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		<title>(GPS) Gap Expands to South Africa</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/04/11/gps-gap-expands-to-south-africa/96118</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:50:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Apparel Stores]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Abercrombie & Fitch Company]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ANF]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gap Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Only a few days ago we reported about our balanced view on Gap Inc. (GPS) and thus reiterated our long-term Neutral recommendation on the premier international specialty retailer. Our prime focus in rendering the balanced view was on the progress of the company’s strategic plans. Most importantly, the strategic plans include reduction of its dependency on North American specialty business, while increasing its online presence as well as expanding its international operations. Building on that move, The Gap opened its first store in South Africa and has plans to open two more stores in the region, The Wall Street Journal reported. International turf provides ample long-term opportunities for retailers to enhance their margins. Thanks to globalization, retailers have the opportunity to explore and add newer markets for their products by ]]></description>
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		<title>(JWN) Nordstrom Expands Store Network</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/04/09/jwn-nordstrom-expands-store-network/96948</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:59:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Apparel Stores]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[BBBY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dick's Sporting Goods Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[JWN]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kohl's Corporation]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Nordstrom Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PETM]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Petsmart Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Target Corporation]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[The Home Depot Inc]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Nordstrom Inc. (JWN), a leading fashion specialty retailer in the United States, announced the opening of two new Nordstrom Rack stores; one in Huntington, New York, and the other in Upland, California. The New York store at the Huntington Shopping Center in the Long Island community of Huntington is expected to begin operation by fall 2012. The showroom spread out in an area of 36,000 square feet will offer both branded and private label merchandise. Other retailers doing business in the Huntington mall include Bed Bath &#38; Beyond Inc. (BBBY), Buy Buy Baby, Michaels, PetSmart Inc. (PETM) and Toys &#8220;R&#8221; Us. Nordstrom’s new California store is expected to come up at Colonies Crossroads, a large multi-phased power center, housing retailers like TJMaxx, Toys &#8220;R&#8221; Us, Target Corp. (TGT), Kohl&#8217;s Corp. ]]></description>
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		<title>(ZUMZ) Zumiez Incorporated &#8211; Bull of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/04/05/zumz-zumiez-incorporated-bull-of-the-day/97757</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:47:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Apparel Stores]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Zumiez Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Zumiez Inc. (ZUMZ) posted earnings of $0.60 per share for fourth quarter 2011, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny and improved substantially from the prior-period profit of $0.49. The improved results were driven by solid top-line performance resulting from high-single digit comparable sales growth and improved operating margin. During the period, operating margin expanded 160 basis points to 17% due to leveraged selling, general and administrative expenses. Anticipating momentum to continue in fiscal 2012, management expects first quarter net income in the range of $0.06 to $0.08 per share on the back of high-single digit growth in comparable sales. Further, Zumiez&#8217;s niche focus on teenage action-sport based merchandise, commitment toward store expansion, and a healthy balance sheet augur well for future operating performance. Currently, we are maintaining a ]]></description>
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		<title>(GES) Guess? Incorporated &#8211; Bear of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/03/20/ges-guess-incorporated-bear-of-the-day-2/95894</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:45:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Apparel Stores]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Guess? Inc.]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Guess? Inc.&#8217;s (GES) fourth quarter and fiscal 2012 earnings missed year-ago earnings by 5.4% and 1.9%, respectively. Severe austerity measures taken by the European government to combat the debt crisis in the region resulted in reduced spending by consumers there. Though this was offset by the slight increase in per capita income of the North American region, operating margin shrank, owing to higher SG&#38;A as well as promotional activities. Same-store sales also declined in the quarter. In the wholesale segment, reorders for the fall collections as well as spring/summer orders also missed the mark. Though the valuation on a price-to-book basis looks attractive (trailing 12-month ROE of 25.9%, well above the industry average), our six-month target price of $30.00 per share equates to about 10.0x our earnings estimate for 2012. ]]></description>
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		<title>(ROST) Ross Stores&#8217; February Results Strong</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/03/07/rost-ross-february-results-strong/94258</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:40:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Apparel Stores]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Kohl's Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[KSS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ross Stores Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[The TJX Companies Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Wal-Mart Stores Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[February 2012 proved another strong month for Ross Stores Inc. (ROST), the largest off-price apparel and home fashion chain in U.S., with sales and same store sales numbers showing substantial improvement and coming out above expectations. Ross Stores’ same-store sales for four weeks ended February 25, 2012 rose 9%, above the February 2011 same-store sales. Net sales for the period marked an increase of 14% to $677 million from $595 million reported in the four weeks ended February 26, 2011. Robust February results, which marked a solid start to fiscal 2012, were driven mainly by favorable weather conditions in a majority of the markets where the company operates. This, in turn, resulted in improved broad-based merchandise and geographic trends. Looking ahead into the first quarter of 2012, the company expects ]]></description>
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		<title>(GPS) Gap Posts Solid American Same Store Comp Numbers</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/03/07/gps-gap-posts-solid-american-same-store-comp-numbers/94372</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:36:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Gap Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Macy's Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gap Inc. (GPS) registered an increase of 4% in same-store sales for the four-week period ended February 25, 2012, breaking its stint of negative comps for seven straight months as warmer weather triggered demand for spring clothing. The company had recorded a decline of 3% in the prior-year comparable period. February 2012 sales Net sales for the four-week period ended February 25, 2012 increased 6% to $874 million compared with net sales of $821 million in the prior-year period. The year over year growth was primarily driven by solid same-store sales performances across each of its segments, except International business. Same-store sales at Banana Republic North America spiked 12% year over year compared with a fall of 4% in the prior-year period. The company’s same-store sales at Old Navy North ]]></description>
