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		<title>(WU) Western Union Reports In Line Earnings &#8211; Affirms Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/05/14/wu-western-union-reports-in-line-earnings-affirms-outlook/99586</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 18:24:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The world’s leading money transfer company, Western Union Co. (WU), reported first quarter operating earnings of 40 cents per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Earnings increased 14% on a year–over-year basis, mainly on the back of strong margin improvement in the Global Business Payments unit and lower share count. Western Union’s revenues for the quarter were $1.4 billion, up 9% year over year but down 2.8% from the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The year-over-year upside in revenue was attributable to a 26% hike in foreign exchange revenues, 4% increase in transaction fee and a 3% rise in other revenues. Total expenses for the quarter increased 9% year over year to $1.1 billion, due to a 24% surge in selling, general and administrative expense and a 5% jump in ]]></description>
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		<title>(WU) Western Union Launches WU Pay</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/03/26/wu-western-union-launches-wu-pay/96481</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:40:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In a conscious effort to expand its e-payment service, Western Union Co. (WU) has announced the launch of WU Pay. The recently launched platform will enable customers to pay for their online purchases from their bank’s online pay service or in cash at any of the company’s agent locations. WU Pay is also of great use to consumers who do not have a debit or credit card as they can make payments without submitting a credit or debit card number. WU Pay can be used to make online payments across various merchant sites including Sears, Kmart, Buy.com, Tiger Direct, RedCats USA and others. Consumers can also use the payment option to buy virtual gift cards from more than 60 retailers including J. C. Penney (JCP), American Airlines, Amazon (AMZN), Dell ]]></description>
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		<title>(WU) Western Union &#8211; Bull of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/10/20/wu-western-union-bull-of-the-day/85507</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:47:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are upgrading our recommendation on Western Union (WU) to Outperform from Neutral before its third quarter earnings release, as we believe that the leading global money transfer company is set to benefit from a growing remittances market. The Zacks consensus estimates third quarter earnings at 39 cents per share, which translate into an expected earnings growth of 11.7% year over year. We believe Western Union&#8217;s strong branding, network expertise, diversified portfolio, financial strength and restructuring initiatives will deliver long-term profitability. Moreover, transaction, revenue and pricing trends are recovering gradually. We remain encouraged by management&#8217;s initiatives to increase investments in technology and expand agencies. Recent acquisitions also augur well for the company. WESTERN UNION (WU): Free Stock Analysis Report Zacks Investment Research]]></description>
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		<title>(WU) Western Union Rolls Out New Service</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/20/wu-western-union-rolls-out-new-service-2/83233</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:30:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Western Union Business Solutions, a unit of world’s leading money transfer company Western Union Co. (WU), has announced in agreement with TouchNet the introduction of an integrated cross-border payment system for international students. The new service will provide the international students with twin benefits. They will be able to make payments for their tuition fees in local currencies directly from their bank accounts or pay the fees in cash at participating Western Union branches globally. While the first option will provide the students will flexibility and choice in choosing their currency for payment, the second option will provide them a convenient access to Western Union’s vast agent location spanning 160 countries and territories. This new payment solution for students will be replaced by TouchNet’s existing service provided through U.Commerce Systems, ]]></description>
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		<title>(WU) Western Union Rolls Out New Service</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/20/wu-western-union-rolls-out-new-service/83311</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:17:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Western Union Business Solutions, a unit of world’s leading money transfer company Western Union Co. (WU), has announced in agreement with TouchNet the introduction of an integrated cross-border payment system for international students. The new service will provide the international students with twin benefits. They will be able to make payments for their tuitions fees in local currencies directly from their bank accounts or pay the fees in cash at participating Western Union branches globally. While the first option will provide the students will flexibility and choice in choosing their currency for payment, the second option will provide them a convenient access to Western Union’s vast agent location spanning 160 countries and territories. This new payment solution for students will be replaced by TouchNet’s existing service provided through U.Commerce Systems, ]]></description>
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		<title>(RGS) Regis&#8217; Revenues Up &#8211; Comps Drop</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/07/12/rgs-regis-revenues-up-comps-drop/78831</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 17:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Regis Corporation (RGS) reported a year-over-year decline of 1.7% in same-store sales. However, the rate of decline in comps improved from the year-ago quarterly drop of 2.7% and the third quarter plunge of 2.3%, attributable to higher customer footfalls. The several initiatives taken by Regis to drive traffic seems to have paid off as customer visits improved 150 basis points (bps) over the last nine months, but still plunged 2.5%. Moreover, Regis, the largest hair salon chain in the world, posted revenues of $592 million for the fourth quarter, up 0.3% year over year. Domestic same-store sales fell 1.6% year over year while International same-store sales decreased 5.5%. However, hair restoration same-store sales rose 1.3% in the quarter. Results remained weak in the company’s relatively higher-priced, mall-based Regis Salon division, ]]></description>
