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		<title>(PETM) PetSmart Reports Healthy Fourth Quarter Earnings</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/03/02/petm-petsmart-reports-healthy-fourth-quartr-earnings/94104</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:48:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[PetSmart Inc. (PETM), the specialty retailer of products, services and solutions for pets, recently posted healthy fourth-quarter 2011 earnings. The quarterly earnings of 91 cents a share jumped 18% from 77 cents delivered in the year-ago period. Moreover, the reported earnings were a penny ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Higher consumer transactions coupled with healthy sales during the quarter facilitated the company to boost its top and bottom lines. Further, PetSmart’s innovative and differentiated products along with its sustained effort to expand its portfolio of brands and assortments and its collaboration with Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. (MSO) facilitated the company to launch different lines of pet products for delivering healthy results. The company’s top line increased 8% year over year to $1,637.8 million, ahead of the Zacks Consensus ]]></description>
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		<title>(TSCO) Tractor Supply Company &#8211; Bull of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/02/13/tsco-tractor-supply-company-bull-of-the-day-5/91593</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:42:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tractor Supply Co.&#8217;s (TSCO) fourth-quarter 2011 earnings of $0.96 per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.92 and surged 43.3% from the prior-period earnings on the heels of strong same-store sales, improved merchandise mix and prudent inventory management. On the back of perked-up results and brighter sales trends, the company is expecting earnings in the range of $3.38 to $3.46 per share for fiscal 2012, reflecting year-over-year growth of 12% &#8211; 15%. Moreover, the company has set a long-term target of generating 25% of sales from private label brands and 13% from strategic direct sourcing. The economy is showing signs of stability in the housing market as consumer spending on small projects are witnessing considerable growth. Currently, we are maintaining a long-term Outperform recommendation on the stock. TRACTOR SUPPLY ]]></description>
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		<title>(SPLS) Staples 2011 Third Quarter Earnings Scorecard</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/28/spls-staples-2011-third-quarter-earnings-scorecard/87455</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:57:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[ODP]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Office Depot Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[OfficeMax Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Staples Inc. (SPLS), the global leader in the supply of office products, recently posted third-quarter 2011 results. Street analysts had enough time to ponder on the company’s scores. In the paragraphs that follow, we cover the recent earnings announcement, subsequent estimate revisions by analysts as well as the Zacks Rank and long-term recommendation for the stock. Last Quarter Synopsis Staples unveiled its third quarter financial results on November 15. The quarterly earnings of 47 cents a share came in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate and jumped 14.6% from 41 cents earned in the prior-year quarter. Total sales of $6,569.9 million were up 0.5% from the prior-year quarter but below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $6,704 million. North American Delivery sales grew 1.8%, North American Retail sales inched up 0.5% ]]></description>
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		<title>(SPLS) Staples Reports Quarterly Earnings In Line</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/23/spls-staples-reports-quarterly-earnings-in-line/87048</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:23:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Avery Dennison Corporation]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MSO]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ODP]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Office Depot Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[OfficeMax Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Staples Inc. (SPLS), the global leader in the supply of office products, recently posted third-quarter 2011 results. The quarterly earnings of 47 cents a share came in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate and jumped 15% from 41 cents earned in the prior-year quarter. Revenue and Margins Staples reported total sales of $6,569.9 million, up 0.5% from the prior-year quarter. However, the reported sales were below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $6,704 million. Gross profit for the quarter inched up 1.6% to $1,832.8 million, while gross margin expanded 30 basis points to 27.9%. Operating profit crept up 1.9% to $533.2 million, whereas operating margin expanded 11 basis points to 8.1%. Segment Details North American Delivery sales crept up 1.8% year over year to $2,582.7 million. The revenue increase reflected strong ]]></description>
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		<title>(FGP) Ferrellgas Partners L.P. Boosts Propane Portfolio</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/24/fgp-ferrellgas-partners-l-p-boosts-propane-portfolio/83983</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2011 18:56:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[AmeriGas Partners LP]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Energy Transfer Partners L.P.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ferrellgas Partners L.P. (FGP) has added another propane retailer, Economy Propane Inc., consistent with its strategy of acquiring new assets that complement its portfolio. The acquisition of this Lakeport, California-based retailer marks the partnership’s first acquisition this fiscal year, which began on August 1, 2011, and the fourth in this calendar year. Economy Propane, as an independent propane retailer, meets all the requisites of Ferrellgas&#8217; growth-through-acquisition strategy, where the partnership aims to gain control of good businesses in lucrative markets. Going forward, the Ferrellgas family will join Economy employees in the hope of proving superior service to its new customers. Through its growth-by-acquisition strategy Ferrellgas has made as many as 225 acquisitions in over 70 years to transform itself from a single-location, independently owned propane retailer to one of the ]]></description>
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		<title>(ODP) Office Depot and OfficeMax to Merge?</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/22/odp-office-depot-and-officemax-to-merge/77175</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 01:10:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bloomberg reports that Office Depot (ODP), the second-largest U.S. office-supply chain, could merge with OfficeMax Incorporated (OMX). Intense competition among the office supply retailers coupled with a high unemployment rate may result in industry consolidation. As per the data provided by Bloomberg, Office Depot’s market value has dropped 90% to $1.16 billion in the last five years, while OfficeMax has a value of $664 million after tumbling 78%. Office Depot supplies a range of office products and services across the globe. The company has operations throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Central America. The company, which has been persistently losing market share to industry stalwarts, recently posted lower-than-expected first-quarter 2011 results. The underperformance can be traced back to sluggish sales across each business segment that suffered due to lower customer ]]></description>
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		<title>(PETM) PetSmart Increases Dividend</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/21/petm-petsmart-increases-dividend/76831</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:58:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[PetSmart Inc. (PETM), in its attempt to optimize its shareholders’ return, decided to employ its available free cash in raising its quarterly dividend while also approving a share buyback program. The specialty retailer of products, services, and solutions for pets raised its quarterly dividend by approximately 12% to 14 cents from 12.5 cents. The increased dividend will be paid on August 12, 2011 to shareholders of record as of July 29, 2011. Additionally, the company also announced a share repurchase program, which is scheduled to commence on August 01, 2011. The recently announced program, which is set to expire on January 2013, authorizes the company to buy back up to $450 million shares of its common stock. The new program will be replacing the excess amount under the previous program ]]></description>
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		<title>(FGP) Ferrellgas Partners &#8211; Bear of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/20/fgp-ferrellgas-partners-bear-of-the-day-3/76783</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:26:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ferrellgas Partners LP]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ferrellgas Partners (FGP), since the beginning of fiscal 2011, has already made four acquisitions. However, the partnership&#8217;s results in the second quarter continued the past trend of poor earnings. Moreover, we believe the absence of distribution growth for more than a decade has led the partnership to trade at a discount to its propane peers. We do not see any catalyst to change this situation in the near-term, which should affect the unit price going forward. We also see increased competition for Ferrellgas from within and outside the industry. Thus, we have an Underperform recommendation on the stock. FERRELLGAS -LP (FGP): Free Stock Analysis Report Zacks Investment Research]]></description>
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		<title>(FGP) Ferrellgas Partners &#8211; Bear of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/09/fgp-ferrellgas-partners-bear-of-the-day/75862</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 14:48:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ferrellgas Partners (FGP), since the beginning of fiscal 2011, has already made four acquisitions. However, the partnership&#8217;s results in the second quarter continued the past trend of poor earnings. Moreover, we believe the absence of distribution growth for more than a decade has led the partnership to trade at a discount to its propane peers. We do not see any catalyst to change this situation in the near-term, which should affect the unit price going forward. We also see increased competition for Ferrellgas from within and outside the industry. Thus, we have an Underperform recommendation on the stock. FERRELLGAS -LP (FGP): Free Stock Analysis Report Zacks Investment Research]]></description>
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		<title>(SPLS) Staples Incorporated &#8211; Bear of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/06/spls-staples-incorporated-bear-of-the-day/75570</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/06/spls-staples-incorporated-bear-of-the-day/75570#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 16:52:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Staples, Inc. (SPLS) posted lower-than-expected first-quarter 2011 results. The quarterly earnings of $0.28 per share missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.32 and remained flat compared with the prior-year quarter. Given the underperformance, the company took a cautious stance and trimmed its fiscal 2011 earnings guidance. The company now expects earnings between $1.35 and $1.45 per share, down from a range of $1.50 to $1.60 projected earlier. Management now forecasts sales to be flat to marginally positive in the second quarter and to increase in the low single-digits in fiscal 2011. We remain cautious about the macroeconomic environment and sluggish job market. As a result, consumers and small businesses still remain watchful on their spending. We observe that the demand for office products is closely tied to the health of ]]></description>
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		<title>(FGP) Ferrellgas Partners &#8211; Bear of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/24/fgp-ferrellgas-partners-bear-of-the-day-2/74766</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 18:21:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ferrellgas Partners (FGP), since the beginning of fiscal 2011, has already made four acquisitions. However, the partnership&#8217;s results in the second quarter continued the past trend of poor earnings. Moreover, we believe the absence of distribution growth for more than a decade has led the partnership to trade at a discount to its propane peers. We do not see any catalyst to change this situation in the near-term, which should affect the unit price going forward. We also see increased competition for Ferrellgas from within and outside the industry. Thus, we have an Underperform recommendation on the stock. FERRELLGAS -LP (FGP): Free Stock Analysis Report Zacks Investment Research]]></description>
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		<title>(ODP) Office Depot &#8211; Bear of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/04/odp-office-depot-bear-of-the-day/73196</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2011 16:43:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Office Depot (ODP), which has been persistently losing market share to industry stalwarts, recently posted lower-than-expected first-quarter 2011 results. The under performance can be traced back to sluggish sales across each business segment that suffered due to lower customer transaction counts and the divestiture of businesses in Japan and Israel. The company reported a 3.2% drop in the top-line and a break-even bottom-line, with both falling short of the Zacks Consensus Estimates. A sales decline of 3% at the contract channel of the company&#8217;s North American Business Solutions division following failure to retain customers during the shift to the new purchasing consortium was also a first-quarter event. Further, we remain cautious about the macroeconomic environment and sluggish job market with small businesses and consumers still remaining watchful on their spending. ]]></description>