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		<title>(ZUMZ) Zumiez Earnings Preview</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/03/06/zumz-zumiez-earnings-preview/94428</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 21:57:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Hot Topic Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Pacific Sunwear of California Inc]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[U.S. Specialty retailer in action sports related apparel, footwear, equipment and accessories, Zumiez Inc. (ZUMZ) will release its fourth-quarter and full-year 2011 results on Thursday, March 8, 2012. The current Zacks Consensus earnings per share (EPS) estimate for the fourth quarter is 59 cents, representing an increase of 20.3% from last year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for full-year 2011 stands at $1.18 per share, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 34.4%. The company has continually delivered positive earnings surprises, outplaying the Zacks Consensus Estimate in the past four consecutive quarters. Zumiez’s third quarter witnessed a positive surprise of 9.8%. The company’s average surprise for the trailing four quarters comes to 68.5%. Third-Quarter 2011 Recap Backed by strong merchandising, new store opening and e-commerce strategies along with improved margins, Zumiez Inc. reported ]]></description>
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		<title>(BKE) Company News for March 2, 2012 &#8211; Corporate Summary</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/03/02/bke-company-news-for-march-2-2012-corporate-summary/94106</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/03/02/bke-company-news-for-march-2-2012-corporate-summary/94106#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:48:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[BKE]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Buckle Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings Inc]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[DigitalGlobe Inc]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Veolia Environnement SA]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[•    Online gaming company Zynga Inc. (NASDAQ:ZNGA) is all set to launch a beta version of its latest game-playing platform later this month. Reacting to the event, the share prices of the company gained 9.95% to close at $14.48 a share •    France based environmental management services provider Veolia Environnement S.A.’s (NYSE:VE) share prices advanced 15.58% after the company reported that it was in talks to sell off its transportation business •    Billboard advertisement provider Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings Inc.’s (NYSE:CCO) share prices rose 7.56% after the company announced to pay dividend worth $2.2 billion •    Share prices of DigitalGlobe Inc. (NYSE:DGI) plummeted 15.73% a day after the company’s fourth-quarter earnings results came in below estimates •    Share prices of Buckle Inc. (NYSE:BKE)  gained 6.88% to end the day at ]]></description>
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		<title>(GPS) Gap Comparable Store Sales Fall &#8211; Guides Higher</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/02/06/gap-gap-comparable-store-sales-fall-guides-higher/91299</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:34:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Gap Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the leading global specialty retailers, Gap Inc. (GPS), continues to record comparable store sales results in the red. Last January, Gap registered a decline of 4% in same-store sales for the four-week period ended January 28, 2012, with sales declining across the board. The year-over-year comparison also looked jaded with the company recording a growth of 3% in the prior-year comparable period. January 2012 Sales Gap witnessed a contraction in same-store sales across each of its segments, except Banana Republic North America. Gap North America’s same-store sales declined 5% versus 2% rise in the prior-year period. The company’s same-store sales in the international region plunged 10% compared with an increase of 9% in the year-ago period. Same-store sales at Old Navy North America fell 6% compared with flat ]]></description>
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		<title>(LTD) Dividend Hike: The In Thing</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/02/03/ltd-dividend-hike-the-in-thing/91184</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:17:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Family Dollar Stores Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Increasing dividends is becoming a common trend these days, mostly followed by companies that boast a stable cash position and healthy cash flows. These strategies not only enhance shareholders’ return but also raise the market value of the stock. The companies through this strategy bolsters investors’ confidence on the stock, thereby persuading them to either buy or hold the scrip instead of selling them. Recently, Limited Brands Inc. (LTD), a specialty retailer of women’s intimate and other apparel, beauty and personal care products, raised its annual dividend by 25% to $1.00 from 80 cents a share. The company announced that the dividend will be paid on March 9, 2012, to stockholders of record as of February 24, 2012. The dividend yield based on the new payout and the last closing ]]></description>
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		<title>(URBN) Urban Outfitters Incorporated &#8211; Bear of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/01/13/urbn-urban-outfitters-incorporated-bear-of-the-day/89926</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:10:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are initiating the coverage on Urban Outfitters (URBN) with an Underperform recommendation. Despite registering growth of 6.3% in the top line, the company&#8217;s third-quarter 2012 earnings of $0.33 per share fell 23.3% from the prior-year quarter due to the rise in cost of sales and SG&#38;A expenses. The company&#8217;s inventory level, which rose 27%, remains a matter of concern. The company, in order to clear its inventory, is selling the slow-moving stock of women&#8217;s clothing at increased markdowns, which in turn, is weighing upon margins. Its gross margin contracted 571 basis points to 35.4% during the quarter. Management now expects the fourth quarter gross margin to be lower than the third quarter. Fashion obsolescence remains the key issue for the company&#8217;s business model. In the past, this has weighed ]]></description>
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		<title>(GES) Guess? Incorporated &#8211; Bear of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/01/03/ges-guess-incorporated-bear-of-the-day/89538</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:14:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We downgraded our recommendation on Guess? (GES) from Neutral to Underperform as its third-quarter 2012 core earnings of $0.71 per share missed both Zacks Consensus Estimate as well as year ago earnings by 28% and 5%, respectively. The current global economic headwinds and the diminishing disposable income of the consumers were responsible for the earnings miss. Same store sales also declined in the quarter. In the wholesale segment, reorders for the fall collections as well as spring/summer orders were weak. Channel mix was more than offset by accelerating operating expenses to maintain more stores and planned infrastructure expenses. The potential slowdown in Europe, which has actually been one of the company&#8217;s few bright spots, also creates a major risk for shares of GES. Our six-month target price is $27. GUESS ]]></description>
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		<title>(AEO) American Eagle Outfitters &#8211; Bull of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/23/aeo-american-eagle-outfitters-bull-of-the-day/89170</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:55:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A solid comparable-store sales performance helped American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) to register strong top-line growth of 10.7% during third-quarter 2011. American Eagle leverages its sturdy line of well-established brands and their premium positioning to uphold its unique niche in the specialty retailing sector. Moreover, the company&#8217;s cost-saving initiatives and long-term growth strategy will not only provide financial flexibility but will also help to drive value proposition. Further, management&#8217;s efforts to boost cash flow and maintain a debt-free healthy balance sheet bode well for future operating performance. Our long-term Outperform recommendation on the stock indicates that it would perform well above the broader market. Our target price of $16.00, based on 17.2x 2011 EPS, reflects this view. AMER EAGLE OUTF (AEO): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com ]]></description>
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		<title>(CTRN) Citi Trends Incorporated &#8211; Bear of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/13/ctrn-citi-trends-incorporated-bear-of-the-day-3/88489</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:38:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Citi Trends, Inc. (CTRN) falling comparable store sales, coupled with rising operating expenses battered the third-quarter 2011 results. The company incurred a quarterly loss of $0.38 per share that broadened from the prior-period loss of $0.03. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter was a loss of $0.37 per share. Further, due to uncertainty hovering around sales given the global economic unrest, the company rolled back its earnings guidance range of $1.25 to $1.35 per share for fiscal 2011. The company decided not to provide any guidelines unless it finds any near-term catalysts to drive sales. Intense competition from other retailers, seasonal nature of business and risks associated with sourcing merchandise from developing countries may further undermine the company&#8217;s future growth prospects. Currently, we are maintaining a long-term Underperform recommendation ]]></description>
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		<title>(ZUMZ) Zumiez 2011 Third Quarter Earnings Preview</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/01/zumz-zumiez-2011-third-quarter-earnings-preview/87850</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:55:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Zumiez Inc. (ZUMZ) is scheduled to report third-quarter 2011 financial results on December 1, 2011. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is earnings of 41 cents a share. Second-Quarter 2011, Summary Zumiez reported second-quarter earnings of 8 cents a share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 5 cents a share. The company also outpaced earnings of 2 cents a share posted in the second quarter of fiscal 2010. Net sales in the reported quarter increased 14.9% year over year to $112.2 million from $97.7 million a year ago. Comparable store sales rose 7.5% in the quarter compared with an increase of 9.3% in second-quarter 2010. Total revenue missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $152 million. Management Guidance For the third quarter of 2011, management expects comparable store sales ]]></description>
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		<title>(AEO) American Eagle Outfitters 2011 Third Quarter Earnings Preview</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/30/aeo-american-eagle-outfitters-2011-third-quarter-earnings-preview/87727</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:43:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[American Eagle Outfitters Inc. (AEO) is scheduled to report its third-quarter 2011 financial results before the opening bell on November 30, 2011. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is earnings of 27 cents a share. For the quarter under review, revenue is expected to be 819.0 million, according to the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Second-Quarter 2011 Synopsis American Eagle’s earnings in the second quarter decreased to 10 cents per share from its year-ago earnings of 13 cents per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 11 cents a share. During the quarter, American Eagle’s net sales went up 4.0% year over year to $676.0 million, still below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $770 million. Same-store sales came in flat for the quarter. Zacks Consensus The analyst covered by Zacks ]]></description>
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		<title>(LTD) Limited Brands Reports October Sales Increase</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/10/ltd-limited-brands-reports-october-sales-increase/86639</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:27:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Limited Brands Inc. (LTD), a specialty retailer of women’s intimate and other apparel, beauty and personal care products, recently posted healthy sales results for the four-week period ended October 29, 2011 on the heels of healthy sales at its Victoria&#8217;s Secret Stores and Bath &#38; Body Works, and lifted its third-quarter 2011 earnings outlook. The owner of Victoria&#8217;s Secret Direct and La Senza chains has sustained its growth momentum. Limited Brands’ comparable-store sales for October 2011 rose 6% compared with increases of 11% in September 2011 and 9% in October 2010. Comparable-store sales for October increased 9% at Victoria’s Secret Stores &#38; Victoria’s Secret Beauty, 12% at Victoria’s Secret Direct, 6% at Bath &#38; Body Works &#38; The White Barn Candle Co. but declined 5% at La Senza. Limited Brands, ]]></description>
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		<title>(JWN) Nordstrom&#8217;s October Same-Store Sales Comparisons Rise</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/07/jwn-nordstroms-october-same-store-sales-comparisons-rise/86540</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:15:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Same-store sales at Nordstrom Inc. (JWN) grew by 5.4% for the four-week period ended October 29, 2011. Total retail sales in October 2011 climbed 13.3% to $749.0 million from $662.0 million for the four-week period ended October 30, 2011. Third-quarter 2011 Sales The company’s comparable sales in third-quarter 2011 increased 7.9% from the prior-year quarter. Total retail sales during the period surged 14.2% to $2.38 billion compared with a total retail sales of $2.09 billion in the prior-year quarter. Year-to-date Sales Moreover, Nordstrom&#8217;s year-to-date comparable sales grew by 7.2% year over year. Total retail sales for the period increased 12.8% to $7.33 billion from $6.49 billion reported in the prior-year period. As of October 29, 2011, Nordstrom had 117 Nordstrom full-line stores, 104 Nordstrom Racks, 2 Jeffrey boutiques, 1 treasure&#38;bond ]]></description>
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		<title>(LTD) Limited Brands Incorporated &#8211; Bull of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/10/12/ltd-limited-brands-incorporated-bull-of-the-day/84944</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 22:49:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Limited Brands, Inc. (LTD) second-quarter 2011 earnings of $0.48 per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.46, and rose 33% from the prior-year quarter on the back of cost containment, inventory management and merchandise initiatives. The better-than-expected results, prompted management to raise its fiscal 2011 earnings outlook to a range of $2.35 to $2.50 per share. We believe it would maintain its growth momentum as evident from its monthly sales results. Limited Brands&#8217; comparable-store sales for September rose 11%. The company&#8217;s Bath &#38; Body Works segment is gaining traction, driven by a rise in store transactions, enhancement in the direct channel business and growth in new stores. Victoria&#8217;s Secret Stores has been performing well, and the company is also revamping its La Senza brand. Limited Brands is also keen ]]></description>
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		<title>(GPS) Gap Analyst Assigns Neutral Recommendation</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/10/06/gps-gap-analyst-assigns-neutral-recommendation/84646</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:26:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We maintain our Neutral recommendation on Gap Inc. (GPS). Gap is one of the leading players in the highly fragmented specialty retail sector offering a diverse range of clothing, accessories and personal care products for men, women, children and babies. Its flagship brands include Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Piperlime and Athleta. Gap’s globally recognized brands complement one another, enabling it to leverage its position in the sector. Moreover, in a drive to boost international operations, Gap consolidated its foreign business under one division from London. Lackluster sales in North America compelled the company to explore markets overseas. In order to counter the domestic market saturation, Gap is aiming to generate 30% of total sales from its overseas operations and online business by 2013. To achieve this end, Gap has ]]></description>
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		<title>(CTRN) Citi Trends Incorporated &#8211; Bear of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/27/ctrn-citi-trends-incorporated-bear-of-the-day-2/84128</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:46:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Citi Trends, Inc. (CTRN) falling comparable store sales, coupled with rising input costs and operating expenses battered the second-quarter 2011 results. The company witnessed a quarterly loss of $0.69 per share that broadened 17 folds from the prior-period loss of $0.04. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter was a loss of $0.64 per share. Further, due to uncertainty hovering around sales given the global economic unrest, the company rolled back its earnings guidance range of $1.25 to $1.35 per share for fiscal 2011. The company decided not to provide any guidelines unless it finds any near- term catalysts to drive sales. Intense competition from other retailers, seasonal nature of business, and risks associated with sourcing merchandise from developing countries may further undermine the company&#8217;s future growth prospects. Currently, we ]]></description>
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		<title>(CTRN) Citi Trends Incorporated Analyst Lowers Shares to Underperform</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/21/ctrn-citi-trends-incorporated-analyst-lowers-shares-to-underperform/83700</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:10:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are currently downgrading our long-term recommendation on Citi Trends Inc. (CTRN) to Underperform from Neutral based on the company&#8217;s disappointing second-quarter 2011 results. Citi Trends&#8217; falling comparable store sales, coupled with rising input costs and operating expenses, battered the second-quarter 2011 results. The company witnessed a quarterly loss of 69 cents per share that broadened 17 folds from the prior-period loss of 4 cents. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter was a loss of 64 cents per share. Moreover, due to uncertainty hovering around sales, the company rolled back its earnings guidance range of $1.25 to $1.35 per share for fiscal 2011. The company decided not to provide any guidelines unless it finds any near-term catalysts to drive sales. Moreover, Citi Trends also reduced its projection of new ]]></description>
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		<title>(CTRN) Citi Trends Incorporated &#8211; Bear of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/20/ctrn-citi-trends-incorporated-bear-of-the-day/83495</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:58:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Citi Trends, Inc. (CTRN) falling comparable store sales, coupled with rising input costs and operating expenses battered the second-quarter 2011 results. The company witnessed a quarterly loss of $0.69 per share that broadened 17 folds from the prior-period loss of $0.04. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter was a loss of $0.64 per share. Further, due to uncertainty hovering around sales given the global economic unrest, the company rolled back its earnings guidance range of $1.25 to $1.35 per share for fiscal 2011. The company decided not to provide any guidelines unless it finds any near- term catalysts to drive sales. Intense competition from other retailers, seasonal nature of business, and risks associated with sourcing merchandise from developing countries may further undermine the company&#8217;s future growth prospects. Currently, we ]]></description>
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		<title>(ZUMZ) Zumiez Second Quarter 2011 Earnings Scorecard</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/15/zumz-zumiez-second-quarter-2011-earnings-scorecard/82740</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:54:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recently, specialty retailer Zumiez Inc. (ZUMZ) announced its financial results for the second-quarter of 2011. Street analysts had nearly a week to ponder on the news. In the subsequent paragraphs, we cover the recent earnings announcement, analysts&#8217; estimate revisions as well as the Zacks Rank and long-term recommendation on the stock. Earnings Review Zumiez posted earnings of 8 cents a share for second-quarter 2011, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 5 cents a share. The company also outpaced earnings of 2 cents a share posted in the second quarter of fiscal 2010. Net income from operations was $2.6 million compared with $1.9 million in the prior-year quarter. Net sales in the reported quarter increased 14.9% year over year to $112.2 million from $97.7 million a year ago. Comparable-store sales rose ]]></description>
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		<title>(ZUMZ) Zumiez Second Quarter Earnings Preview</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/01/zumz-zumiez-second-quarter-earnings-preview/82244</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:27:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Zumiez, Inc. (ZUMZ) is scheduled to report second-quarter 2011 financial results on August 31, 2011. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is earnings of 5 cents a share. First-Quarter 2011, Summary Zumiez reported first-quarter earnings of 6 cents a share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 2 cents a share. The company also turned around from a loss of 3 cents a share posted in the first quarter of fiscal 2010. Net income from operations was $1.9 million compared with a loss of $0.7 million in the prior-year quarter. Net sales in the reported quarter increased 18.8% year over year to $105.9 million from $89.1 million a year ago. Comparable store sales rose 12.6% in the quarter compared with an increase of 9.1% in first-quarter 2010. Total revenue ]]></description>
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		<title>(AEO) Company News for August 25, 2011 &#8211; Corporate Summary</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/08/25/aeo-company-news-for-august-25-2011-corporate-summary/82024</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:47:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[•    Retailer American Eagle Outfitters Inc.’s (NYSE:AEO) shares declined 8.78% to $10.60 after the teen-clothing retailer lowered its earnings outlook for the year 2012•    US listed shares of beer maker Heineken NV (PINK:HINKY) fell 6.53% after the brewer revealed that its profit for 2011 is unlikely to grow •    Share prices of semiconductor manufacturer Inphi Corporation (NYSE:IPHI) fell 31.43% after the company lowered its outlook for the remainder of the fiscal year •    Specialty firm Triangle Capital Corp.&#8217;s (NYSE:TCAP) shares declined 6.37% after the company decided to go ahead with its sale of 3.5 million shares •    Specialty contracting company Dycom Industries Inc. (NYSE:DY) on late Tuesday reported a steep increase in its fourth quarter income for the fiscal •    Analysts at Rodman &#38; Renshaw initiated coverage on Multi-Fineline Electronix, ]]></description>
