Friday, February 24, 2012

DailyMarkets.com - Umami Reports Second Quarter Results

DailyMarkets.com - Umami Reports Second Quarter Results

Umami Reports Second Quarter Results

Posted: 24 Feb 2012 03:35 AM PST

Umami Reports Second Quarter Results
Ian Gilson, CFA
On February 10, 2012 Umami (UMAM) reported its results for the second fiscal quarter of 2012. The numbers were well ahead of our estimates with revenue of $55.6 million and net income for Umami stockholders of $17.4 million or $0.28 per diluted share. Gross margins were more than double year ago levels. Some of the numbers reported for the first quarter have been adjusted and we have incorporated these in our data.

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Growth & Income Stock: Lorillard, Inc.

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 11:00 PM PST

Lorillard, Inc. (NYSE:LO) continues to offers investors steady double-digit EPS growth and a juicy dividend yield at a reasonable price.
The company also recently delivered better-than-expected Q4 results, prompting analysts to significantly increase their estimates for both 2012 and 2013. It is a Zacks #2 Rank (Buy) stock.
Company Description
Lorillard is the third largest cigarette company in the United States. It sells cigarettes under five brands: Newport (its flagship), Kent, True, Maverick … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Momentum Stock: Tempur-Pedic International

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 11:00 PM PST

Tempur-Pedic International  (TPX)
Back on February 3rd, I highlighted TPX as a momentum stock due to its strong earnings momentum, fundamental growth, brand strength and new line of moderately priced beds that should appeal to a wide segment of consumers.
Since that time the stock has risen over 9% and is still gaining interest from analysts; recently receiving a Buy rating and upgraded target of $85 by Oppenheimer Analysts.  After a 60 percent rise off of its lows in December, the … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Bear Of The Day: Sunoco, Inc. (SUN)

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 11:00 PM PST

A weak business model, geographically undiversified asset base and operational hindrances compel us to downgrade Sunoco, Inc. (NYSE:SUN) to Underperform from Neutral. Our pessimistic outlook on the stock is fueled by the company’s poorly performing refining and supply segment, which registered a high loss along with lower realized prices and throughputs in the fourth quarter of 2011.
Moreover, with the separation of the coke manufacturing business, Sunoco exhibits a weak business profile and … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Bull Of The Day: Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (RRGB)

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 11:00 PM PST

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (NASDAQ:RRGB) reported another solid quarter with fourth-quarter 2011 earnings surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate as it experienced upside in revenue and margin. The company is progressing quite successfully in turning around its business by Project RED, which focuses on revenue growth, expense control and capital deployment.
The pace of the company’s ongoing cost saving initiatives is faster than expected. Moreover, the loyalty program is tremendously successful. … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

Aggressive Growth Stock: Actuant

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 11:00 PM PST

Actuant (ATU) has a good history of positive earnings surprises and an attractive valuation. The stock is a Zacks #2 Rank (Buy).
Company Description
Actuant Corporation designs, manufactures, and distributes industrial products and systems worldwide. The company’s Industrial segment provides hydraulic and mechanical tools including hydraulic tools and heavy lifting solutions. Its Energy segment offers joint integrity products which consist of hydraulic torque wrenches, bolt tensioners, and … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards

The U.K. Learns A Lesson About The Laffer Curve

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 05:50 PM PST

From a  WSJ editorial on how higher marginal tax rates in the U.K. lowered tax revenues from Britain’s top earners, confirming that the Laffer curve is real and that “if you tax something, you actually do get less of it”:

“Speaking of higher taxes (and President Obama always does), there’s news from once fair Britannia. Preliminary figures out this week show that Britain’s 50% top marginal income-tax rate may have reduced tax revenue from top earners by as much as 5%, compared to the old … [visit site to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards and Best Credit Cards
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