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		<title>(WCC) WESCO International &#8211; Bull of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/01/11/wcc-wesco-international-bull-of-the-day/90007</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:59:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[WESCO International (WCC) is one of the largest distributors of electrical products in the U.S. The company&#8217;s third quarter results beat the Zacks Consensus and forward guidance was encouraging. WESCO&#8217;s strong market position, the improved conditions in the industrial and utility markets, strengthening construction markets, the global account model, restructuring benefits and the LEAN initiative are strong positives. Therefore, although results bear a positive correlation to GDP growth (which was not that impressive in 2011) and operating margins continue to lag the company&#8217;s target, we think the time is right to buy the shares. We therefore upgrade the shares to Outperform from Neutral. We have set a target price of $67 (15.4X P/E), which is a premium to the peer group. WESCO INTL INC (WCC): Free Stock Analysis Report To ]]></description>
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		<title>(GWW) W.W. Grainger&#8217;s Sales On a Roll</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/15/gww-w-w-graingers-sales-on-a-roll/88645</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:09:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[W.W. Grainger Inc. (GWW) reported November sales growth of 15% year over year, continuing its double-digit run so far in the year. Acquisitions added 5 percentage points to growth mainly due to the Fabory business acquired in August. Organic sales increased 10% with higher volume contributing 10 percentage points and pricing adding 2 percentage points. However, a 2-percentage point dip from oil spill related sales in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010 was a partial offset. Geographically, daily sales in the United States increased 9%. Heavy Manufacturing was up in the mid-teens, Commercial was up in the low double digits, Retail was up in the high single digits, Light Manufacturing, Contractor and Government were up in the mid single digits, and Reseller was down in the low double digits. Canada saw ]]></description>
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		<title>(ARW) Arrow Electronics Offers Alcatel-Lucent Solutions</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/30/arw-arrow-electronics-offers-alcatel-lucent-solutions/87739</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:46:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Arrow Electronics (ARW) recently announced that its business segment Arrow Enterprise Computing Solutions (ECS) now offers the full line of enterprise voice, data and security solutions from Alcatel-Lucent (ALU) in North America. Arrow provides enterprise computing solutions to value-added resellers (VARs) through its global ECS business segment. The computing segment includes products like servers, workstations, storage products, microcomputer boards and systems, design systems, desktop computer systems, software, monitors, printers, flat panel displays, system chassis and enclosures, controllers and communication control equipment. The addition of Alcatel-Lucent enterprise solutions to Arrow ECS’ networking portfolio is the result of Arrow’s acquisition of Nu Horizons Electronics Corp. In January 2011, Arrow completed the acquisition of Nu Horizons Electronics, a leading global distributor of advanced technology semiconductor, display, illumination and power solutions. The purchase price was $7.00 ]]></description>
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		<title>(GWW) W.W. Grainger to Acquire Fabory Group</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/08/16/gww-w-w-grainger-to-acquire-fabory-group/81396</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:02:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Industrial distributor, W.W. Grainger Inc. (GWW) intends to buy European fastener distributor Fabory Group for $344 million to boost its product offerings. The acquisition is expected to close in the third quarter of 2011 and will be accretive to 2012 earnings. Fabory, based in Netherlands, sells its 80,000 products in 14 countries. In fiscal 2010, it had total revenue of about $300 million. Grainger expects to keep Fabory as a separate business, maintaining the Fabory brand. However, the companies are required to complete consultations with Works Councils representing Fabory employees in the Netherlands, Belgium and France before they can enter a definitive agreement. Last month, Grainger posted adjusted earnings of $2.22 per share, comfortably exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.11 per share and $1.65 earned in the prior-year quarter. ]]></description>
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		<title>(ARW) Arrow Electronics&#8217; BeMicro Adds Motor Control</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/07/08/arw-arrow-electronics-bemicro-adds-motor-control/78632</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2011 21:01:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Arrow Electronics (ARW) has recently expanded its BeMicro SDK (Software Development Kit) platform to BeMicro SDK Motor Control kit, supporting the development of a motor-control design within a single Field-programmable Gate Array (FPGA) device. BeMicro SDK uses the USB stick format and its benefits include compact size, low cost, reference designs, software templates, self-guided materials and expanded software design features. Based on the technology provided by the company’s partners including Altera Corporation (ALTR), Linear Technology Corporation (LLTC) and SLS, the new evaluation platform BeMicro SDK Motor Control kit reaches out to simple motor-control designs as well as innumerable embedded and industrial applications. This new kit comprises DC and stepper motors, reference designs and step-by-step instructions. Moreover, the company will provide hands-on workshops worldwide, which commences from August 2011. With the help ]]></description>
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		<title>(AVT) Avnet Completes Parisian IT Buy</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/07/05/avt-avnet-completes-parisian-it-buy/78367</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:07:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Avnet, Inc. (AVT) recently completed its previously announced acquisition of value-added IT distributor Amosdec SAS. Headquartered in Paris, Amosdec provides virtualization and storage management solutions. Amosdec generated revenues of $90 million in fiscal 2010. Management expects that the acquisition will be immediately accretive to the bottom-line and support Avnet to attain a return on capital of 12.5% within two years. Amosdec will form a part of Avnet Technology Solutions, EMEA. Amosdec is recognized for its expertise in VMware virtualization technology and for its leadership in introducing new VMware ecosystem solutions in France. France is EMEA’s third largest IT market. Avnet will expand its footprint in Europe by leveraging its strength in data center and Amosdec’s position in software and services. Further, the company expects to provide new business opportunities with integrated and ]]></description>