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		<title>(TSCO) Tractor Supply Company &#8211; Bull of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/04/19/tsco-tractor-supply-company-bull-of-the-day-4/71847</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:16:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On the back of strong same-store sales, improved merchandise mix, prudent inventory management and effective cost control, Tractor Supply Co. (TSCO) posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2010 results. The quarterly earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.62. Furthermore, margins improved due to portfolio expansion of private label brands and focus on direct sourcing of merchandise. The company has set a long-term target of generating 25% of sales from private label brands and 13% from strategic direct sourcing. Tractor is well positioned to capitalize on positive long-term trends. The company is expecting sales in the range of $4.0 billion to $4.07 billion in fiscal 2011. Moreover, Tractor Supply&#8217;s nearly debt-free balance sheet augurs well for future operating performance. Currently we maintain our Outperform recommendation on the stock. TRACTOR SUPPLY (TSCO): Free Stock ]]></description>
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		<title>(ODP) Office Depot Contracts with National IPA</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/04/13/odp-office-depot-contracts-with-national-ipa/71425</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 03:06:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The leading provider of office supplies and services, Office Depot Inc. (ODP), in a streak to enhance its revenue stream, has recently entered into a five-year office furniture contract with the National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance Company (National IPA). According to the deal, Office Depot will provide HON furniture products to government clients across the United States through a contract with DuPage County, Illinois. The deal took effect on April 01, 2011. As per the agreement with National IPA, the government agencies, educational institutions, healthcare and non-profit organizations that exist for communal benefits across the United States will be able to procure office furniture under Office Depot&#8217;s State of Florida contract. The organizations will enjoy the same discounts as offered to the Florida agencies. National IPA, a cooperative purchasing association, is ]]></description>
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		<title>(TSCO) Tractor Supply Company &#8211; Bull of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/04/12/tsco-tractor-supply-company-bull-of-the-day-3/71251</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:55:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[On the back of strong same-store sales, improved merchandise mix, prudent inventory management and effective cost control, Tractor Supply Co. (TSCO) posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2010 results. The quarterly earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.62. Furthermore, margins improved due to portfolio expansion of private label brands and focus on direct sourcing of merchandise. The company has set a long-term target of generating 25% of sales from private label brands and 13% from strategic direct sourcing. Tractor is well positioned to capitalize on positive long-term trends. The company is expecting sales in the range of $4.0 billion to $4.07 billion in fiscal 2011. Moreover, Tractor Supply&#8217;s nearly debt-free balance sheet augurs well for future operating performance. Currently we maintain our Outperform recommendation on the stock. TRACTOR SUPPLY (TSCO): Free Stock ]]></description>
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		<title>(FGP) Ferrellgas Partners Buys More Propane Assets</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/03/27/fgp-ferrellgas-partners-buys-more-propane-assets/68354</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Mar 2011 13:48:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ferrellgas Partners L.P. (FGP) continued its acquisition spree by acquiring Dubois, Wyoming based independent propane dealer Ram Propane. The latter operates in the Western Wyoming markets catering to residential and industrial clients. The acquisition is a perfect strategic fit for Ferrellgas Partners. The partnership strives to buy assets in the vicinity of its existing operations thereby expanding its market base. This acquisition is the fourth one in a row for the partnership since the beginning of its fiscal year. The last acquisition was closed during January, when the partnership acquired Augusta, Georgia-based propane company, the Bennett Gas Company. Bennett Gas is an independent propane retailer serving the propane needs of residential and industrial customers in eastern Georgia and western South Carolinas. The partnership follows a growth-by-acquisition strategy and has made ]]></description>
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		<title>(TSCO) Tractor Supply Company &#8211; Bull of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/03/03/tsco-tractor-supply-company-bull-of-the-day-2/67696</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:25:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[On the back of strong same-store sales, improved merchandise mix, prudent inventory management and effective cost control, Tractor Supply Co. (TSCO) posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2010 results. The quarterly earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.62. Furthermore, margins improved due to portfolio expansion of private label brands and focus on direct sourcing of merchandise. The company has set a long-term target of generating 25% of sales from private label brands and 13% from strategic direct sourcing. Tractor Supply is well positioned to capitalize on positive long-term trends. The company is expecting sales in the range of $4.0 billion to $4.07 billion in fiscal 2011. Moreover, Tractor Supply&#8217;s near debt-free balance sheet augurs well for future operating performance. Currently we maintain our Outperform recommendation on the stock. TRACTOR SUPPLY (TSCO): Free ]]></description>
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		<title>(FGP) Ferrellgas Partners L.P. Acquires Propane Assets</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/01/04/fgp-ferrellgas-partners-l-p-acquires-propane-assets/64438</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2011 18:33:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Master limited partner, Ferrellgas Partners L.P. (FGP) has acquired Augusta, Georgia-based propane company, the Bennett Gas Company. Bennett Gas is an independent propane retailer serving the propane needs of residential and industrial customers in eastern Georgia and western South Carolinas. This acquisition marks the partnership&#8217;s third acquisition in fiscal 2011, which began on August 1, 2010. The previous two acquisitions, this fiscal year, included California-based Kings River Propane and a retail propane company based in western Pennsylvania. These recent acquisitions stand evidence to the fact that Ferrellgas will continue to pursue businesses that are committed to customer service and enjoys have strong reputations in the communities they serve. Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, Ferrellgas is a leading distributor of propane and related equipment in the U.S. As of fiscal year-end ]]></description>
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		<title>(JAS) Jo-Ann Stores to be Acquired for $1.6 Billion</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/12/28/jas-jo-ann-stores-to-be-acquired-for-1-6-billion/63736</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Dec 2010 16:46:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jo-Ann Stores Inc. (JAS), the fabric and craft retailer announced that it will be purchased by an affiliate of private-equity firm, Leonard Green &#38; Partners LP for $61 per share, or $1.6 billion, in cash. The offer price was at a 34% premium to Wednesday’s closing price of $45.63. The deal has been accepted by the Jo-Ann Stores board. However, the completion of the deal is subject to regulatory and shareholders’ approval as well as other customary closing conditions. The merger deal allows Jo-Ann Stores the option to weigh other offers that it might get from a third party through February 14, 2011, but the possibility of a higher bid seems unlikely. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2011. Los Angeles-based Leonard Green has invested ]]></description>
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		<title>(PETM) PetSmart Reports Quarterly Earnings in Line &#8211; Lifts Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/12/06/petm-petsmart-reports-quarterly-earnings-in-line-lifts-outlook/60022</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 02:37:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[PetSmart Inc. (PETM), the specialty retailer of products, services, and solutions for pets, recently posted third-quarter 2010 earnings of 38 cents a share that came in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate, and rose 22.6% from 31 cents earned in the year-ago quarter. Consequently, the company has lifted its outlook. Management now expects fiscal 2010 earnings between $1.96 and $2.00 per share, up from $1.91 to $1.99, previously anticipated. The company also projects fourth-quarter 2010 earnings between 71 cents and 75 cents. In the long run, PetSmart expects the bottom line to grow annually between 11% and 17%. Following an improved outlook, a positive sentiment may be palpable among the analysts covering the stock, and we could witness a rise in the Zacks Consensus Estimate in the coming days. The ]]></description>
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		<title>(ODP) Office Depot Third Quarter 2010 Earnings Preview</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/10/25/odp-office-depot-third-quarter-2010-earnings-preview/56377</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2010 04:53:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Office Depot Inc. (ODP), one of the leading suppliers of office products and services, is scheduled to report its third-quarter 2010 financial results before the bell on Wednesday, October 27, 2010. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is a loss of 2 cents a share. For the quarter under review, revenues are $2,962 million, according to the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Second-Quarter 2010, a Synopsis Office Depot posted improved second-quarter 2010 results on July 27, 2010. The quarterly loss of 7 cents a share portrayed a substantial improvement from a loss of 22 cents witnessed in the prior-year quarter, and also fared far better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 17 cents. Despite a mid-single digit decline in the top-line, the office supplies retailer was able ]]></description>
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		<title>(PETM) PetSmart Incorporated &#8211; People Still Spending on Their Pets</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/09/27/petm-petsmart-incorporated-people-still-spending-on-their-pets/52780</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 13:07:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[PetSmart Inc. (PETM) has weathered the retail storm quite well. The company &#8211; a retailer specializing in all things pets &#8211; recently beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 14%, prompting analysts to raise estimates going forward. It was PetSmart&#8217;s 10th consecutive earnings surprise. People Still Spending on Their Pets On August 18, PetSmart reported a 32% increase in earnings per share from the second quarter of 2009 to $0.41. Same-store sales improved 4.6% from the same period. Apparently people are more inclined to cut back on spending for themselves rather than their pets. Overall net sales increased 6.2%. Service sales, which represent about 12% of total revenue Incorporatedreased 7.2% year-over-year. These services include pet training, &#8220;styling salons&#8221; for grooming, and PetHotels for boarding. PetSmart also offers veterinary services through many ]]></description>
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		<title>(JAS) Jo-Ann Stores Incorporated &#8211; Swung to a Profit in the Second Quarter</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/09/07/jas-jo-ann-stores-incorporated-swung-to-a-profit-in-the-second-quarter/50565</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:02:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. (JAS) recently raised fiscal 2011 earnings per share guidance for the second time this year after better than expected second quarter results. Jo-Ann Stores has seen strong sales growth as consumers have tended to stay home and have engaged in projects around the house. The company is a fabric and craft retailer with stores in 48 states. It sells craft projects, fabrics, frames, paper crafting material and home accents. Jo-Ann Stores Swung to a Profit in the Second Quarter On Aug 25, Jo-Ann Stores reported its fiscal second quarter 2011 results which crushed the Zacks Consensus by 900%. Analysts were only expecting 2 cents but Jo-Ann came in with 20 cents per share. It was the first time in five years the company generated positive results for ]]></description>
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		<title>(MED) Medifast Incorporated &#8211; 75% Jump in Revenue for the First Quarter</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/07/01/med-medifast-incorporated-75-jump-in-revenue-for-the-first-quarter/42067</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:39:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Medifast, Inc. (MED) analysts are raising estimates after a record setting quarter. The stock should see more investor attention after being added to a well known index. Company Description Medifast offers weight-loss programs based on clinically proven, portion-controlled meals. The plans offer customers to choose from 70 different meals, which are bought directly from Medifast. Additionally, the company offers coaching and support groups for its dieters. Record-Setting Results On May 5 Medifast announced a 75% jump in revenue for the first quarter, to almost $61 million. The company&#8217;s gross profit margin was up 140 bps, to 75.5%. The higher revenue combined with wider margins led to the record net income of $4.9 million, which breaks down to 33 cents per share. Analysts were expecting 27 cents, marking the fifth consecutive ]]></description>
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		<title>(SPLS) Staples Earnings Rise 27.3% Year-Over-Year</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/05/24/spls-staples-earnings-rise-27-3-year-over-year/37872</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 03:22:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Staples, Inc. (SPLS), the global leader in the supply of office products, recently reported better-than-expected first quarter results but provided a moderate outlook. Quarterly earnings of 28 cents a share rose 27.3% from 22 cents posted in the prior-year quarter, and surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny. Management now expects second-quarter earnings in the range of 18 cents to 20 cents and fiscal 2010 earnings between $1.25 and $1.33 per share. On a reported basis Incorporatedluding one-time items, earnings came in at 26 cents a share, up 30% from 20 cents delivered in the year-ago quarter. On a reported basis, earnings per share for the second-quarter is expected between 16 cents and 18 cents, and for fiscal 2010 between $1.20 and $1.28. Total sales were $6,057.8 million, up ]]></description>
