Industrial Equipment & Components

(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... 

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 and receives strong government support in accordance... 

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 $5.0 billion, a decline of 7% from $5.4 billion reported... 

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 recent Q2 results came in ahead of expectations. Company Description Parker Hannifin Corp.... 

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 the company. Reflecting the benefits of... 

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 million, or 96 cents a share, in the year-ago... 

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 Science and Engineering makes X-ray inspection devices to detect explosives,... 

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. Third-Quarter Results Sales for the period were up 41%... 

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: HEAT) has to offer through its energy efficient, heat exchanger solutions to industrial,... 

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 of $5.3 billion, a decrease of 21% from the $6.7... 

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, primarily driven by higher revenues. Revenue... 

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 higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate... 

9Nov2009 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(CFSG) China Fire & Security Group – Helped by the Stimulus Plan

China Fire & Security Group Inc (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 Surging On Aug 10 the company reported... 

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) for $1.2 billion in cash. Emerson will pay $25 per share for Avocent, which is a 22% premium to Monday’s closing price. Emerson... 

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 came in strong at 40 cents, 2 cents ahead of the... 

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

(ASEI) American Science & Engineering, Inc. – Growth And Income – Zacks Rank Buy

American Science & Engineering, Inc. (ASEI) continues to see higher earnings estimates on record results. Analysts upped fiscal year forecasts by 2% over the past month. Company Description American Science & Engineering, Inc. provides innovative X-ray inspection systems. With... 

6Mar2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued

(NGA) News Bites for 2-21-09: GeoEye-1 Imagery Approved by NGA, AAR Cleared by FAA

I wanted to update you on 2 of the companies in the PeakStocks.com portfolio that have had developments in the last few days that you should be aware of. This includes: AAR, Corp. (NYSE: AIR), which had its landing gear operations shut down temporarily last week, has gotten... 

21Feb2009 | PeakStocks.com | 0 comments | Continued

(ASEI) American Science & Engineering – record revenue total that was 53% above the previous year

American Science & Engineering, Inc. (ASEI) recently announced fiscal third-quarter results, which included a record revenue total that was 53% above the previous year’s level. Company Description American Science & Engineering, Inc. provides innovative X-ray inspection... 

17Feb2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued

(NGA) Finally! GeoEye Announces the Start of Commercial Operations for Its GeoEye-1 Satellite

GeoEye (NASDAQ: GEOY) is starting to fulfill some of the promise that has been baked into my investment thesis cake. Today the company announced that they have finally begun selling imagery from their latest and greatest satellite, GeoEye-1, and more importantly for the company... 

5Feb2009 | PeakStocks.com | 0 comments | Continued

(NGA) 10 Thoughts On GeoEye

As a GeoEye (NASDAQ: GEOY) shareholder and investor, I am disappointed but not surprised by the delay of GeoEye-1’s latest imagery and certification via the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). One thing is certain, if these images aren’t approved, and approved... 

29Jan2009 | PeakStocks.com | 0 comments | Continued

(ASEI) American Science & Engineering – started year strong, advancing about 6%, with major averages in the red

American Science & Engineering, Inc. (ASEI) started the year on a strong note, advancing about 6%, while the Dow ($DJI), S&P 500 (SPX) and NASDAQ (COMP) are in the red. The company recently announced a $67.1 million order from the U.S. government for a significant quantity... 

21Jan2009 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(NGA) Top 5 Stocks for 2009

As we enter 2009, and leave the carnage that was 2008 behind us, I recently wrote that now was a fantastic time to buy shares of companies you have been watching and where the fundamentals present an excellent risk/reward scenario. A fresh start to the new year gives us all a... 

5Jan2009 | PeakStocks.com | 0 comments | Continued

(ASEI) American Science & Engineering – Shares are Climbing on Record Results

American Science & Engineering, Inc. (ASEI) continues to trade robustly on a record second quarter, surging past the Dow Jones ($DJI), S&P 500 (SPX) and NASDAQ Composite (COMP). Company Description American Science and Engineering, Inc. supplies innovative X-ray inspection... 

2Jan2009 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(NGA) Buy Alert: It’s Time To Lock Up Shares of GeoEye Immediately!

It’s time to start a large position in GeoEye Inc. (NASDAQ: GEOY), or add to your position if it is less than 3/4 immediately. The provider of space based and aerial imagery is trading at a huge discount right now to its true value, and it won’t be long before the... 

29Dec2008 | PeakStocks.com | 0 comments | Continued

(NGA) News Bites for Thursday December 11th: GeoEye Wins Large Contract, AAR Earnings Preview

I wanted to update you on 2 of the companies in the PeakStocks.com portfolio that have had developments in the last few days that you should be aware of. This includes: GeoEye Inc. (NASDAQ: GEOY), which announced on Wednesday December 10th after the market closed that they have... 

14Dec2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(ASEI) American Science & Engineering – cargo inspection systems for port and border security, baggage screening and aviation security

American Science & Engineering (ASEI) shares received a nice boost thanks to the company’s strong second quarter. Lately, the company has seen analysts hike estimates, while its shares trade well ahead of the Dow Jones ($DJI), S&P 500 (SPX) and NASDAQ Composite (COMP). Company... 

8Dec2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(NGA) Top 5 Stocks for December 2008

WOO-DOGGY! Would you like some volatility to go along with your morning coffee? Since I last came out with my top 5 stocks for November,  the market’s gyrations have certainly put everyone on edge, and make buying stocks at this juncture definitely not for the faint of... 

4Dec2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(NGA) GeoEye Q3/2008 Earnings: The Hard Part Is Over, Now The Fun Begins

Things were as expected today, which is to say rather lackluster, as GeoEye, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEOY), a provider of space-based and aerial imagery and geospatial information, reported its fiscal 3rd quarter 2008 earnings on Tuesday, and updated the status of GeoEye-1. While I wrote... 

23Nov2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued

(NGA) GeoEye Q3/2008 Earnings Preview: Good News on the Horizon?

Now that things have settled down for GeoEye (NASDAQ: GEOY) we have one more earnings release to get through before the company can start realizing the full potential of their GeoEye-1 satellite launch. When GeoEye announces its 3rd quarter 2008 earnings on Tuesday morning, I... 

23Nov2008 | Shawn | 0 comments | Continued