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		<title>(ANF) Stock Market News for August 18, 2011 &#8211; Market News</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/08/18/anf-stock-market-news-for-august-18-2011-market-news/81571</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 23:49:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, The Dow Jones Industrial Average see-sawed between positive and negative territory, eventually closing flat as did the S&#38;P. The Nasdaq closed in the red after tech shares dragged the index lower following Dell’s revised sales forecast. However, a few positive earnings results from retail stocks and a couple of economic reports helped the markets ward of another slide in the middle day of the week.The Dow ended with a small gain of 4.28 points to close at 11,410.21, gaining 4.28%. During the day, the blue chip index managed to touch an intraday high of 124 points and an intraday low of 84 points. The Standard &#38; Poor 500 (S&#38;P 500) increased marginally, by 1.12 points to settle at 1,193.88. Helping the S&#38;P to close in the green was ]]></description>
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		<title>(JWN) Is The U.S. Consumer Is Alive?</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/08/14/jwn-is-the-u-s-consumer-is-alive/81226</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Aug 2011 17:41:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[J. C. Penney Company Inc]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Following a record four back-to-back 400+-point moves in the Dow, will we close the week on an equivalent sized move on Friday as well? There is certainly no shortage of data, both here from the U.S. as well as from across the pond in Europe, that can provide the catalysts for moves in any direction. But if we have learned anything from the roller coaster ride of recent days, it is that foretelling the direction of the market&#8217;s day-to-day moves has become extremely difficult, if not altogether impossible. That said, I am reasonably confident that we are getting closer to a bottom. The sharp pullback of the last two weeks reflected the adjustment process that the market needed to undergo to account for the economy&#8217;s reduced growth prospects in the ]]></description>
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		<title>(HOTT) Hot Topic Comps Steady</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/07/11/hott-hot-topic-comps-steady/78631</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:47:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[HOT Topic Inc. (HOTT) reported positive same-store sales of 0.4% for the month of June, repeating the performance in its sequentially preceding quarter and way ahead of the 2.1% fall in the year-earlier period. The company reported the third consecutive month of positive same-store sales after 23 months on the trot of negative comparables.  Prior to it, the company had last registered same-store sales growth of 3.1% way back in April 2009. However, Hot Topic recorded a 1.8% year-over-year decline in total sales for the month, totaling $58 million. June Sales Update Hot Topic: Segment same-store sales inched down 1.5% in June 2011, improving nominally from a 1.6% drop in the prior-year period. Total sales of $43.2 million decreased 3.7% year over year for the month. Torrid: Torrid registered same-store ]]></description>
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		<title>(LTD) Limited Brands Posts Impressive Sales Results</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/07/08/ltd-limited-brands-posts-impressive-sales-results/78663</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/07/08/ltd-limited-brands-posts-impressive-sales-results/78663#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2011 20:47:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Gap Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[GPS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hanesbrands Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Limited Brands Inc. (LTD), a specialty retailer of women’s intimate and other apparel, beauty and personal care products recently posted impressive sales results for the five-week period ended July 02, 2011 on the heels of healthy sales at its Victoria&#8217;s Secret Stores and Bath and Body Works. The owner of Victoria&#8217;s Secret and La Senza chains sustained its growth momentum in June 2011 and posted a 12% growth in comparable-store sales, following an increase of 6% in May 2011 and June 2010, respectively. Comparable-store sales for June climbed 17% at Victoria’s Secret Stores &#38; Victoria’s Secret Beauty, 5% at Bath &#38; Body Works &#38; The White Barn Candle Co. and 1% at La Senza. Limited Brands, which competes with Gap Inc. (GPS) and Hanesbrands Inc. (HBI), stated that net sales ]]></description>
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		<title>(ZUMZ) Zumiez Shines Once Again</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/07/07/zumz-zumiez-shines-once-again/78544</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:05:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Hot Topic Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Pacific Sunwear of California Inc]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Zumiez Inc. (ZUMZ), an action sports retailer in the United States, reported comparable store sales for the five-week period ended July 02, 2011. Total net sales for the period increased by a sharp 16.8% to $43.5 million from $37.2 million reported in the five-week period ended July 03, 2010. For the reported period, comparable store sales climbed 9.8%, compared with a rise of 10.9% in the prior-year period. The June results marked the 19th consecutive month of comparable store sales growth. Hot Topic Inc. (HOTT), which competes with Zumiez, reported a growth of 0.4% in June comparable store sales, with total sales decreasing 1.8%. Prior to this, Zumiez reported first-quarter 2011 earnings of 6 cents a share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 2 cents a share. The company also ]]></description>
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		<title>(FINL) The Finish Line Matches Wall Street Estimates</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/30/finl-the-finish-line-matches-wall-street-estimates/77990</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:18:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Finish Line Inc. (FINL) posted adjusted earnings per share of 30 cents in the first quarter of fiscal 2012, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. However, the quarterly earnings exceeded the year-ago earnings by 5 cents. Indianapolis-based Finish Line reported year-over-year net sales growth of 6.0% in the quarter to $299.5 million. Sales growth was aided by improved performance in all key metrics. Store conversion was up 0.2%, average dollars per transaction increased 2.1% and store traffic grew 1.5%. Both online sales and traffic were up over 50%. Comparable sales increased 6.5% in the first quarter on top of a 10.9% rise recorded in the prior-year quarter. This was the seventh consecutive quarter of same-store sales growth. Categorically, footwear comps were up 6.9% and soft goods’ comps rose ]]></description>
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		<title>(GPS) Gap Coming to Egypt and Morocco</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/30/gps-gap-coming-to-egypt-and-morocco/78037</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:11:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[AEO]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[American Eagle Outfitters Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gap Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Gap Inc. (GPS), as part of its expansion project in the $1.4 trillion global apparel market, has taken a maiden step to bring its brand to Africa. The company is expected to unveil the latest trend in Egypt and Morocco in July and October, respectively. The company has plans to open a Gap store in Egypt while The Gap and Banana Republic stores in Morocco. Only last year, The Gap had taken an initiative to sell its products in Egypt, Morocco and South Africa via its international online shipping provider. Through contracts with its existing franchise &#8212; The Fawaz Al Hokair Group &#8212; Gap expects to introduce its first store in Egypt in the Mall of Arabia, located in the capital city of Cairo. The company also plans to ]]></description>
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		<title>(GCO) Genesco Takes Over Schuh Group</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/29/gco-genesco-takes-over-schuh-group/77917</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:50:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Genesco Inc. (GCO) recently acquired UK-based Schuh Group Ltd., a specialty retailer of casual and athletic footwear, for £125 million. The purchase price was broken into three tranches plus a possible management bonus contingent upon performance worth up to another £25 million. From this deal, Genesco and Schuh will derive merchandising synergies as both operate in the same vertical. Both companies target  teenagers and young adults. So the same basic product trends are in place for both companies. This cross-Atlantic merger will widen the merged entity’s footprint adding many more customers to its present base. Both companies will track trends in the east and west. Moreover, with continued globalization in footwear, especially among teenagers, trend migration to both continents will be beneficial for Genesco and Schuh. Scotland-based Schuh operates 59 ]]></description>
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		<title>(CHS) Chico&#8217;s FAS Offers Preliminary Second Quarter Update</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/26/chs-chicos-fas-offers-preliminary-second-quarter-update/77432</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/26/chs-chicos-fas-offers-preliminary-second-quarter-update/77432#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jun 2011 17:45:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chico&#8217;s FAS Inc.’s (CHS) preliminary second-quarter revenue increased at a mid-teens percentage rate while comparable store sales climbed by a low double-digit percentage rate. The company by way of rewarding shareholders has also declared a quarterly dividend of 5 cents per share, which will be paid on September 26, 2011, to shareholders of record as of September 12, 2011. The company also announced that the board of directors has elected Pamela Knous as chief financial officer, chief accounting officer and executive vice president of the company. Pamela is supposed to join the company on June 23, 2011. The company also stated that its stockholders chose all three of the Directors standing for election as Class III Directors. Besides, 95% of the stockholders of the company agreed upon an advisory resolution ]]></description>
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		<title>(JWN) Nordstrom&#8217;s New Credit Facility</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/26/jwn-nordstroms-new-credit-facility/77474</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jun 2011 16:40:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the leading fashion specialty retailers in the U.S., Nordstrom Inc. (JWN) has entered into a new five-year unsecured revolving credit agreement with a consortium of world&#8217;s leading investment bankers for optimizing its capital structure. Bank of America Merrill Lynch Wells Fargo Securities, LLC are offering the total amount of $600.0 million to the new revolving credit line facility maturing in June 2016. The company would have to pay an interest of LIBOR plus a margin of 1.125% on the outstanding amount and a commitment fee of 0.125% on the total capacity. The new credit facility will replace the company&#8217;s prior unsecured revolving credit facility of $650.0 million, which was schedule to mature in August 2012. Under a revolving credit facility, a company can borrow again once it repays ]]></description>
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		<title>(GPS) Gap Reiterated at Neutral</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/23/gps-gap-reiterated-at-neutral/77292</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:03:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[American Eagle Outfitters Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Bank of America Corporation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[We maintain a long-term Neutral recommendation on Gap Inc. (GPS). Gap is one of the leading players in the highly fragmented specialty retail sector offering a diverse range of clothing, accessories and personal care products for men, women, children and babies. Its flagship brands include Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Piperlime and Athleta. Gap’s globally recognized brands complement one another, enabling it to leverage its position in the sector. Gap remains keen on driving its international operations and has thus decided to consolidate its foreign business under one division from London. Gap’s expansion overseas has been prompted by lackluster sales in its domestic North American market. In order to counter domestic market saturation, Gap is aiming to generate 30% of total sales from its overseas operations and online business by ]]></description>
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		<title>(JWN) Nordstrom Analyst Maintains Neutral on Shares</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/16/jwn-nordstrom-analyst-maintains-neutral-on-shares/75775</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:44:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We maintain our long-term ‘Neutral’ recommendation on Nordstrom Inc. (JWN). Nordstrom is a leading fashion specialty retailer in the U.S., offering high quality apparel, shoes, cosmetics and accessories for men, women and kids. The company offers both branded and private label merchandise, which are positioned in the upscale segment of the industry and targeted toward the aspiring middle class. Moreover, Nordstrom is one of the leading players in the extremely fragmented specialty retail sector. The company offers a broad array of over 500 brands, targeted toward the entire family, through a strong nationwide network of 204 stores situated across 28 states. Moreover, Nordstrom has a strong line up of globally recognized brands, catering primarily to the upscale segment, enabling Nordstrom to generate high margin revenue. Consequently, this provides a competitive ]]></description>
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		<title>(ZUMZ) Zumiez Thrives and Reverses Loss</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/10/zumz-zumiez-thrives-and-reverses-loss/74595</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:16:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Abercrombie & Fitch Company]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Specialty retailer Zumiez Inc. (ZUMZ) reported first-quarter earnings of 6 cents a share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 2 cents a share. The company also outpaced a loss of 3 cents a share posted in the first quarter of fiscal 2010. Net income from operations was $1.9 million compared with a loss of $0.7 million in the prior-year quarter. Net sales in the reported quarter increased 18.8% year over year to $105.9 million from $89.1 million a year ago. Comparable store sales rose 12.6% in the quarter compared with an increase of 9.1% in first-quarter 2010. Total revenue beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $101 million. Cost of goods sold in the quarter increased 13.9% year over year to $72.4 million. Gross margin nevertheless expanded 300 basis points to ]]></description>