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		<title>(PETM) PetSmart First Quarter 2010 Earnings Beat Estimates</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/05/23/petm-petsmart-first-quarter-2010-earnings-beat-estimates/37997</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 04:17:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[First-quarter 2010 earnings per share (EPS) of PetSmart, Inc. (PETM) jumped 24% year over year to $0.46, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.43 per share, driven by a blend of better-than-expected comparable store sales (comps) and gross margin. Net income was $55.6 million in the quarter, an increase of 20% from $46.3 million in first-quarter 2009. First-Quarter 2010 Performance Total revenues were $1.4 billion, an improvement of 5.1% from the year-ago period, on the heels of 2.8% comps growth in the quarter. Traffic declined 0.4%, although it improved markedly on a 2- and 3-year basis (up 210 basis points and 240 basis points, respectively). The fall in transactions was offset by an increase in average ticket following the introduction of flea and tick products as well as a surge ]]></description>
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		<title>(TITN) Titan Machinery&#8217;s Fourth Quarter Earnings Report Misses Expectations</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/04/18/titn-titan-machinerys-fourth-quarter-earnings-report-misses-expectations/34120</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 02:48:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Titan Machinery Inc. (TITN) reported fiscal 2010 fourth-quarter results yesterday. The company posted a 6.1% growth in net income to $3.4 million or 19 cents per share, up from $3.2 million or 18 cents per share in the year-ago period. However, quarterly EPS came in way behind the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 26 cents as lower gross margin and increased overheads partially offset strong revenues. Fargo, North Dakota-based Titan Machinery owns and operates a network of full service agricultural and construction equipment stores in the U.S. The company’s stores are spread across 73 dealerships in North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska and Wyoming. During the quarter, total revenue recorded a robust growth of 33.5% to $252.3 million from $189.0 million in the year-ago quarter. The growth was mainly ]]></description>
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		<title>(PETM) Petsmart Incorporated &#8211; Management is Cautiously Optimistic</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/04/18/petm-petsmart-incorporated-management-is-cautiously-optimistic/34045</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 01:39:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Petsmart Inc. (PETM) recently hit a new 52-week high at $33.05 on solid full-year and fourth-quarter performances and an optimistic view from management. Company Description Petsmart, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a specialty provider of pet supplies, lodging and hospitals. At the end of 2009 the company operated 1,150 retail stores, 162 pet hotels and 740 pet hospitals. Petsmart was founded in 1986 and has a market cap of $3.98 billion. In case anyone hasn&#8217;t noticed, pet owners take the responsibility of owning a pet very seriously, frequently extending the same kind of first-tier entitlements to cats and dogs as the kids. This dynamic means that industry sales of pet foods, supplies and amenities is less discretionary than one might suspect. That dynamic showed up in early March ]]></description>
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		<title>(TSCO) Tractor Supply Company &#8211; Earnings Estimates Surge</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/04/14/tsco-tractor-supply-company-earnings-estimates-surge/33673</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 21:39:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tractor Supply Co (TSCO) recently updated their quarterly outlook that included a sharp increase in sales. The news sent shares to all-time highs. Company Description Tractor Supply Co. operates over 900 farm and ranch stores across 44 states. The company caters to rural lifestyles and needs with everything from home decor and clothing to truck and equine products. Sales Update On Apr 7 Tractor Supply Co. reported first a quarter update that showed more than a 9% increase in sales to $711. The company estimates net income for the period will be between $8 million and $9 million. On year ago the company earned just $0.5 million. Estimates Surge On the release of the company&#8217;s update analysts began raising estimates. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for full-year 2010 is now $3.60, ]]></description>
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		<title>(TSCO) Tractor Supply Company &#8211; Bull of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/04/14/tsco-tractor-supply-company-bull-of-the-day/33674</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 21:29:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are changing our long-term recommendation for Tractor Supply Co. (TSCO) to Outperform as we anticipate it to perform well above the broader market. Tractor Supply is the largest operator of retail farm and ranch stores in the U.S. with a diverse portfolio of branded and private-label merchandise. The company has reported record earnings with solid sales in core consumable categories Incorporatedluding animal and pet-related products. Tractor Supply&#8217;s unique market position, rapid store expansion plan and prudent inventory management efforts augur well for future operating performance. However, macroeconomic headwinds, intense competition and high initial expenses related to new store openings could limit the above-market performance of the company. That said, our target price of $75.00, 20.8X 2010 EPS, reflects our long-term Outperform recommendation. Zacks Investment Research]]></description>
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		<title>(TSCO) Tractor Supply Analyst Upgrades Rating to Outperform</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/04/13/tsco-tractor-supply-analyst-upgrades-rating-to-outperform/33550</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:54:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We have upgraded our recommendation for Tractor Supply Co. (TSCO) to Outperform based on the company’s healthy operating results in the last quarter and management’s upbeat guidance. During fourth quarter 2009, net income of the company increased 54.8% to $38.3 million from $24.7 million in the year-earlier quarter, and earnings per share increased 55.2% to $1.04 from $0.67. For fiscal 2009, net income of Tractor Supply increased 40.9% to $115.5 million from $81.9 million in the previous fiscal, and earnings per share increased 43.8% to $3.15 from $2.19. The better-than-expected earnings were primarily due to the increase in net sales and reduction in inventory levels per store. Net sales of Tractor Supply recorded a growth of 7.9% year over year during the quarter to $862.5 million primarily driven by solid ]]></description>
