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		<title>(CLX) Icahn Bids on Clorox</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/08/09/clx-icahn-bids-on-clorox/79301</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2011 19:35:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Clorox Corporation (CLX) disclosed that it has received a conditional acquisition offer from activist investor, Icahn Enterprises L.P. The acquisition, which is subject to due diligence, financing and other conditions, is worth $76.50 per share. Clorox mentioned that it will evaluate the proposal shortly after discussing with its financial and legal advisers. Icahn, which acquired a 9.5% stake in Clorox, in February, mentioned that the acquisition price represents a premium of 12% on the closing price of the shares on Thursday while a 15.5% premium to the price which prevailed in February. Icahn&#8217;s bid of $76.50 per share represents a value of $10.2 billion for Clorox based on roughly 133.3 million shares outstanding as of March 31, 2011. Exclusive of the 12.5 million shares, which Icahn already holds, he would ]]></description>
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		<title>(ECL) Ecolab Announces $8 Billion Acquisition of Nalco Holding Company</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/08/04/ecl-ecolab-announces-8-billion-acquisition-of-nalco-holding-company/79678</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:58:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In a major move, leading cleaning and sanitation products company Ecolab Inc (ECL) has agreed to acquire Illinois-based water treatment company Nalco Holding Company (NLC) in a cash and stock deal worth roughly $8 billion. The deal, which is expected to close in the fourth quarter, has been approved by the Boards of both companies. Shares of Nalco rocketed $7 (or 24.3%) to close at $35.87 on July 20 while the Minnesota-based Ecolab’s shares slid $4.08 (7.4%) to $51.31 as investors appear to perceive it to be an expensive buy. The Deal Under the deal terms, shareholders of Nalco may opt to receive either 0.7005 share of Ecolab common stock or $38.80 in cash for each Nalco share, representing a 34% premium over Nalco’s closing price of $28.87 on July ]]></description>
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		<title>(ECL) Ecolab and Proventix Join Forces</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/30/ecl-ecolab-and-proventix-join-forces/77978</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:26:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Leading cleaning and sanitation products maker Ecolab Inc (ECL) is collaborating with Birmingham, Alabama-based technology company Proventix Systems Inc in a quest to fight the spread of healthcare acquired infections (“HAIs”). Under the deal, the Minnesota-based company will use Proventix’s nGage radio frequency identification (“RFID”) system to automate hand hygiene compliance monitoring for its healthcare customers. HAIs, infections that patients acquire during their hospitalization, affect 1.7 million people annually in the U.S, according to the Centers for Disease Control (“CDC”). It is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S with more than 99,000 Americans succumbing annually. HAIs account for roughly $40 billion in additional healthcare costs each year in the U.S. Hand hygiene is regarded as one of the best options to reduce the spread of HAIs. The ]]></description>
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		<title>(CLX) Clorox&#8217;s Risk-Reward Balances</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/24/clx-cloroxs-risk-reward-balances/77337</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:33:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are maintaining a long-term Neutral recommendation on Clorox Corporation (CLX) with a target price of $71.00 per share. Moreover, the company has a Zacks #4 Rank, implying a short-term Sell rating on the stock. Clorox is one of the world&#8217;s leading manufacturers of consumer products. Furthermore, the company possesses a strong portfolio of brands, including Clorox, Glad, Brita, Armor All, Burt&#8217;s Bees, STP and Kingsford, whichoffer a competitive edge to the company and bolsters its well-established position in the market. Moreover, Clorox has established financial goals to measure its progress. These goals include 3% to 5% annual sales growth before acquisitions, and 75 to 100 basis points of annual improvement in operating margin. Additionally, the company has plans to carefully manage the growth of its asset base. If these ]]></description>
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		<title>(ECL) Ecolab Wins Carbon-Value Award</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/21/ecl-ecolab-wins-carbon-value-award/77000</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:29:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Leading cleaning and sanitation products maker Ecolab Inc (ECL) has clinched the prestigious “International Carbon-value Innovative Value Award” at the annual World Economic and Environmental Conference (“WEC”) in Qingdao, China. The WEC and the award selection event were jointly sponsored by United Nations Industrial Development Organization (“UNIDO”) and International Energy Conservation Environmental Protection Association (“IEEPA”). The award marks the recognition of Ecolab’s contribution to reducing carbon emissions, improving carbon efficiency and finding new means to operate in a more environmentally responsible manner. The company was announced the winner following a comprehensive selection process consisting of expert committee assessments and public participation. Minnesota-based Ecolab develops and markets products and services for the hospitality, foodservice, institutional and industrial markets. The company offers cleaning, sanitation, pest elimination, maintenance and repair products as well ]]></description>