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		<title>(DSW) Company News for May 25, 2011 &#8211; Corporate Summary</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/25/dsw-company-news-for-may-25-2011-corporate-summary/74883</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 15:53:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[AutoZone Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[FPIC Insurance Group Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gentiva Health Services Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[•    Shares of Yandex NV (NASDAQ:YNDX) gained more than 55% to close at $38.84 in its opening trading day at the American exchange. Yandex is a Russian internet search company and its IPO was the biggest in the Internet sector after Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) •    Automotive-parts retailer AutoZone, Inc.’s (NYSE:AZO) shares surged 5.97% after the company reported third-quarter results that came in above analysts estimates and the Street’s expectations •    Shoe retailer DSW Inc. (NYSE:DSW) raised its profit forecast for the fiscal year 2012. As a result of this development, the company’s shares gained 16.86% to close at $50.47 •    Coverage on shares of Motorola Solutions Inc (NYSE:MSI) was initiated by Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) with a &#8220;Buy&#8221; rating and a target price of $57 •    Shares of Gentiva Health Services, Inc. ]]></description>
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		<title>(BKE) Company News for May 24, 2011 &#8211; Corporate Summary</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/24/bke-company-news-for-may-24-2011-corporate-summary/74782</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/24/bke-company-news-for-may-24-2011-corporate-summary/74782#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 17:52:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Buckle Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Consolidated Edison Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[•    After a security researcher reported that social networking site LINKEDIN CORP (NYSE:LNKD) has serious security serious flaws which makes its user accounts susceptible to hackers, share prices of the social networking site dropped 5.15% to close at $88.30 •    Shares of Sony (NYSE:SNE) slid 1.7% to $26.59 after the electronics maker reported it would incur a loss of 260 billion yen ($3.19 billion) because of the impact of the tsunami and earthquake which had hit Japan on March 11 •    Analysts at Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) downgraded Buckle Inc (NYSE:BKE) to a “Sell” rating from a “Neutral” rating with a target price of $35.00 •    Shares of DemandTec, Inc. (NASDAQ:DMAN) were downgraded by analysts of JMP Securities to a “Market perform” rating  from an “Outperform” rating •    Citing the move ]]></description>
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		<title>(ANF) Company News for May 19, 2011 &#8211; Corporate Summary</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/19/anf-company-news-for-may-19-2011-corporate-summary/74500</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/19/anf-company-news-for-may-19-2011-corporate-summary/74500#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2011 20:26:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Abercrombie & Fitch Company]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Celldex Therapeutics Inc]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[DPS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eastman Kodak Company]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[EK]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Heartware International Inc]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[MAT]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mattel Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Morgan Stanley]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Staples Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[•    Abercrombie &#38; Fitch (NYSE:ANF) reported Q1 EPS of $0.27, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.11 per share. Revenues for the quarter rose 22% year-over-year to $836.7 million, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $783.0 million •    Board of directors of Dr Pepper Snapple Group (NYSE:DPS) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.32 per share of the company&#8217;s common stock. Compared with the previous year, the group’s dividend has increased 28% •    Regulatory filings showed Eastman Kodak Co&#8217;s (NYSE:EK) CEO and chief financial officer purchased 36,532 shares on May 13. CEO Antonio Perez said in a statement to employees that the recent stock purchase program shows the management&#8217;s faith in the future of the  photography icon •    Biopharma company Celldex Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:CLDX) has valued a public offering of 10 ]]></description>
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		<title>(ANF) Company News for April 13, 2011 &#8211; Corporate Summary</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/04/13/anf-company-news-for-april-13-2011-corporate-summary/71420</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/04/13/anf-company-news-for-april-13-2011-corporate-summary/71420#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:15:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Abercrombie & Fitch Company]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Citigroup Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Fastenal Company]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Healthcare Services Group Inc]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Monster Worldwide Inc]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Safe Bulkers Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Skilled Healthcare Group Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[• According to a report, Citigroup (NYSE:C) plans to sell 12 million shares of Primerica, Inc.&#8217;s (NYSE:PRI) common stock. The bank will receive all of the proceeds from the offering • Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) reported Q1 EPS of $0.54, ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.52 per share. Revenues for the quarter rose 23% year-over-year to $640.6 million, above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $626.0 million • Healthcare Services Group (NASDAQ:HCSG) reported Q1 EPS of $0.12, lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.15 per share. Revenue for the quarter was up 13% year-over-year to $208.39 million, ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate for $205.0 million • Share prices of Monster Worldwide (NYSE:MWW) gained  2.85% to close at $16.94 after CL King upgraded the stock to ‘Strong Buy’ rating • Argus downgraded Abercrombie &#38; Fitch ]]></description>
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		<title>(ANN) Company News for March 14, 2011 &#8211; Corporate Summary</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/03/14/ann-company-news-for-march-14-2011-corporate-summary/68669</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:05:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Aeropostale Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[AnnTaylor Stores Corporation]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[BB & T Corporation]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Hansen Natural Corporation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[• Tesoro Corp. (NYSE:TSO) shares ended 8.5% higher at $24.51 as crude-oil prices fell below $101 a barrel and after analysts said that the earthquake could prompt demand for companies that could offset loss of energy from Japanese nuclear plants shuttered after the quake • AnnTaylor Stores (NYSE:ANN) reported Q4 EPS of $0.19, ex-items, ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.17 per share. Comparable store sales rose 11% • Janney Montgomery upgraded BB&#38;T (NYSE:BBT) to Buy from Neutral • Morgan Keegan initiated coverage on Dresser-Rand (NYSE:DRC) and ENSCO International (NYSE:ESV) with an Outperform rating • FBR Capital upgraded Euroseas (NASDAQ:ESEA) to Outperform from Market Perform • RBC Capital upgraded Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) to Outperform from Sector Perform • RBC Capital upgraded Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) to Outperform from Sector Perform • BMO Capital initiated coverage on Oracle (NASDAQ:ORCL) with ]]></description>