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		<title>(FGP) Ferrellgas Partners L.P. Renews $145 Million Facility</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/04/08/fgp-ferrellgas-partners-l-p-renews-145-million-facility/33260</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2010 23:54:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ferrellgas Partners L.P. (FGP) has been successful in the renewal of its $145 million Accounts Receivable Securitization Facility, extending maturity to April 2013. This extension improves the partnership’s borrowing capacity and cost of funds. Additionally, the partnership recently announced the closing of a $280 million offering of notes due in 2020. This, along with the renewal, addresses all major maturities until November 2012, with no debt maturities due until mid-2014. We believe these transactions provide the partnership with financial flexibility required to fund its growth opportunities. Over the last 18 months, the partnership has positively maintained liquidity to support its long-term growth strategies and has also simplified its capital structure in order to reduce refinancing risk to investors. As of January 31, 2010, Ferrellgas had $25.9 million of cash and ]]></description>
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		<title>(SPLS) Staples Analyst Maintains Neutral Rating</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/04/06/spls-staples-analyst-maintains-neutral-rating/32912</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 20:47:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are maintaining a Neutral rating on Staples Inc. (SPLS), the world’s leading retailer of office products and services, with a target price of $24.00. Staples, which anticipates a moderate recovery in the economy in fiscal 2010, is making prudent investments in the highly fragmented North American retail market. The company intends to expand its business technology (EasyTech) and copy-and-print services that generate higher profit margins, while enhancing its core supply categories such as ink and toner. Moreover, the acquisition of Corporate Express has not only enhanced Staples’ global reach but also added large contract businesses to its portfolio, helping achieve significant purchasing synergies and reducing overhead expenses considerably. Staples has been actively managing its cash flows. During fiscal 2009, the company generated a free cash flow of $1.8 billion, ]]></description>
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		<title>(SPLS) Staples Offers Buyout of Remaining Stake in Australian Company</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/18/spls-staples-offers-buyout-of-remaining-stake-in-australian-company/31100</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:15:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Staples, Inc. (SPLS), the world’s leading retailer of office products and services, recently offered to buy out the remaining stake in Corporate Express Australia Limited. Staples already holds a majority stake of 58.6% in Corporate Express Australia by virtue of its acquisition of Corporate Express (headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado), the parent of Corporate Express Australia, in July 2008. It has now bid to buy the remaining 41.4% for a cash consideration of AUS$5.60 (approximately US$5.11) per share, a 25.1% premium to the closing share price on Tuesday. The offer has the consent of Corporate Express Australia’s board. Corporate Express is a leading supplier of office products with operations in North America, Europe and Australia. The shareholders of Corporate Express Australia will also receive the dividend of 12.5 Australian cents (approximately ]]></description>
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		<title>(BID) Sotheby&#8217;s &#8211; Revenue Was Up 31%</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/16/bid-sothebys-revenue-was-up-31/30735</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:30:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sotheby&#8217;s (BID) just hit a new 52-week high on the company&#8217;s better than expected Q from early March that were driven by a rebound in the global economy. Company Description Sotheby&#8217;s, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an auctioneer of fine and decorative art, jewelry and collectibles in the United States, China, the U.K. and France. The company was founded in 1744 and has a market cap of $1.95 billion. Sotheby&#8217;s business took a hit in the weak economy of 2008 and early 2009 as wealthy individuals scaled back on high-Dollar expenses. But with a big equity rebound in hand and optimism abound, the company&#8217;s results have once again perked up, on display with better than expected Q4 results from March 1. Fourth-Quarter Results Revenue was up 31% from last ]]></description>
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		<title>(FGP) Ferrellgas Partners Reports Strong Earnings</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/10/fgp-ferrellgas-partners-reports-strong-earnings/30313</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:47:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ferrellgas Partners L.P. (FGP) posted in-line results for the fiscal second quarter of 2010, primarily driven by higher propane sales volumes and lower costs. The partnership reported adjusted earnings of $1.10 per unit for the quarter, meeting the Zacks Consensus Estimate and last year’s earnings of $1.10. Revenue in the quarter improved 9% to $777.9 million due to increased retail and wholesale propane volumes. Ferrellgas sold 353.7 million gallons of propane during the quarter, up 13% from a year ago, despite warmer weather compared to last year. Retail propane gallon sales increased 9.7%, while wholesale volume climbed more than 23%. Temperatures in Ferrellgas’ service locations were 5% warmer than in the prior year. Gross profit totaled $248.7 million up from $243.7 million reported in the year-ago period. However, gross margin ]]></description>
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		<title>(SPLS) Office Products Store Staples Hikes Dividend</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/10/spls-office-products-store-staples-hikes-dividend/30242</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:15:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Staples Inc. (SPLS), the global leader for the supply of office products, recently boosted its quarterly dividend by 9%. The Board has approved an increase in annual dividend to 36 cents (or 9 cents quarterly) from 33 cents a share (or 8.25 cents quarterly). Framingham, Massachusetts-based, Staples, said that the higher dividend will be paid on April 15, 2010, to shareholders of record as on March 26, 2010. Staples’ strong liquidity provides financial flexibility to drive future growth and reward shareholders. Staples had ended fiscal year 2009 with cash and cash equivalents of $1,415.8 million and generated free cash flow of $1.8 billion during the year. The company had returned $237 million in cash dividends to shareholders in 2009. The company had recently reported its fourth-quarter 2009 quarterly earnings, which ]]></description>
