: 26 Mar 2011 05:32 AM PDT By ForexMansion.com
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| GBP/USD Weekly Outlook For March 28, 2011 – April 01, 2011 Posted: 26 Mar 2011 05:31 AM PDT By ForexMansion.com
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| GBP/USD Weekly Outlook For March 28, 2011 – April 01, 2011 Posted: 26 Mar 2011 05:31 AM PDT By ForexMansion.com
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| USD/JPY Weekly Outlook For March 28, 2011 – April 01, 2011 Posted: 26 Mar 2011 05:30 AM PDT By ForexMansion.com
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| USD/JPY Weekly Outlook For March 28, 2011 – April 01, 2011 Posted: 26 Mar 2011 05:30 AM PDT By ForexMansion.com
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| EUR/USD Weekly Outlook For March 28, 2011 – April 01, 2011 Posted: 26 Mar 2011 05:29 AM PDT By ForexMansion.com
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| EUR/USD Weekly Outlook For March 28, 2011 – April 01, 2011 Posted: 26 Mar 2011 05:29 AM PDT By ForexMansion.com
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| Gold Weekly Outlook For March 28, 2011 – April 01, 2011 Posted: 26 Mar 2011 05:23 AM PDT By CommoditiesMansion.com
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| Gold Weekly Outlook For March 28, 2011 – April 01, 2011 Posted: 26 Mar 2011 05:23 AM PDT By CommoditiesMansion.com
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| Natural Gas Weekly Outlook For March 28, 2001-April 01, 2011 Posted: 26 Mar 2011 05:22 AM PDT By CommoditiesMansion.com
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| Natural Gas Weekly Outlook For March 28, 2001-April 01, 2011 Posted: 26 Mar 2011 05:22 AM PDT By CommoditiesMansion.com
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| Crude Oil Weekly Outlook For March 28, 2011 – April 01, 2011 Posted: 26 Mar 2011 05:21 AM PDT By CommoditiesMansion.com
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| Crude Oil Weekly Outlook For March 28, 2011 – April 01, 2011 Posted: 26 Mar 2011 05:21 AM PDT By CommoditiesMansion.com
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| USD/CHF Forecast For March 28, 2011 Posted: 26 Mar 2011 05:17 AM PDT By ForexMansion.com EUR/USD Forecast … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates
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| GBP/USD Forecast For March 28, 2011 Posted: 26 Mar 2011 05:13 AM PDT By ForexMansion.com
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| AUD/USD Forecast For March 28, 2011 Posted: 26 Mar 2011 05:12 AM PDT By ForexMansion.com EUR/USD Forecast for March 28, 2011
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| AUD/NZD Forecast For March 28, 2011 Posted: 26 Mar 2011 05:11 AM PDT By ForexMansion.com
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| USD/JPY Forecast For March 28, 2011 Posted: 26 Mar 2011 05:04 AM PDT By ForexMansion.com
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| Forex Daily Outlook – March 28, 2011 Posted: 26 Mar 2011 04:57 AM PDT By ForexMansion.com
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| Forex Daily Outlook – March 28, 2011 Posted: 26 Mar 2011 04:57 AM PDT By ForexMansion.com
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| Forex Weekly Outlook – March 28, 2011 Posted: 26 Mar 2011 04:43 AM PDT By ForexMansion.com
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| Stock Trade Ideas For The Week Of March 28 Posted: 26 Mar 2011 01:07 AM PDT ( click to enlarge ) SINA Corporation (NASDAQ:SINA) has broken out to all time highs again. The volume on Friday's break was decent, not great, so a sell-stop below $99.30 is probably a good idea. Anyway, SINA is now seeing blue skies as there is no resistance overhead. The technical chart is showing tremenous strength with KD rising and MACD above 0. In addition, both 50 day and 200 day are both rising showing the stock would be in bull market for a while. Only a close below $94.17 would … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates
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