Industrial Equipment & Components
(ASEI) American Science and Engineering Appoints New CEO
Leading supplier of innovative X-ray inspection systems, American Science and Engineering, Inc (ASEI) recently announced the appointment of Charles P. Dougherty as its President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Dougherty will hold...4Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(EMR) Another Beat for Emerson?
We expect diversified technology company Emerson Electric Company (EMR) to beat expectations when it reports first quarter 2013 financial results on Feb 5, 2013. Why a Likely Positive Surprise? Our...11Feb2013 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued
(WTS) Watts Water Technologies Divests Flomatic
Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (WTS) has recently sold its subsidiary, Flomatic Corporation, to Boshart Industries Inc. for an undisclosed amount. The sale, however, excludes the backflow product line of Flomatic. Located...1Jan2013 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued
(ROP) Roper Industries Makes Another Acquisition
Roper Industries Inc. (ROP) recently completed the acquisition of privately-held Sunquest Information Systems Inc. for approximately $1.415 billion, including $25.0 million in cash tax benefits. Roper used its available...28Aug2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(PH) Parker Hannifin Earnings Outperforms Analyst Estimates
Parker Hannifin Corporation (PH) released its third-quarter 2011 earnings result before the market opened today, reporting earnings per share of $1.68 and outpacing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.54 and prior-year earnings of 94...3May2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued
(EMR) Emerson Electric Underperforms Estimates
Emerson Electric Company (EMR) released its second quarter 2011 earnings results before the opening bell today, reporting earnings per share from continuing operation of 73 cents, below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 75 cents. Earnings...3May2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued
(CFSG) China Fire & Security Group Buyout Offer Under Scrutiny
The buyout offer received earlier this month by China Fire & Security Group Inc. (CFSG) from a global private equity firm is being investigated by Goldfarb Branham LLP. The firm is...31Mar2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued
(EMR) Emerson Electric’s Quarterly Earnings Underperforms Estimate
Emerson Electric Co.’s (EMR) third quarter 2010 earnings result, released before the opening bell today, were below the Zacks Consensus Estimate on the top and bottom line. Earnings per share from continuing operations of 75 cents...3Nov2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued
(PH) Parker Hannifin Quarterly Earnings Beat Expectations
Parker Hannifin Corporation (PH) released its first quarter fiscal 2011 earnings result before the opening bell today, reporting earnings per share from continuing operations of $1.51. The company surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate...19Oct2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued
(EMR) Emerson Electric Launches New “Ridgid” Laptops
A business unit of Emerson Electric Co. (EMR), Ridgid, engaged in the manufacture of innovative tools, equipment and video inspection devices, has introduced a group of hardy laptops and convertible tablet PCs. The...29Aug2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued
(EMR) Emerson Electric Enters Power Plant Development Agreement With KOSEP
Emerson Electric Co. (EMR), through its Process Management business unit, entered into an agreement with Korea South East Power Company (“KOSEP”) for the development of power plants. The financial terms of the agreement were...25Jun2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued
(PH) Parker Hannifin Report Strongly Tops Estimates
Parker Hannifin Corp. (PH) reported earnings per share from continuing operations of 94 cents for the third quarter of 2010, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 76 cents. Fiscal 2010 third quarter revenues were $2.6 billion, an...20Apr2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued
(CFSG) China Fire & Security Group Reports Below Estimates
China Fire & Security Group, Inc. (CFSG) reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2009. Earnings During the quarter, China Fire reported a net income of $2.9 million,...5Apr2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued
(WTS) The “Oil of the 21st Century” – How “Blue Gold” Can Make You Rich
As I write to you, I’m sipping on the world’s most essential commodity. It is, of course, water. I say “of course,” but despite its critical importance to every single human being, the water industry is shamefully neglected. On Monday, March 22, for example, World Water Day...27Mar2010 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued
(PH) Rolls Royce Trent Aircraft Engines Get Parker Hannifin Heat Management Valves
Rolls-Royce Group has opted to add Parker Aerospace’s heat management valves to the pneumatics package it already supplies on the Trent XWB engine program. The Rolls-Royce Trent XWB is the only engine currently available to power the new Airbus A350 family of aircraft. Parker Hannifin...17Mar2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued