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		<title>(ARW) Arrow Electronics Signs Deal with Syncort</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/07/05/arw-arrow-electronics-signs-deal-with-syncort/78374</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:06:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Electronics distributor Arrow Electronics Inc. (ARW) recently announced that its business segment – Arrow Enterprise Computing Solutions (ECS) has signed an agreement with Syncort to be among the first distributors of the NetApp Syncsort Integrated Backup solution in the United Kingdom. Last year, both the companies had signed a deal for North America. Syncort provides data integration acceleration and data protection software solutions. Arrow provides enterprise computing solutions to value-added resellers (VARs) through its global ECS business segment. The computing segment includes products like servers, workstations, storage products, microcomputer boards and systems, design systems, desktop computer systems, software, monitors, printers, flat panel displays, system chassis and enclosures, controllers and communication control equipment. NetApp Syncsort Integrated Backup offers simple, integrated and proven data protection that resolves critical back-up and recovery challenges. The ]]></description>
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		<title>(ARW) Arrow Electronics Expands in China with Seed</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/29/arw-arrow-electronics-expands-in-china-with-seed/77775</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:41:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[New York-based electronics parts distributor Arrow Electronics, Inc. (ARW) recently signed a definitive agreement to acquire all of the assets and operations of the distribution business of Seed International Ltd. in a move to strengthen its presence in China. Headquartered in Beijing, China, Seed is a value-added distributor of embedded products with 14 offices across China. The company primarily distributes products of Texas Instruments (TI) products, and is well known in China as a strong technical service provider with Digital Signal Processor (DSP) specialization. Employing 200 people with 100 in value-added engineering, Seed generated sales of $90 million in the latest fiscal year. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close during the third quarter of 2011. Earlier, Arrow Enterprise Computing Solutions (ECS), a business segment ]]></description>
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		<title>(GWW) W.W. Grainger Still Neutral</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/26/gww-w-w-grainger-still-neutral/77418</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jun 2011 17:43:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[W.W. Grainger Inc.’s (GWW) fiscal first quarter 2011 EPS was a record $2.18, up 58% year over year, while revenues climbed 12.6%, both outperforming the relevant Zacks Consensus Estimates. Results were driven by expanding product lines, investments in eCommerce, and enhancement of sales force. However, given moderating margin expansion, tougher comparisons from the sale of oil spill clean-up products last year and weakness in government end-markets, we maintain our Neutral recommendation. We currently have a Zacks #3 Rank (short-term Hold recommendation) on the stock. Based on the upbeat first quarter results, Grainger upped its fiscal 2011 guidance, which it had declared at its analyst meet in November. The company now expects sales growth in the range of 7% to 10% compared with the prior guidance range of 5% to 9%. ]]></description>
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		<title>(CELL) Brightpoint Remains Neutral</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/24/cell-brightpoint-remains-neutral/77352</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:57:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We maintain our Neutral recommendation on Brightpoint Inc. (CELL) following the ongoing consolidation trend in the U.S telecom industry. If the proposed acquisition of T-Mobile USA by AT&#38;T (T) gets regulatory approval then we believe Brightpoint may lose one of its prime customers T-Mobile. Loss of T-mobile may significantly reduce both the top line and bottom line of the company. Logistic service is a high-margin business for Brightpoint and T-Mobile is a major customer of this segment. From a financial standpoint, gross margin and operating margin of Brightpoint still remain in the single digits. Under this scenario, we believe deletion of T-Mobile USA from the clientele will be a major blow to the company. The stock price of Brightpoint plunged 39% during the last four months after this news surfaced. ]]></description>
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		<title>(AVT) New Contracts for Avnet EM</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/22/avt-new-contracts-for-avnet-em/77118</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:16:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Avnet Electronics Marketing (EM) Americas, a division of Avnet Inc. (AVT) recently collaborated with NXP and introduced Speedway Design Workshop, USB Made Easy. Based on NXP’s Cortex-M USB portfolio, USB Made Easy will assist designers in developing USB applications. These Speedway trainings are offered in numerous cities across the United States and will commence in July. With hands-on labs as an important attribute, Avnet’s team of field application engineers will impart training, enabling rapid and reliable development of USB connected products, which will address upcoming demand. Earlier, Avnet EM Americas division entered into a distribution agreement with Nextreme Thermal Solutions, a manufacturer of micro-scale thermal and power management products. Avnet will distribute Nextreme’s energy harvesting products, which have strong demand in the consumer and industrial end-markets. Moreover, Nextreme’s alternative energy ]]></description>
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		<title>(GWW) W.W. Grainger Reports Record First Quarter &#8211; Guides Higher</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/04/27/gww-w-w-grainger-reports-record-first-quarter-guides-higher/71784</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 17:50:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[W.W. Grainger Inc. (GWW) delivered record earnings per share (EPS) of $2.18 in its fiscal 2011 first quarter ended March 31, 2011, up 58% from an adjusted EPS of $1.38 in the year-ago period. Earnings were way ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.79. The impressive results were driven by expanding product lines, providing new services complementing Grainger’s products, investments in eCommerce and enhancement of sales force. These efforts have helped gain market share in North America as well as penetration in the high growth, emerging markets. The prior-year quarter’s EPS excluded a 15 cent per share expense related to the tax treatment of retiree healthcare benefits following the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and an 8 cent per share benefit from changes to the ]]></description>
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		<title>(ARW) Arrow Electronics &#8211; Bull of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/04/21/arw-arrow-electronics-bull-of-the-day-2/72055</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:27:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We expect overall demand and margins to improve at Arrow Electronics (ARW) as volumes ramp up. The recent acquisitions should positively impact the margins and bottom line. The addition of Nu Horizons will enhance the company&#8217;s design capabilities in the fast-growing Asia-Pacific region, as well as complement Arrow&#8217;s leading technology portfolio in the Americas and Europe. Earlier, Arrow Electronics Inc. reported solid results for the fourth quarter, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny. Expecting improved performances in the coming quarters, we maintain our Outperform recommendation. Although the company faced tough times between late 2008 early 2009, its performance has been improving steadily since then. We believe there is a lot of upside potential in the stock as of now and set a target price of $51.00 based on ]]></description>
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		<title>(CELL) Brightpoint Incorporated &#8211; Bull of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/02/11/cell-brightpoint-incorporated-bull-of-the-day/66798</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2011 15:36:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We upgrade our recommendation for Brightpoint Inc. (CELL) to Outperform, following its fourth quarter of 2010 financial results, well above the Zacks Consensus Estimates. Significant growth of 3G smartphones throughout the world helped Brightpoint to manage a record-high mobile device in the reported quarter. Most importantly, almost 82% of devices are managed through the company&#8217;s high-margin Logistic Services. According to our view, business fundamentals of Brightpoint remain intriguing primarily due to growing global demand for 3G smartphones. We believe newly won distribution agreements together with effective debt and cost control strategies initiated in 2009 will pave the way for Brightpoint&#8217;s future earnings growth. We also believe that recent acquisition of Touchstone Wireless will be a long-term positive for Brightpoint. The company will offer innovative supply chain management system with product ]]></description>
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		<title>(GWW) W.W. Grainger October Sales Report 11% Year-Over-Year Growth</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/11/25/gww-w-w-grainger-october-sales-report-11-year-over-year-growth/59384</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Nov 2010 04:32:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[W.W. Grainger Inc. (GWW) reported October sales growth of 11% year over year. Though remaining positive, growth in October moderated from the preceding months, plunging to the lowest point thus far in this fiscal year. Monthly sales have gradually dropped from the high figures of July, August and September that saw sales climbing 21%, 20% and 18%, respectively. We believe the results in October 2010 suffered from one less selling day than the prior-year comparable period. As a result, the fourth quarter of 2010 will have 63 selling days versus 64 selling days in 2009. Acquisitions made by Grainger contributed one percentage point to the growth with favorable foreign exchange adding another percentage point. Excluding the impacts of acquisitions and foreign currency exchange rates, daily sales increased 9% during the ]]></description>
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		<title>(GWW) W.W. Grainger &#8211; Earnings Beat The Street</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/10/26/gww-w-w-grainger-earnings-beat-the-street/56354</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2010 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[W.W. Grainger (GWW) delivered another strong quarter on October 14 followed once again by increased sales and earnings guidance going forward. This prompted analysts to raise their estimates, which propelled the stock to a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy). The company also continues to reward its shareholders through its solid free cash flow. Management has been aggressively buying back stock, and the company has been a model of consistency when it comes to paying and raising its dividend. Third Quarter Results W.W. Grainger reported third quarter earnings per share of $1.99, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 9%. It was a 32% increase from the same quarter in 2009. The company saw strong top-line growth as net sales increased 19.5% year-over-year. Sales from products related to the clean up of ]]></description>
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		<title>(AVT) Avnet Incorporated &#8211; Bull of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/09/27/avt-avnet-incorporated-bull-of-the-day-3/52777</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 13:05:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Avnet (AVT) revived its business quite well in fiscal 2010 after a disastrous 2009, driven by strong global demand. Business began to recover in the first quarter of fiscal 2010 as end demand improved and participants began to realize inventory in the technology supply chain at unsustainably low levels. This propelled growth for the rest of fiscal 2010. Revenue is back to pre-recession levels and Asia continues to contribute the larger portion of the total. Asia was less impacted by the downturn and began its recovery phase before the western regions. The recent acquisition of Bell Microproducts should further expand the scale of operations and provide cross-selling opportunities. We maintain our Outperform recommendation. AVNET (AVT): Free Stock Analysis Report Zacks Investment Research]]></description>
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		<title>(ARW) Arrow Electronics &#8211; Earnings to Double &#8211; Shares are Cheap</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/09/23/arw-arrow-electronics-earnings-to-double-shares-are-cheap/52572</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 15:09:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Arrow Electronics (ARW) estimates are surging and now projecting earnings to more than double this year. Analysts had no choice but to raise their outlook after the company set records for earnings and revenue last quarter. Company Description Arrow offers industrial and commercial electronics, services and computing solutions. The company works with over 900 suppliers and 125,000 OEMs around the world. Earnings to Double The full-year Zacks Consensus Estimate for this year is $3.84, which is 129% higher than the $1.68 earned in 2009. Next year&#8217;s forecasts are averaging $3.92, which is a 2% growth rate. Assuming the estimates continue to trend higher throughout the year, as they have this year, earnings should grow much more than 2% in 2011. Shares are Cheap Shares of ARW are trading at a ]]></description>
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		<title>(AVT) Avnet Incorporated &#8211; Bull of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/09/20/avt-avnet-incorporated-bull-of-the-day-2/52133</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2010 16:52:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Avnet (AVT) revived its business quite well in fiscal 2010 after a disastrous 2009, driven by strong global demand. Business began to recover in the first quarter of fiscal 2010 as end demand improved and participants began to realize inventory in the technology supply chain at unsustainably low levels. This propelled growth for the rest of fiscal 2010. Revenue is back to pre-recession levels and Asia continues to contribute the larger portion of the total. Asia was less impacted by the downturn and began its recovery phase before the western regions. The recent acquisition of Bell Microproducts should further expand the scale of operations and provide cross-selling opportunities. We maintain our Outperform recommendation. AVNET (AVT): Free Stock Analysis Report Zacks Investment Research]]></description>