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		<title>(RGS) Regis Corporation Upgrades Shares to Neutral</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/07/07/rgs-regis-corporation-upgrades-shares-to-neutral/78560</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are upgrading our rating on Regis Corporation (RGS), the largest hair salon chain in the world, from Underperform to Neutral. The rating upgrade is based on a host of initiatives taken by the company to drive traffic and enhance same-store sales growth. To attract new customers and retain existing ones, Regis has installed a point of sale (POS) system as well as Internet connections in all salons. The company has already equipped more than 2000 salons with this facility and plans to equip another 1,000 salons in each subsequent quarter. The full system-wide roll out is expected to be completed by June 2012, and it will enable RGS to store customer data that will enable the company to interact with its customers directly, thereby developing loyalty programs. Regis is ]]></description>
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		<title>(WU) Western Union to Buy Travelex</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/07/06/wu-western-union-to-buy-travelex/78460</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:37:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yesterday, Western Union Co. (WU) announced that it has entered into an agreement with London-based foreign exchange company Travelex Group to purchase its global business payments arm. Travelex Group –Travelex Limited, Travelex Currency Services, Inc., Travelex Holdings Limited and Travelex Canada Limited – are also involved in the agreement. The acquisition, which is valued at $606 million, is expected to close by 2011 end. In early 2010, Travelex reported significant losses due to interest payments on its large debts. So, the company was considering a range of financing options. In April 2011, it appointed banks to manage the sale of its global business payments division, world’s largest non-bank provider of foreign exchange and risk solutions. In December 2010, Travelex sold its card program management operations to MasterCard in a deal ]]></description>
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		<title>(WU) Western Union Business Solutions for UAE</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/07/05/wu-western-union-business-solutions-for-uae/78349</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:15:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[World’s leading money transfer company Western Union Co. (WU) has recently announced the debut of its international business payments service, Western Union Business Solutions, for small and medium-sized enterprises in the UAE through a five-year agreement with Emirates International Exchange. This agreement with a leading exchange house in the Middle East that deals primarily in money transfers and money exchange, marks WU’s foray into a new customer segment in the Middle East. The agreement would help Western Union provide cross-border business payments and foreign-exchange solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Western Union foresees a huge business potential in the SME market, which is almost the same size as the consumer cross-border remittance market generating revenues of about $24 billion. Though Western Union already has a presence in the Middle ]]></description>
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		<title>(WU) Western Union to Launch an Innovative Card</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/07/01/wu-western-union-to-launch-an-innovative-card/78219</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 20:33:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[World’s leading money transfer company Western Union Co. (WU) has recently announced that it would launch a Western Union Money Transfer Receive Card, which would set in a  new hassle-free way to receive money transfer from across the globe. The cards, which will be available at select Western Union Agent locations this summer, can be picked up by consumers without having to fill up any form. After receiving the card, they will have to complete a transaction to receive a money transfer online or over the phone. After the card gets activated, it can be used at any location, where a Debit MasterCard is accepted, to do online transactions or to draw money from ATMs. Besides simplifying the transfer receipt process, the card also offers Zero Liability protection to the ]]></description>
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		<title>(HRB) H&amp;R Block&#8217;s Earnings Report Beats</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/26/hrb-hr-blocks-earnings-report-beats/77431</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jun 2011 17:45:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[H&#38;R Block’s (HRB) fiscal fourth-quarter 2011 adjusted income came in at $2.20 per share, 5 cents ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The results also compare favorably with $2.11 per share earned in the year-ago period. Adjusted income for the quarter was $658 million, down 5% from $692 million reported in fourth-quarter 2010. H&#38;R Block incurred an after-tax litigation charge of $17.0 million or 6 cents per share in the quarter under review. Adjusting for the charge, earnings came in at $2.14 in the quarter under review. For fiscal 2011, the company reported an adjusted income of $1.52 per share, 14 cents above the Zacks Consensus Estimate and 10 cents above the year ago earnings of $1.42 per share.  Adjusted income came in at $470.6 million, a year-over-year decline of ]]></description>
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		<title>(RGS) Regis Corporation &#8211; Bear of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/10/rgs-regis-corporation-bear-of-the-day-3/73691</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 14:35:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Regis Corp.&#8217;s (RGS) third quarter 2011 earnings missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate due to sluggish same-store sales and lower margin. The economic downturn has severely impacted the company&#8217;s earnings in the last few quarters, and Regis now expects same-store sales to be in the range of -1% to +1% for 2012, reflecting persistent economic challenges. Slower traffic due to economic concerns remains a drag on same-store sales. Moreover, Regis outlook remains below consensus, as consumer-visit pattern is not rebounding quickly. Consumers across the globe are cutting back on expenditures, which is resulting in a slowdown in spending and longer recesses between salon visits. The company also faces lingering risk from fashion changes. Hence, we maintain our Underperform rating on the stock. REGIS CORP/MN (RGS): Free Stock Analysis Report Zacks Investment ]]></description>
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		<title>(WU) Western Union Announces Executive Changes</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/04/07/wu-western-union-announces-executive-changes/70860</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:08:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Western Union Co. (WU) announced further changes at its executive levels earlier this week. The changes include Stewart Stockdale being appointed as the Executive Vice President (EVP) and President of Global Consumer Financial Services; David Yates as the EVP and President for Business Development and Innovation; and Diane Scott as the EVP and Chief Marketing Officer. The appointments, which are effective immediately, have been bought into action primarily to enhance organizational effectivenes that would enable prompt service to customers. The new role will require Stewart Stockdale, who joined Western Union a couple of years ago, to enhance the company’s global core consumer money transfer service and the consumer payments business. Yates, in his new role, will be responsible for globally developing Western Union&#8217;s electronic and other new age distribution channels such ]]></description>
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		<title>(HRB) H&amp;R Block Provides 2011 Fiscal Third Quarter Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/03/02/hrb-hr-block-provides-2011-fiscal-third-quarter-outlook/67592</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:36:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[H&#38;R Block, Inc. (HRB) guided its fiscal third quarter 2011 revenue to $850 million. The tax preparer also expects to break even in the third quarter. The company has been reporting loss over the past two quarters. H&#38;R Block expects approximately $20 million of revenue deferral related to the IRS delay will likely be recognized in the fiscal fourth quarter. The company, in the third quarter, recorded pretax charges of $38 million, primarily due to goodwill impairment at an ancillary tax business, as well as incremental legal expense. H&#38;R Block also announced its first interim tax season results. Total tax returns prepared from February 1 through February 15 increased 2.5% year over year. Total digital tax returns grew 7.3%, including a 27.6% increase in online filings. Total retail returns prepared ]]></description>
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		<title>(WU) Stock Market News for December 13, 2010 &#8211; Market News</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/12/13/wu-stock-market-news-for-december-13-2010-market-news/62161</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2010 06:49:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Friday, the markets ended slightly higher on positive economic data and better-than-expected rise in consumer sentiment. However, the markets’ upward movement was subdued somewhat due to investors’ cautious attitude towards European debt crisis, tensions between the two Korean nations and apprehensions about the tax-cuts deal agreement. Nonetheless, the upward movement of the markets resulted in the indices gaining their two-year highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.35% to 11,410. The Standard &#38; Poor&#8217;s 500 Index rose 0.60% to 1,240.40 and closed at its highest level since September 2008. The Nasdaq was up 0.80% to close at 2,637.54 and reached its highest level since end of 2007. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) rose above 17. On the New York Stock Exchange, the advance decline ratio was 2:1 and 4.5 ]]></description>
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		<title>(RGS) Regis Analyst Upgrades Shares to Neutral</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/11/17/rgs-regis-analyst-upgrades-shares-to-neutral/59704</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 04:30:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are upgrading our rating on Regis Corporation (RGS), the largest hair salon chain in the world, from Underperform to Neutral. The rating upgrade is based on first quarter 2011 earnings, which were in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Results reflect the benefits of cost-containment measures and improved customer traffic. Additionally, the company has a proven track record of growth through both acquisitions, as well as new salon construction. Moreover, we expect Regis to substantially benefit, given an improvement in economic conditions and consumer spending. During the third quarter, management highlighted that it is currently experiencing positive same-store sales for the month of October, thus indicating improved customer traffic. In fiscal 2011, Regis will focus on its top-line growth and expects same-store sales to improve, with positive comps anticipated ]]></description>
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		<title>(RGS) Regis Corporation &#8211; Bear of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/10/12/rgs-regis-corporation-bear-of-the-day-2/54507</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 14:28:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Regis Corp.&#8217;s (RGS) fourth quarter 2010 earnings fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate, due to a decline in revenues. Slower traffic and limited new product introduction due to economic concerns remain a drag on same-store sales. Moreover, same-store sales are unlikely to be positive before second half of 2011, as consumer behavior has changed in this difficult economic scenario. Consumers across the globe are cutting back on expenditure, resulting in a slowdown in spending and longer recesses between salon visits. The company also faces lingering risks from fashion changes. Strategic alternatives are currently being evaluated; however, with no further update, we see limited near-term growth catalysts. Hence, we downgraded our rating from Neutral to Underperform. REGIS CORP/MN (RGS): Free Stock Analysis Report Zacks Investment Research]]></description>