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		<title>(ECL) Ecolab First Quarter 2011 Earnings Scorecard</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/03/ecl-ecolab-first-quarter-2011-earnings-scorecard/73009</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 18:28:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ecolab’s (ECL) first-quarter fiscal 2011 results have met with strong bullish reactions from the analysts. The Minnesota-based leading cleaning and sanitation products maker posted adjusted earnings of 45 cents for the quarter which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny and exceeded the year-ago earnings of 41 cents. First Quarter Highlights Profit (attributable to Ecolab) for the quarter fell 2% year over year to $93.6 million as top line growth was more than offset by charges associated with the company’s European restructuring and acquisition as well as higher tax. Revenues rose 6% to $1,518.3 million, also beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The results were led by strong performances across the company’s core U.S. Cleaning &#38; Sanitizing business as well as the Asia-Pacific and Latin American operations. Moreover, currency exchange ]]></description>
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		<title>(CLX) Clorox Quarterly Earnings Report Disappoints</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/03/clx-clorox-quarterly-earnings-report-disappoints/73039</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 18:04:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Clorox Corporation (CLX) posted lower third-quarter fiscal 2011 earnings of $1.03 per share compared with $1.07 per share in the year-ago quarter. Reported quarter earnings also failed to meet the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.04 per share. Clorox’s net sales during the quarter increased 1.3% year over year to $1,304 million from $1,287 million in the year-ago quarter. However, total revenue fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1,321 million. Total volume in the quarter inched up 1% as the company benefited from volume gains from Burt&#8217;s Bees natural personal care products, the Away From Home institutional business and Home Care category. However, this was partially offset by decline in volume in the Glad and Brita businesses. Revenue by Segment Clorox’s sales in the Cleaning segment jumped 3% due ]]></description>
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		<title>(ECL) Ecolab Beats The Street &#8211; Guides Higher</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/03/ecl-ecolab-beats-the-street-guides-higher/72476</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 17:35:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Leading cleaning and sanitation products maker Ecolab Inc. (ECL) reported first-quarter fiscal 2011 adjusted (excluding special gains/charges and tax related adjustments) earnings of 45 cents, ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 44 cents while exceeding the year-ago adjusted earnings of 41 cents. Net income (attributable to Ecolab) for the quarter, however, dipped 2% year over year to $93.6 million (or 40 cents a share), impacted by charges associated with the European restructuring and acquisition as well as higher tax, which masked an increase in the top line. Net sales rose 6% year over year (up 4% at constant currency rates) to $1,518.3 million, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1,485 million. The results were led by strong performances across the Minnesota-based company’s core U.S. Cleaning &#38; Sanitizing business as ]]></description>
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		<title>(CLX) Clorox Second Quarter 2011 Earnings Report Beats Estimates</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/02/09/clx-clorox-second-quarter-2011-earnings-report-beats-estimates/66497</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 19:57:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Clorox Corporation (CLX) posted a marginal increase in second-quarter fiscal 2011 earnings of 68 cents a share compared with 66 cents in the year-ago quarter, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 62 cents. Clorox’s net sales during the quarter declined 3.0% year over year to $1,179 million from $1,215 million in the year-ago quarter, marginally surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1,176 million. The decline was primarily attributable to lower volume, unfavorable impact of the Venezuelan currency devaluation and higher trade-promotion spending, partially offset by increased pricing. Total volume in the quarter dropped 3% due to lesser shipments of Clorox disinfecting wipes and other disinfecting products resulting from the H1N1 flu pandemic, as well as fragile trends across several of the company’s U.S. categories. Segment-wise Revenue Clorox’s sales in the ]]></description>
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		<title>(ECL) Ecolab &#8211; Strong First-Quarter Results</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/05/20/ecl-ecolab-strong-first-quarter-results/37755</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 20:55:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ecolab (ECL) recently beat analyst estimates, and management upped its guidance for the year. Growth and Income The company is expected grow it EPS 12.9% in 2010, 13.3% in 2011, and 13.2% per year for the next 3 to 5 years. The stock also offers investors a dividend yield of 1.3%. This Zacks #2 Rank stock trades at 21.2x 2010 consensus EPS estimates and 18.8x 2011 consensus EPS estimates. Business Ecolab is the global leader in cleaning, sanitizing, food safety and infection prevention products and services. Ecolab delivers comprehensive programs and services to the foodservice, food and beverage processing, healthcare, and hospitality markets in more than 160 countries. Strong First-Quarter Results On April 27, the company announced that first-quarter sales totaled $1.4 billion, a 6.2% increase from the year-ago quarter. ]]></description>
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		<title>(ECL) Ecolab Analyst Begins Coverage at Neutral</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/04/12/ecl-ecolab-analyst-begins-coverage-at-neutral/33434</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:48:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are initiating coverage on Ecolab Inc. (ECL) with a Neutral recommendation and a target price of $47. Ecolab, founded in 1923 and headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a leading provider of cleaning, sanitizing, food safety and infection prevention products and services. The company serves the foodservice, food and beverage processing, healthcare, and hospitality markets both in the US as well as internationally. Ecolab conducts its business through three segments: United States cleaning and sanitizing segment, the international segment and the United States other services segment. The three segments contributed approximately 45%, 47% and 8% respectively to the consolidated net sales of $5.9 billion in fiscal 2009. The United States cleaning and sanitizing segment offers janitorial products, infection prevention products, soaps, polishes, wheel/tire treatments, air fresheners, chemical laundry products, ]]></description>
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		<title>(CLX) The Clorox Company Beats Expectations &#8211; Raises Guidance</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/02/04/clx-the-clorox-company-beats-expectations-raises-guidance/27018</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:14:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Clorox Co. (CLX) recorded 28% growth in fiscal second-quarter earnings to $110 million from $86 million in the year-ago quarter. Earnings per share came in at 77 cents, which topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2 cents. Net sales for the quarter rose by 5.2% to $1.3 billion from $1.2 billion in the year-ago period. The growth was primarily driven by strong demand for Clorox’s disinfecting products and favorable foreign currency translations. Total volume increased 5%, primarily due to higher shipments of disinfecting and water filtration products. Segment-wise In the Cleaning segment, sales increased 3% and volumes grew 8%. The volume increase was driven by increased shipments of disinfecting products to meet demand related to the H1N1 flu pandemic. In addition Incorporatedreased shipments of toilet and bathroom cleaners as ]]></description>
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		<title>(CLX) The Clorox Company Cleans Up in 1Q</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/11/02/clx-the-clorox-company-cleans-up-in-1q/19462</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:01:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Clorox Company (CLX) reported strong results for the first quarter of fiscal 2010 with earnings of $1.11 per share. Earnings were well above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 95 cents and up 23.3% year-over-year. Net sales for the quarter were almost flat year-over-year, declining marginally by 0.8%. The decline was primarily attributable to unfavorable foreign exchange rates, unfavorable product mix and higher trade-promotion spending. These factors were partially offset by the benefit of price increases, especially in the International segment. Total volume increased 1%, primarily due to higher shipments of disinfecting wipes and bottled salad dressing, which were largely offset by lower shipments of trash bags and the company&#8217;s exit from its private-label food bags business. Segment-wise In the Cleaning segment, sales increased 3% and volumes grew 4%. Volume ]]></description>
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		<title>(SCL) Stepan Company&#8217;s Full-Year Estimates Rise Significantly</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/09/14/scl-stepan-companys-full-year-estimates-rise-significantly/15079</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:42:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stepan Company (SCL) continues to outperform, seeing a higher share price than that of about 3 weeks ago when it was last featured as a Growth and Income pick. The stock outpaced the market by approximately 15% during those 3 weeks. The company also boasts strong fundamentals Incorporatedluding a ROE of 19%. Forecasts Remain Bullish Analysts polled by Zacks are calling for third-quarter earnings of $1.12 per share, up from 54 cents over the past 60 days. Results for the third quarter are scheduled to be released in late October. The full-year Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.76 per share was increased from $2.77 over the past 2 months. Earnings per share are expected to grow 15% over the next 3 &#8211; 5 years, versus an industry average of 10%. Strong ]]></description>
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		<title>(SCL) Stepan Company Sees a Record Quarter and Strong Momentum</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/08/25/scl-stepan-company-sees-a-record-quarter-and-strong-momentum/13296</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:13:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stepan Company (SCL) recently turned in record results for the second quarter. Earnings per share of $2.09 surpassed the previous year&#8217;s 93 cents and topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 130%. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of 22 cents per share, which translates into an industry-leading yield of 1.85%. Company Description Stepan Company manufactures specialty and intermediate chemicals used in consumer products and industrial application. The company produces surfactants, which are the key ingredients in consumer and industrial cleaning compounds. The company explains that manufacturers of detergents, shampoos, lotions, toothpastes and cosmetics depend on surfactants to achieve the foaming and cleaning qualities of their products. Stepan also makes lubricating ingredients and emulsifiers for spreading of agricultural products. The company produces germicidal quaternary compounds as well. Stepan produces other ]]></description>
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		<title>(SCL) Stepan Company &#8211; Growth And Income &#8211; Zacks Rank Buy</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/06/16/scl-stepan-company-growth-and-income-zacks-rank-buy/8411</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:27:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stepan Company (SCL) is a solid Growth and Income pick that has also seen strong momentum lately. The stock has more than doubled the performance of the broader market over the past 3 months as analysts upped full-year earnings estimates by 36.5% to $2.77 per share. Company Description Stepan Company manufactures specialty and intermediate chemicals used in consumer products and industrial application. The company produces surfactants, which are the key ingredients in consumer and industrial cleaning compounds. The company explains that manufacturers of detergents, shampoos, lotions, toothpastes and cosmetics depend on surfactants to achieve the foaming and cleaning qualities of their products. Stepan also makes lubricating ingredients and emulsifiers for spreading of agricultural products. The company produces germicidal quaternary compounds as well. Stepan produces other specialty products Incorporatedluding custom-made flavors, ]]></description>
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		<title>(SCL) Stepan Co. &#8211; Aggressive Growth &#8211; Zacks Rank Buy</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/05/27/scl-stepan-co-aggressive-growth-zacks-rank-buy/7472</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 22:48:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stepan Co. (SCL) crushed Wall Street expectations with its latest earnings report. Shared are moving sideways right now, but may resume the upward climb soon. Company Description Stepan Company produces specialty and intermediate chemicals which are sold to other manufacturers and then made into a variety of end products. They have three reportable segments: surfactants, polymers and specialty products. Income Up 73% Stepan reported first-quarter results on Apr 21 that included net income of $15.2 million, up 73% from $8.7 million. Earnings per share were $1.13, which beat the consensus by 39 cents, or 53%. This was the company&#8217;s second consecutive surprise. Estimates Spike Following the earnings report, the consensus estimate for full-year 2009 rose 8 cents to $2.77, or a 13% year-over-year earnings growth rate. The estimate for 2010 ]]></description>
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		<title>(CHD) Church &amp; Dwight &#8211; outstanding record of topping analyst estimates over the past 4 years</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/02/01/chd-church-dwight-outstanding-record-of-topping-analyst-estimates-over-the-past-4-years/2470</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 21:02:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Church &#38; Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) is seeing analysts forecast earnings growth for both the 2008 and 2009 years. Wall Street sees earnings per share growth of 15% for 2008 and 14% for 2009. The company’s fourth-quarter and full-year report is scheduled for release on February 10. Company Description Church &#38; Dwight produces sodium bicarbonate, which is popularly known as baking soda, a natural product that cleans, deodorizes, leavens and buffers. The Company&#8217;s ARM &#38; HAMMER brand is one of the nation&#8217;s most trusted trademarks for a broad range of consumer and specialty products developed from the base of bicarbonate and related technologies. The company&#8217;s consumer products business is organized into two segments: Consumer Domestic, which encompasses both household and personal care products, and Consumer International, which primarily consists of ]]></description>
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		<title>(CHD) Church &amp; Dwight Company &#8211; outstanding record of topping analyst estimates over the past 4 years</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/12/04/chd-church-dwight-company-outstanding-record-of-topping-analyst-estimates-over-the-past-4-years/1576</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:37:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Church &#38; Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) has been trading ahead of the Dow Jones ($DJI), S&#38;P 500 (SPX) and NASDAQ Composite (COMP) both over short- and long-term periods. Company Description Church &#38; Dwight produces sodium bicarbonate, which is popularly known as baking soda, a natural product that cleans, deodorizes, leavens and buffers. The Company’s ARM &#38; HAMMER brand is one of the nation’s most trusted trademarks for a broad range of consumer and specialty products developed from the base of bicarbonate and related technologies. The company’s consumer products business is organized into two segments: Consumer Domestic, which encompasses both household and personal care products, and Consumer International, which primarily consists of personal care products. About 40% of the Company’s U.S. consumer products are sold under the ARM &#38; HAMMER brand ]]></description>