(CFSG) China Fire & Security Group Wins $92Million Contract
China Fire & Security Group Inc. (CFSG) has signed a total solution contract with Wuhan Iron and Steel Corp. (WISCO) for the Fire Protection Retrofitting Project. WISCO is one of the top three iron and steel companies in China...9Feb2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued
(EMR) Emerson Electric Company Exceeds Earnings Estimates
Emerson Electric Company (EMR) reported earnings from continuing operations of 56 cents for the first quarter of 2010, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 42 cents. Net sales for the first quarter ended Dec 31, 2009 were...2Feb2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued
(PH) Parker Hannifin Corporation – Strong Quarterly Showing
Parker Hannifin Corp. (PH) is stepping up its game in the tough economy, creating a “Win Strategy” to increase operational efficiencies and drive profits. The company’s...30Jan2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued
(PH) Parker Hannifin – Bull of the Day
We are upgrading the recommendation on Parker Hannifin (PH) to Outperform with a $67 target price. We are encouraged that order trends have improved sequentially for the prior two consecutive quarters, indicating that the worst is behind...25Jan2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued
(PH) Parker Hannifin Corporation Tops Consensus Expectations
Parker Hannifin Corporation (PH) reported second quarter 2010 earnings per share of 64 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 34 cents. Its fiscal second-quarter profit fell to $104.5 million, or 64 cents a share, from $155.4...19Jan2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued
(ASEI) American Science & Engineering – Earnings Estimates Rising
American Science and Engineering, Inc. (ASEI) analysts have raised full-year estimates for the security device makers which continues to climb on fresh terrorism worries. Company Description American...12Jan2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued
(RINO) RINO International Corporation – Third Quarter Sales Rise 41%
Rino International Corp. (RINO) has continued to trend higher since last being featured as a momentum stock 2 months ago, remaining within striking distance of the 52-week high at $35 on strong Q3 results from mid November. ...28Dec2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued
(HEAT) Cash In On China’s Winning Streak Through SmartHeat’s Success
by Sheena Martin, Contributing Editor Wednesday, December 23, 2009 Clean technology… Energy saving opportunities… A $12 billion, worldwide industry… That’s what SmartHeat (Nasdaq:...27Dec2009 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued
(EMR) Emerson Electric Beats Earnings Consensus
Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) reported fourth-quarter earnings per share from continuing operations of 67 cents per share, higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 60 cents. Sales for the fourth quarter ended September 30, 2009...25Nov2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued
(CFSG) China Fire & Security Group Meets Expectations
China Fire & Security Group Inc.’s (CFSG) reported its third quarter results yesterday. The company posted earnings of 27 cents per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Quarterly EPS was up 17.4% year over year,...11Nov2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued
(PH) Parker Hannifin Corporation Surpasses Expectations
Parker Hannifin Corporation (PH) reported fiscal 2010 first quarter net income, which declined 71% to $73.5 million from $250.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2009. Earnings per diluted share declined 70% to 45 cents. This was...9Nov2009 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued
(CFSG) China Fire & Security Group – Helped by the Stimulus Plan
China Fire & Security Group (CFSG) continues to capitalize on the booming Chinese economy. Company Description China Fire & Security Group makes and maintains fire safety systems and products for industrial use in China. Revenues...22Oct2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued
(EMR) Emerson Electric Company to Acquire Avocent Corporation
Earlier today, Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire network equipment technology provider Avocent Corp. (AVCT)...7Oct2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued
(RINO) RINO International Corporation – Estimates Up
RINO International Corp. (RINO) recently hit a new 52-week high on rising estimates and strong second-quarter results, reported on Aug 10. Second-Quarter Results Sales were up 17% from last year to $40.7 million. Earnings also...6Oct2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued
(ASEI) American Science & Engineering – Growth And Income – Zacks Rank Buy
American Science & Engineering, Inc. (ASEI) has been trading ahead of the market on solid fundamentals and upbeat Street forecasts. Analysts see earnings per share growth coming in at 66% for the current fiscal year followed by 14% growth next year. Company Description American...14Apr2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued