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(KFT) Investing in Emerging Market Multinationals

InvestmentU — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:23:34 +0000

As a student in Tokyo, I played on a talented U.S. Embassy basketball team full of Marine embassy guards. While we were mowing down every opponent, I noticed that the Japanese referees tried very hard to even things out by calling fouls on us every chance they got. For example, a blocked shot was always [...]

(KFT) Investing in Emerging Market Multinationals

(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

(K) Kellogg Earnings Report Exceeds – Affirms Outlook

vitalstocks — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:21:35 +0000

Kellogg Company (K) has posted fourth-quarter 2011 earnings of 64 cents per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny. The earnings also exceeded the prior-year earnings of 51 cents per share by 25%. In fiscal 2011, earnings of $3.38 per share also surpassed both the Zacks Consensus Estimate by one cent and the [...]

(K) Kellogg Earnings Report Exceeds – Affirms Outlook

Freddie Mac Tramples on Taxpayers Again

InvestmentU — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:21:06 +0000

Right now, a lot of investors and business news junkies are incensed by Freddie Mac’s move to profit by intentionally giving their customers bad service. And they should be. They just shouldn’t be surprised… Because this is merely the latest of many examples of the government sponsored enterprise (GSE) behaving badly. Freddie Mac, first formed [...]

Freddie Mac Tramples on Taxpayers Again

(GLW) Corning’s Net Slides in Fourth Quarter

vitalstocks — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:20:31 +0000

Corning’s (GLW) fourth quarter 2011 earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 8 cents, or 26.5%. However, shares gained just 0.77% after the company reported, despite losing 10.74% during the day, reflecting continued challenges in the company’s display and specialty materials businesses. Revenue Corning reported revenue of $1.89 billion, which was down 9.1% sequentially and [...]

(GLW) Corning’s Net Slides in Fourth Quarter

(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

(USB) U.S. Bank Failures Hit 7 So Far in 2012

vitalstocks — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:17:11 +0000

Last Friday, four more banks were shuttered by U.S. regulators. The failed banks were based in Florida, Tennessee and Minnesota. This brings the total number of bank failures to 7 so far in 2012, following 92 in 2011, 157 in 2010, 140 in 2009 and 25 in 2008. While the financials of a few large [...]

(USB) U.S. Bank Failures Hit 7 So Far in 2012

The Commodities Supercycle

InvestmentU — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:12:42 +0000

The rise of commodities may not be a fad. Instead, it may be a product of social behavior and theory. I present to you the premise of the “commodity supercycle.” The concept is more than vague investor intuition; its theory is based on the work of twentieth-century economists who studied the result of demographic shifts [...]

The Commodities Supercycle

(LXK) Lexmark International Wins 5-Year Managed Printing Services Deal

vitalstocks — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:11:22 +0000

The leading printing and imaging solutions provider, Lexmark International Inc. (LXK) won a 5-year contract from Anehuser-Busch, a wholly-owned subsidiary of renowned brewer Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD). Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Per the contract terms, Lexmark will provide its Managed Printing Services (MPS) for managing the printing needs of the brewing giant. [...]

(LXK) Lexmark International Wins 5-Year Managed Printing Services Deal

(AAPL) Apple iPhones Reign in 2011 Fourth Quarter

vitalstocks — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:10:49 +0000

Apple Inc. (AAPL) has toppled Samsung to become the leader in the smartphone market in the fourth quarter of 2011. According to the data compiled by research firms Strategy Analytics and IHS iSuppli, Apple returned to its former glory in the smartphone market, buoyed by robust holiday sales of iPhone 4S. In terms of units [...]

(AAPL) Apple iPhones Reign in 2011 Fourth Quarter

(IP) International Paper and Temple-Inland Extend Review Time

vitalstocks — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:10:13 +0000

The International Paper (IP) – Temple-Inland (TIN) merger has been delayed as both parties have agreed to extend the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) review period till February 13, 2012. The extended timeline will provide both parties the time to resolve DOJ’s concerns regarding the transaction and enter into a definitive agreement on terms that are acceptable [...]

(IP) International Paper and Temple-Inland Extend Review Time

(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

(LMT) U.S. Defense Industry Misses India – What Next?

vitalstocks — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:09:04 +0000

French conglomerate Dassault Group’s Rafale combat jet emerged as the lowest bidder for the multi-billion contract for the Indian Air Force. The $10.4 billion deal is for supplying 126 medium multi-role combat aircraft to the Indian Air Force (‘IAF’). The order heralded Rafale’s entry into the export market. Rafale’s entry into the export market is [...]

(LMT) U.S. Defense Industry Misses India – What Next?

(JPM) JPMorgan Chase and HSBC Holdings Dragged to Court

vitalstocks — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:08:04 +0000

On Tuesday, DZ Bank AG (DZBK), Germany’s largest co-operative lender, filed a lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) and HSBC Holdings Plc (HBC) for breaching representations and warranties. The complaint lodged claims that both companies have misrepresented documents related to the sale of over $85 million and $122 million, respectively, in residential mortgage-backed securities. [...]

(JPM) JPMorgan Chase and HSBC Holdings Dragged to Court

(USB) U.S. Bancorp Acquires BankEast

vitalstocks — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:07:27 +0000

U.S. Bancorp (USB) is focused on expanding its business through acquisitions. The company’s lead bank, U.S. Bank National Association, acquired the banking operations of BankEast, a subsidiary of BankEast Corporation, in a Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) assisted deal. It is based in Knoxville, Tennessee. What’s the Deal? As part of the transaction, approximately $272 [...]

(USB) U.S. Bancorp Acquires BankEast

(IBM) IBM Set to Acquire Software Developer Worklight

vitalstocks — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:59:59 +0000

IBM Corp. (IBM) recently announced that it is set to acquire mobile application and infrastructure software developer Worklight. The financial terms of the deal remained undisclosed but it is expected that the deal will close by the first quarter of 2012. New York-based Worklight is a privately held firm with a research & development hub [...]

(IBM) IBM Set to Acquire Software Developer Worklight

(ISRG) Intuitive Surgical 2011 Fourth Quarter Earnings Scorecard

vitalstocks — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:41:39 +0000

Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) reported favorable fourth-quarter 2011 results. Earnings per share came in at $3.75, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.34 and the year-ago earnings of $3.02. Net income climbed 24.8% year over year to $151.2 million. Fourth Quarter Review Revenues increased 28% year over year to $496.8 million, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate [...]

(ISRG) Intuitive Surgical 2011 Fourth Quarter Earnings Scorecard

(MSFT) Semiconductor Stock Outlook – February 2012 – Industry Outlook

vitalstocks — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:39:28 +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 [...]

(MSFT) Semiconductor Stock Outlook – February 2012 – Industry Outlook

(ISRG) Now is the Time to Buy Healthcare Stocks

InvestmentU — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:38:38 +0000

I’ve been talking a lot lately about the $4 trillion that’s about to fall into the laps of businesses in the healthcare sector due to the number of Baby Boomers who are now turning 65. And we know that the older we get, the more we spend on healthcare. Consider: The average senior takes between [...]

(ISRG) Now is the Time to Buy Healthcare Stocks

(BHI) U.S. Oil Drilling Rig Count Remains in Check

vitalstocks — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:18:10 +0000

In its weekly release, Houston-based oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. (BHI) reported an unchanged U.S. rig count (number of rigs searching for oil and gas in the country), as an increase in the number of oil and miscellaneous rigs was offset by a fall in the gas rig count. The Baker Hughes rig count, [...]

(BHI) U.S. Oil Drilling Rig Count Remains in Check

(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

(AAPL) How Apple is Set to Bring NFC Technology to the Mainstream

InvestmentU — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:53:04 +0000

Steve Jobs would be very proud… Last week, Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) reported its fiscal first-quarter results for 2012, and the results were nothing short of astounding: Quarterly revenue hit an all-time high of $46.3 billion. Earnings rose to never-before-seen levels. iPhone, iPad and Mac sales also all reached new highs. Even more, Apple’s CEO Tim [...]

(AAPL) How Apple is Set to Bring NFC Technology to the Mainstream

(CERN) Healthcare: The Hottest Stock Market Sector in 2012

InvestmentU — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:52:02 +0000

Too many investors are focused on high unemployment, weak economic growth, problems in the Eurozone and runaway deficit spending. They seldom note the positives, including low inflation, rock-bottom interest rates, falling food and energy prices (coal and natural gas), expanding opportunities in emerging markets, low valuations and – not least of all – all-time record [...]

(CERN) Healthcare: The Hottest Stock Market Sector in 2012

(DOW) Three More Industries Thriving From Record-Low Natural Gas Prices

InvestmentU — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:50:39 +0000

by Mike Kapsch, Investment U Research Tuesday, January 24, 2012 Since hitting a high of $15.37 in December 2005, the price of natural gas has plunged to its lowest level in over a decade to $2.30. That’s an 85% drop. As Reuters recently reported, “The unrelenting surge in shale gas production and one of the [...]

(DOW) Three More Industries Thriving From Record-Low Natural Gas Prices

(WPRT) Natural Gas: Another Great Contrarian Investment in 2012

InvestmentU — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:48:37 +0000

by David Fessler, Investment U Senior Analyst Tuesday, January 24, 2012: Issue #1693 There’s an old saying that goes something like this: “In the valley of the blind, the ‘one-eyed man’ is king.” If you seriously consider what I’m about to show you, this old saying could well ring true for your investment portfolio at [...]