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		<title>(RGS) Regis Corporation &#8211; Bear of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/10/04/rgs-regis-corporation-bear-of-the-day/53936</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 14:41:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Regis Corp.&#8217;s (RGS) fourth quarter 2010 earnings fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate, due to a decline in revenues. Slower traffic and limited new product introduction due to economic concerns remain a drag on same-store sales. Moreover, same-store sales are unlikely to be positive before second half of 2011, as consumer behavior has changed in this difficult economic scenario. Consumers across the globe are cutting back on expenditure, resulting in a slowdown in spending and longer recesses between salon visits. The company also faces lingering risks from fashion changes. Strategic alternatives are currently being evaluated; however, with no further update, we see limited near-term growth catalysts. Hence, we downgraded our rating from Neutral to Underperform. REGIS CORP/MN (RGS): Free Stock Analysis Report Zacks Investment Research]]></description>
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		<title>(HRB) If the Tax Cuts are Extended, Who Benefits?</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/08/19/hrb-if-the-tax-cuts-are-extended-who-benefits/48522</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:27:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the biggest topics on the agenda when Congress gets back from its summer vacation is going to be: What to do about the Bush Tax cuts that are going to expire. The GOP has argued that we need to keep all of them in place. The Obama administration has called for repealing them just for those that are making over $200,000 a year as individuals or $250,000 per year for couples. The Chart below (from Ezra Klein at The Washington Post) shows the relative size of the tax cuts that will happen under the two plans as opposed to simply following the existing law and letting all the tax cuts go to the great beyond. Relative to the existing law, everyone benefits (other than the U.S. Treasury) under ]]></description>
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		<title>(WU) Western Union Expands in Japan</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/07/08/wu-western-union-expands-in-japan/42917</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 23:02:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The world’s leading money transfer company, Western Union Co. (WU), yesterday announced that it has tied up with a leading foreign-exchange specialist company, Travelex Group Limited. Western Union intends to offer its international money transfer services in Japan. Western Union has been registered in Japan following the country’s new Financial Settlement Act in June 2009. This Act allows non-bank entities to carry out money transfer business in the region. In anticipation of the Act, earlier during the year in January, Western Union had announced its intention to tie up with Travelex. Once the regulatory approval is in place, Travelex will become Western Union’s first agent to roll out its money transfer service in Japan. The Western Union?Travelex alliance is nothing new. Travelex, the forex provider, has been offering the Western ]]></description>
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		<title>(RGS) Regis Corporation Reports Third Quarter Sales Decline</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/04/09/rgs-regis-corporation-reports-third-quarter-sales-decline/33343</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2010 21:46:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In a pre-earnings announcement, Regis Corporation (RGS) has disclosed that its third quarter fiscal 2010 consolidated same-store sales has decreased by 1.8%. The company has reported a 2.7% decline in revenue from the prior-year quarter to $588 million. Consumer behavior has altered in this difficult economic environment. People are cutting back on expenditures, resulting in a slowdown in spending and a lengthening of salon visitation patterns. Domestic same-store sales were down 1.8% while International same-store sales decreased 4.8%. However, Hair restoration same-store sales increased 1.4% in the quarter. Regis will announce its second quarter 2010 earnings results on Apr 28, 2010. During the third quarter last year, the company closed the sale of its Trade Secret retail product unit to Premier Salons Beauty Inc. This resulted in the company reporting ]]></description>
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		<title>(WU) Fifth Third Bancorp Joins Western Union&#8217;s Network</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/04/05/wu-fifth-third-bancorp-joins-western-unions-network/32826</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 03:56:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last week, Western Union Co. (WU) announced the completion of its previously announced service offering through Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB). Western Union entered into an agreement with Fifth Third Bank last year to provide money remittance service to its customers. The service will be open across all the 1,300 bank locations of Fifth Third in 12 states. Western Union will provide the remittance services through Cash-to-Cash, Account-to-Cash and Account-to-Account. The rollout of this service is a part of Western Union’s “go-to-market&#8221; strategy. Western Union aims to be a leader in the U.S. market. It expects the margin from its American business to significantly improve from 2009 year levels; however, pressure on U.S. bill payments will remain a headwind. The company is also planning to add more banks to its distribution ]]></description>
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		<title>(ULTA) Ulta Salon Cosmetics &amp; Fragrance &#8211; Earnings Estimates Jump</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/31/ulta-ulta-salon-cosmetics-fragrance-earnings-estimates-jump/32397</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:05:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ulta Salon Cosmetics &#38; Fragrance (ULTA) is pressuring its 52-week high at $23.45 after reporting better than expected Q4 results in mid March that included a 13% earnings surprise. Company Description Ulta Salon, Cosmetics &#38; Fragrance, Inc. operates as a retailer of prestige, mass and solon products in the united States. The company was founded in 1990, operates 346 stores in 36 states and has a market cap of $1.35 billion. Fourth-Quarter Results Shares of ULTA gapped open higher on March 11 after the company reported Q4 results that eclipsed expectations. Revenue for the quarter was up 16% from last year to $396.4 million. Earnings also came in strong at 34 cents, 13% ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The company has surprised in each of the last four quarters ]]></description>