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		<title>(SPLS) Staples&#8217; Quarterly Earnings Report In Line With The Street</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/03/spls-staples-quarterly-earnings-report-in-line-with-the-street/29456</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:26:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Staples Inc. (SPLS), the global leader in the supply of office products, recently reported fourth-quarter 2009 financial results that remained in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The quarterly earnings of 38 cents a share rose 5.6% from 36 cents posted in the prior-year quarter. Management now expects first-quarter 2010 earnings in the range of 25 cents to 27 cents and fiscal year 2010 earnings between $1.23 and $1.33 per share. Staples’ earnings surprise history compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the preceding four quarters varies between negative 14.3% and positive 4.8%, with the average being negative 2.3%. On a reported basis Incorporatedluding one-time items, earnings came in at 32 cents, down 20% from 40 cents delivered in the year-ago quarter. On a reported basis, earnings for the first-quarter ]]></description>
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		<title>(ODP) Office Depot Earnings Report Details Loss</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/02/23/odp-office-depot-earnings-report-details-loss/28617</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:46:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Office Depot Inc. (ODP) reported discouraging results for fourth quarter and full year 2009. During the quarter, total revenue declined 6% year over year to $3.1 billion. Full year 2009 revenues were $12.1 billion, down 16% from 2008, principally driven by adverse economic conditions throughout the company’s sales territories. However, gross profit improved 3.5% during the quarter due to a 9.6% decrease in the cost of goods sold. During full year 2009, gross profits fell 15.3% despite a 16.6% drop in the cost of goods sold. During the quarter, the company delivered a loss of 28 cents a share, a vast improvement over the loss of $5.64 per share in the prior-year quarter. Results beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 21 cents per share. However, during the ]]></description>
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		<title>(SPLS) Staples Analyst Initiates Coverage At Neutral</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/01/20/spls-staples-analyst-initiates-coverage-at-neutral/25387</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:58:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recently, we initiated coverage on Staples, Inc., (SPLS) with a Neutral rating and a price target of $26.00. Staples is a leading retailer of office products and services. The company distributes its products in North America and globally. The products sold by Staples include a wide range of office products Incorporatedluding supplies, technology, furniture, and business services. The services offered by Staples include high speed color and self service copying, other printing services, faxing, and pack and ship services. The company conducts its business through three reportable segments: North American Delivery, North American Retail and International operations. Staples&#8217; North American Delivery segment consists of the U.S. and Canadian business units that sell and deliver office products and services directly to customers. The segment includes Contract (including Corporate Express which was ]]></description>
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		<title>(ODP) Office Depot Launches New Product Line</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/12/14/odp-office-depot-launches-new-product-line/22767</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:36:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Office Depot Inc. (ODP), a leading office products and services provider worldwide, recently launched a new product line targeting women business professionals in various fashionable colors, designs and styles. The new product line includes a collection of over 70 products of nationally recognized brands from Franklin Covey Co. (FC), a premier office supplies company, and Samsonite, as well as exclusive Office Depot brands such as “i.e.&#8221; (Inspiration in Everything), ATIVA Mobil-IT, and FORAY. The “i.e.&#8221; brand offers accessories such as key fobs, passport holders, padfolios and notebook sleeves for travel, organization, and work. While the items are generally sold individually, the customers have the option to personalize them to make them more expressive yet business appropriate. The ATIVA Mobil-IT brand offers a variety of in-style padfolios for the workplace, while ]]></description>
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		<title>(FGP) Ferrellgas Partners Beats Earnings Estimates</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/12/11/fgp-ferrellgas-partners-beats-earnings-estimates/22617</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:42:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ferrellgas Partners L.P. (FGP) posted better than expected results for the first quarter of 2010, primarily driven by higher propane sales and lower costs. The partnership recorded a net loss of 22 cents per unit for the quarter, better than a net loss of 32 cents estimated by Zacks Consensus. Ferrellgas sold 179.5 million gallons of propane during the quarter, up 4.3% from a year ago. However, revenues declined 27% to $352.1 million due to lower wholesale propane costs. Gross profit in the quarter was practically unchanged from last year, while gross margin expanded to 41% from 30% recorded during the year-ago quarter due to lower cost of sales (down 38%). Operating income came down to $6.3 million from $9.2 million a year ago, largely driven by higher general and ]]></description>
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		<title>(SPLS) Staples&#8217; Earnings Beat Estimates</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/12/01/spls-staples-earnings-beat-estimates/21614</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:06:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Staples, Inc. (SPLS), the global leader in the supply of office products, recently reported third-quarter 2009 financial results that surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate on the heels of effective cost management. The quarterly earnings of 39 cents a share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny, but were down 7.1% from 42 cents posted in the prior-year quarter. Management now expects earnings in the range of 36 cents to 38 cents for the fourth-quarter 2009. On a reported basis Incorporatedluding one-time items, earnings came in at 37 cents, up 68.2% from 22 cents delivered in the year-ago quarter. On a reported basis, earnings for the fourth quarter are expected between 34 cents and 36 cents. Total sales for the quarter tumbled 6.2% year over year to $6,518 million as ]]></description>
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		<title>(JAS) Jo-Ann Stores Incorporated &#8211; Consensus Estimates Jumped 38%</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/11/14/jas-jo-ann-stores-incorporated-consensus-estimates-jumped-38/20412</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:22:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jo-Ann Stores Inc. (JAS) is hiring for the holidays and saw a jump in third quarter same-store sales. Analysts expect earnings per share growth in 2010 of 170.26%. Even with the massive growth, the company is trading with a PEG ratio of just 0.99. Jo-Ann Stores operates 750 fabric and craft stores in 48 states and through its web site, joann.com. Seasonal Hiring Climbed by 18.1% On Nov 10, the company announced that it had hired 2779 seasonal employees which would be 13.4% of its total workforce. That&#8217;s up from last year&#8217;s holiday season when seasonal employees only accounted for 11% of the workforce. Jo-Ann Stores said the increase was due to recent sales trends and expectations for holiday traffic in the stores. Jo-Ann Preannounced Third Quarter and Raised Full-Year ]]></description>
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		<title>(UGP) Ultrapar Participacoes S.A. Posts Higher Profits</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/11/14/ugp-ultrapar-participacoes-s-a-posts-higher-profits/20471</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:07:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ultrapar Participacoes S.A. (UGP) reported its third quarter results yesterday after market close. The company reported earnings of R$1.00 per share for the third quarter of 2009, which was 9% up from last year’s earnings of R$0.91 per share. Quarterly revenue increased 25% to R$9.7 million from R$7.7 million in the third quarter of 2008. The company’s EBITDA was up 39% year-over-year at R$371 million. The double digit growth in sales and EBITDA were primarily a result of the consolidation of Texaco revenues from second quarter 2009. Also, the company said that it witnessed a gradual recovery in both the retail and the manufacturing sectors, particularly in segments linked to the domestic demand. Moreover, Ultrapar benefited from the continued IPI tax breaks on vehicles sales and increased credit availability in ]]></description>
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		<title>(ODP) Office Depot Posts Dismal Quarter</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/11/01/odp-office-depot-posts-dismal-quarter/19281</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:37:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Office Depot Inc. (ODP), one of the leading suppliers of office products and services, reported another dismal quarter, as the fall in its top-line continues. Total revenue for the third-quarter declined 17.2% year over year to $3,029.2 million. Consequently, gross profit slipped 16%, despite a 17.6% drop in cost of goods sold. Even a 15.8% fall in operating expenses, excluding one-time items, could not halt the quarterly loss. The company delivered a loss of 8 cents a share, sharply down from a penny loss posted in the prior-year quarter, but fared better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 10 cents. On a reported basis Incorporatedluding one-time items, quarterly loss widened to $1.51 per share from a loss of 2 cents recorded in the year-ago quarter. North American Retail division’s ]]></description>
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		<title>(FGP) Ferrellgas Partners L.P. Debt Prepayment</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/10/20/fgp-ferrellgas-partners-l-p-debt-prepayment/18265</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:39:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ferrellgas Partners L.P. (FGP), through its partnership Ferrellgas L.P., yesterday prepaid its outstanding $82.0 million of 7.24% senior notes, Series D, due Aug 1, 2010, and its $70.0 million of 7.42% senior notes, Series E, due Aug 1, 2013. The debt prepayment was funded by the issuance of $300 million in aggregate principal amount of 9.125% senior notes due 2017, which reduced Ferrellgas’ borrowings outstanding on senior unsecured revolving credit facility. The partnership also funded the prepayment through a $20.0 million equity offering, issuing 1,058,454 common units representing limited partner interests in a registered direct offering to two institutional purchasers. Ferrellgas continues to be focused on its near and long-term liquidity to support its business strategies. These transactions provide it with financial flexibility required to fund its growth opportunities. The ]]></description>
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		<title>(ODP) Office Depot Introduces Flu Kit</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/10/14/odp-office-depot-introduces-flu-kit/17586</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:46:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Office Depot Inc. (ODP), the global supplier of a range of office products and services, recently teamed up with Acme United to offer ‘Fight the Flu Kit’. With the spread of swine flu (H1N1 virus), more and more businesses are taking measures to prevent their employees from being infected by the deadly virus. The ‘Fight the Flu Kit’ designed by Acme United&#8217;s PhysiciansCare includes a facemask, gloves, hand sanitizer, cleaning wipes, and facial tissues, and is currently available for $7.99 at Office Depot retail locations. There are companies also offering seasonal flu vaccines. Kroger Co. (KR) had earlier made seasonal flu vaccines available at its 1,900 stores, effective September 2009. Target Corp. (TGT) is also offering flu vaccinations readily available at over 1,500 Target Pharmacy locations nationwide effective October. These ]]></description>
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		<title>(BID) Trailing Stops &amp; Position Sizing: Two Tips to Avoid Letting a Bad Stock Sucker-Punch You</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/10/08/bid-trailing-stops-position-sizing-two-tips-to-avoid-letting-a-bad-stock-sucker-punch-you/17148</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:40:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>InvestmentU</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Louis Basenese, Small Cap and Special Situations Expert Thursday, October 8, 2009: Issue #1111 I confess… I got it wrong with gold. Unlike some stockpickers and newsletter analysts, who proudly trumpet all their winners, while shuffling the losers under the rug, I have no problem admitting when my calls go against me. And to the delight of all the naysayers, this happened just a couple of days ago when gold prices shot to a record high. That triggered my sell-stop and, rather than let my pride come before a fall and hang on, it’s time to move on. Don’t get me wrong, though… I’m still convinced that the yellow metal could suffer a correction for three main reasons… So far, inflation hasn’t reared its ugly head. If it stays ]]></description>
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		<title>(SPLS) Staples&#8217; Q2 Profit In-Line, but Profit Slips 23.8% Year Over Year</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/08/26/spls-staples-q2-profit-in-line-but-profit-slips-23-8-year-over-year/13449</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:59:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Staples, Inc. (SPLS), a global leader in the supply of office products, recently reported second quarter 2009 financial results with a high double-digit fall in the bottom-line. Net profit (excluding one-time items) dipped 25.6% year over year to $111.8 million compared to $150.3 million reported in the prior-year quarter. Earnings per share (excluding one-time items) were 16 cents, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate, but slid 23.8% from 21 cents in the year ago quarter. Increased amortization expenses, a rise in interest expense and the stronger U.S. dollar drove the fall in EPS. Staples acquired Corporate Express (a leading supplier of office products) in July 2008, and reiterated its cost savings expectation of approximately $300 million yearly from the acquisition. On a reported basis, Staples delivered EPS of 13 ]]></description>
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