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(LZB) Institute for Supply Management Manufacturing Index Soars
The Institute for Supply Management’s survey of the Manufacturing sector of the economy rose by 3.5 points to 58.4 in January from 54.9 in December. That far exceeded consensus expectations for an increase to 55.5. It is also the highest reading on the consensus index since...
1Feb2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(FO) Fortune Brands Beats the Street – Guidance Falls
Fortune Brands Inc. (FO) reported fourth quarter results before the opening bell today. The company swung to a net income of $11.5 million from a net loss of $281.3 million in the year-ago quarter. Excluding special items, earnings per share came in at 66 cents, which topped...
30Jan2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(LZB) La-Z-Boy Incorporated – Earnings Forecasts Move Higher
La Z Boy Inc. (LZB) recently rebounded from a dip lower to move back within striking distance of the 52-week high at $11.07. Shares have been rallying since mid November when the company reported better than expected Q3 results. Company Description La-Z-Boy Inc. designs, manufactures...
19Jan2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(ZZ) Sealy Corporation Reports Quarterly Profit
Sealy Corp. (ZZ), the largest global manufacturer of bedding products, has reported strong fiscal 2009 fourth quarter results with earnings of 2 cents per share compared to a loss of 45 cents in the year-earlier quarter. The earnings also exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate...
14Jan2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(SCSS) Select Comfort Corporation – Margin Expansion and Operational Efficiencies
Select Comfort Corp. (SCSS) recently hit a new multi-year high above $7 on strong Q3 results from October and an ongoing commitment to respond to the challenging consumer environment. Company Description Select Comfort Corp develops, manufactures and sells adjustable foam beds...
13Jan2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(LEG) Leggett & Platt Incorporated Earnings Up on Cost Cutting
Leggett & Platt Incorporated (LEG), a leading manufacturer of home furnishing components, has reported relatively strong third quarter results with earnings of 34 cents per share from continuing operations compared to 29 cents in the year-earlier quarter. The increase in...
27Oct2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(FO) Tough Third Quarter for Fortune Brands
Fortune Brands Inc. (FO) reported third quarter earnings of 82 cents per share. Although earnings were well above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 63 cents, they were down 59.8% year-over-year. Net sales for the quarter declined 10.6% year-over-year to $1.72 billion, primarily...
27Oct2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(AYI) Zacks #5 Rank Additions for Monday – Zacks Tale of the Tape
Here are the stocks added to the Zacks #5 Rank (“strong sell”) List today: Acuity Brands Inc (AYI) Anthracite Capital Inc (AHR) Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc (BBW) C&D Technologies Inc (CHD) Cavco Industries Inc (CVCO) China Precision Steel Inc (CPSL) CNOOC Ltd (CEO) CoBiz...
8Jun2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued