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(UPS) UPS 2011 Forth Quarter Earnings
United Parcel Services (UPS), the world’s largest package delivery company, is slated to release its fourth quarter and fiscal 2011 earnings on January 31, before the opening bell. The current Zacks Consensus Estimates for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2011 are pegged at...
31Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(NFLX) Netflix’s Fourth Quarter Soars on Higher Users
Netflix Inc. (NFLX) reported fourth quarter 2011 diluted earnings of 73 cents per share, breezing past the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 55 cents per share and management’s guidance range of 36 cents to 70 cents. However, EPS declined 16.1% year over year, primarily due to higher...
30Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DAL) Delta Air Lines Outperforms on Higher Fares
The second largest U.S. airline Delta Air Lines (DAL) reported fourth quarter 2011 adjusted earnings of 45 cents per share surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 8 cents. The outstanding performance in the quarter was credited to fare hikes, cost-cutting measures and fuel...
30Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(AN) AutoNation Beats Expectations – Earnings Rise 13%
AutoNation Inc. (AN) saw a profit of $71 million or 51 cents per share in the fourth quarter of 2011 compared with $68 million or 45 cents per share in the comparable quarter of 2010 (excluding debt refinancing costs of $1 million or 1 cent per share, after-tax), reflecting an...
30Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(CEA) Semiconductor Update & Stock Review – Industry Outlook
The Semiconductor Industry serves as a driver, enabler and indicator of technological progress. Developments in the industry determine the way we work, transport ourselves, communicate, entertain ourselves and respond to our environment. The PCs we work on, the cars we drive,...
29Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(JBLU) JetBlue Airways Earnings Beat on Higher Passengers
The discounted U.S. airline JetBlue Airways Corporation (JBLU) delivered fourth quarter adjusted earnings per share of 8 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate as well as the year-ago earnings of 3 cents per share. Despite an uncertain economic environment, the company registered...
28Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(VPRT) Vistaprint NV – Bear of the Day
Vistaprint NV’s (VPRT) earnings for the first quarter of fiscal 2012 were well ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate. However, we believe that the slow pace of the economic recovery, coupled with huge investments in 2012 and 2013 to attract customers, will restrict improvements...
27Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(BJRI) BJ’s Restaurants – Bull of the Day
BJ’s Restaurants (BJRI) remains well positioned to sustain its growth momentum, while generating improved earnings on the heels of efficient operations and innovative offerings. These also help the company to drive traffic and post robust same-store sales growth. The company...
26Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(TSS) Total System Services Meets Expectations
Total System Services Inc. (TSS) reported fourth-quarter 2011 operating earnings of 31 cents per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate but modestly higher than 24 cents per share in the year-ago quarter. Earnings per share surged 29.4%, while net income attributable...
25Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(BBBY) Neutral on Bed Bath & Beyond
We retain our long-term Neutral recommendation on Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (BBBY), a leading operator of merchandise and home furnishing stores in the U.S. The company posted strong third-quarter earnings per share while raising its guidance for fiscal 2011. However, concerns...
22Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(UNP) Union Pacific Exits 2011 on a High
Before the opening bell, the U.S. railroad giant Union Pacific Corp. (UNP) reported its fourth quarter fiscal 2011 adjusted earnings of $1.99 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.81 as well as the year-ago earnings of $1.56. Better-than-expected earnings were...
21Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(EBAY) eBay Fourth Quarter 2011 Earnings Preview
eBay Inc. (EBAY) is scheduled to announce its fourth quarter fiscal 2011 results on January 18, 2012, and we notice no movement in analyst estimates. Prior-Quarter Synopsis eBay’s third quarter 2011 earnings per share (EPS) of 40 cents (excluding one-time items and including...
20Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(LAMR) Lamar Advertising Company – Bull of the Day
Lamar Advertising Co. (LAMR) reported quite an improvement in the third quarter results with earnings per share of $0.04, exceeding the year-ago reported earnings of $0.01. Net revenue jumped 3.2% y/y and exceeded management’s guidance by 1.3%. Moreover, the company’s...
19Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DRI) Darden Restaurants Incorporated – Bear of the Day
Although Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) registered improving blended comparable restaurant sales for the last few quarters, recent woes at Olive Garden continue to nag the company. Stiff competition resulting in higher discounting rates and promotional offers, increasing food...
18Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(HGG) hhgregg Incorporated – Bear of the Day
Hhgregg, Inc. (HGG) has recently expressed its apprehension with regard to its third-quarter 2012 earnings to decline to approximately $0.60 per share, from the prior-year quarter of $0.66. The estimate slid on the back of lower than expected margins in the video category owing...
17Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DAL) Airlines Offering Solid Returns
Despite the fact that air carriers are losing money due to persistent market turmoil and surging fuel prices, we believe airline stocks are offering attractive returns and are the best bets at this point in time. The airline industry is consolidating in order to regain lost profits...
17Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(AN) AutoNation Driven By Luxury Brand Sales
AutoNation Inc. (AN) revealed an 11% rise in new vehicle sales to 24,342 units in December last year, mainly driven by strong sales growth in its Premium Luxury brands. Sales of the Domestic brands, which comprise stores that sell vehicles manufactured by General Motors (GM),...
14Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DAL) American Airlines Sees Three Possible Buyers
The airline industry is likely to see another major consolidation. American Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of AMR Corporation, is looking for a suitable partner to merge with. In this regard, Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL), US Airways Group Inc. (LCC) and private equity firm...
14Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(URBN) Urban Outfitters Incorporated – Bear of the Day
We are initiating the coverage on Urban Outfitters (URBN) with an Underperform recommendation. Despite registering growth of 6.3% in the top line, the company’s third-quarter 2012 earnings of $0.33 per share fell 23.3% from the prior-year quarter due to the rise in cost...
13Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(JBLU) JetBlue Airways Traffic Surges in December
JetBlue Airways Corporation (JBLU) reported an encouraging 14.3% year-over-year increase in traffic for the month of December. Airline traffic is measured in revenue passenger miles, which implies one mile flown by one passenger. On a year-over-year basis, capacity (or available...
13Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DKS) Company News for January 13, 2012 – Corporate Summary
• Sporting goods retailer Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc.’s (NYSE:DKS) share prices surged 12.47% after the company announced plans to buy back as much as $200 million of its own shares • Share prices of circuit board manufacturer of wireless devices Multi-Fineline...
13Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(CVS) CVS Caremark Corporation Ordered by FTC to Settle Claims
Recently CVS Caremark Corporation (CVS) was asked by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to pay $5 million to settle all claims related to the company’s misrepresentation of prices of certain Medicare Part D prescription drugs at CVS Caremark and Walgreen (WAG) pharmacies. The...
13Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(UAL) Airline Stock Outlook – January 2012 – Industry Outlook
The airline industry was hit hard in 2011, by the unrelenting market turmoil and rising fuel costs after a strong rebound in 2010. Major carriers experienced declining year-over-year earnings and revenues. Unfortunately, we foresee a similar scenario in 2012. Conditions could...
13Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DRI) Darden Restaurants Incorporated – Bear of the Day
Although Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) registered improving blended comparable restaurant sales for the last few quarters, recent woes at Olive Garden continue to nag the company. Stiff competition resulting in higher discounting rates and promotional offers, increasing food...
11Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(WCC) WESCO International – Bull of the Day
WESCO International (WCC) is one of the largest distributors of electrical products in the U.S. The company’s third quarter results beat the Zacks Consensus and forward guidance was encouraging. WESCO’s strong market position, the improved conditions in the industrial...
11Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(WAG) Walgreens 2012 First Quarter Earnings Scorecard
Subsequent to the announcement of Walgreen’s (WAG) first quarter 2012 (ended November 30) results on December 21, 2011, majority of the analysts have reduced their estimates for the forthcoming period. Previous Quarter Highlights Walgreen reported first quarter 2012 EPS of...
9Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(ATHN) Grading the Investment U Gurus 2011: Marc Lichtenfeld
by Marc Lichtenfeld, Investment U Senior Analyst Tuesday, December 20, 2011: Issue #1668 I’m excited when my kids bring home their report cards. They’re terrific students, work hard and always bring home good grades. However, it’s always a little nerve-wracking to tabulate...
9Jan2012 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued(HOT) Hotels & Lodging Stock Outlook – January 2012 – Industry Outlook
The hotels and lodging industry shaped up pretty well in 2011 thanks to the gradual global economic recovery, and seems to be poised for long-term growth. With the return of business as well as leisure travelers coupled with decelerating supply growth, pricing power remained...
8Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(AN) Stock Market News for January 5, 2012 – Market News
Major indices of the American stock markets closed flat on Wednesday after experiencing a strong rally on the first trading day of the Year. Euro zone worries were not strong enough for markets to move southwards. Retail stocks surged after Christmas sales figures increased 5.3%...
5Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(ESRX) Walgreen Braves Express Scripts Loss
The six-month dispute with Express Scripts (ESRX) took its toll on Walgreen’s (WAG) recently released first quarter fiscal 2012 results. The company’s bottom-line was impacted by 2 cents per share from the loss of pharmacy sales and expenses associated with the dispute. If...
3Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued