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(PMI) U.S. Jobless Data Shows Decoupling
This morning’s economic data is giving investors the clearest possible evidence of divergence in global economic growth outlook, with the U.S. economy decoupling from Europe and China. We have another better-than-expected read on Initial Jobless Claims in the U.S., while...
(JCP) U.S. Holiday Preview – National Retail Federation
The National Retail Federation (“NRF”), an industry trade group, projects a 2.8% growth in sales, amounting to $465.6 billion, during the current November to December holiday season, lower than the 5.2% rise in the corresponding period of the previous year. Online retail...
(TIF) Dollar Stores Win on Double-Dip Fears
One of the most amazing aspects of this economic recovery has been the resiliency of the American consumer. Given a banking/housing/credit crisis that nearly melted down the economy, you would have thought that high-end luxury retailers like Tiffany & Co....
(ADP) Stock Market News for September 2, 2011 – Market News
Investors remained cautious ahead of crucial employment data and chose not to bet big bucks, while mixed economic reports and a plunge in banking stocks pushed the markets into the red for the first time in four days.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) inched down...
(ADSK) Company News for August 31, 2011 – Corporate Summary
• DSW Inc. (NYSE:DSW) posted Q2 EPS of $0.74, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.61 per share. Revenues for the quarter rose 14.7% to $476.3 million
31Aug2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(XLY) Stock Market News for July 21, 2011 – Market News
On Wednesday, markets ended almost flat with a marginally negative bias as disappointing home sales data and concerns about the debt ceiling overshadowed Apple’s stellar quarterly results. Volumes remained low as investors chose to take a breather a day after the Dow posted...
(FDO) Family Dollar Stores 2011 Third Quarter Earnings Scorecard
Family Dollar Stores Inc. (FDO), the operator of self-service retail discount store chains, recently posted third-quarter 2011 results.
Street analysts had a week to ponder on the news. In the subsequent...
(FDO) Family Dollar Stores Misses – Earnings Up
Family Dollar Stores Inc. (FDO) recently posted third-quarter 2011 results. The quarterly earnings of 91 cents a share missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 95 cents, but jumped 18.2% from 77 cents earned...
(FDO) Family Dollar Stores 2011 Third Quarter Earnings Preview
Family Dollar Stores Inc. (FDO), the operator of the self-service retail discount store chain, is slated to report its third-quarter 2011 financial results on Wednesday, June 29, 2011. The current Zacks Consensus...
(ADP) Automatic Data Processing Report Disappoints Big
With the May non-farm payroll report coming out Friday morning, the market’s focus remains on the labor market. And we got a less-than-reassuring glimpse of the jobs picture through the weaker-than-expected report this morning from payroll processor Automatic...
(CL) Consumer Staples Stock Outlook – June 2011 – Industry Outlook
Stocks in the Consumer Staples sector have traditionally performed better than the stock market, and especially cyclical companies, during market declines. We are seeing evidence of this at present — consumer staple stocks have started shining again as concerns about...
(ACM) Company News for June 02, 2011 – Corporate Summary
• Shares of H.J. Heinz Co (NYSE:HNZ) were downgraded by Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) from “Neutral” rating to “Sell” rating and its target price...
(FDO) Family Dollar Stores Second Quarter 2011 Earnings Scorecard
Family Dollar Stores Inc. (FDO), the operator of self-service retail discount store chains, recently posted second-quarter 2011 results.
Street analysts had nearly a week to ponder on the news. In the...
(FDO) Family Dollar Stores Risk-Reward Balances
Family Dollar Stores Inc.’s (FDO) strategic initiatives to improve merchandising, marketing and store operations have resulted in sustained growth in the top and bottom lines. Management...
(FDO) Family Dollar Stores Second Quarter 2011 Earnings Preview
Family Dollar Stores Inc. (FDO), the operator of the self-service retail discount store chain, is slated to report its second-quarter 2011 financial results before the bell...
(BJ) Stock Market News for March 23, 2011 – Market News
The three-day rally of the markets was halted on Tuesday with investors adopting a cautious stance as ensuing unrest in the Middle East pushed crude prices higher. Also, the lack of any new information on the crisis in Japan provided little strength to the indices to extend...
(DLTR) Dollar Tree Earnings Inch Past Estimates
Dollar Tree Inc. (DLTR) reported fourth quarter earnings of $1.29 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.27 per share and the prior-year figure of $1.01 per share. The quarter was aided by...
(FDO) Family Dollar Stores Gets Buyout Offer
Family Dollar Stores Inc. (FDO), the operator of self-service retail discount store chains, recently acknowledged that it has received a voluntary offer from Trian Group, led by Nelson Peltz, to acquire the...
(ANF) Company News for December 6, 2010 – Corporate Summary
• Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) is reported to be in talks with a possible $3.2 billion offer in the works for Australian Riverdale Mining
• Barron’s wrote favorably on Big Lots (NYSE:BIG) on valuation merits after last week’s earnings miss
• According...
(FDO) Family Dollar Stores Analyst Upgraded to Outperform
We recently upgraded our recommendation on Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (FDO) to Outperform with a price target of $50.00. Earlier we had a Neutral rating on the stock. The better-than-expected fourth-quarter...
(BA) Stock Market News for September 3, 2010 – Market News
Stocks added to the gains from the previous session after better-than-expected retail and housing numbers helped boost confidence in the economy. However, caution ahead of today’s monthly payroll data restrained traders from making big moves. As traders chose to play it...
(BAC) Company News for August 31, 2010 – Corporate Summary
• Some private investors are reportedly considering an offer for Saks (NYSE:SKS). The offer values the luxury retailer at $1.7 billion, or $11 per share
• Citigroup (NYSE:C) noted Sanofi-Aventis (NYSE:SNY) may bid up to $74-$77 per share for Genzyme (NASDAQ:GENZ)
• Deere...
(DLTR) Dollar Tree’s Quarterly Earnings Top Estimates
Dollar Tree Inc. (DLTR) reported second quarter earnings per share of 61 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 54 cents and the prior-year result of 42 cents. The quarter was aided by robust sales...
(FDO) Family Dollar Stores Raises Dividend
Family Dollar Stores Inc. (FDO), the operator of self-service retail discount store chains, recently boosted its quarterly dividend by 14.8%. The Board approved an increase in annual dividend to 62 cents (or...