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(GPS) Gap Comparable Store Sales Fall – Guides Higher

vitalstocks — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:34:15 +0000

One of the leading global specialty retailers, Gap Inc. (GPS), continues to record comparable store sales results in the red. Last January, Gap registered a decline of 4% in same-store sales for the four-week period ended January 28, 2012, with sales declining across the board. The year-over-year comparison also looked jaded with the company recording [...]

(GPS) Gap Comparable Store Sales Fall – Guides Higher

(JBHT) J.B. Hunt Transport Services Raises Dividend

vitalstocks — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:31:26 +0000

J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) recently announced that its board of directors has increased the quarterly cash dividend payment by 7.7% to 14 cents per share paid previously in 2011. This represents an annual dividend of 56 cents per share. The increased dividend will be paid on February 24 to shareholders of record on February [...]

(JBHT) J.B. Hunt Transport Services Raises Dividend

(UNP) Railroad Industry Stock Outlook – February 2012 – Industry Outlook

vitalstocks — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:47:25 +0000

The U.S. Freight Railroads performed exceptionally well in 2011 despite difficult weather conditions and an extremely volatile U.S. economy. Solid commodities volumes, effective cost management, and improved rail efficiency helped U.S railroads to continue their strong performance. The railroads are gaining momentum over the trucking industry due to significant rise in fuel costs of truckers. [...]

(UNP) Railroad Industry Stock Outlook – February 2012 – Industry Outlook

(NYT) The New York Times Company Earnings Beat Expectations – Profit Drops

vitalstocks — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:23:05 +0000

The New York Times Company (NYT) recently posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2011 results. The quarterly earnings of 45 cents a share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 42 cents, but dropped 2.2% from 46 cents earned in the prior-year quarter. On a reported basis, including one-time items, quarterly earnings came in at 39 cents, down 11.4% [...]

(NYT) The New York Times Company Earnings Beat Expectations – Profit Drops

(SBUX) Wine and Beer Served at Starbucks

vitalstocks — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:18:16 +0000

Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) has decided to sell beer and wine in 12 cafes in Southern California, Atlanta and in Chicago. The stores will be remodeled and redecorated to match an evening mood. The wines served in these outlets will mirror the local flavor and will be hand made. Moreover, Starbucks revealed that they will offer [...]

(SBUX) Wine and Beer Served at Starbucks

(NYT) The New York Times Company Earnings Preview

vitalstocks — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:17:54 +0000

The New York Times Company (NYT), the publisher of The New York Times, the International Herald Tribune and The Boston Globe, is scheduled to report its fourth-quarter 2011 financial results on Thursday, February 2, 2012. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is 42 cents a share. The Zacks Consensus estimates revenue at $647 [...]

(NYT) The New York Times Company Earnings Preview

(LTD) Dividend Hike: The In Thing

vitalstocks — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:17:29 +0000

Increasing dividends is becoming a common trend these days, mostly followed by companies that boast a stable cash position and healthy cash flows. These strategies not only enhance shareholders’ return but also raise the market value of the stock. The companies through this strategy bolsters investors’ confidence on the stock, thereby persuading them to either [...]

(LTD) Dividend Hike: The In Thing

(SBUX) Starbucks in India This Summer

vitalstocks — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:09:45 +0000

Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) is slated to make its way into India by the end of August. Starbucks, along with Asia’s largest publicly traded coffee grower, Tata Coffee Ltd, is planning to open 50 stores, which will spread its Frappuccino aromas either in Mumbai or in the capital, Delhi, the two largest cities of the country. [...]

(SBUX) Starbucks in India This Summer

(UPS) UPS 2011 Forth Quarter Earnings

vitalstocks — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:52:56 +0000

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 $1.26 and $4.25, respectively, representing substantial year-over-year increase of 16.23% and 19.25%. [...]

(UPS) UPS 2011 Forth Quarter Earnings

(NFLX) Netflix’s Fourth Quarter Soars on Higher Users

vitalstocks — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:36:08 +0000

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 operating expenses in the quarter. Total revenue increased 47.0% [...]

(NFLX) Netflix’s Fourth Quarter Soars on Higher Users

(DAL) Delta Air Lines Outperforms on Higher Fares

vitalstocks — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:30:34 +0000

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 hedging programs that fully offset surging fuel prices. On a GAAP basis, [...]

(DAL) Delta Air Lines Outperforms on Higher Fares

(AN) AutoNation Beats Expectations – Earnings Rise 13%

vitalstocks — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:10:27 +0000

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 increase of 13% on a [...]

(AN) AutoNation Beats Expectations – Earnings Rise 13%

(CEA) Semiconductor Update & Stock Review – Industry Outlook

vitalstocks — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:23:41 +0000

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, the phones we communicate with, the electronic gadgets on which we watch movies, listen [...]

(CEA) Semiconductor Update & Stock Review – Industry Outlook

(JBLU) JetBlue Airways Earnings Beat on Higher Passengers

vitalstocks — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:47:32 +0000

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 strong growth, driven by an increase in passenger count and favorable weather conditions [...]

(JBLU) JetBlue Airways Earnings Beat on Higher Passengers

(VPRT) Vistaprint NV – Bear of the Day

vitalstocks — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:26:12 +0000

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 in its top as well as bottom lines. The new set [...]

(VPRT) Vistaprint NV – Bear of the Day

(BJRI) BJ’s Restaurants – Bull of the Day

vitalstocks — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:03:30 +0000

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 also boasts a debt-free balance sheet. The company remains committed to its unit growth beyond [...]

(BJRI) BJ’s Restaurants – Bull of the Day

(TSS) Total System Services Meets Expectations

vitalstocks — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:59:59 +0000

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 to shareholders increased 27.0% to $59.7 million from $47.0 million in the [...]

(TSS) Total System Services Meets Expectations

(BBBY) Neutral on Bed Bath & Beyond

vitalstocks — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:54:52 +0000

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 regarding a sluggish recovery in the economy coupled with intense competition from specialty [...]

(BBBY) Neutral on Bed Bath & Beyond

(UNP) Union Pacific Exits 2011 on a High

vitalstocks — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:41:02 +0000

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 on the back of increased prices and more cargo hauling. Fiscal 2011 adjusted [...]

(UNP) Union Pacific Exits 2011 on a High

(EBAY) eBay Fourth Quarter 2011 Earnings Preview

vitalstocks — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:12:53 +0000

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 stock-based compensation) were level with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The company reported [...]

(EBAY) eBay Fourth Quarter 2011 Earnings Preview

(LAMR) Lamar Advertising Company – Bull of the Day

vitalstocks — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:35:30 +0000

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 debt level plummeted in the quarter, bringing down the interest expense by 6.2%. Accounting for [...]

(LAMR) Lamar Advertising Company – Bull of the Day

(DRI) Darden Restaurants Incorporated – Bear of the Day

vitalstocks — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:45:41 +0000

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 costs for the upcoming quarter and cautious consumer spending add to the worry. Moreover, a recent cut [...]

(DRI) Darden Restaurants Incorporated – Bear of the Day

(HGG) hhgregg Incorporated – Bear of the Day

vitalstocks — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:21:31 +0000

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 to the promotional activities across all screen sizes. Hhgregg also expects [...]

(HGG) hhgregg Incorporated – Bear of the Day

(DAL) Airlines Offering Solid Returns

vitalstocks — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:20:46 +0000

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 and improve operational efficiency. Further, the carriers are [...]

(DAL) Airlines Offering Solid Returns

(AN) AutoNation Driven By Luxury Brand Sales

vitalstocks — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:32:48 +0000

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), Ford Motor Co. (F) and Chrysler LLC, escalated 17% on [...]

(AN) AutoNation Driven By Luxury Brand Sales

(DAL) American Airlines Sees Three Possible Buyers

vitalstocks — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:30:44 +0000

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 TPG are mulling bids to acquire American Airlines. American Airlines [...]

(DAL) American Airlines Sees Three Possible Buyers

(URBN) Urban Outfitters Incorporated – Bear of the Day

vitalstocks — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:10:36 +0000

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 of sales and SG&A expenses. The company’s inventory level, which rose 27%, [...]

(URBN) Urban Outfitters Incorporated – Bear of the Day

(JBLU) JetBlue Airways Traffic Surges in December

vitalstocks — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:09:38 +0000

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 seat miles) grew 17.1% and load factor (percentage of seats filled with passengers) contracted 190 [...]

(JBLU) JetBlue Airways Traffic Surges in December

(DKS) Company News for January 13, 2012 – Corporate Summary

vitalstocks — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:09:00 +0000

• 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 Electronix, Inc. (NASDAQ:MFLX) rose more than 17% to close at $25.40 after its sales [...]

(DKS) Company News for January 13, 2012 – Corporate Summary

(CVS) CVS Caremark Corporation Ordered by FTC to Settle Claims

vitalstocks — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:05:38 +0000

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 FTC alleged that from 2007 through November 2008, CVS Caremark’s subsidiary RxAmerica [...]

(CVS) CVS Caremark Corporation Ordered by FTC to Settle Claims

(UAL) Airline Stock Outlook – January 2012 – Industry Outlook

vitalstocks — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:00:39 +0000

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 worsen in 2012, stemming from the weak outlook for Europe given its financial problems. [...]

(UAL) Airline Stock Outlook – January 2012 – Industry Outlook

(DRI) Darden Restaurants Incorporated – Bear of the Day

vitalstocks — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:00:08 +0000

(DRI) Darden Restaurants Incorporated – Bear of the Day

(WCC) WESCO International – Bull of the Day

vitalstocks — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:59:58 +0000

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 and utility markets, strengthening construction markets, the global account model, restructuring benefits and the LEAN initiative [...]

(WCC) WESCO International – Bull of the Day

(WAG) Walgreens 2012 First Quarter Earnings Scorecard

vitalstocks — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:55:37 +0000

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 63 cents, a penny higher than the year-ago quarter earnings but missed the Zacks Consensus [...]

(WAG) Walgreens 2012 First Quarter Earnings Scorecard

(ATHN) Grading the Investment U Gurus 2011: Marc Lichtenfeld

InvestmentU — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:44:49 +0000

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 my own report card based on my market calls at the end of [...]

(ATHN) Grading the Investment U Gurus 2011: Marc Lichtenfeld

(HOT) Hotels & Lodging Stock Outlook – January 2012 – Industry Outlook

vitalstocks — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 04:47:02 +0000

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 steady in the year. Improvement in the U.S. economy and the [...]

(HOT) Hotels & Lodging Stock Outlook – January 2012 – Industry Outlook

(AN) Stock Market News for January 5, 2012 – Market News

vitalstocks — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:21:53 +0000

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% on a year over year basis. The Dow Jones Industrial [...]

(AN) Stock Market News for January 5, 2012 – Market News

(ESRX) Walgreen Braves Express Scripts Loss

vitalstocks — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:16:05 +0000

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 a contract renewal is not finalized, effective January 1, 2012, Walgreen’s 7,800 [...]

(ESRX) Walgreen Braves Express Scripts Loss

(GES) Guess? Incorporated – Bear of the Day

vitalstocks — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:14:58 +0000

We downgraded our recommendation on Guess? (GES) from Neutral to Underperform as its third-quarter 2012 core earnings of $0.71 per share missed both Zacks Consensus Estimate as well as year ago earnings by 28% and 5%, respectively. The current global economic headwinds and the diminishing disposable income of the consumers were responsible for the earnings [...]

(GES) Guess? Incorporated – Bear of the Day

(AMR) Company News for January 03, 2012 – Corporate Summary

vitalstocks — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:06:09 +0000

• Share prices of AMR Corp, parent company of American Airlines plummeted 32.16% after reporting that its shares will be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange in the first week of January • Share prices of MoSys Inc. (NASDAQ:MOSY) surged 41.41% to close at $4.20 after the company sold patents to one of Tessera [...]

(AMR) Company News for January 03, 2012 – Corporate Summary

(WAG) Walgreen Plans to Offset Express Scripts Loss

vitalstocks — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:05:49 +0000

Walgreen (WAG) is commencing the New Year with efforts aimed at minimizing the impact of the non-renewal of the Express Scripts (ESRX) contract, which has just lapsed. With the intention of retaining Express Scripts’ clients, Walgreen recently came up with its comprehensive Patient Transition Plan, which will help smoothe the transition of existing members of [...]