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		<title>(CELL) Brightpoint&#8217;s First Quarter Earnings Report Outperforms</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/05/06/cell-brightpoints-first-quarter-earnings-report-outperforms/36426</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 20:31:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yesterday, after market close, Brightpoint Inc (CELL) declared solid financial results for the first quarter of 2010. Both the top-line and bottom-line easily exceeds the Zacks Consensus Estimate supported by excellent performance from newly entered distribution deals as well as effective debt and expenses management strategy initiated in 2009. As a result, in the aftermarket trade at NASDAQ, stock price of Brightpoint was up 42 cents (5.47%) to $8.10. Quarterly GAAP net income from continuing operations was $4.7 million or 7 cents per share compared to a net loss of $2.1 million or a loss of 3 cents per share in the prior-year quarter. Adjusted (excluding special items) EPS in the first quarter was 13 cents, significantly above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 6 cents. Quarterly total revenue of $795.3 ]]></description>
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		<title>(ARW) Arrow Electronics &#8211; Upward Earnings Revisions and New Deals</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/04/22/arw-arrow-electronics-upward-earnings-revisions-and-new-deals/34631</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 20:56:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Arrow Electronics (ARW) analysts continue to raise estimates as the company signs new deals and grows through acquisition. The Zacks Rank #1 is expected to see earnings rise more that 50% this year alone. Company Description Arrow Electronics makes and services industrial and commercial electronic components. The company also works with enterprise computing solutions. Arrow Electronics works with more than 900 suppliers and upwards of 100,000 OEMs across 51 countries. Upward Revisions Arrow Electronics announced that it will report quarterly results on May 10. As a company heads into an earnings report, I like to see upward estimate revisions and Arrow is a great example. In the past month we received 5 upward estimate revisions for the current quarter and 9 for the full year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ]]></description>
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		<title>(ARW) Arrow Electronics&#8217; Earnings Estimates Have Inched Up Slightly</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/04/15/arw-arrow-electronics-earnings-estimates-have-inched-up-slightly/33973</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:54:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Estimates have inched up slightly for New York based electronic components and computing products distributor Arrow Electronics (ARW) in the past few days. Last week, Arrow Electronics entered into an agreement to acquire reverse logistics services provider Converge and parts catalog retailer Verical Inc. The acquisitions are expected to be accretive to earnings by 5 to 10 cents per share on an annual basis once the Converge deal is closed. Converge offers a full suite of reverse supply chain solutions that are adopted by top-tier OEMs. Management stated that reverse logistics is developing rapidly and this acquisition builds on Arrow’s global capabilities as a supply chain and logistics expert. Verical runs an ecommerce marketplace facilitating the purchase and sale of electronic components. Agreement: Estimate Revisions For 2010, two out of ]]></description>
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		<title>(AVT) Avnet Incorporated &#8211; Bull of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/04/15/avt-avnet-incorporated-bull-of-the-day/33927</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:11:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Avnet, Inc. (AVT) is one of the world&#8217;s largest distributors of electronic components and computer products. The company continues to expand business in Asia, which is associated with lower ASPs and also lower costs. While other factors may help margin expansion, a larger percentage of Asian revenue in the mix enhances Avnet&#8217;s basic low-margin profile. Given the early signs of recovery, IT spending is expected to pick up. Although the recovery would be slow and steady, orders are expected to return to normal levels by the end of calendar 2010. The recent acquisition of Bell Microproducts should further expand the scale of operations and provide cross-selling opportunities. We upgrade our recommendation for Avnet to Outperform from Neutral. Zacks Investment Research]]></description>
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		<title>(GWW) W.W. Grainger&#8217;s Earnings Report Misses Estimates</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/04/14/gww-w-w-graingers-earnings-report-misses-estimates/33850</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:17:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[W.W. Grainger (GWW) reported results for the first quarter of fiscal 2010. During the quarter, net earnings were $97 million up from $94 million in the year-ago quarter. EPS was $1.31, up 5% from $1.25 reported in the same quarter of fiscal 2009. Reported EPS was slightly below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.38. The company reported revenues of $1.7 billion up from $1.5 billion in the first quarter previous year. Grainger generated 84% of total revenues from the U.S. segment and 11.5% from Canadian operations. The rest was earned from Other business in different locations. Revenues from the United States segment increased 8% year over year, partially due to the integration of Lab Safety Supply and Grainger Industrial Supply. Revenues from the Acklands-Grainger business in Canada increased 35% based ]]></description>
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		<title>(AVT) Avnet Earnings Estimate Scorecard &#8211; On The Rise</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/04/13/avt-avnet-earnings-estimate-scorecard-on-the-rise/33651</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 22:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Estimates for electronic components and computer products distributor, Avnet, Inc. (AVT) have been on the rise following the upgrade in outlook for the third quarter of fiscal 2010 by the company. Avnet now expects sales between $4.45 billion and $4.70 billion in the March quarter, up from the previous guidance of $4.10 billion and $4.70 billion. Sales from Electronics Marketing (EM) Group are projected around $2.75 billion – $2.85 billion compared to the prior range of $2.55 billion to $2.85 billion. Sales from Technology Solutions (TS) are forecasted between $1.70 billion and $1.85 billion, compared to the prior range of $1.55 billion – $1.85 billion. Due to the higher revenues and an improved business mix, earnings per share (EPS) are now forecasted around 60 – 66 cents, up from the ]]></description>
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		<title>(ARW) Arrow Electronics Acquires Converge &amp; Verical</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/04/07/arw-arrow-electronics-acquires-converge-verical/33042</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:18:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Arrow Electronics, Inc. (ARW) entered into an agreement to acquire reverse logistics services provider Converge and parts catalog retailer Verical Inc. Converge is a leading provider of reverse logistics services employing over 350 employees. Based in Peabody, Massachusetts, Converge has offices in Singapore and Amsterdam Incorporatedluding support centers throughout Europe, Asia and the Americas. Reverse logistics engulfs all operations related to the re-use of products and materials. In other words, reverse logistics is the process of moving goods from their typical final destination for the purpose of capturing value, or proper disposal. For most technology companies, customer returns, damaged goods, service depot returns or simply excess service parts inventory are returned through reverse logistics. There has been continued focus on process refinement and cost controls by companies in the technological ]]></description>
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		<title>(AVT) Avnet Expands Asian Presence</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/04/06/avt-avnet-expands-asian-presence/32923</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 21:08:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Avnet, Inc. (AVT) announced that it would acquire certain assets of PT Datamation Purwana Utama and PT Mitra Bisinfo Utama (Datamation) of Indonesia. Datamation is a value-added IT distributor providing server, storage and software products to enterprise system integrators and resellers throughout Indonesia. Datamation distributes a range of IT infrastructure products from leading suppliers including APC, HP, IBM, Lenovo NetApp and VMware from its headquarters in Jakarta and a sales office in Surabaya. Datamation employs more than 175 people supporting 1,400 value-added resellers and generated $60 million in 2009. This acquisition is expected to expand Avnet’s footprint and customer base in ASEAN for value-added IT distribution and accelerate growth in the emerging markets of Asia. Management intends to increase its exposure in these fast growing markets and build on its ]]></description>
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		<title>(AVT) Avnet Incorporated &#8211; Expanding Into Smart Energy and Green Technology</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/04/06/avt-avnet-incorporated-expanding-into-smart-energy-and-green-technology/32872</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:34:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Avnet, Inc. (AVT) recently announced it was merging in an all cash deal with Bell Microproducts as global growth returns to the technology sector. AVT trades at just 12.6x forward earnings. Company Description Avnet distributes electronic components and computer products to customers in 70 countries worldwide. It also provides services such as supply-chain and design-chain services, logistics solutions, product assembly, device programming, computer system configuration and integration and technical seminars to allow its customers to operate efficiently. Avnet to Buy Bell Microproducts Inc. On Mar 29, Avnet announced it was acquiring Bell Microproducts Inc, a distributor of storage and computing technology, in an all cash merger for $7.00 per share. This assumes a transaction value of $594 million. The transaction is expected to close in 60 to 120 days and ]]></description>
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		<title>(AVT) Avnet Set to Acquire Bell Microproducts</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/31/avt-avnet-set-to-acquire-bell-microproducts/32387</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:35:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Avnet, Inc. (AVT) has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Bell Microproducts Inc. (BELM) for $7.00 per share, amounting to $252 million. The total transaction value was $594 million after assuming a net debt position for Bell of $342 million as of December 31, 2009. The transaction is expected to close in 60 to 120 days. The acquisition has been approved by the Boards of both companies and is subject to the approval of Bell&#8217;s shareholders as well as customary regulatory approvals. Bell is a leading value-added distributor of storage and computing technology. The company has over 1900 employees and offers a broad suite of integration and support services to OEMs, VARs, system builders and end users through 55 offices in the United States, Canada, Europe and Latin America. Bell ]]></description>
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		<title>(GWW) W.W. Grainger Sees Year-Over-Year Growth</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/02/16/gww-w-w-grainger-sees-year-over-year-growth/28110</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:21:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[W.W. Grainger Inc. (GWW) reported a 12% year-over-year increase in daily sales for January 2010. The current year period had one selling day less compared to January 2009. The company benefited from a 5% positive contribution from acquisitions, 2% benefit from the timing of the New Years’ holiday and a 2% favorable impact of foreign currency translation. Excluding these factors, Grainger’s daily sales were up 3% compared to January 2009. Daily sales in the U.S were up 6% as the company saw growth in almost all the end markets except for Resellers (flat sales) and Contractors (down in mid-single digits). Also, the acquisitions of Imperial and Alliance contributed 2% to the segment sales growth. In the Canadian (Acklands-Grainger) division, daily sales were up 22% due to favorable impact of foreign ]]></description>
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		<title>(ARW) Arrow Electronics Beats Earnings Expectations</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/02/05/arw-arrow-electronics-beats-earnings-expectations/27210</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 01:12:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Arrow Electronics Inc. (ARW) reported sales of $4.20 billion in the fourth quarter of 2009, up 3% from a year ago and up 15% sequentially. Global components sales of $2.59 billion increased 6% year over year driven by better-than-expected performance in all the core geographies. On a sequential basis, sales were up 2%. North America and Europe continued to show improving sales trends, with both regions delivering sales growth well ahead of normal seasonality. Asia-Pacific continued to grow, with sales increasing more than 25% year over year. Global enterprise computing solutions reported sales of $1.61 billion, down 2% year over year but up 42% sequentially. Gross margin came in at 11.8%, down 90 basis points year over year due to an increase in the mix of business from Asia-Pacific as ]]></description>
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		<title>(CELL) Brightpoint Report Beats Consensus Estimates</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/02/04/cell-brightpoint-report-beats-consensus-estimates/26989</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:54:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yesterday, after market close, Brightpoint Inc. (CELL) declared solid financial results for the fourth quarter of 2009. Quarterly GAAP net income was $19.3 million or 24 cents per share compared to a net loss of $343.4 million or $4.35 per share in the prior-year quarter. Adjusted (excluding special items) EPS in the fourth quarter 2009 was 21 cents, significantly above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 15 cents. This was primarily due to effective cost management strategy adopted by management. Quarterly total revenue of $905.6 billion was down 6% year-over-year but was an improvement of 4% sequentially. Fourth quarter revenue of $905.6 million was also below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $919 million. The year-over-year decrease in revenue was due to the fall in revenue for both the Distribution and Logistic ]]></description>
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		<title>(AVT) Avnet Incorporated Reports Strong Quarter</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/01/30/avt-avnet-incorporated-reports-strong-quarter/26425</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Jan 2010 20:56:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Avnet Inc. (AVT) reported revenues of $4.83 billion in the second quarter fiscal 2010, an increase of 13.2% year over year and 10% excluding the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. On a pro forma (organic) basis, revenue was up 9.6% over the prior-year quarter. On a segment basis, Electronics Marketing (EM) reported sales of $2.52 billion, up 11.0% year over year. On an organic basis, EM revenue increased 5.1% year over year as the recovery in the electronic component markets accelerated this quarter. Management stated that although Asia has been consistently strong over the past couple of quarters, there are indications that the industrial markets in the Americas and EMEA are returning to growth. Technology Solutions (TS) reported sales of $2.32 billion in the reported quarter, up ]]></description>
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		<title>(ARW) Arrow Electronics Expected to Outperform</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/01/23/arw-arrow-electronics-expected-to-outperform/25799</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jan 2010 21:20:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We recently upgraded our rating on Arrow Electronics, Inc. (ARW) to OUTPERFORM from NEUTRAL. New York-based Arrow Electronics is one of the world’s largest distributors of electronic components and computing products. The company sources products from about 800 suppliers and distributes them to over 130,000 customers (original equipment manufacturers, contract manufactures and commercial customers). Last month, Arrow upgraded its outlook for the fourth quarter of 2009. The company now expects revenues to come between $3.8 billion and $4.2 billion in the December quarter, up from the previous guidance of $3.65 billion to $4.25 billion. Management stated that the upgrade in guidance was driven by stronger than expected growth in the components business. However, sales in the last few weeks of December will determine sales of the computing solutions business. Earnings ]]></description>
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		<title>(ARW) Arrow Electronics &#8211; Bull of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/01/23/arw-arrow-electronics-bull-of-the-day/25728</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jan 2010 21:05:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Arrow Electronics, Inc. (ARW) recently upgraded its outlook for the fourth quarter of 2009. The company now expects revenues to come between $3.8 billion and $4.2 billion in the December quarter, up from the previous guidance of $3.65 billion to $4.25 billion. Management stated that the upgrade in guidance was driven by stronger than expected growth in the components business. However, sales in the last few weeks of December will determine sales of the computing solutions business. Earnings per share (EPS) are now projected between $0.57 and $0.63, up from the earlier estimate of $0.44 $0.56. We expect overall demand to improve going forward with the economy showing signs of recovery. We upgrade our rating to OUTPERFORM from NEUTRAL. Zacks Investment Research]]></description>
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		<title>(CELL) Brightpoint Wins Nexus One Deal</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/01/13/cell-brightpoint-wins-nexus-one-deal/24889</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:51:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recently, Brightpoint Inc. (CELL) received a shot in the arm as it has struck a deal to globally distribute the latest Android-based smart-phone, the “Nexus One.&#8221; Nexus One is Google Inc’s (GOOG) first smart-phone developed by HTC Corp. of Taiwan. Brightpoint is the first company to officially secure rights from HTC for distribution and logistics related to Nexus One. Brightpoint has an existing global partnership with HTC Corp. We believe this contract win is critical for Brightpoint’s near-term growth. The company is a leader in the global distribution of wireless devices and the provision of customized logistic services to wireless equipment manufacturers and carriers. However, soft demand for wireless devices and the precipitous reduction of average selling prices, attributed to the global economic recession, continue to impact its top-line. The ]]></description>
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		<title>(CELL) Brightpoint Gives Tepid Forth Quarter Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/01/06/cell-brightpoint-gives-tepid-forth-quarter-outlook/24319</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:23:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Brightpoint Inc. (CELL) provided disappointing preliminary estimates of fourth quarter 2009 financial results. Income from continuing operations on a GAAP basis is likely to be within the range of 22 cents to 26 cents. However, adjusted (excluding special items) EPS will be within the range of 12 cents to 17 cents. The mid-point of this range, 14.5 cents, is significantly below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 17 cents. Brightpoint is a leader in global distribution of wireless devices and the provision of customized logistic services to wireless equipment manufacturers and carriers. Soft demand for wireless devices and precipitous reduction of average selling prices, attributed to the global economic recession, continues to impact the top-line. The company estimates wireless devices handled to be approximately 22 to 24 million units for the ]]></description>
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		<title>(ARW) Arrow Electronics Incorporated &#8211; Expect Earnings to Grow by 38.85%</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/01/06/arw-arrow-electronics-incorporated-expect-earnings-to-grow-by-38-85/24256</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:33:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Arrow Electronics, Inc. (ARW) recently raised its fourth quarter guidance as its components business picked up. ARW has surprised on estimates the last four quarters by an average of 6.65%. Company Description Arrow Electronics provides products and services to industrial and commercial users of electronic components. It acts as a supply channel partner for 700 suppliers and about 140,000 original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), contract manufacturers and commercial customers. Arrow Electronics has 300 locations in 50 countries. Fourth Quarter Guidance Raised The technology recovery appears to be in full-swing as Arrow Electronics raised its fourth quarter earnings per share guidance on Dec 21 to a range of 57 to 63 cents from its prior guidance of 44 to 56 cents. The revenue range was also narrowed to $3.8 to $4.2 billion ]]></description>
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		<title>(TESS) TESSCO Technologies Inc. &#8211; Estimates Climbed Over The Past 90 Days</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/01/04/tess-tessco-technologies-inc-estimates-climbed-over-the-past-90-days/24054</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[TESSCO Technologies Inc. (TESS) has outpaced the market with a 5% advance since it was last featured as a Growth and Income pick in late November. Analysts polled by Zacks continue to be bullish on earnings. For the fiscal year ending March 2010, the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.58 is up 20% over the past 90 days. For the next quarter, the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 49 cents climbed from 36 cents over the past 90 days. Alex Kolb is the Growth &#38; Income Stock Strategist for Zacks.com. He also writes the popular daily commentary column for the ZacksElite.com service. Zacks Investment Research]]></description>
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		<title>(ARW) Arrow Electronics Upgrades Guidance</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/12/22/arw-arrow-electronics-upgrades-guidance/23315</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:42:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Earlier in the day, Arrow Electronics, Inc., (ARW) upgraded its outlook for the fourth quarter of 2009. The company now expects revenues to come between $3.8 billion and $4.2 billion in the December quarter, up from the previous guidance of $3.65 billion to $4.25 billion. Management stated that the upgrade in guidance was driven by stronger than expected growth in the components business. However, sales in the last few weeks of December will determine the sales of computing solutions business. Earnings per share is now projected between 57 cents and 63 cents, up from the earlier estimate of 44 cents to 56 cents. Arrow had earlier acquired A.E. Petsche Company (“A.E. Petsche&#8221;), a leading provider of interconnect products Incorporatedluding specialty wire, cable and harness management solutions, to the aerospace and ]]></description>
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		<title>(ARW) Arrow Electronics Acquires A.E. Petsche Company</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/12/17/arw-arrow-electronics-acquires-a-e-petsche-company/23140</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:19:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Arrow Electronics, Inc. (ARW) announced last month that it would acquire A.E. Petsche Company (“A.E. Petsche&#8221;), a leading provider of interconnect products Incorporatedluding specialty wire, cable and harness management solutions, to the aerospace and defense markets. Headquartered in Arlington, Texas, A.E. Petsche distributes products in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom , France , and Belgium through 20 locations and has over 250 employees. The company recorded sales of $220 million in 2008. The acquisition is expected to close by the end of 2009. Arrow expects that the acquisition will be accretive to 2010 earnings by 10 cents – 12 cents. Other financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Management expects that the acquisition will add to the breadth of Arrow’s customer base and increase its staff ]]></description>
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		<title>(AVT) Avnet Upgrades Earnings Guidance</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/12/15/avt-avnet-upgrades-earnings-guidance/22915</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:35:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Avnet, Inc. (AVT) recently upgraded its guidance for the second fiscal quarter mainly due to strength from its Electronics Marketing division. The company now expects sales to come between $4.325 and $4.725, up from the previous guidance of $4.10 billion to $4.70 billion. Revenues from Electronics Marketing (EM) are expected to come between $2.375 billion and $2.475 billion, up from the previous estimated range of $2.15 billion to $2.45 billion. Revenues from Technology Solutions (TS) are projected between $1.95 billion and $2.25 billion, same as before. Billings in the month of December, which generally accounts for more than 50% of the quarter’s revenues, will be an important factor in determining the actual revenue from this division. Earnings per share is estimated between 56 cents and 62 cents, up from the ]]></description>
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		<title>(GWW) W.W. Grainger Posts Higher Sales</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/12/11/gww-w-w-grainger-posts-higher-sales/22649</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:44:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[W.W. Grainger Inc. (GWW) reported a 2% year-over-year increase in daily sales for November 2009; the current year period had one extra selling day compared to November 2008. The company benefited from a 4% positive contribution from acquisitions and 2% from favorable foreign currency translation. Sales were negatively impacted by approximately 1% due to lower sales of seasonal products. Excluding the impact of acquisitions, currency exchange, and seasonal products Grainger’s daily sales in November were down 3% from last year. The company witnessed a 3% decline in daily sales in the U.S., as demand remained weak across all end markets, except for Government and Commercial sectors, which were up in low single digits. In the Canadian (Acklands-Grainger) division, daily sales were up 7% due to favorable impact of foreign currency ]]></description>
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		<title>(AVT) Avnet Aquires Assets to Enter Southeast Asian Market</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/12/08/avt-avnet-aquires-assets-to-enter-southeast-asian-market/22198</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:57:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Avnet, Inc. (AVT) recently acquired certain assets of Sunshine Joint Stock Company of Vietnam, further expanding its presence and customer base in The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Sunshine is an IT distributor providing server, storage and software products to system integrators and resellers throughout Vietnam. Sunshine markets a portfolio of IT infrastructure products from leading vendors including Hewlett Packard (HPQ), IBM (IBM) and Lenovo. Sunshine generated revenue of approximately $33 million in 2008. The company has over 120 employees and 1,400 customers. This acquisition will provide a solid foundation to build upon in the growing IT market in Vietnam. Management at Avnet announced that the company plans to grow its solutions distribution business in emerging markets of Asia. In October, Avnet acquired a controlling interest in Vanda Group ]]></description>
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		<title>(GWW) W.W. Grainger Makes Another Acquisition</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/12/04/gww-w-w-grainger-makes-another-acquisition/22051</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 01:51:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recently, Acklands-Grainger Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of W.W. Grainger Inc. (GWW), acquired assets of the K&#38;D Pratt Industrial Division. This division, which was earlier owned and operated by K&#38;D Pratt Group Inc., distributes industrial and safety products. K&#38;D Pratt Industrial Division is a leading distributor in Atlantic Canada. The division’s strong customer relationships will further strengthen Grainger’s presence in this region. This is the third acquisition announcement by Grainger since the beginning of fourth quarter 2009. In October, Grainger announced an all cash acquisition of Imperial Supplies, LLC from American Capital Ltd. (ACAS). The company said that the acquisition will be accretive to its 2010 earnings by 3?5 cents a share Incorporatedluding product and transportation cost savings. Again in mid November, Grainger announced the acquisition of Alliance Energy Solutions. ]]></description>
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		<title>(TESS) TESSCO Technologies Inc. &#8211; A Record Quarter Blows Past Expectations</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/11/29/tess-tessco-technologies-inc-a-record-quarter-blows-past-expectations/21409</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 04:39:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[TESSCO Technologies Inc. (TESS) recently reported record results for its fiscal second quarter. Earnings per share of 51 cents squashed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 29 cents and topped the year-prior 45 cents. Company Description TESSCO Technologies provides integrated product and supply chain solutions that are necessary to design, build, run, maintain, and use wireless systems. The company offers mobile and fixed-wireless network infrastructure products, mobile devices/accessories and installation, test and maintenance equipment and supplies. A Recent Accolade TESSCO was recently named to Forbes&#8217; elite list of America&#8217;s Best Small Companies for the third consecutive year. Chairman, President and CEO Robert B. Barnhill commented, &#8220;It is an honor for TESSCO to be included on the Forbes&#8217; Best Small Companies in America listing for the third consecutive year. We believe this ]]></description>
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		<title>(CELL) Brightpoint Wins WiMAX Contract</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/11/25/cell-brightpoint-wins-wimax-contract/21238</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:58:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Brightpoint Inc. (CELL) received a shot on its arm as the company received a major contract to provide an integrated supply chain management system for the next-generation (4G) WiMAX network. Yesterday, the company announced that it has entered into an agreement with Time Warner Cable Inc. (TWC) to provide transportation management, inventory management, device customization, fulfillment, and reverse logistics for the latter’s upcoming WiMAX venture. Time Warner Cable, the second largest cable MSO in the U.S., will launch its 4G WiMAX mobile broadband services in three North Carolina markets from Dec 1. Under the brand name of “Road Runner Mobile&#8221;, this super-fast mobile broadband network will support Internet speed of 6 Mbps. The “Road Runner Mobile&#8221; service will provide its subscribers the convenience of mobility so that the customers can ]]></description>
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		<title>(AVT) Avnet Incorporated &#8211; Surprised By 29.41% in the Fiscal First Quarter</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/11/24/avt-avnet-incorporated-surprised-by-29-41-in-the-fiscal-first-quarter/21195</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:25:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Avnet, Inc. (AVT) recently saw quarter over quarter growth as the global recession eased. The company is trading with a forward P/E of 13.2. Company Description Avnet distributes electronic components and computer products to customers in 70 countries worldwide. It also provides services such as supply-chain and design-chain services, logistics solutions, product assembly, device programming, computer system configuration and integration and technical seminars to allow its customers to operate efficiently. Avnet Surprised By 29.41% in the Fiscal First Quarter On Oct 29, Avnet reported better than expected fiscal first quarter 2010 results. It beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 10 cents. Earnings per share were 44 cents compared to the consensus of 34 cents. This was under the year ago period, however, which saw 67 cents. Revenue fell 3.1% to ]]></description>
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		<title>(GWW) W.W. Grainger Incorporated Boosted by Acquisitions</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/11/19/gww-w-w-grainger-incorporated-boosted-by-acquisitions/21000</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:25:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[W.W. Grainger Inc. (GWW) reported a 3% year-over-year drop in October sales. (October this year had one less selling day compared to October 2008.) The company benefited from a 2% positive contribution from the businesses in Japan and India, 1% from the acquisition of Imperial Supplies and 2% from favorable foreign currency translation. Excluding the impact of acquisitions and currency exchange, Grainger’s daily sales in October were down 8% from last year. The company witnessed a 7% decline in daily sales in the U.S., as demand remained weak across all end markets. These results include sales from Imperial Supplies, which the company acquired in mid-October. Excluding this acquisition, U.S. daily sales were down 8%. In the Canadian (Acklands-Grainger) division, daily sales were up 5% due to favorable foreign exchange. However, ]]></description>
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		<title>(CELL) Brightpoint&#8217;s Earnings Beats Consensus Estimates</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/11/10/cell-brightpoints-earnings-beats-consensus-estimates/20194</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:54:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Brightpoint Inc. (CELL) declared solid financial results for the third quarter of 2009. Quarterly total revenue of $867.9 billion was down 26% year-over-year but was an improvement of 21% sequentially. Third quarter revenue of $867.9 million was significantly above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $748 million. The year-over-year massive decrease in revenue was mainly due to decrease in wireless devices handheld through distribution together with lower ASP. Sequential improvement in revenue was the result of an increase in distribution revenue from the Middle East and Singapore . On a GAAP basis, net income in the third quarter was $11.2 million or 14 cents per share compared to a net income of $5.5 million or 7 cents per share in the prior-year quarter. Adjusted net income (excluding special items) in the ]]></description>
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