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		<title>(GPS) Gap Expands to South Africa</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/04/11/gps-gap-expands-to-south-africa/96118</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:50:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Apparel Stores]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Abercrombie & Fitch Company]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Gap Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Only a few days ago we reported about our balanced view on Gap Inc. (GPS) and thus reiterated our long-term Neutral recommendation on the premier international specialty retailer. Our prime focus in rendering the balanced view was on the progress of the company’s strategic plans. Most importantly, the strategic plans include reduction of its dependency on North American specialty business, while increasing its online presence as well as expanding its international operations. Building on that move, The Gap opened its first store in South Africa and has plans to open two more stores in the region, The Wall Street Journal reported. International turf provides ample long-term opportunities for retailers to enhance their margins. Thanks to globalization, retailers have the opportunity to explore and add newer markets for their products by ]]></description>
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		<title>(M) Holiday Retail Outlook &amp; Review &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/11/m-holiday-retail-outlook-review-industry-outlook/88372</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2011 20:42:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Department Stores]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Aeropostale Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[BBY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Best Buy Company Inc]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[COST]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Costco Wholesale Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gap Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[J. C. Penney Company Inc]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Kohl's Corporation]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Limited Brands Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Lululemon Athletica Inc]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Macy's Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nordstrom Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ross Stores Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Saks Incorporated]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Urban Outfitters Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Does the start of holiday sales suggest a break from the phase when US consumers were reeling under a series of macro-economic shocks? For now, the initial data released by National Retail Federation suggests that Santa has a bagful of gifts for the majority of retailers this holiday season. Early reports hinted that the retailers have won over prolonged macro-economic uncertainty. Shoppers shrugged off their economic woes to mark record holiday weekend sales of $52.4 billion. Supporting the view, data released by the Conference Board reveals that Consumer Confidence Index increased to 56.0 in November from 40.9 in October (its highest level since July, when the index reached 59.2). Further, data from the Commerce Department noted consumer spending to have recorded its fastest growth in third quarter 2011. The quarter ]]></description>
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		<title>(ZUMZ) Zumiez 2011 Third Quarter Earnings Preview</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/01/zumz-zumiez-2011-third-quarter-earnings-preview/87850</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:55:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Apparel Stores]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Abercrombie & Fitch Company]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Aeropostale Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dick's Sporting Goods Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Zumiez Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Zumiez Inc. (ZUMZ) is scheduled to report third-quarter 2011 financial results on December 1, 2011. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is earnings of 41 cents a share. Second-Quarter 2011, Summary Zumiez reported second-quarter earnings of 8 cents a share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 5 cents a share. The company also outpaced earnings of 2 cents a share posted in the second quarter of fiscal 2010. Net sales in the reported quarter increased 14.9% year over year to $112.2 million from $97.7 million a year ago. Comparable store sales rose 7.5% in the quarter compared with an increase of 9.3% in second-quarter 2010. Total revenue missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $152 million. Management Guidance For the third quarter of 2011, management expects comparable store sales ]]></description>
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		<title>(AEO) American Eagle Outfitters 2011 Third Quarter Earnings Preview</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/30/aeo-american-eagle-outfitters-2011-third-quarter-earnings-preview/87727</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:43:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[American Eagle Outfitters Inc. (AEO) is scheduled to report its third-quarter 2011 financial results before the opening bell on November 30, 2011. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is earnings of 27 cents a share. For the quarter under review, revenue is expected to be 819.0 million, according to the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Second-Quarter 2011 Synopsis American Eagle’s earnings in the second quarter decreased to 10 cents per share from its year-ago earnings of 13 cents per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 11 cents a share. During the quarter, American Eagle’s net sales went up 4.0% year over year to $676.0 million, still below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $770 million. Same-store sales came in flat for the quarter. Zacks Consensus The analyst covered by Zacks ]]></description>
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		<title>(AEM) Company News for November 4, 2011 &#8211; Corporate Summary</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/04/aem-company-news-for-november-4-2011-corporate-summary/86532</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/04/aem-company-news-for-november-4-2011-corporate-summary/86532#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 18:38:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Basic Materials]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gold]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Abercrombie & Fitch Company]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Allos Therapeutics Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ALTH]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Directv Group Inc]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[EL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Elizabeth Arden Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Energizer Holdings Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Estee Lauder Companies Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[PG & E Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[RDEN]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Savient Pharmaceuticals Inc]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[•    Allos Therapeutics (NASDAQ:ALTH) posted a Q3 loss of $0.11 per share, lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate for a loss of $0.15 per share. Revenues for the quarter rose 73.2% year-over-year to $14.2 million, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $13.0 million •    Elizabeth Arden (NASDAQ:RDEN) reported Q1 EPS of $0.31, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.29 per share. Revenues for the quarter rose 6.6% year-over-year to $303.5 million, marginally higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $303.0 million •    Savient Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:SVNT) posted a Q3 loss of $0.39 per share, narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate for a loss of $0.43 per share. Revenues for the quarter rose 19.7% year-over-year to $2.04 billion •    Energizer (NYSE:ENR) reported Q4 EPS of $1.10, ex-items, lower than the Zacks Consensus ]]></description>
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		<title>(ZUMZ) Zumiez Second Quarter 2011 Earnings Scorecard</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/15/zumz-zumiez-second-quarter-2011-earnings-scorecard/82740</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:54:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Apparel Stores]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Abercrombie & Fitch Company]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[AEO]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Aeropostale Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[American Eagle Outfitters Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recently, specialty retailer Zumiez Inc. (ZUMZ) announced its financial results for the second-quarter of 2011. Street analysts had nearly a week to ponder on the news. In the subsequent paragraphs, we cover the recent earnings announcement, analysts&#8217; estimate revisions as well as the Zacks Rank and long-term recommendation on the stock. Earnings Review Zumiez posted earnings of 8 cents a share for second-quarter 2011, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 5 cents a share. The company also outpaced earnings of 2 cents a share posted in the second quarter of fiscal 2010. Net income from operations was $2.6 million compared with $1.9 million in the prior-year quarter. Net sales in the reported quarter increased 14.9% year over year to $112.2 million from $97.7 million a year ago. Comparable-store sales rose ]]></description>
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		<title>(MCD) Ugly U.S. Jobs Report in Depth Part 2</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/11/mcd-ugly-u-s-jobs-report-in-depth-part-2/82583</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/11/mcd-ugly-u-s-jobs-report-in-depth-part-2/82583#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Sep 2011 19:47:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Restaurants]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Abercrombie & Fitch Company]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Calgon Carbon Corporation]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[MCD]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[McDonald's Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Wal-Mart Stores Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[This month’s employment report was just plain ugly. There were, on balance, NO new jobs created in August, according to the establishment survey. Also, the job creation totals for July were cut to 85,000 from 117,000, and for June to just 20,000 from last month’s estimate of 46,000. We were also far below the consensus expectation of 75,000 jobs being created. The household survey was stronger, but not exactly great either. The unemployment rate was unchanged at 9.1%, and down from 9.6% a year ago. For the month, the household survey was actually stronger than that indicates, since both the participation rate rose, from 63.9% to 64.0% as did the employment rate, to 58.2% from 58.1%. But both the civilian participation rate and the percentage of the population that is ]]></description>
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		<title>(ZUMZ) Zumiez Second Quarter Earnings Preview</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/01/zumz-zumiez-second-quarter-earnings-preview/82244</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:27:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Apparel Stores]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Dick's Sporting Goods Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Zumiez, Inc. (ZUMZ) is scheduled to report second-quarter 2011 financial results on August 31, 2011. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is earnings of 5 cents a share. First-Quarter 2011, Summary Zumiez reported first-quarter earnings of 6 cents a share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 2 cents a share. The company also turned around from a loss of 3 cents a share posted in the first quarter of fiscal 2010. Net income from operations was $1.9 million compared with a loss of $0.7 million in the prior-year quarter. Net sales in the reported quarter increased 18.8% year over year to $105.9 million from $89.1 million a year ago. Comparable store sales rose 12.6% in the quarter compared with an increase of 9.1% in first-quarter 2010. Total revenue ]]></description>
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		<title>(ANF) Stock Market News for August 18, 2011 &#8211; Market News</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/08/18/anf-stock-market-news-for-august-18-2011-market-news/81571</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 23:49:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[American Express Company]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Chevron Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chico's FAS Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[JDS Uniphase Corporation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, The Dow Jones Industrial Average see-sawed between positive and negative territory, eventually closing flat as did the S&#38;P. The Nasdaq closed in the red after tech shares dragged the index lower following Dell’s revised sales forecast. However, a few positive earnings results from retail stocks and a couple of economic reports helped the markets ward of another slide in the middle day of the week.The Dow ended with a small gain of 4.28 points to close at 11,410.21, gaining 4.28%. During the day, the blue chip index managed to touch an intraday high of 124 points and an intraday low of 84 points. The Standard &#38; Poor 500 (S&#38;P 500) increased marginally, by 1.12 points to settle at 1,193.88. Helping the S&#38;P to close in the green was ]]></description>
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		<title>(HOTT) Hot Topic Comps Steady</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/07/11/hott-hot-topic-comps-steady/78631</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:47:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[HOT Topic Inc. (HOTT) reported positive same-store sales of 0.4% for the month of June, repeating the performance in its sequentially preceding quarter and way ahead of the 2.1% fall in the year-earlier period. The company reported the third consecutive month of positive same-store sales after 23 months on the trot of negative comparables.  Prior to it, the company had last registered same-store sales growth of 3.1% way back in April 2009. However, Hot Topic recorded a 1.8% year-over-year decline in total sales for the month, totaling $58 million. June Sales Update Hot Topic: Segment same-store sales inched down 1.5% in June 2011, improving nominally from a 1.6% drop in the prior-year period. Total sales of $43.2 million decreased 3.7% year over year for the month. Torrid: Torrid registered same-store ]]></description>
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		<title>(MCD) U.S. Publishes Awful Jobs Report In Depth &#8211; Part 2</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/07/11/mcd-u-s-publishes-awful-jobs-report-in-depth-part-2/78739</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:42:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Restaurants]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Abercrombie & Fitch Company]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is the second part of our jobs report analysis. To read part one, please click here. This month’s employment report was deeply disappointing, and would have been shockingly low, even if not for the better-than-expected ADP report on Thursday. The rate of job creation slowed dramatically to just a total of 18,000 from 25,000 in April, and far below the 80,000 consensus expectation. Also the job creation totals for both April and May were revised lower. The unemployment rate inched up to 9.2% from 9.1% and both the civilian participation rate and the percentage of the population that is employed fell. The median duration of unemployment rose to 22.5 weeks from 22.0 weeks. All in all an extremely weak report, and it is very hard to find any silver ]]></description>
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		<title>(JWN) Nordstrom&#8217;s New Credit Facility</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/26/jwn-nordstroms-new-credit-facility/77474</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jun 2011 16:40:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the leading fashion specialty retailers in the U.S., Nordstrom Inc. (JWN) has entered into a new five-year unsecured revolving credit agreement with a consortium of world&#8217;s leading investment bankers for optimizing its capital structure. Bank of America Merrill Lynch Wells Fargo Securities, LLC are offering the total amount of $600.0 million to the new revolving credit line facility maturing in June 2016. The company would have to pay an interest of LIBOR plus a margin of 1.125% on the outstanding amount and a commitment fee of 0.125% on the total capacity. The new credit facility will replace the company&#8217;s prior unsecured revolving credit facility of $650.0 million, which was schedule to mature in August 2012. Under a revolving credit facility, a company can borrow again once it repays ]]></description>
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		<title>(JWN) Nordstrom Analyst Maintains Neutral on Shares</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/16/jwn-nordstrom-analyst-maintains-neutral-on-shares/75775</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/16/jwn-nordstrom-analyst-maintains-neutral-on-shares/75775#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:44:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We maintain our long-term ‘Neutral’ recommendation on Nordstrom Inc. (JWN). Nordstrom is a leading fashion specialty retailer in the U.S., offering high quality apparel, shoes, cosmetics and accessories for men, women and kids. The company offers both branded and private label merchandise, which are positioned in the upscale segment of the industry and targeted toward the aspiring middle class. Moreover, Nordstrom is one of the leading players in the extremely fragmented specialty retail sector. The company offers a broad array of over 500 brands, targeted toward the entire family, through a strong nationwide network of 204 stores situated across 28 states. Moreover, Nordstrom has a strong line up of globally recognized brands, catering primarily to the upscale segment, enabling Nordstrom to generate high margin revenue. Consequently, this provides a competitive ]]></description>
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		<title>(ZUMZ) Zumiez Thrives and Reverses Loss</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/10/zumz-zumiez-thrives-and-reverses-loss/74595</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/10/zumz-zumiez-thrives-and-reverses-loss/74595#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:16:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Abercrombie & Fitch Company]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[AEO]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Aeropostale Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[American Eagle Outfitters Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Specialty retailer Zumiez Inc. (ZUMZ) reported first-quarter earnings of 6 cents a share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 2 cents a share. The company also outpaced a loss of 3 cents a share posted in the first quarter of fiscal 2010. Net income from operations was $1.9 million compared with a loss of $0.7 million in the prior-year quarter. Net sales in the reported quarter increased 18.8% year over year to $105.9 million from $89.1 million a year ago. Comparable store sales rose 12.6% in the quarter compared with an increase of 9.1% in first-quarter 2010. Total revenue beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $101 million. Cost of goods sold in the quarter increased 13.9% year over year to $72.4 million. Gross margin nevertheless expanded 300 basis points to ]]></description>
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		<title>(MCD) Demographics of Joblessness &#8211; Part 1</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/04/mcd-demographics-of-joblessness-part-1/75543</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/04/mcd-demographics-of-joblessness-part-1/75543#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jun 2011 18:15:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This month’s employment report was deeply disappointing, and would have been shockingly low if we didn’t get the heads up from the very weak ADP report on Wednesday. The rate of job creations slowed dramatically to just a total of 54,000, from 232,000 in April, and far below the 169,000 consensus expectation. Those expectations had already come down sharply in the wake of the ADP report. Also the job creation totals for both April and March were revised lower. The unemployment rate inched up to 9.1% from 9.0% and both the civilian participation rate and the percentage of the population that is employed were unchanged. The median duration of unemployment rose to 22.0 weeks from 20.7 weeks. All in all an extremely weak report, and it is very hard to ]]></description>
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		<title>(DELL) Market Demonstrates Strong Earnings Reports</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/28/dell-market-demonstrates-strong-earnings-reports/74389</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 May 2011 15:58:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Deere & Company]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Staples Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Target Corporation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[With nothing major on the economic calendar today, stocks will likely struggle to gain traction, with macro concerns dominating the market discourse. We do have a number of positive earnings reports from household names that may help improve sentiment after days of market weakness. We had a solid report from Dell (DELL) after the close on Tuesday, helping offset some of the negativity produced by Hewlett-Packard&#8217;s (HPQ) weak report. We also have an impressive report from farm machinery giant Deere &#38; Co. (DE). We also have a number of reports from retailers, with Target (TGT) and Ambercombie &#38; Fitch (ANF) coming ahead, while Staples (SPLS) came short of expectations. Dell not only beat expectations, but raised guidance for the coming quarter, reassuring the market that there may still be some ]]></description>
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		<title>(PCE) Stock Market News for May 27, 2011 &#8211; Market News</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/27/pce-stock-market-news-for-may-27-2011-market-news/75080</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/27/pce-stock-market-news-for-may-27-2011-market-news/75080#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2011 17:03:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Advanced Micro Devices Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Arizona Land Income Corporation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Weak economic data failed to drag markets lower as investor sentiment was lifted by the technology and retail sectors.  With initial claims surged and the economy expanding at just 1.8%, the employment situation remains a major area of concern amidst a sluggish economy. These concerns had dented the markets in the opening session, but strong performance from the consumer discretionary index and technology sector and modest support from the energy sector helped the indices rebound. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) shed 76 points in the opening session but recouped its losses in the later trading session to close at 12,402.76, up 0.1%. The Standard &#38; Poor 500 (S&#38;P 500) climbed up 0.4% to finish at 1,325.69. The Nasdaq Composite Index closed at 2,782.92, after gaining 0.8%. Volumes continued to ]]></description>
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		<title>(ANF) Company News for May 19, 2011 &#8211; Corporate Summary</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/19/anf-company-news-for-may-19-2011-corporate-summary/74500</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/19/anf-company-news-for-may-19-2011-corporate-summary/74500#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2011 20:26:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Celldex Therapeutics Inc]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eastman Kodak Company]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Heartware International Inc]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Mattel Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[•    Abercrombie &#38; Fitch (NYSE:ANF) reported Q1 EPS of $0.27, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.11 per share. Revenues for the quarter rose 22% year-over-year to $836.7 million, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $783.0 million •    Board of directors of Dr Pepper Snapple Group (NYSE:DPS) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.32 per share of the company&#8217;s common stock. Compared with the previous year, the group’s dividend has increased 28% •    Regulatory filings showed Eastman Kodak Co&#8217;s (NYSE:EK) CEO and chief financial officer purchased 36,532 shares on May 13. CEO Antonio Perez said in a statement to employees that the recent stock purchase program shows the management&#8217;s faith in the future of the  photography icon •    Biopharma company Celldex Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:CLDX) has valued a public offering of 10 ]]></description>
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		<title>(ANF) Company News for April 13, 2011 &#8211; Corporate Summary</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/04/13/anf-company-news-for-april-13-2011-corporate-summary/71420</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/04/13/anf-company-news-for-april-13-2011-corporate-summary/71420#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:15:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Monster Worldwide Inc]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[• According to a report, Citigroup (NYSE:C) plans to sell 12 million shares of Primerica, Inc.&#8217;s (NYSE:PRI) common stock. The bank will receive all of the proceeds from the offering • Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) reported Q1 EPS of $0.54, ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.52 per share. Revenues for the quarter rose 23% year-over-year to $640.6 million, above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $626.0 million • Healthcare Services Group (NASDAQ:HCSG) reported Q1 EPS of $0.12, lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.15 per share. Revenue for the quarter was up 13% year-over-year to $208.39 million, ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate for $205.0 million • Share prices of Monster Worldwide (NYSE:MWW) gained  2.85% to close at $16.94 after CL King upgraded the stock to ‘Strong Buy’ rating • Argus downgraded Abercrombie &#38; Fitch ]]></description>
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		<title>(ADI) Company News for April 06, 2011 &#8211; Corporate Summary</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/04/06/adi-company-news-for-april-06-2011-corporate-summary/70798</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2011 18:38:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[• Expedia, Inc. (NASDAQ:EXPE) and American Airlines (NYSE:AMR) have reached an agreement regarding fees and how travel information should be delivered on its website • Abercrombie &#38; Fitch Co. (NYSE:ANF) rocketed 10.82% to close at $65.57 after the company hosted its first analyst day in several years • Wedbush analysts upgraded Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBST) from &#8220;Neutral&#8221; to &#8220;Outperform&#8221; rating • Shares prices of snack-food maker Diamond Foods Inc. (NASDAQ:DMND) increased 6.71% after the company unveiled plans to acquire the Pringles chips business from Procter &#38; Gamble Co. (NYSE:PG) • According to a report,  Duoyuan Global Water Inc.’s (NYSE:DGW) Chief Financial Officer Stephen Park is resigning from the firm • Share prices of The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) increased 2.76% after the board approved a 27% dividend increase • Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM) plans to close down ]]></description>
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		<title>(JWN) Nordstrom Fourth Quarter 2010 Earnings Scorecard</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/03/03/jwn-nordstrom-fourth-quarter-2010-earnings-scorecard/67452</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/03/03/jwn-nordstrom-fourth-quarter-2010-earnings-scorecard/67452#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:40:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nordstrom Inc. (JWN) recently posted earnings growth of 35.0% to reach $1.04 per share in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010 from 77 cents per share earned in the year-ago period. Earnings per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.00 per share. For fiscal 2010, earnings per share came in at $2.75 per share, up 36.8% year over year and ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.71 per share. Quarterly Review Nordstrom’s same-store sales and top-line trends were also encouraging. Total revenue grew 10.9% to $2,916 million from $2,640 million in the prior-year period on the heels of a 6.7% growth in same-store sales. Total revenue marginally fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2,918 million. During the quarter, multi-channel same-store sales jumped 7.2%, driven by the ]]></description>
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		<title>(JWN) Nordstrom Earnings Report Beats Expectations</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/02/25/jwn-nordstrom-earnings-report-beats-expectations/67257</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 19:02:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nordstrom Inc. (JWN) posted earnings growth of 35.0% to reach $1.04 per share in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010 from 77 cents per share earned in the year-ago period. Earnings per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.00 per share. For fiscal 2010, earnings per share came in at $2.75 per share, up 36.8% year over year and ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.71 per share. Quarterly Details Nordstrom’s same-store sales and top-line trends were also encouraging. Total revenue grew 10.9% to $2,916 million from $2,640 million in the prior-year period on the heels of a 6.7% growth in same-store sales. Total revenue marginally fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2,918 million. During the quarter, Multi-channel same-store sales jumped 7.2%, driven by the Jewelry, ]]></description>
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		<title>(ANF) Stock Market News for February 17, 2011 &#8211; Market News</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/02/17/anf-stock-market-news-for-february-17-2011-market-news/67161</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/02/17/anf-stock-market-news-for-february-17-2011-market-news/67161#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2011 23:07:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Markets ended in the green after optimistic news about the economy from the Fed lifted the mood of investors. Earlier in the day, news of strong earnings and deals sent the markets higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.5% to 12,228.17. 23 out of 30 stocks of the blue chip index rose with JP Morgan (NYSE:JPM) gaining 2.39% to close at $47.94, making it one of the highest gainers of the Dow. The Standard &#38; Poor&#8217;s 500 Index increased 0.63% to 1,336.32. Energy and natural resources companies were the best performers for the index. The Nasdaq Composite gained 0.76% to close at 2,825.56. On the New York Stock Exchange, breadth of the market was positively biased as for every 1 stock that fell, nearly 3 stocks ended in the ]]></description>
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		<title>(MCD) U.S. Employment Report in Analysis in Depth &#8211; Part 2</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/02/06/mcd-u-s-employment-report-in-analysis-in-depth-part-2/66427</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/02/06/mcd-u-s-employment-report-in-analysis-in-depth-part-2/66427#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Restaurants]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Demographics of Joblessness Men vs. Women This recession has hit men harder than it has hit women. However, over the past year, things seem to be “evening out” between the genders. This month the news was good for almost all demographic groups. In January, the unemployment rate for adult men (over 20) fell to 8.8% from 9.4% in December and from 9.9% November. It is down from 10.0% a year ago. A bit of the decline is an illusion though as the participation rate for men fell from 74.0% a year ago to 73.2% in January, and down from 73.6% in December. The employment rate for men did rise to 66.8% from 66.7% in December is up from 66.5% a year ago. Thus, the employment situation for adult men has ]]></description>
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		<title>(SKS) Holiday Season Retail Winners and Losers</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/12/20/sks-holiday-season-retail-winners-and-losers/60433</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/12/20/sks-holiday-season-retail-winners-and-losers/60433#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2010 22:35:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>InvestmentU</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Department Stores]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Abercrombie & Fitch Company]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Aeropostale Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Costco Wholesale Corporation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Marc Lichtenfeld, Investment U’s Senior Analyst Wednesday, November 24, 2010: Issue #1395 Forget the breathless buildup to Black Friday – the much-ballyhooed Thanksgiving sales event. In an effort to pre-empt the frantic holiday shopping season, America’s retailers are already in full-on sales mode, having instituted “Black November” instead. With the economic recovery still limping along, retailers are fighting for every nickel of consumer spending. And given that the holiday season accounts for as much as half of retailers’ annual revenue, many have lengthened the shopping period in a bid to jolt sales early and ease some of the pressure. Big sales events have attempted trying to lure shoppers into purchasing flat screen TVs and apparel before they even bought their turkeys and sweet potatoes. I suspect the aggressive marketing ]]></description>
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		<title>(ANF) Retail Industry Outlook &#8211; December 2010 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/12/20/anf-retail-industry-outlook-december-2010-industry-outlook/62456</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/12/20/anf-retail-industry-outlook-december-2010-industry-outlook/62456#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2010 20:33:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the economic backdrop steadily improving, albeit at a very slow pace, the outlook for the holiday shopping season has brightened. According to NRF’s 2010 Holiday Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, conducted by BIGresearch, U.S. consumers plan to spend an average of $688.8 on holiday-related shopping, a slight rise from last year’s $681.8. Given the macro challenges, consumers now prefer price over fit and merchandise quality as major determinants for their shopping choices. Across all income levels, all respondents ranked price as the most important reason for store choices, significantly ahead of other criteria. Therefore, retailers are offering right-trend and well-designed assortments without compromising quality in order to improve merchandise margins, in addition to compelling price points. Dramatic November Comparables According to the International Council of Shopping Centers, for the ]]></description>
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		<title>(AMGN) Stock Market News for Dec 15, 2010 &#8211; Market News</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/12/15/amgn-stock-market-news-for-dec-15-2010-market-news/62397</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 21:04:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, the markets closed almost flat after a muted view from the Federal Reserve about the economic recovery. However, stocks were helped marginally by the positive report on retail spending. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.4% to 11,476.54.The Standard &#38; Poor&#8217;s 500 was up 0.1% to 1,241.59.The Nasdaq Composite gained 0.1% to 2,627.72. On the New York Stock Exchange, breadth of the market was negatively biased as for every 17 stocks that fell, 13 stocks ended in the green with a consolidated volume of 957 million shares. The Federal Reserve sketched out a cautious outlook of the economy in its last scheduled meeting of the year. The Fed stated that the economic recovery has not been strong enough to reduce the unemployment rate. The Federal Reserve also said ]]></description>
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		<title>(MCD) U.S. Employment Report In-Depth (part 2)</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/12/07/mcd-u-s-employment-report-in-depth-part-2-2/61260</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/12/07/mcd-u-s-employment-report-in-depth-part-2-2/61260#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 15:38:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[(Note: This article is a continuation from &#8220;Employment Report In-Depth [pt. 1].&#8221;) Long-Term Unemployment Long-term unemployment is a very different experience than short-term unemployment. It is not just an unplanned vacation, it is an existential treat to your standard of living. When you lose your job you don’t know how long it will take you to find a new one. You get unemployment insurance benefits (usually, but not always) but in general, they cover just 60% of what you were earning when you were employed, up to a cap of around $400 per week (varies a bit by state). The nationwide average is about $300 per week. Thus for most, the pay cut is much more than 40%. Most people have fixed &#8212; or at least semi-fixed &#8212; expenses that ]]></description>
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		<title>(ANF) U.S. Employment Report In-Depth (part 1)</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/12/07/anf-u-s-employment-report-in-depth-part-1/61259</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/12/07/anf-u-s-employment-report-in-depth-part-1/61259#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 15:36:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The economy added a total of 39,000 jobs in November. That is far below consensus expectations for a gain of 130,000. Government payrolls declined by 11,000 and the private sector added a total of 50,000. The consensus was looking for a decline of 10,000 Government jobs and thus a gain of 140,000 private sector jobs. The job growth was not enough to drive the unemployment rate down, and it rose to 9.8%. The numbers for September and October were revised higher &#8212; the one silver lining in an otherwise dismal report. In October, we actually gained 172,000 jobs, not 151,000. In September we lost just 24,000 jobs, not 41,000. Almost all of the upward revisions came from the private sector. The job losses in September were driven by the loss ]]></description>
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		<title>(ANF) Company News for December 6, 2010 &#8211; Corporate Summary</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/12/06/anf-company-news-for-december-6-2010-corporate-summary/61339</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/12/06/anf-company-news-for-december-6-2010-corporate-summary/61339#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 01:17:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Big Lots Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cisco Systems]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[• 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&#8217;s wrote favorably on Big Lots (NYSE:BIG) on valuation merits after last week&#8217;s earnings miss • According to All Things Digital, talks between Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) and Groupon were terminated • Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) CEO Kindler stepped down from his position • Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) says it now meets standards to exit Tarp • Dollar General (NYSE:DG) posted better-than-expected third quarter earnings of $0.39 versus $0.35 estimates, on inline revenues of $3.22 billion • Oppenheimer upgraded Cisco (NASDAQ:CSCO) from &#8220;market-perform&#8221; to &#8220;outperform,&#8221; with a $23 price target • Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) upgraded Abercrombie &#38; Fitch (NYSE:ANF) from &#8220;buy&#8221; to &#8220;conviction buy,&#8221; with a price target of $70 • Jefferies (NYSE:JEF) maintained a &#8220;buy&#8221; on Air Products ]]></description>
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		<title>(ANF) Stock Market News for December 3, 2010 &#8211; Market News</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/12/05/anf-stock-market-news-for-december-3-2010-market-news/61230</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/12/05/anf-stock-market-news-for-december-3-2010-market-news/61230#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Dec 2010 20:25:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stocks advanced for a second straight day as better-than-anticipated retail sales and housing data continued to point toward economic strength. European Central Bank’s assertion that it would not abandon its plan to buy government bonds helped contain eurozone worries, helping stocks extend their gains. Financials led on the upside, after Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) raised its rating on the sector to “overweight,” saying an improving economy is helping U.S. banks’ operations. The upgrade sent Dow components Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) and JP Morgan (NYSE:JPM) up 3.5% and 1.16%, respectively. The Dow average, after its 250-point surge Wednesday, added another 107 points to its tally, marking its best two-day run since early July. The tech-focused Nasdaq Composite index gained nearly 30 points, or 1.2%, to 2579.35. The widely tacked S&#38;P 500 index ]]></description>
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		<title>(ANF) Company News for December 2, 2010 &#8211; Corporate Summary</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/12/02/anf-company-news-for-december-2-2010-corporate-summary/61097</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/12/02/anf-company-news-for-december-2-2010-corporate-summary/61097#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 06:30:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Apparel Stores]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Abercrombie & Fitch Company]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Costco Wholesale Corporation]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Limited Brands Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[• PepsiCo (NYSE:PEP) announced plans to acquire a 66% stake in Wimm-Bill-Dann (NYSE:WBD) for $3.8 billion • Toll Brothers (NYSE:TOL) reported fiscal fourth quarter earnings of $0.30 a share that included a tax benefit, versus consensus expectations for a loss of $0.08. Revenues of $402.6 million beat estimates of $393.2 million • Costco (NASDAQ:COST) reported monthly sales up 9% in November, up from estimates of a 6.3% rise • Limited Brands (NYSE:LTD) posted a 10% sales gain for November • Abercrombie &#38; Fitch (NYSE:ANF) saw November sales up 22%, versus expectations of a 6.8% rise • Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) upgraded Principal Financial Group (NYSE:PFG) from &#8220;buy&#8221; to &#8220;Conviction Buy,&#8221; with a price target of $32 • Johnson &#38; Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) recalled 12 million bottles of Mylanta for insufficient labeling of alcoholic content ABERCROMBIE (ANF): Free Stock Analysis ]]></description>
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		<title>(HOTT) Hot Topic Reports Third Quarter 2010 Earnings In Line With The Street</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/11/25/hott-hot-topic-reports-third-quarter-2010-earnings-in-line-with-the-street/59642</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/11/25/hott-hot-topic-reports-third-quarter-2010-earnings-in-line-with-the-street/59642#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Nov 2010 04:23:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hot Topic Inc. (HOTT) reported third quarter fiscal 2010 earnings of 5 cents a share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. However, it dropped substantially from the prior-year earnings of 13 cents a share. Earnings per share in the reported quarter exclude approximately 4 cents related to the impairment of ShockHound assets. Including impairment charges, earnings per share came in at 1 cent. Total revenue declined 3.4% year over year to $183.2 million, meeting the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The Hot Topic division of the company recorded revenues of $144.3 million, posting a steeper decline of 4.5%, followed by Torrid at $38.9 million, recording a 3.4% year-over-year growth. Total company comparable-store sales dropped 5.0% for the quarter, with Hot Topic and Torrid declining by 5.8% and 1.5%, respectively. Cost &#38; ]]></description>
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		<title>(URBN) Urban Outfitters Earnings Report a Penny Ahead of Expectations</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/11/17/urbn-urban-outfitters-earnings-report-a-penny-ahead-of-expectations/59507</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/11/17/urbn-urban-outfitters-earnings-report-a-penny-ahead-of-expectations/59507#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 05:16:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Abercrombie & Fitch Company]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ANF]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gap Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Urban Outfitters Inc. (URBN), the retailer of apparel, footwear, and accessories, recently posted third-quarter 2010 earnings of 43 cents a share, a penny ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate, and rose 19.4% from 36 cents delivered in the prior-year quarter on the heels of a double-digit growth in the top-line and effective inventory management. Urban Outfitters, which competes with Gap Inc. (GPS) and Abercrombie &#38; Fitch Co. (ANF), said that total net sales came in at $573.6 million, up 13.4% from the year-ago quarter, but fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $583 million. Retail segment net sales advanced 13.4% to $539.1 million, whereas wholesale segment net sales ascended 13.1% to $34.5 million. The company also portrayed total net sales by brands. Sales grew 10.6% to $266 million at ]]></description>
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		<title>(ANF) Company News for November 16, 2010 &#8211; Corporate Summary</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/11/17/anf-company-news-for-november-16-2010-corporate-summary/59517</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/11/17/anf-company-news-for-november-16-2010-corporate-summary/59517#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 05:12:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[HD]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jacobs Engineering Group]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Microsoft Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MSFT]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The Home Depot]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[• Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT) posted third quarter earnings of $0.95 that included a $0.05 tax credit, compared to estimates of $0.90, as revenues rose 2.6% YoY to $101.2 billion, off estimates of $102.3 billion. The firm said it sees FY11 EPS of $4.08 to $4.12 • Home Depot (NYSE:HD) posted third quarter earnings of $0.51 that topped estimates by $0.03, on revenues of $16.6 billion, inline with estimates • Abercrombie &#38; Fitch (NYSE:ANF) reported third quarter earnings a nickel higher than estimates at $0.56, on a 17.5% revenue jump to $886 million, up from consensus estimates of $879 million • Jacobs Engineering Group (NYSE:JEC) reported fiscal fourth quarter results of $0.61, a $0.01 miss, on revenues of $2.3 billion shy of estimates of $2.5 billion • General Motors raised its offering price range to $32-$33 and ]]></description>
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		<title>(URBN) Urban Outfitters Announces Repurchase of Shares</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/11/17/urbn-urban-outfitters-announces-repurchase-of-shares/59706</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/11/17/urbn-urban-outfitters-announces-repurchase-of-shares/59706#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 04:33:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Abercrombie & Fitch Company]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[BEBE]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bebe Stores]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Moving ahead with the share repurchase program, Urban Outfitters Inc. (URBN) announced on Tuesday that it would buy an additional 10 million common shares. Urban Outfitters received authorization from the board of directors for the share repurchase in addition to the previously authorized 8 million shares. During the recently concluded third quarter of the year the company had bought back 4,273,267 shares at $31.06 per share, aggregating to $133 million. At the end of the quarter or as on October 31, 2010 the company had 491, 553 shares at its disposal. Even in the second quarter, Urban Outfitters had bought back 2,015,180 shares at $33.72 per share, aggregating $68 million. Thus, the company is continuing its repurchase program which was declared in 2006, executing it at its own decided pace. ]]></description>
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		<title>(ANF) Stock Market News for November 15, 2010 &#8211; Market News</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/11/15/anf-stock-market-news-for-november-15-2010-market-news/59381</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/11/15/anf-stock-market-news-for-november-15-2010-market-news/59381#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2010 05:01:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[J. C. Penney Company]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[LOW]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Macy's]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Concerns that China would soon initiate steps to cool economic growth sent stocks sharply lower on Friday. Prices for raw materials and commodities dropped on concerns a slowdown in Chinese growth would impact demand. Eurozone growth concerns also weighed on sentiments. The Dow average fell more than 90 points, or 0.8%, to 11192.58, with shares in energy and material companies leading the drop. The average fell 2.2% during the week, its first weekly drop in five weeks. The broader S&#38;P’s 500-stock index fell 14.43 points, or 1.2%, to 1199.21. The tech-focused Nasdaq Composite index shed a little more than 37 points, or 1.5%, to 2518.21. On the New York Stock Exchange, declining issues beat those that rose in price by a five-to-one margin. A Chinese government report that said rate ]]></description>
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		<title>(MCD) U.S. Employment Report Analyzed In Depth &#8211; Part 2</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/11/07/mcd-u-s-employment-report-analyzed-in-depth-part-2/58341</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/11/07/mcd-u-s-employment-report-analyzed-in-depth-part-2/58341#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Nov 2010 20:11:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Restaurants]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Abercrombie & Fitch Company]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ANF]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[economy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Employment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kelly Services Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[KELYA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MAN]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[(The following is a continuation of an earlier post: Employment Report In Depth, pt. 1.) Demographics of Joblessness This recession has hit men harder than it has hit women. However, over the past year, things seem to be “evening out” between the genders. In October, the unemployment rate for adult men dipped to 9.7% from 9.8%, in both September and August. It is down from 10.6% a year ago. A bit of that is an illusion, though, as the participation rate for men plunged from 74.2% in September to 73.8% in October, and a year ago it was 74.6%. The employment rate for men ticked down to 66.7% from 66.9% in September, and was also the 66.7% rate of a year ago. For women, the unemployment rate rose to 8.1% ]]></description>
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		<title>(ZUMZ) Zumiez Reports Strong September Comparable-Store Sales</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/10/17/zumz-zumiez-reports-strong-september-comparable-store-sales/55114</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Oct 2010 20:13:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Abercrombie & Fitch Company]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[AEO]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Aeropostale Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[American Eagle Outfitters Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everett, Washington-based Zumiez Inc. (ZUMZ) reported comparable-store sales growth of 17.0% for September 2010. This compares with a 0.8% decrease in the year-ago period. The growth in comparable-store sales was driven by an increase in transactions, slightly offset by lower dollars per transaction. Total sales for September improved 22.5% to $44.7 million, compared with $36.5 million in the year-earlier period. By product category, all segments (accessories, men’s, footwear, boy’s, juniors and hardgoods) posted positive comparable-store sales in the month. Transactions increased during the month, but dollars per transaction were down. Moreover, average unit retail (AUR) dropped and units per transaction also fell, but to a lesser extent. Region-wise, comparable-store sales were up about 22% in the South, 16% in the Midwest, 15% in the West and 9% in the Northeast. ]]></description>
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		<title>(MCD) U.S. Employment Report in Depth (part 2)</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/10/11/mcd-u-s-employment-report-in-depth-part-2/54579</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/10/11/mcd-u-s-employment-report-in-depth-part-2/54579#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:44:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Kelly Services Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[MAN]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Demographics of Joblessness This recession has hit men harder than it has hit women. However, over the past year, things seem to be “evening out” between the genders. In another piece of the “no change” meme is that this month, the unemployment rates for both men and women were unchanged. In September, the unemployment rate for adult men remained at 9.8%, and up from 9.7% in July, but down from 10.3% a year ago. A bit of that is an illusion, though, as the participation rate for men ticked down from 74.3% in August to 74.2% in September, and a year ago it was 74.7%. The employment rate for men ticked down to 66.9% from 67.0% in August, and was also the 67.0% rate of a year ago. For women, ]]></description>
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		<title>(AA) Stock Market News for October 8, 2010 &#8211; Market News</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/10/08/aa-stock-market-news-for-october-8-2010-market-news/54534</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/10/08/aa-stock-market-news-for-october-8-2010-market-news/54534#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 16:33:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Abercrombie & Fitch Company]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ADBE]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Adobe Systems Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Marriott International Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[As a new earnings season gets underway, fresh worries about the economy are resurfacing, keeping traders on toes and, as a result, stocks are edging lower. Although broader economic worries are in place, the lingering weakness in jobs market remains a sore throat and Wednesday’s ADP report did not help soothe those worries. There are concerns today’s jobs report might disappoint. On Thursday stocks got an initial boost from a Labor Department report that showed an unexpected drop in initial jobless claims. However, the excitement quickly faded as traders chose to proceed with caution. A better-than-expected September retail sales report failed to spur sentiments either. The Dow industrials came within striking distance of the 11,000 mark but retreated to close at 10948.58. Alcoa was the leading decliner on the Dow ]]></description>
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		<title>(ANF) Sales at U.S. Retailers Gain in August 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/09/06/anf-sales-at-u-s-retailers-gain-in-august-2010/50258</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/09/06/anf-sales-at-u-s-retailers-gain-in-august-2010/50258#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:58:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[AEO]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Aeropostale Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[American Eagle Outfitters Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Gap Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The nation&#8217;s retailers have reported unexpectedly strong August sales numbers as back-to-school requirements kept shoppers from restraining their spending plans. Retailers posted strong results on the heels of solid traffic and sales, albeit backed by heavy promotion and discounting in the back-to-school season. Further, tax-free holidays also provided a boost to the overall sales of the retailers. Seventeen tax-free holidays during August lured shoppers to the malls. Looking back to only a year ago, the recession had the nation firmly in its grip, and the back-to-school season was somewhat sluggish as consumers were determined not to spend more. High employment rates, a falling housing market index and lower consumer spending made retailers uncertain of consumer behavioral trends. But this year has come as a breath of fresh air for the ]]></description>
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		<title>(MCD) U.S. August 2010 August Employment Report (Part 2)</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/09/05/mcd-u-s-august-2010-august-employment-report-part-2/50281</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:58:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Abercrombie & Fitch Company]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[4 Different Lengths of Unemployment The census bureau tracks four different groups by length of unemployment. The short-term unemployed are those that have been out of work for less than five weeks (blue line). Almost always this is the largest group of the unemployed. The next biggest group is usually those that have been out of work between five and 14 weeks (red line). Being out of work for a month is really not that big a deal, but as the joblessness stretches on it becomes a bigger and bigger problem. Not only do your finances start to run dry, but your contacts start to dry up and your skills start to wither. The longer you are out of work, the lower your likely salary once you return to work. ]]></description>
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		<title>(ANF) U.S. August 2010 Employment Report In-Depth Analysis</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/09/03/anf-u-s-august-2010-employment-report-in-depth-analysis/50278</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/09/03/anf-u-s-august-2010-employment-report-in-depth-analysis/50278#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Sep 2010 06:08:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It looks like Labor might actually have something to celebrate this Labor Day. OK, the celebration will not be with champagne &#8212; more like with Budweiser &#8212; but they still got something to cheer about in today’s employment report. While the unemployment rate did tick up to 9.6% from the 9.5% level it was at in both July and June, that increase was due to more people entering the labor force &#8212; a reversal of the recent trend towards a declining civilian participation rate. The total number of non-farm jobs fell by 54,000, matching the decline in July and down from a decline of 175,000 in June. However, all of those declines &#8212; and then some &#8212; were due to pink slips being given to temporary Census workers. There were ]]></description>
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		<title>(URBN) Urban Outfitters&#8217; Second Quarter 2010 Earnings Top Estimates</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/08/23/urbn-urban-outfitters-second-quarter-2010-earnings-top-estimates/48181</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/08/23/urbn-urban-outfitters-second-quarter-2010-earnings-top-estimates/48181#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:19:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN) recently posted second-quarter 2010 results that exceeded expectations due to top-line growth and effective inventory and cost management. Quarterly earnings for this retailer of apparel, footwear, and accessories reached 42 cents per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 39 cents and surging 44.8% from 29 cents last year. Urban Outfitters, which competes with Gap Inc. (GPS) and Abercrombie &#38; Fitch Co. (ANF), said that total net sales gained 20.4% year over year to $552.2 million, which outpaced the Zacks Consensus Revenue Estimate of $541 million. Net sales at the retail segment advanced 20.7% to $522.2 million, whereas wholesale segment net sales ascended 15.5% to $29.9 million. Sales grew 15.1% to $243.2 million at Urban Outfitters, 25.8% to $256.4 million at Anthropologie, 19.7% to $46.9 million at Free People ]]></description>
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		<title>(ANF) July 2010 Retail Sales Come in Sluggish</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/08/09/anf-july-2010-retail-sales-come-in-sluggish/47050</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/08/09/anf-july-2010-retail-sales-come-in-sluggish/47050#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:30:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Aeropostale Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Retailers are off to a slow start in the second half of the year as July same-store sales came in below expectations. July is usually a mild sales month as retailers rely heavily on promotions to clear out their summer stocks and spring merchandise as they head into the back-to-school season at the end of the month. Another factor which affected retailers during the month is high unemployment rate. The high unemployment rate hampered the spending pattern of consumers. Until the employment scenario improves, the companies would have to continue with aggressive promotions to drive sales. Hot weather and a weak economy hampered the shopping urge of consumers and hurt the sales of some retailers in July while others still reported strong performances. Among the stronger performers were Abercrombie &#38; ]]></description>
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		<title>(ANF) U.S. Employment Report Reviewed In-Depth</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/08/06/anf-u-s-employment-report-reviewed-in-depth/47087</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Aug 2010 00:50:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In July, the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 9.5% even though the economy lost a total of 131,000 jobs. The unemployment rate a year ago was at 9.4%. However, the private sector added 71,000 jobs. The big reason for the overall loss of jobs was that 143,000 temporary census workers completed their work and were laid off. Last month, a total of 221,000 jobs were lost, with the private sector gaining only 31,000 and 225,000 census workers being laid off. The private sector job gains for last month were revised sharply lower from an original reading of 83,000 jobs gained. The total jobs lost in June was revised up from 125,000. The reason the economy could lose jobs and have no change in the unemployment rate, even in the face ]]></description>
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		<title>(BJ) U.S. Retail Sales Report Mixed in June</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/07/10/bj-u-s-retail-sales-report-mixed-in-june/43078</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jul 2010 13:54:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[U.S. retailers once again posted a mixed bag of same-store sales in June. The month started out strong, owing to the shift of Memorial Day shopping into this reporting period. However, trends softened in the second and third weeks. A shift in Memorial Day benefited many companies but BJ&#8217;s Wholesale Club Inc. (BJ), Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST); however, missed expectations as its stores are closed on Memorial Day. June sales for some companies benefited from various promotional measures undertaken in an effort to regain lost market share. But as the companies head into the back-to-school shopping season, these very promotional measures may prove to be a boomerang, imposing downward pressure on margins. Another factor that affected retailers during the month was high unemployment rates. The unemployment rate for teenagers stood ]]></description>
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		<title>(ZUMZ) Zumiez Same-Store Sales Rise</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/07/09/zumz-zumiez-same-store-sales-rise/43044</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 23:11:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Zumiez Inc. (ZUMZ), the leading action sports related apparel, footwear, equipment and accessories retailer, reported same-store sales growth of 10.9% for the five-week period ended Jul 3, 2010, driven by an increase in comparable store transactions as well as the combined impact of the shifts in Memorial Day and Fourth of July holidays. Results compared favorably to a same-store sales decrease of 19.3% in the year-ago period. Net sales in the reported period increased 16.4% year-over-year to $37.2 million. The June results marked the seventh consecutive month of positive same-store sales. Comparable sales growth was driven by an increase in comparable store transactions. Units per transaction as bundling promotions and tiered pricing strategies continue to attract teens. Zumiez’s same-store sales were positive in all five weeks in June, ranging from ]]></description>
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		<title>(ANF) Abercrombie and Fitch Shows Good Long-term Potential</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/05/17/anf-abercrombie-and-fitch-shows-good-long-term-potential/37318</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 15:26:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wax</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There was an on-line article several weeks ago, which quite frankly, we thought was a big lot of baloney. The article explained that consumer spending, supposedly 70% of economic activity, had surpassed it&#8217;s pre-recession peak. As we said, we think such a statement is big load of hot air, something a recent Gallup Poll seems to support. So we were not at all surprised, given the news of recent weeks about consumer spending, to get several requests for our thoughts on T-shirt and thong retailer Abercrombie and Fitch Company (NYSE: ANF). Basis Financial information related to Abercrombie and Fitch Company, contained in this report, is based on the company&#8217;s most recent SEC Form 10-K filing for fiscal year ending January 30, 2010, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ]]></description>
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