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		<title>(WU) Western Union Prices New 2020 Notes</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/29/wu-western-union-prices-new-2020-notes/32025</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 17:12:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Money transfer company Western Union Inc. (WU) yesterday announced the pricing of its new issue of notes due 2020. The exchange price has been set at $1,070.10 for each $1,000 principal amount of old notes tendered. Western Union, which announced the new issue of notes earlier during the month, is doing so to exchange $500 million of aggregate principal notes outstanding due 2011. The new notes will carry an interest rate of 5.253%, with expiration due in Apr 2020. The exchange offer, which required at least $250 million of the notes to be validly tendered, has been met as of Mar 15, 2010, when $279 million of old outstanding notes had been tendered for exchange. The transaction is set to close at 12:00 midnight Eastern Time, on March 29, 2010, ]]></description>
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		<title>(HRB) H&amp;R Block Reports Interim Results</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/25/hrb-hr-block-reports-interim-results/31744</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:20:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yesterday, H&#38;R Block Inc. (HRB) announced its preliminary tax season results for the interim period through Mar 15, 2010. While the company experienced an improvement in results during the Mar 1 &#8211; 15 period, the results were still down for the tax season-to-date through March 15. For the period March 1 – 15, same-office tax returns prepared in retail operations increased 7.0% from the prior-year period, while total tax returns prepared grew 4.3%. Total retail returns prepared were up 4.4% and the net average retail fee per tax return increased 2.1%. According to H&#38;R Block’s management, the improvement in results in the first half of March reflects an increase in overall return filing trends, a deceleration of assisted returns shifting to the digital mode and a decline in market share ]]></description>
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		<title>(WU) Western Union Refinances Debt</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/18/wu-western-union-refinances-debt/31092</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:57:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Money transfer company Western Union Inc. (WU) yesterday announced that it has started exchanging its outstanding 5.4% notes aggregating $500 million in principal due 2011 with a new issue of notes. The new notes will carry an interest rate of 135 basis points over and above the 10-year Treasury yield, expiring in April 2020. The exchange offer, which required notes aggregating at least $250 million to be validly tendered, has been met as of Mar 15, 2010, when $279 million of old outstanding notes were tendered for exchange. The transaction is scheduled to expire at 12:00 midnight, New York City time, on March 29, 2010, unless extended. Since the company’s spin-off from First Data in 2006, the interest coverage ratio has been around 7.5. The decline in the ratio from ]]></description>
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		<title>(HRB) H&amp;R Block&#8217;s Earnings Report One Cent Ahead of Expectations &#8211; Revenues Fall</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/09/hrb-hr-blocks-earnings-report-one-cent-ahead-of-expectations-revenues-fall/30118</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:16:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[H&#38;R Block Inc. (HRB) reported fiscal third quarter 2010 (ended Jan 31, 2010) net income of $50.6 million or 15 cents, up from $47.4 million or 14 cents in the year-ago period. However Incorporatedome from continuing operations was 16 cents, down 4 cents from the prior-year period. Results were slightly ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 14 cents, primarily driven by cost cuts. However, revenues were down 5.9% from the prior-year period to $934.9 million as the company prepared fewer tax returns. This was partially offset by a 5.9% decrease in operating expenses from the prior-year period to $840.4 million. The decrease reflects the benefits from the company’s cost cutting initiatives. Revenue from the Tax Service decreased 6.2% year-over-year to $747.7 million. The decrease stemmed from a 7.1% decrease ]]></description>
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		<title>(HRB) H&amp;R Block Incorporated &#8211; Bear of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/08/hrb-hr-block-incorporated-bear-of-the-day/30000</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:24:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are downgrading our recommendation on H&#38;R Block (HRB) to Underperform from Neutral. The company has recently announced that it would not be able to meet its previously announced fiscal 2010 guidance as it is preparing fewer tax returns than it had previously expected. The tax filing market is shrinking due to the rise in unemployment. Also, there is a continued shift from assisted tax preparation to the digital space, where the company&#8217;s growth is not yet satisfactory. Additionally, the increased price sensitivity of consumers and loss of market share remain other headwinds. However, the company&#8217;s leading position in the tax preparer market, its strategic initiatives to grow its business through gaining and retaining customers and its cost containment measures augur well for the longer term. Zacks Investment Research]]></description>
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		<title>(HRB) H&amp;R Block Earnings Expectations Down 25% From Year Ago</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/05/hrb-hr-block-earnings-expectations-down-25-from-year-ago/29879</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:48:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[H&#38;R Block Inc. (HRB) is scheduled to report its fiscal third quarter 2010 (ending Jan, 31) financial results on Monday, March 8, after the closing bell. According to the Zacks Consensus Estimate, the company will report earnings of 15 cents per share, down 25.0% from 20 cents reported in the prior-year period. Recently, the company has announced that it would not be able to meet its previously announced guidance for fiscal year 2010 (ending Apr 30, 2010) as it is preparing fewer tax returns than it had previously expected. As per H&#38;R Block’s previous guidance, the company expected to report earnings of $1.60–$1.80 per share from continuing operations. Though H&#38;R Block enjoys a market leading position, has a sustained focus on expense reduction initiatives and is implementing several strategies for ]]></description>
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		<title>(WU) Western Union Company &#8211; Bear of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/04/wu-western-union-company-bear-of-the-day-2/29700</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:39:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Western Union Company&#8217;s (WU) fourth quarter earnings narrowed compared to the prior-year quarter as a result of lower transaction volumes due to ongoing market challenges and the dilutive effects of recent acquisitions. However, we believe that the company&#8217;s strong brand name, network expertise and financial strength will position it well for long term profitability. Moreover, the company is experiencing gradual recovery of transaction, revenue and pricing trends. Then again, given the slow pace of economic recovery, we would have to wait for some time to see any significant improvement. Our current target price is $15 per share. Zacks Investment Research]]></description>
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		<title>(HRB) H&amp;R Block Announces That They Will Miss Previous Guidance</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/01/hrb-hr-block-announces-that-they-will-miss-previous-guidance/29328</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:11:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[H&#38;R Block Inc. (HRB) has recently announced that it would not be able to meet its previously announced fiscal 2010 guidance as it is preparing fewer tax returns than it had previously expected. As per H&#38;R Block’s previous guidance, the company expected to report earnings of $1.60–$1.80 a share from continuing operations. This compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.61 per share. However, following this weaker outlook announcement, we expect a large number of analysts to revise their estimates for the fourth quarter (ending April 30) and the full fiscal year 2010 downward in the next couple of days. In its preliminary tax season results for the interim period through Feb 15, 2010, the company said its same-office tax returns prepared in retail operations dropped 5.6% from the prior-year ]]></description>
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		<title>(WU) Western Union Company &#8211; Bear of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/02/23/wu-western-union-company-bear-of-the-day/28576</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:45:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are initiating coverage on Western Union Co. (WU) with an Underperform rating. The company&#8217;s fourth quarter earnings narrowed compared to the prior-year quarter as a result of lower transaction volumes due to ongoing market challenges and the dilutive effects of recent acquisitions. We believe that the company&#8217;s strong brand name, network expertise and financial strength will position it well for long-term profitability. However, given the slow pace of economic recovery, we would have to wait for some time to see any significant improvement. Zacks Investment Research]]></description>
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		<title>(WU) Western Union Reports In-Line &#8211; Profits Drop</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/02/04/wu-western-union-reports-in-line-profits-drop/26958</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:27:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Western Union Co.’s (WU) fourth quarter earnings came in at 32 cents per share, in-line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. However, the company continued to experience a challenging economic environment. Earnings have decreased from the prior-year quarter when the company had earned 34 cents, or 37 cents excluding restructuring expenses. Western Union’s earnings guidance for 2010 is also below the Zacks Consensus Estimate. For the full-year 2009, Western Union reported earnings of $1.21 per share, or $1.29 excluding the one-time third quarter Arizona and multi-state settlement accrual. The company earned $1.24 per share, or $1.31 excluding restructuring expenses. Western Union’s revenue for the quarter was $1.3 billion, up 2% year-over-year. On a constant currency basis, revenues were down 1%. Operating income was down 5% year-over-year to $318.6 million. Operating margin ]]></description>
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		<title>(RGS) Regis Corporation Beats Wall Street Estimates</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/01/27/rgs-regis-corporation-beats-wall-street-estimates/26230</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:01:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Regis Corporation (RGS) reported fiscal second-quarter 2010 net profit of $18.2 million or 30 cents per share. Excluding an actuarial gain, the company had earned 28 cents a share in the reported quarter. The results were ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 26 cents. The company had incurred a loss of $143.3 million or $3.34 per share in the prior-year quarter. Results reflect the benefits of the cost containment measures and improvements in gross margins. Revenues for the quarter were down 2% from the prior-year quarter to $575 million, primarily due to less foot traffic at its salons. Consolidated same-store sales decreased 3.7%. Domestic same-store sales were down 4.0% while International same-store sales decreased 1.6%. Hair Restoration same-store sales increased only 0.1% in the quarter. The company had also ]]></description>
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		<title>(HRB) H&amp;R Block Settles IRA Lawsuit</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/01/06/hrb-hr-block-settles-ira-lawsuit/24325</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:21:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[H&#38;R Block Inc. (HRB) has settled a lawsuit that alleged the company of fraudulently marketing its Express Individual Retirement Account (Express IRA) product that had hidden fees and low interest rates. New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said that over 600,000 Express IRA accounts were opened since 2000. Cuomo alleged that around 85% of the customers ended up with losing money as the fees charged by the company was more compared to the interest paid by it. Customers who closed those accounts incurred additional undisclosed fees. Cuomo also claimed that senior managers at H&#38;R Block were aware of the fact that many of its Express IRA customers were losing money on the IRAs, though no actions were being taken on the company’s behalf. H&#38;R Block has agreed to refund between ]]></description>
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		<title>(WU) Western Union Hikes Dividend 50%</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/12/10/wu-western-union-hikes-dividend-50/22478</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:46:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Taking an encouraging step towards gaining investor confidence, on Wednesday Western Union Co. (WU) announced a 50% hike in its quarterly dividend to $0.06 per share, up from $0.04. Additionally, the company board has also sanctioned a $1 billion share repurchase program, spread across three years. While the quarterly dividend will be payable on Dec 30, 2009 to shareholders of record as on Dec 21, 2009, the three-year share repurchase program will be effective Jan 1, 2010. The announcement on the backdrop of in-line third quarter earnings gives us a fair view of the company’s strong capital position and a steady growth strategy. Nevertheless, the company did not remain untouched by the impact of the difficult economic environment prevailing across the globe. During the last few quarters, the Western Union’s ]]></description>
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		<title>(HRB) H&amp;R Block Beats Consensus Estimates</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/12/08/hrb-hr-block-beats-consensus-estimates/22226</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:35:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[H&#38;R Block Inc.’s (HRB) second quarter (ended Oct. 31) results were two cents ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate. For the quarter, the company reported a net loss from continuing operations of 38 cents per share compared to the Zacks Consensus loss estimate of 40 cents. The company had reported a loss of 40 cents in the year-ago quarter. Improved results in Tax Services and lower mortgage loan loss provisions were partially offset by reduced profits from Business Services. The company has also benefited from its cost containment initiatives. As a result of the seasonality in the business, the company usually reports a loss in the second quarter. Consolidated net loss for the quarter, which includes results from discontinued operations, improved to $128.6 million or 38 cents per share compared ]]></description>
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		<title>(WU) Western Union Renews Agreement with Postal Savings Bank of China</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/11/08/wu-western-union-renews-agreement-with-postal-savings-bank-of-china/19890</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:31:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Western Union Co. (WU) said on Thursday that it renewed its agreement with the Postal Savings Bank of China (PSBC) to provide Western Union Money Transfer services in China. The renewal will help Western Union to continue its Money Transfer services through more than 20,000 locations of Postal Savings Bank in China. Postal Savings Bank is a leading bank in China and since 2001 it has been a Western Union Agent. The Western Union management expects the renewal to drive results for Western Union from Postal Savings Bank’s network across urban and rural China. Along with its Vigo, Orlandi Valuta and Pago Facil branded payment services, Western Union provides consumers with fast, reliable and convenient ways to send and receive money around the world, as well as send payments ]]></description>
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		<title>(WU) Western Union Beats Estimates by a Penny</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/10/20/wu-western-union-beats-estimates-by-a-penny/18262</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:35:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Western Union Co.’s (WU) third quarter earnings of 33 cents per share were just a shade above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 32 cents. While the results were almost in line with our expectations, the company continued to experience the challenged economic environment. The company recorded a pre-tax accrual of $71 million during the quarter related to an anticipated agreement to resolve the company’s disputes with the State of Arizona and to fund a multi-state not-for-profit organization. Western Union earned 26 cents per share including the settlement accrual. Earnings excluding the settlement accrual were a penny per share lower on a constant currency basis. The company also completed the acquisition of Custom House, the international business-to-business payments provider. Western Union’s revenue for the quarter was $1.3 billion, down 5% year-over-year. ]]></description>
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		<title>(HRB) H&amp;R Block Misses Estimates</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/09/08/hrb-hr-block-misses-estimates/14572</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:55:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[H&#38;R Block Inc.’s (HRB) first quarter (ended July 31) results were two cents below the Zacks Consensus Estimate as higher losses in its Tax Services segment more than offset the gains from improved pre-season results from Business Services and lower corporate expenses. For the quarter, the company reported a net loss from continuing operations of 39 cents per share compared to the Zacks Consensus loss estimate of 37 cents. Revenues were up 1.3% year-over-year to $275.5 million. Tax Services revenues increased 7.7% year-over-year to $88.0 million. Favorable results from the company’s Australian tax operations resulted in a 14.2% increase in tax preparation fees. However, expenses were high due to the Southwest franchise acquisition, severance costs and increased expenses for information technology projects to prepare for the forthcoming tax season. As ]]></description>
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		<title>(ULTA) Ulta Salon Cosmetics &amp; Fragrances Beats Q2, Guides In-line</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/09/08/ulta-ulta-salon-cosmetics-fragrances-beats-q2-guides-in-line/14592</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:29:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ulta Salon Cosmetics &#38; Fragrances Inc. (ULTA) recently reported better-than-expected fiscal second-quarter results driven by the launch of new stores. The company’s reported net income expanded nearly 56% year over year to $5.8 million, or 10 cents per share, which comfortably surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 5 cents. Ulta is a beauty retailer that provides one-stop shopping for prestige, mass and salon products and salon services in the U.S. The company offers a full-service salon in all of its 333 retail stores across 38 states, and also distributes products through the company&#8217;s website. The Romeoville, Illinois-based retailer’s sales grew 9.8% year over year to $273.5 million, primarily driven by the addition of 50 new stores since the year-ago quarter. However, same-store sales fell 1.7% year over year, mainly due ]]></description>
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		<title>(RGS) Regis Beats Low Expectations &#8211; Management has taken steps to strengthen its balance sheet</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/08/20/rgs-regis-beats-low-expectations-management-has-taken-steps-to-strengthen-its-balance-sheet/12918</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:31:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Regis Corporation’s (RGS) fourth quarter operating earnings of 59 cents per share were ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 46 cents per share. Earnings also topped the prior-year period results of 55 cents per share. Results reflect the benefits of the cost containment measures taken by the company. However, Regis reported a fourth quarter net loss of 11 cents per share as a result of the write-down of its 30% ownership interest in Provalliance, the largest operator and franchisor of hair salons on the European continent. Revenues for the quarter were down 2.5% to $625 million. Consolidated total same-store sales decreased 4.0% and were a negative for the first time in the company’s 87-year history. Consumer behavior has changed in this difficult economic environment. Consumers are cutting back on ]]></description>
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		<title>(HI) Hillenbrand Customers: Dying to Buy</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/01/22/hi-hillenbrand-customers-dying-to-buy/2273</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:44:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>InvestmentU</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hillenbrand Customers: Dying to Buy Crass jokes and mortuary humor aside, the search for “recession proof” industries continues. The recent favorite has fallen back to the ultimate recession proof industry: death. Funeral services like casket-maker Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) provides are products that will always be in demand. While life expectancies have been climbing over the past few decades, they’ll never climb high enough to put off the inevitable. The death rate for the U.S. has been relatively stable over the years. We lose about 8.27 people for every thousand a year. That’s a market of 2.5 million people who needed some sort of funeral services. As the baby boomers age, the amount of Americans over age 65 will grow larger and so will the “target demographic” for funeral services. Companies ]]></description>
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		<title>(ULTA) &#8211; Ulta Salon, Cosmetics &amp; Fragrance &#8211; reasonable PEG ratio of 0.58</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/10/25/ulta-ulta-salon-cosmetics-fragrance-reasonable-peg-ratio-of-058-3/1077</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 14:42:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ulta Salon, Cosmetics &#38; Fragrance, Inc. (ULTA) continues to aggressively expand its footprint across the U.S. The beauty retailer and salon is also coming of off its third earnings surprise and is priced at a reasonable PEG ratio of 0.58.Company Description Ulta provides full-salon services in addition to both prestige and mass salon products. The salons offer the experience and environment of a specialty retailer at the value and convenience of a beauty superstore. Products include cosmetics, skin care, bath and beauty products, fragrances, and much more. Currently the company operates more than 280 locations in 32 states and also sells through its Web site. Ulta is headquartered in Bollingbrook, Illinois, has 4,000 employees, and carries a market cap of $580 million. A Third Consecutive Surprise On Sep 4 the ]]></description>
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		<title>(ULTA) &#8211; Ulta Salon, Cosmetics &amp; Fragrance &#8211; reasonable PEG ratio of 0.58</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/10/24/ulta-ulta-salon-cosmetics-fragrance-reasonable-peg-ratio-of-058-2/1047</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:43:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ulta Salon, Cosmetics &#38; Fragrance, Inc. (ULTA) continues to aggressively expand its footprint across the U.S. The beauty retailer and salon is also coming of off its third earnings surprise and is priced at a reasonable PEG ratio of 0.58.Company Description Ulta provides full-salon services in addition to both prestige and mass salon products. The salons offer the experience and environment of a specialty retailer at the value and convenience of a beauty superstore. Products include cosmetics, skin care, bath and beauty products, fragrances, and much more. Currently the company operates more than 280 locations in 32 states and also sells through its Web site. Ulta is headquartered in Bollingbrook, Illinois, has 4,000 employees, and carries a market cap of $580 million. A Third Consecutive Surprise On Sep 4 the ]]></description>
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		<title>(ULTA) &#8211; Ulta Salon, Cosmetics &amp; Fragrance &#8211; reasonable PEG ratio of 0.58</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/10/20/ulta-ulta-salon-cosmetics-fragrance-reasonable-peg-ratio-of-058/1006</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 02:20:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ulta Salon, Cosmetics &#38; Fragrance, Inc. (ULTA) continues to aggressively expand its footprint across the U.S. The beauty retailer and salon is also coming of off its third earnings surprise and is priced at a reasonable PEG ratio of 0.58.Company Description Ulta provides full-salon services in addition to both prestige and mass salon products. The salons offer the experience and environment of a specialty retailer at the value and convenience of a beauty superstore. Products include cosmetics, skin care, bath and beauty products, fragrances, and much more. Currently the company operates more than 280 locations in 32 states and also sells through its Web site. Ulta is headquartered in Bollingbrook, Illinois, has 4,000 employees, and carries a market cap of $580 million. A Third Consecutive Surprise On Sep 4 the ]]></description>
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