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		<title>(CHD) Church &amp; Dwight Co. &#8211; declared its 431st regular quarterly dividend of 9 cents per share</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/11/18/chd-church-dwight-co-declared-its-431st-regular-quarterly-dividend-of-9-cents-per-share/1397</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:04:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Church &#38; Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) has an outstanding record of topping analyst estimates over the past 4 years, exceeding all earnings expectations with the exception of 1 quarter, which was a match. Analysts are projecting 15% growth for this year, compared to 2007. Company Description Church &#38; Dwight produces sodium bicarbonate, which is popularly known as baking soda, a natural product that cleans, deodorizes, leavens and buffers. The Company’s ARM &#38; HAMMER brand is one of the nation’s most trusted trademarks for a broad range of consumer and specialty products developed from the base of bicarbonate and related technologies. The company’s consumer products business is organized into two segments: Consumer Domestic, which encompasses both household and personal care products, and Consumer International, which primarily consists of personal care products. ]]></description>
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		<title>(CHD) &#8211; Church and Dwight &#8211; generated $113.7 million in free cash flow, up from $49.7 million in the same period last year</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/10/25/chd-church-and-dwight-generated-1137-million-in-free-cash-flow-up-from-497-million-in-the-same-period-last-year-3/1087</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 14:45:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Church and Dwight, Inc. (CHD) has surprised and beaten analyst estimates in each of the last four quarters, highlighting the company&#8217;s ability to grow its earnings in a very challenging market.Company Description Church and Dwight Co. Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops and manufactures personal care and specialty products for households in the United States and internationally. The company owns such well-known products as Arm &#38; Hammer laundry detergent and baking powder and has a market cap of $3.76 billion. Second-Quarter Results Church and Dwight posted impressive second-quarter results on Aug 4, driven by increased sales, new products and higher prices. Revenue was up 9% from last year to $594 million. Profit jumped to $45.8 million from $40.5 million last year, producing earnings of 66 cents per share, ahead of ]]></description>
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		<title>(CHD) &#8211; Church and Dwight &#8211; generated $113.7 million in free cash flow, up from $49.7 million in the same period last year</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/10/24/chd-church-and-dwight-generated-1137-million-in-free-cash-flow-up-from-497-million-in-the-same-period-last-year-2/1057</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:20:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Church and Dwight, Inc. (CHD) has surprised and beaten analyst estimates in each of the last four quarters, highlighting the company&#8217;s ability to grow its earnings in a very challenging market.Company Description Church and Dwight Co. Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops and manufactures personal care and specialty products for households in the United States and internationally. The company owns such well-known products as Arm &#38; Hammer laundry detergent and baking powder and has a market cap of $3.76 billion. Second-Quarter Results Church and Dwight posted impressive second-quarter results on Aug 4, driven by increased sales, new products and higher prices. Revenue was up 9% from last year to $594 million. Profit jumped to $45.8 million from $40.5 million last year, producing earnings of 66 cents per share, ahead of ]]></description>
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		<title>(CHD) &#8211; Church and Dwight &#8211; generated $113.7 million in free cash flow, up from $49.7 million in the same period last year</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/10/23/chd-church-and-dwight-generated-1137-million-in-free-cash-flow-up-from-497-million-in-the-same-period-last-year/1026</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 04:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Church and Dwight, Inc. (CHD) has surprised and beaten analyst estimates in each of the last four quarters, highlighting the company&#8217;s ability to grow its earnings in a very challenging market.Company Description Church and Dwight Co. Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops and manufactures personal care and specialty products for households in the United States and internationally. The company owns such well-known products as Arm &#38; Hammer laundry detergent and baking powder and has a market cap of $3.76 billion. Second-Quarter Results Church and Dwight posted impressive second-quarter results on Aug 4, driven by increased sales, new products and higher prices. Revenue was up 9% from last year to $594 million. Profit jumped to $45.8 million from $40.5 million last year, producing earnings of 66 cents per share, ahead of ]]></description>
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