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		<title>(COST) Retail Industry Stock Outlook &#8211; April 2012 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/04/16/cost-retail-industry-stock-outlook-april-2012-industry-outlook-2/98465</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:18:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Right-sizing inventories and enhancing efficiencies through greater use of technology were the key agenda items on retailers’ to-do lists most of last year. Progress on those fronts has paved the way for the retailers to enter fiscal 2012 with a more optimistic outlook. So far this year, the broader markets have showcased signs of a better pace of recovery and have thus infused hopes of a better economic scenario going forward. One might debate or disagree with this statement, but markets’ significant recovery is reflected through the benchmarks’ record-setting gains in the first quarter. The Dow and S&#38;P 500 scored gains of 8.1% and 12.0%, respectively, in the first quarter, their biggest first-quarter gains since 1998. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq increased 18.7% in the same period, enjoying its best-first-quarterly performance since ]]></description>
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		<title>(COST) Retail Industry Stock Outlook &#8211; April 2012 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:23:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Right-sizing inventories and enhancing efficiencies through greater use of technology were the key agenda items on retailers’ to-do lists most of last year. Progress on those fronts has paved the way for the retailers to enter fiscal 2012 with a more optimistic outlook. So far this year, the broader markets have showcased signs of a better pace of recovery and have thus infused hopes of a better economic scenario going forward. One might debate or disagree with this statement, but markets’ significant recovery is reflected through the benchmarks’ record-setting gains in the first quarter. The Dow and S&#38;P 500 scored gains of 8.1% and 12.0%, respectively, in the first quarter, their biggest first-quarter gains since 1998. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq increased 18.7% in the same period, enjoying its best-first-quarterly performance since ]]></description>
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		<title>(ROST) Ross Stores&#8217; February Results Strong</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/03/07/rost-ross-february-results-strong/94258</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:40:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[February 2012 proved another strong month for Ross Stores Inc. (ROST), the largest off-price apparel and home fashion chain in U.S., with sales and same store sales numbers showing substantial improvement and coming out above expectations. Ross Stores’ same-store sales for four weeks ended February 25, 2012 rose 9%, above the February 2011 same-store sales. Net sales for the period marked an increase of 14% to $677 million from $595 million reported in the four weeks ended February 26, 2011. Robust February results, which marked a solid start to fiscal 2012, were driven mainly by favorable weather conditions in a majority of the markets where the company operates. This, in turn, resulted in improved broad-based merchandise and geographic trends. Looking ahead into the first quarter of 2012, the company expects ]]></description>
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		<title>(AN) Stock Market News for January 5, 2012 &#8211; Market News</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/01/05/an-stock-market-news-for-january-5-2012-market-news/89726</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:21:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Major indices of the American stock markets closed flat on Wednesday after experiencing a strong rally on the first trading day of the Year. Euro zone worries were not strong enough for markets to move southwards. Retail stocks surged after Christmas sales figures increased 5.3% on a year over year basis. The Dow Jones Industrial average (DJIA) gained a meager 0.17% or 21.04 points to close at 12,418.42. The tech laden Nasdaq Composite Index fell 0.01% to end the day at 2,648.36. The Standard &#38; Poor 500 moved up 0.02% or 0.24 points to finish at 1,277.30, with health care and telecom sector stocks faring the worst and consumer-discretionary items emerging as gainers. The CBOE Volatility Index, widely considered to be the fear gauge of the market, closed near 22. ]]></description>
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		<title>(JCP) Not a Great Year for J.C. Penney</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/15/jcp-not-a-great-year-for-j-c-penney/88651</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/15/jcp-not-a-great-year-for-j-c-penney/88651#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:08:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[An economy plagued by financial crisis and high unemployment remains a bitter truth, but relentless efforts to emerge from these doldrums cannot be ignored. The ongoing turmoil has also touched J. C. Penney Company Inc. (JCP), which has seen its crests and troughs through the year despite trying every means to tide over a distressed economy. Dismal Sales Numbers J. C. Penney has been losing its foothold in the market as it struggles against retail chains such as Macy’s Inc. (M) and Kohl’s Corporation (KSS). It has been witnessing falling comparable-store sales since the last four months. Comps declined 1.9% in August, 0.6% in September, 2.6% in October and 2% in November. Between January and November 2011, comparable-store sales fell as low as 2.6% (in October) and rose as high ]]></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>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/11/m-holiday-retail-outlook-review-industry-outlook/88372#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2011 20:42:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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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>(NRF) Party Time for Retailers</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/06/nrf-party-time-for-retailers/88029</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/06/nrf-party-time-for-retailers/88029#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:37:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Thanksgiving weekend brought record sales for retailers who went on to post better-than-expected November comparable-store sales and are now padding up for the holiday season. Does this indicate that the retail party has just begun? Early hours store openings, huge discounts, promotional activities and free shipping on online purchases were enough to lure customers on Black Friday that turned out to be a bonanza for both brick-and-mortar as well as e-commerce retailers. The data released by Swampscott, Massachusetts-based Retail Metrics, reveals that comparable-store sales of over 20 companies rose 3.2% beating the expectation of 3.1%. The data provider further added that 57% of retailers outpaced while 33% missed their expectations. Yes, there were retailers that stuck to old traditions and were not bold to think out of the box. ]]></description>
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		<title>(TIF) Dollar Stores Win on Double-Dip Fears</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/10/18/tif-dollar-stores-win-on-double-dip-fears-2/85219</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/10/18/tif-dollar-stores-win-on-double-dip-fears-2/85219#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:14:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 &#38; Co. (TIF) and Coach (COH) and upper-tier department stores like Nordstrom (JWN) and Macy&#8217;s (M) would have suffered the most. To the contrary, these were terrific investments as their earnings continued to surprise quarter after quarter. The consumer was not hunkering down in Wal-Mart (WMT) or Kohl&#8217;s (KSS). She was out shopping like nobody&#8217;s business. More on that surprising trend of the past two years in a moment. Now Comes the Recession? Well, the high-end may still do well, but it finally happened. Fears of a double-dip drove both shoppers and ]]></description>
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		<title>(CTRN) Citi Trends Incorporated Analyst Lowers Shares to Underperform</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/21/ctrn-citi-trends-incorporated-analyst-lowers-shares-to-underperform/83700</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:10:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are currently downgrading our long-term recommendation on Citi Trends Inc. (CTRN) to Underperform from Neutral based on the company&#8217;s disappointing second-quarter 2011 results. Citi Trends&#8217; falling comparable store sales, coupled with rising input costs and operating expenses, battered the second-quarter 2011 results. The company witnessed a quarterly loss of 69 cents per share that broadened 17 folds from the prior-period loss of 4 cents. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter was a loss of 64 cents per share. Moreover, due to uncertainty hovering around sales, the company rolled back its earnings guidance range of $1.25 to $1.35 per share for fiscal 2011. The company decided not to provide any guidelines unless it finds any near-term catalysts to drive sales. Moreover, Citi Trends also reduced its projection of new ]]></description>
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		<title>(NRF) U.S. Retail Sales Industry Stock Outlook &#8211; August 2011 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/08/10/nrf-u-s-retail-sales-industry-stock-outlook-august-2011-industry-outlook/81021</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:34:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A Glimpse at Fiscal 2010 Fiscal 2010 for retailers was a year of continuous process of streamlining and assimilating internal processes. With this priority in mind, retailers concentrated more on aligning inventories, improving efficiencies and spending on technology, which led them to enter fiscal 2011 with a more optimistic outlook. The Challenges and Opportunities of 2011 The retail industry is well positioned to face another year of challenges and utilize to the fullest the opportunities made available by the economic recovery, even as the quality and pace of the recovery has left much to be desired. Despite continued problems, consumers are slowly gaining confidence in the market and increasing their spending power, which is helping retail sales show signs of recovery. According to projections by the National Retail Federation (NRF), ]]></description>
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		<title>(APC) Stock Market News for May 6, 2011 &#8211; Market News</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/06/apc-stock-market-news-for-may-6-2011-market-news/73498</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 15:15:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Benchmarks continued to linger in the red on Thursday, weighed down by disappointing jobs data, as investors chose to exit the gold, silver and oil markets. Commodities fell significantly and crude slipped below the $100 per barrel mark. The Dow Jones Industrial Average inched 1.1% down to 12584.17. The Standard &#38; Poor 500 (S&#38;P 500) closed at 1335.10, shedding 0.9%. For the first time ever since October 2008, the S&#38;P 500 has dropped for the first four days of a month. The Nasdaq Composite Index declined 0.5% and settled at 2814.72. The fear-gauge CBOE Volatility Index rose over 19, gaining more than 9%. On the New York Stock Exchange, Amex and Nasdaq, consolidated volumes were 9.26 billion shares. On the NYSE, for every eight stocks that fell, only 5 managed ]]></description>
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		<title>(ROST) Ross Stores Reports Earnings In Line With Estimates &#8211; Reaffirms</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/12/06/rost-ross-stores-reports-earnings-in-line-with-estimates-reaffirms/59997</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 02:49:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Apparel Stores]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ross Stores Inc. (ROST) posted third-quarter 2010 earnings of $1.02 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Results were 21% higher than 84 cents reported in the year-ago period. Net income was $121.1 million, up 16% from $105.1 million in the prior-year quarter. The company reported a strong quarter on the back of better performance in all merchandise categories, particularly in Dresses and Home, as well as lower inventories. Operational Performance Total revenue in the quarter under review was $1.87 billion, up 7% from $1.74 billion in the prior-year quarter. Reported revenue was slightly higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.86 billion. Comparable store sales in the quarter under review grew 3% compared with an 8% growth in the year-ago period. Though cost of goods sold increased ]]></description>
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		<title>(ROST) Ross Stores Reports Earnings In Line With Expectations</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/19/rost-ross-stores-reports-earnings-in-line-with-expectations/31261</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:09:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ross Stores Inc. (ROST) reported results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal 2009. For the fourth quarter, the company reported earnings of $1.16 per share, which were in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Quarterly earnings were up 52.6% year-over-year. For fiscal 2009, Ross reported earnings of $3.54 per share, which were up 51.9% from fiscal 2008. Net sales for the quarter increased 14% to $1.98 billion from $1.73 billion in the prior-year quarter. Comparable same store sales were up 10% year-over-year.  Sales were driven by strong merchandise categories in Shoes, Dresses and Home. Gross margin for the quarter expanded 233 basis points (bps) to 26.1% versus 23.8% in the comparable prior-year quarter. Operating margin expanded 260 bps in the quarter to 11.7% from 9.1% in the prior-year period. ]]></description>
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		<title>(CIEN) Ciena Corporation is Removed From The S&amp;P 500</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/12/15/cien-ciena-corporation-is-removed-from-the-sp-500/22926</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:16:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to Standard and Poor’s latest realignment, Ciena Corp. (CIEN), the telecommunications equipment maker has been removed from the S&#38;P 500 index and has been included in the S&#38;P MidCap 400, replacing Blyth Inc. (BTH). Visa (V) will replace Ciena in the S&#38;P 500 Index. After the announcement, Ciena shares fell 6.64%, as negative investor sentiments loomed on the stock. The S&#38;P 500 Index includes companies with market capital of above $5 billion. Since Ciena has a market cap of $1 billion, it is no longer a representative of the market index and thus has been removed. Standard &#38; Poor&#8217;s added five other companies to its S&#38;P 500 Incorporatedluding Mead Johnson Nutrition Co. (MJN), which is being split off from Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (BMY), Ross Stores Inc. (ROST), Cliffs Natural ]]></description>
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		<title>(ROST) Ross Stores, Inc. &#8211; Analysts to Raise Estimates Soon</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/11/09/rost-ross-stores-inc-analysts-to-raise-estimates-soon/20016</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:48:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) recently posted October sales of $557 million, a 14% year-over-year increase. Same store sales jumped 9%. The company also hiked its third-quarter guidance. Management said both sales and margins were well ahead of expectations, adding that Shoes, Dresses and Home remained the top-performing categories, while the Southwest, Southeast and California were the strongest regions. The company upped its third-quarter earnings guidance to a range of 83 to 84 cents per share from a previous range of 75 to 77 cents per share. The Zacks Consensus Estimate currently stands at 77 cents. With Ross reporting strong sales and hiking its outlook just a couple days ago, analysts polled by Zacks are bound to raise their projections soon. Results for the third quarter are scheduled for release on ]]></description>
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		<title>(ROST) Ross Stores &#8211; Return on Equity of 34% tops the industry average of 20%</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/10/22/rost-ross-stores-return-on-equity-of-34-tops-the-industry-average-of-20/18495</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:59:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) recently announced September sales of $629 million, a 12% increase year-over-year. Same store sales jumped 8%. The company also hiked its third-quarter earnings guidance to a range of 75 to 77 cents per share. Analysts polled by Zacks are in agreement, boosting forecasts from last month&#8217;s 63 cents to 77. Company Description Ross Stores is the second largest off-price retailer with fiscal 2008 revenues of $6.5 billion. The company noted that, as of October 3, 2009, it operated 939 Ross Dress for Less® (&#8220;Ross&#8221;) stores and 53 dd&#8217;s DISCOUNTS® locations, compared to 885 Ross and 57 dd&#8217;s DISCOUNTS locations at the end of the same period last year. Ross Dress for Less offers in-season, name brand and designer apparel, accessories, footwear and home fashions for the ]]></description>
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		<title>(ROST) Ross Stores Inc. &#8211; Earnings Targets Rise</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/09/18/rost-ross-stores-inc-earnings-targets-rise/15618</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/09/18/rost-ross-stores-inc-earnings-targets-rise/15618#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 01:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) continues to grow and consumers opt for discounted goods in a tough economy. Company Description Ross Stores sells discounted apparel and home accessories through its stores. Brand name and designer items are offered at the locations, usually below retail prices. EPS Up 52% On Aug 20 the discounter announced second-quarter results that included earnings per share of 82 cents, up from 52 cents one year ago, and meeting expectations. Net earnings were up 45% to $103.4 million on an 8% increase in sales. Raising Targets In the same press release the company decided to increase its sales and earnings targets for rest of the year. Ross now expects to see a 5% to 6% increase in sales for the remainder of the year, up from 2% ]]></description>
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		<title>(ROST) Ross Stores, Inc. &#8211; Consensus Estimate Jumps on Strong Results</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/08/24/rost-ross-stores-inc-consensus-estimate-jumps-on-strong-results/13181</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/08/24/rost-ross-stores-inc-consensus-estimate-jumps-on-strong-results/13181#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:42:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Apparel Stores]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) recently announced second-quarter earnings of 82 cents per share, eclipsing the previous year&#8217;s 54 cents and matching the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Sales jumped 8% year-over-year, while comparable store sales improved by 3%. Management said the company&#8217;s ability to deliver compelling bargains, while operating on much lower inventories, remains the primary driver of the strong results, adding that the best performing merchandise categories during the second quarter and year to date periods were Dresses and Shoes, while the strongest regions were the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Shares spiked 4% on ROSS&#8217; record quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate Jumps on Strong Results Ross hiked its earnings guidance and Zacks analysts followed suit. Ross sees full-year earnings ranging between $3.00 to $3.12 per share. The full-year Zacks Consensus Estimate of ]]></description>
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		<title>(ROST) Ross Stores Offers Upbeat Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/08/20/rost-ross-stores-offers-upbeat-outlook/12931</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/08/20/rost-ross-stores-offers-upbeat-outlook/12931#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:28:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Shares of Ross Stores Inc. (ROST) have advanced more than 3% in afternoon trade after the company offered an upbeat outlook. The retailer expects fiscal third-quarter earnings of 57 cents to 63 cents per share, which is higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 56 cents. Moreover, Ross also expects earnings to range between $3.00 and $3.12 per share for the year ending Jan 2010. The guidance is higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.00 per share, which has moved up by 18 cents over the past month. Meanwhile, the company reported fiscal second-quarter earnings of 82 cents per share, matching the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Sales expanded 8% to $1.77 billion, while same-store sales recorded a growth of 3%. ROST, a Zacks #2 Rank (&#8220;Buy&#8221;) stock, is trading on ]]></description>
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		<title>(HPQ) Stock Market News for August 20, 2009 &#8211; Market News</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/08/20/hpq-stock-market-news-for-august-20-2009-market-news/12863</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/08/20/hpq-stock-market-news-for-august-20-2009-market-news/12863#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:34:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A sharp rebound in Chinese shares helped erase yesterday’s slump and sent Asian stocks sharply higher Thursday, a day after Shanghai’s big fall ignited fears of a Chinese stock collapse and triggered a selling spree around the world.  Asian markets also drew comfort from an overnight recovery on Wall Street after a surprise drop in U.S. crude stockpiles lifted hopes for an economic recovery and sent investors back on the buying table. Shanghai&#8217;s main index jumped 126 points, or 4.5%, to 2,911.58, while Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 stock average climbed 179.41 points, or 1.8%, to 10,383.41.  Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng rose 374.63, or 2%, to 20,336.36.  South Korea’s Kospi advanced 2% to 1,576.39. Stock futures pointed to a higher open on Wall Street Thursday.  Dow Jones industrial average futures rose 24, ]]></description>
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		<title>(ROST) Ross Stores &#8211; company hiked its earnings guidance</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/08/06/rost-ross-stores-company-hiked-its-earnings-guidance/12043</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:57:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ross Stores Inc. (ROST) stacks up well against the market, beating it by more than 30% over the past year. The Zacks Consensus Estimates have been rising ahead of the company&#8217;s report date in a couple weeks. Company Description Ross Stores is the second largest off-price retailer with fiscal 2008 revenues of $6.5 billion. The company noted that, as of May 30, 2009, it operated 922 Ross Dress for Less® (&#8220;Ross&#8221;) stores and 52 dd&#8217;s DISCOUNTS® locations, compared to 863 Ross and 54 dd&#8217;s DISCOUNTS locations at the end of the same period last year. Ross Dress for Less offers in-season, name brand and designer apparel, accessories, footwear and home fashions for the entire family at everyday savings of 20% to 60%. dd&#8217;s DISCOUNTS features a more moderately-priced assortment of ]]></description>
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		<title>(ROST) Ross Stores, Inc. &#8211; Growth And Income &#8211; Zacks Rank Buy</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/07/13/rost-ross-stores-inc-growth-and-income-zacks-rank-buy-5/9799</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:49:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST), the off-price retailer that operates Ross Dress for Less stores and dd&#8217;s Discounts stores in over 27 states, raised its second quarter earnings per share forecast after June sales jumped. On July 9, the company reported June sales climbed 6% with same store sales gaining 1% in the month. For the first five months of the year, ending July 4, 2009, total sales rose 8% year over year. Same stores sales increased 3% compared to the first five months a year ago. Dresses and Shoes were the strongest merchandise categories during June, while the best performing regions were the Southeast and the Mid-Atlantic. Guidance Raised The company&#8217;s value-oriented advertising is appealing to consumers who are looking for bargains. Ross Stores is bullish on the second quarter, ]]></description>
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		<title>(ROST) Ross Stores Inc. &#8211; Growth And Income &#8211; Zacks Rank Buy</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/06/29/rost-ross-stores-inc-growth-and-income-zacks-rank-buy-4/9065</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:03:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ross Stores Inc. (ROST) has been beating the market since we last covered it as a Growth and Income pick. The company also continues to see bullish forecasts from analysts Incorporatedluding a full-year earnings growth expectation of 16%. Analysts are forecasting $2.71 per share for the current year, versus the 2 months-ago level of $2.50. For the following year, the consensus projection of $2.97 per share was increased from $2.72 over the past 2 months. Zacks Investment Research View original at: Zacks.com News Feed]]></description>
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		<title>(ROST) Ross Stores, Inc. &#8211; Growth And Income &#8211; Zacks Rank Buy</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/06/13/rost-ross-stores-inc-growth-and-income-zacks-rank-buy-3/8292</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 13:53:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) saw a 10% year-over-year increase in sales for the month of May. Same store sales were 4% higher than the year-ago level. Management said dresses and shoes remained the strongest merchandise categories in May. Company Description Ross Stores is the second largest off-price retailer with fiscal 2008 revenues of $6.5 billion. The company noted that, as of May 30, 2009, it operated 922 Ross Dress for Less® (&#8220;Ross&#8221;) stores and 52 dd&#8217;s DISCOUNTS® locations, compared to 863 Ross and 54 dd&#8217;s DISCOUNTS locations at the end of the same period last year. Ross Dress for Less offers in-season, name brand and designer apparel, accessories, footwear and home fashions for the entire family at everyday savings of 20% to 60%. dd&#8217;s DISCOUNTS features a more moderately-priced assortment ]]></description>
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		<title>(ATK) Zacks #1 Rank Additions for Monday  &#8211; Zacks Tale of the Tape</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/06/08/atk-zacks-1-rank-additions-for-monday-zacks-tale-of-the-tape/8013</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 22:08:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are the stocks added to the Zacks #1 Rank (&#8220;strong buy&#8221;) List today: Alliant Techsystems Inc (ATK) American Financial Group (AFG) American Technology Corp (ATCO) Associated British Foods Plc (ASBFY) Bio-Reference Laboratories Inc (BRLI) Cantel Medical Corp (CMN) CapLease Inc (LSE) Check Point Software Technologies Ltd (CHKP) Forest Oil Corp (FST) G-III Apparel Group Ltd (GIII) Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS) Henkel AG And Co KG (HENKY) Keppel Corporation Ltd (KPELY) Merge Healthcare Inc (MRGE) Orchids Paper Products Co (TIS) PennantPark Investment Corp (PNNT) Phillips-Van Heusen Corp (PVH) Raven Industries Inc (RAVN) Ross Stores Inc (ROST) Smart Balance Inc (SMBL) Tutor Perini Corp (TPC) Wal-mart de Mexico SAB de CV (WMMVY) Zacks Investment Research View original at: Zacks.com News Feed]]></description>
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		<title>(ROST) Ross Stores Inc. &#8211; Momentum &#8211; Zacks Rank Buy</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/06/03/rost-ross-stores-inc-momentum-zacks-rank-buy-2/7732</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:59:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ross Stores Inc. (ROST) is trading near an all-time high on record results. The company recently announced record first-quarter net earnings of $91.4 million, compared to the year-prior $79.5 million. Company Description Ross Stores is the second largest off-price retailer with fiscal 2008 revenues of $6.5 billion. As of January 31, 2009, the Company operated 904 Ross Dress for Less® stores in 27 states and Guam and 52 dd&#8217;s DISCOUNTS® locations in California, Florida, Texas and Arizona. The company is headquartered in Pleasanton, California. Ross Dress for Less offers first-quality, in-season, name brand and designer apparel, accessories, footwear and home fashions for the entire family at everyday savings of 20% to 60% off department and specialty store regular prices. dd&#8217;s DISCOUNTS features a more moderately-priced assortment of first-quality, in-season, name ]]></description>
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		<title>(BMO) Zacks #1 Rank Additions for Friday  &#8211; Zacks Tale of the Tape</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/05/29/bmo-zacks-1-rank-additions-for-friday-zacks-tale-of-the-tape/7607</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 01:37:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are the stocks added to the Zacks #1 Rank (&#8220;strong buy&#8221;) List today: ARM Holdings Plc (ARMH) Bank of Montreal (BMO) Brady Corp (BRC) Brown Shoe Company Inc (BWS) CapLease Inc (LSE) Compania Cervecerias Unidas SA (CCU) Check Point Software Technologies Ltd (CHKP) HMS Holdings Corp (HMSY) Kirkland&#8217;s Inc (KIRK) Perdigao SA (PDA) The Providence Service Corp (PRSC) RAE Systems Inc (RAE) Revlon Inc (REV) Ross Stores Inc (ROST) Shore Bancshares Inc (SHBI) View the entire Zacks #1 Rank List. Zacks Investment Research View original at: Zacks.com News Feed]]></description>
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		<title>(ATNI) Zacks #1 Rank Additions for Tuesday &#8211; Zacks Tale of the Tape</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/05/26/atni-zacks-1-rank-additions-for-tuesday-zacks-tale-of-the-tape/7418</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 21:26:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are the stocks added to the Zacks #1 Rank (&#8220;strong buy&#8221;) List today: American Public Education Inc (APEI) Associated British Foods Plc (ASBFY) Atlantic Tele-Network Inc (ATNI) Banco Latinoamericano de Exportaciones (BLX) CapLease Inc (LSE) Compania Cervecerias Unidas SA (CCU) China Petroleum &#38; Chemical Corp (SNP) Knology Inc (KNOL) Kohlberg Capital Corp (KCAP) Netflix Inc (NFLX) NVE Corp (NVEC) RAE Systems Inc (RAE) Rolls-Royce Group Plc (RYCEY) Ross Stores Inc (ROST) WestAmerica Bancorp (WABC) Wyndham Worldwide Corp (WYN) Access National Corp (ANCX) Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP) American Financial Group (AFG) The Buckle Inc (BKE) Callon Petroleum Co (CPE) Carrizo Oil &#38; Gas Inc (CRZO) Centennial Communications Corp (CYCL) Flanders Corp (FLDR) Hellenic Telecom Organization SA (OTE) Hill-Rom Holdings Inc (HRC) Iconix Brand Group Inc (ICON) Shore Bancshares Inc ]]></description>
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		<title>(ROST) Ross Stores, Inc. &#8211; Growth And Income &#8211; Zacks Rank Buy</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/05/16/rost-ross-stores-inc-growth-and-income-zacks-rank-buy-2/7129</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 00:02:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) recently posted April sales of $534 million, an increase of 11% year-over-year. Comparable store sales climbed 6% over the same time period. Company Description Ross Stores is the second largest off-price retailer with fiscal 2008 revenues of $6.5 billion. As of January 31, 2009, the Company operated 904 Ross Dress for Less® stores in 27 states and Guam and 52 dd&#8217;s DISCOUNTS® locations in California, Florida, Texas and Arizona. The company is headquartered in Pleasanton, California. Ross Dress for Less offers first-quality, in-season, name brand and designer apparel, accessories, footwear and home fashions for the entire family at everyday savings of 20% to 60% off department and specialty store regular prices. dd&#8217;s DISCOUNTS features a more moderately-priced assortment of first-quality, in-season, name brand and fashion apparel, ]]></description>
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		<title>(ROST) Ross Stores, Inc. &#8211; Momentum &#8211; Zacks Rank Buy</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/04/16/rost-ross-stores-inc-momentum-zacks-rank-buy/5604</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 21:46:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) is surging on solid fourth-quarter results, a share repurchase program and higher guidance. Company Description Ross Stores, Inc., with its subsidiaries, operates two chains of off-price retail apparel and home accessories in the Untied States. The company operates almost 1,000 stores and has a market cap of $4.9 billion. Ross continues to be one of the few shining stars in the retail sector, posting solid fourth-quarter results on March 19 that have lifted the company&#8217;s share price. Fourth-Quarter Results Revenue for the period was up 5% from last year to $1.73 billion. Income came in at $97.4 million, up from $94.5 million last year, producing earnings of 76 cents per share, in line with the consensus estimate. This was was the fourth time in the last ]]></description>
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		<title>(ROST) Ross Stores, Inc. &#8211; Growth And Income &#8211; Zacks Rank Buy</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/04/08/rost-ross-stores-inc-growth-and-income-zacks-rank-buy/5205</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 02:03:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) recently posted fourth-quarter earnings of 76 cents per share, beating last year&#8217;s 70 cents and matching analysts&#8217; expectations. The company&#8217;s share price, which is trading slightly below a 52-week high, has experienced significant growth over the past year as it outpaced the major averages. Company Description Ross Stores is the second largest off-price retailer with fiscal 2008 revenues of $6.5 billion. As of January 31, 2009, the Company operated 904 Ross Dress for Less® stores in 27 states and Guam and 52 dd&#8217;s DISCOUNTS® locations in California, Florida, Texas and Arizona. The company is headquartered in Pleasanton, California. Ross Dress for Less offers first-quality, in-season, name brand and designer apparel, accessories, footwear and home fashions for the entire family at everyday savings of 20% to 60% ]]></description>
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