(WAG) Walgreen Plans to Offset Express Scripts Loss

(CVS) CVS Caremark Corporation to Attend Healthcare Conference

vitalstocks — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:17:10 +0000

The leading provider of prescriptions and related health care services in the US, CVS Caremark Corporation (CVS) has decided to participate in the annual JP Morgan Healthcare Conference scheduled on January 10, 2012. The company will be represented by its president and CEO, Mr. Larry Merlo, at the conference. Currently, CVS Caremark is ranked among [...]

(CVS) CVS Caremark Corporation to Attend Healthcare Conference

(BONT) Stock Market News for December 28, 2011 – Market News

vitalstocks — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:59:06 +0000

Markets opted to take a pause after a recent rally, as mixed economic data and a session featuring light volumes meant benchmarks ended Tuesday’s session on a flat note. Given the Christmas overhang, consolidated volumes remained substantively low, and final minutes’ movement took the Dow slightly lower to end its winning run of four consecutive [...]

(BONT) Stock Market News for December 28, 2011 – Market News

(LUV) Southwest Airlines Strikes New Labor Deal

vitalstocks — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 12:26:19 +0000

One of the leading discounted carriers in the US, Southwest Airlines (LUV) reported that the company’s union of flight attendants has entered into a tentative Seniority Integration Agreement with the union of flight attendants of AirTran Airways. The agreement has already been approved by the executive boards of the Transport Workers Union 556, representing the [...]

(LUV) Southwest Airlines Strikes New Labor Deal

(M) Hot Christmas Deals Can Eat Margins

vitalstocks — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 12:25:54 +0000

It’s raining discounts at stores as retailers take their final lap before Christmas. Shoppers are offered discounts of 40%, 50% or even 60%. Further, buy one get one free comes as extra toppings. Apart from money offs, flexibility in shopping through smartphones and tablets, free shipping and 24-hour shopping facility from retailers like Macy’s Inc. [...]

(M) Hot Christmas Deals Can Eat Margins

(RSH) RadioShack Corporation – Bear of the Day

vitalstocks — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:07:16 +0000

RadioShack Corp. (RSH) difficulties persist as the company continues its disappointing performance. Precipitous decline of the signature and consumer electronics retail businesses, adverse product-mix toward low-margin devices, and a volatile macro-economic scenario in the U.S. are taking their toll on the company’s financials. Weaker-than-expected growth of the mobile platform and growing marketing expenses are other [...]

(RSH) RadioShack Corporation – Bear of the Day

(FDX) United Parcel Service and FedEx Report Happy Holidays

vitalstocks — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:13:51 +0000

This looks like a holly jolly time for package delivery companies. The holidays are bustling for both FedEx Corporation (FDX) and United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS). UPS expects to deliver over 120 million parcels globally during the Christmas week, representing a 6% increase from 113 million shipments in the same period last year. On average, [...]

(FDX) United Parcel Service and FedEx Report Happy Holidays

(AEO) American Eagle Outfitters – Bull of the Day

vitalstocks — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:55:41 +0000

A solid comparable-store sales performance helped American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) to register strong top-line growth of 10.7% during third-quarter 2011. American Eagle leverages its sturdy line of well-established brands and their premium positioning to uphold its unique niche in the specialty retailing sector. Moreover, the company’s cost-saving initiatives and long-term growth strategy will not only [...]

(AEO) American Eagle Outfitters – Bull of the Day

(NSC) Norfolk Southern Corporation – Bull of the Day

vitalstocks — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:14:30 +0000

We maintain our Outperform recommendation on Norfolk Southern Corp. (NSC). The company reported a stellar third quarter, with earnings per share surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate and year-ago results backed by strong pricing and shipment across all segments. We believe this momentum in pricing and volume will continue on growing market demand and capacity constraints [...]

(NSC) Norfolk Southern Corporation – Bull of the Day

(AMZN) Company News for December 22, 2011 – Corporate Summary

vitalstocks — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:14:05 +0000

• Walgreen Co.’s (NYSE:WAG) first quarter fiscal 2012 earnings came in at $0.63 per share, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.67 a share • Nike Inc. (NYSE:NKE) posted earnings per share of $1.00 for second-quarter 2012, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.97 • CarMax Inc. (NYSE:KMX) reported earnings per share of [...]

(AMZN) Company News for December 22, 2011 – Corporate Summary