(WPRT) Natural Gas: Another Great Contrarian Investment in 2012

(D) Dominion Increases Dividend – Payout Intact

vitalstocks — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:47:43 +0000

To maintain its payout ratio, Dominion Resources Inc. (D) has increased its quarterly dividend by 7.1%, bringing the annualized dividend to $2.11 per share from the previous payout of $1.97 per share. Following the hike, the company will now pay a quarterly dividend of 52.75 cents per share compared with its previous payout of 49.25 [...]

(D) Dominion Increases Dividend – Payout Intact

(WLP) These Healthcare Insurance Stocks Are Ready to Rise

InvestmentU — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:47:13 +0000

by Marc Lichtenfeld, Healthcare Expert Wednesday, February 24, 2010: Issue #1203 Healthcare Reform 2.0 is here – this time without as much pork. Good thing, too. Pork is loaded with cholesterol, which increases heart disease, healthcare costs and… well, you get the idea. The President released his revised plan for healthcare reform earlier this week. [...]

(WLP) These Healthcare Insurance Stocks Are Ready to Rise

(EMN) Eastman Chemical to Acquire Solutia

vitalstocks — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:39:36 +0000

As part of its expansion strategy, Eastman Chemical Company (EMN) announced its plans to acquire Solutia Inc. (SOA), a global leader in performance materials and specialty chemicals, for $3.4 billion in cash and stock. The transaction is expected to close in mid-2012. As per the agreement, Solutia stockholders will receive $22.00 in cash and 0.12 [...]

(EMN) Eastman Chemical to Acquire Solutia

(BMC) BMC Incorporated Third Quarter 2012 Earnings Preview

vitalstocks — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:39:16 +0000

BMC Inc. (BMC) is scheduled to announce its third quarter 2012 results on February 1, 2012 and we do not see much variation in the analysts’ estimates at this point. Second Quarter Overview The company reported second quarter 2012 earnings per share of 75 cents, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 71 cents. Total revenue [...]

(BMC) BMC Incorporated Third Quarter 2012 Earnings Preview

(DVN) U.S. Energy Department’s Weekly Natural Gas Inventory Release is Bullish

vitalstocks — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:38:57 +0000

The U.S. Energy Department’s weekly inventory release showed a larger-than-expected drop in natural gas supplies, as imports from Canada declined. However, this is largely seen as a one-off shot, with warmer-than-normal temperatures across the country restricting the commodity’s requirement for power burn. In fact, gas stocks – currently 21.4% above the 5-year average and 20.7% [...]

(DVN) U.S. Energy Department’s Weekly Natural Gas Inventory Release is Bullish

(KFT) Kraft Foods Trims Jobs – Projects Profits

vitalstocks — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:36:31 +0000

As Kraft Foods Inc. (KFT) moves ahead with its spin-off plan, the company plans to slash the jobs of about 1,600 employees in North America in the year 2012. According to Kraft, the move was imperative for the smooth running of its businesses. The company also projects higher profits than its earlier forecast for the [...]

(KFT) Kraft Foods Trims Jobs – Projects Profits

(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

(PG) Procter & Gamble Results Come Up Short on Charges

vitalstocks — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:35:47 +0000

Procter & Gamble Co.(PG) reported modest results for the second quarter 2012, with net earnings from continuing operations sliding 49.0% year over year to 57 cents a share, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 47.22%. Profits were limited due to non-core charges of 53 cents per share including a one-time 50 cents per share non-cash [...]

(PG) Procter & Gamble Results Come Up Short on Charges

(CAT) Caterpillar Exceeds Forecasts on Record Sales

vitalstocks — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:34:57 +0000

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) posted an impressive 53% increase in profit to $2.25 per share in the fourth quarter of 2011 from $1.47 per share in the same quarter of 2010, excluding the impact of acquisition of Bucyrus International, Inc. The profit far exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.73 per share. Revenues soared 35% to [...]

(CAT) Caterpillar Exceeds Forecasts on Record Sales

(RTN) Raytheon Profits Up – Sales Slip

vitalstocks — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:34:38 +0000

Raytheon Company (RTN) reported fourth quarter and fiscal 2011 results. The company reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.74 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 40 cents. Results were also higher than the year-ago quarterly earnings of $1.55 per share. The solid results were driven by improved efficiencies and cost lowering initiatives. For the [...]

(RTN) Raytheon Profits Up – Sales Slip

(LMT) Lockheed Martin Posts Mixed Numbers

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

World’s largest stand-alone defense contractor, Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) exited fiscal 2011 with mixed fortunes. The company posted fourth-quarter 2011 operating earnings of $2.14 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.94. However, this was lower than the year-ago quarterly earnings of $2.28 by a margin of 14 cents. The downcast in earnings, year [...]

(LMT) Lockheed Martin Posts Mixed Numbers

(CAT) Good News Starts with Caterpillar

vitalstocks — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:33:59 +0000

The deluge of this morning’s favorable economic and earnings reports should help stocks sustain Wednesday’s Fed-inspired gains. We got positive weekly Initial Jobless Claims numbers and a better-than-expected Durable Goods Orders reading. On the earnings front, Caterpillar’s (CAT) blowout results will likely ease some of the lingering concerns about weakness in China and other emerging [...]

(CAT) Good News Starts with Caterpillar

(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

(VZ) Verizon Communications Earnings Falls Short by a Penny

vitalstocks — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:26:09 +0000

Before the opening bell, the largest U.S. mobile service provider Verizon Communications (VZ) reported fourth quarter 2011 adjusted earnings of 52 cents per share. The quarter’s earnings were a penny below the Zacks Consensus Estimate but 2 cents ahead of the year-ago earnings. Adjusted earnings per share excluded $1.20 related to non-cash pension items and [...]

(VZ) Verizon Communications Earnings Falls Short by a Penny

(F) U.S. GDP Less Than Expected – Europe Better

vitalstocks — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:23:18 +0000

While we do have some favorable-looking headlines out of Europe this morning, indicating that Greece is making progress in its talks with the private creditors, the focus today will be on the U.S. economy. The headlines on that count are on the weak side. In its first read on the fourth quarter of 2011, the [...]

(F) U.S. GDP Less Than Expected – Europe Better

(UA) Under Armour Beats Estimates

vitalstocks — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:22:12 +0000

Under Armour, Inc. (UA), one of the leading developers, marketers and distributors of branded sports apparel, footwear and accessories, recently posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2011 results. The company outdid the expectations on the back of healthy apparel, footwear, accessories and direct-to-consumer businesses. The quarterly earnings of 62 cents a share moved ahead of the Zacks Consensus [...]

(UA) Under Armour Beats Estimates

(GOOG) Motorola Mobility Holdings Results Fall Short Again

vitalstocks — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:21:59 +0000

Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc.(MMI) reported somber financial results for the fourth quarter of 2011, where both the top and bottom line fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate. However, following the earnings release, stock price of Motorola Mobility increased by 7 cents (0.18%) to $38.67. Quarterly GAAP net loss was $80 million or 27 cents [...]

(GOOG) Motorola Mobility Holdings Results Fall Short Again

(JNPR) Juniper Beats The Street by a Penny – Revenues Fall

vitalstocks — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:21:10 +0000

Juniper Networks Inc. (JNPR) posted adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 22 cents in the fourth quarter of 2011, slivering past the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny. Revenues Juniper Networks’ revenues declined 5.81% year over year to $1.12 billion in the reported quarter. The company generated 75.6% of its consolidated quarterly revenue from product [...]

(JNPR) Juniper Beats The Street by a Penny – Revenues Fall

(JAKK) JAKKS Pacific – Bear of the Day

vitalstocks — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:20:43 +0000

Challenging holiday sales hit JAKKS Pacific (JAKK) badly, which consequently made the company cut its fiscal 2011 guidance. The labor shortage in Asia and an increase in input costs also remained a drag on the stock. An underperformance in the third quarter’s top and bottom line makes us cautious on the stock. Hence, we downgrade [...]

(JAKK) JAKKS Pacific – Bear of the Day

(ETFC) E*TRADE Financial Reports Loss – DARTs Drop

vitalstocks — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:20:32 +0000

E*TRADE Financial Corporation (ETFC) reported fourth-quarter 2011 net loss of 2 cents per share, significantly below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 20 cents per share. Earnings compared unfavorably with the prior quarter’s earnings of 24 cents per share, though improved from the loss of 11 cents reported in the prior-year quarter. Quarterly results deteriorated, driven by [...]

(ETFC) E*TRADE Financial Reports Loss – DARTs Drop

(MYL) Mylan Incorporated – Bull of the Day

vitalstocks — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:11:36 +0000

Mylan, Inc. (MYL) is one of the leading players in the US generics market. The company holds immense potential as many blockbuster drugs have begun to go off-patent and many more will lose patent exclusivity in the next few years. Moreover, we are encouraged by Mylan’s geographic reach and product depth along with a robust [...]

(MYL) Mylan Incorporated – Bull of the Day

(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%

(LMT) Aerospace & Defense Stock Overview – January 2012 – Zacks Analyst Interviews

vitalstocks — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:29:18 +0000

The growth of the Aerospace and Defense industry depends largely on the spending outlook of government departments, with the U.S. defense budget being the primary driver. The U.S. is the world’s largest aerospace and defense market, and also home to the world’s largest military budget. The U.S. defense budget for 2011 was $670.8 billion, with [...]

(LMT) Aerospace & Defense Stock Overview – January 2012 – Zacks Analyst Interviews