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		<title>(ARO) Stock Market News for March 11, 2011 &#8211; Market News</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/03/11/aro-stock-market-news-for-march-11-2011-market-news/68580</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:45:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A host of worrying events and results robbed investors of optimism to take the markets significantly lower, on Thursday as the benchmark Dow registered its worst performance in seven months. Geopolitical issues also weighed down the markets as tensions in the Middle East intensified with reports of unrest in Saudi Arabia turning investors jittery in anticipation of a likely economic slowdown. Weekly jobless claims increased more than expected and the trade deficit reached its highest level in seven months to add to the gloom. Suggesting that market strength was on the decline, all three benchmarks dipped below their 50-day moving averages. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) finished at 11,984.61, the first time it ended below 12,000 since 31st January. A drop of 1.9% cost the Dow its worst fall ]]></description>
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		<title>(AEO) Company News for March 10, 2011 &#8211; Corporate Summary</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/03/10/aeo-company-news-for-march-10-2011-corporate-summary/68499</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:34:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[AEO]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[AeroVironment Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[American Eagle Outfitters Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[BEN]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Catalyst Health Solutions Inc]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ceradyne Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[• Navistar (NYSE:NAV) reported Q1 EPS of $0.16, ex-items, lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.20 per share • AeroVironment Inc (NASADQ:AVAV), a company which makes remote controlled planes for the military, reported a 76% rise in its quarterly profit • Retailer American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) said its Chief Executive Jim O’Donnell is retiring and also reported an increase in fourth-quarter profit • Catalyst Health Solutions Inc (NASDAQ:CHSI) announced its plans to buy Walgreen Co.’s (NYSE:WAG) pharmacy-benefit-management subsidiary Walgreens Health Initiatives for $525 million in cash • Ceramic product maker Ceradyne Inc (NASDAQ:CRDN) lifted its 2011 earnings forecast • Finisar Corporation (NASDAQ:FNSR), maker of fiber-optic equipment, reported a jump in its quarterly profits but offered a lower forecast below the Street’s expectations mainly because of slowing demand from China • Money manager Franklin Resources Inc (NYSE:BEN) ]]></description>
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		<title>(LTD) Limited Brands Quarterly Earnings Scorecard</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/03/04/ltd-limited-brands-quarterly-earnings-scorecard/67752</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/03/04/ltd-limited-brands-quarterly-earnings-scorecard/67752#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Mar 2011 00:45:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Gap Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Hanesbrands Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Limited Brands Inc. (LTD), a specialty retailer of women’s intimate and other apparel, beauty and personal care products, recently posted fourth-quarter 2010 results. Street analysts had nearly a week to ponder the news. In the paragraphs that follow, we cover the recent earnings announcement, subsequent analysts’ estimate revisions as well as the Zacks Rank and long-term recommendation for the stock. Earnings Report Review Limited Brands’ quarterly earnings of $1.26 per share came a penny ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate, but rose 24.8% from $1.01 earned in the prior-year quarter riding on the improving sales environment. The quarterly earnings also came well ahead of the company’s guidance range of $1.02 to $1.17 per share. Management now forecasts fiscal 2011 earnings between $2.15 and $2.35 per share. Limited Brands projected first-quarter ]]></description>
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		<title>(JWN) Nordstrom Fourth Quarter 2010 Earnings Scorecard</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/03/03/jwn-nordstrom-fourth-quarter-2010-earnings-scorecard/67452</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:40:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nordstrom Inc. (JWN) recently posted earnings growth of 35.0% to reach $1.04 per share in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010 from 77 cents per share earned in the year-ago period. Earnings per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.00 per share. For fiscal 2010, earnings per share came in at $2.75 per share, up 36.8% year over year and ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.71 per share. Quarterly Review Nordstrom’s same-store sales and top-line trends were also encouraging. Total revenue grew 10.9% to $2,916 million from $2,640 million in the prior-year period on the heels of a 6.7% growth in same-store sales. Total revenue marginally fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2,918 million. During the quarter, multi-channel same-store sales jumped 7.2%, driven by the ]]></description>
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		<title>(JWN) Nordstrom Earnings Report Beats Expectations</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/02/25/jwn-nordstrom-earnings-report-beats-expectations/67257</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 19:02:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nordstrom Inc. (JWN) posted earnings growth of 35.0% to reach $1.04 per share in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010 from 77 cents per share earned in the year-ago period. Earnings per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.00 per share. For fiscal 2010, earnings per share came in at $2.75 per share, up 36.8% year over year and ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.71 per share. Quarterly Details Nordstrom’s same-store sales and top-line trends were also encouraging. Total revenue grew 10.9% to $2,916 million from $2,640 million in the prior-year period on the heels of a 6.7% growth in same-store sales. Total revenue marginally fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2,918 million. During the quarter, Multi-channel same-store sales jumped 7.2%, driven by the Jewelry, ]]></description>
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		<title>(CHS) Company News for February 24, 2011 &#8211; Corporate Summary</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/02/24/chs-company-news-for-february-24-2011-corporate-summary/67526</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2011 18:36:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[• Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ:GRMN) reported Q4 EPS of $0.83, lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.87 per share. Revenues for the quarter fell 21% year-over-year to $838.0 million, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $860.0 million • Chico’s FAS, Inc. (NYSE:CHS) reported Q4 EPS of $0.12, slightly lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.13 per share. Revenues for the quarter rose 9% year-over-year to $475.0 million, above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $473.0 million • Limited Brands (NYSE:LTD) reported Q4 EPS of $1.26, ex-items, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.25 per share. Revenues for the quarter rose to $3.46 billion, above the Zacks  Consensus Estimate of $3.397 billion • Avago Technologies (NASDAQ:AVGO) reported Q1 EPS of $0.65, above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.53 per share. Revenues for the quarter rose ]]></description>
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