All Posts Tagged With: "VFC"

(ATHN) Grading the Investment U Gurus 2011: Marc Lichtenfeld

by Marc Lichtenfeld, Investment U Senior Analyst Tuesday, December 20, 2011: Issue #1668 I’m excited when my kids bring home their report cards. They’re terrific students, work hard and always bring home good grades. However, it’s always a little nerve-wracking to tabulate... 

9Jan2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

(AN) Stock Market News for January 5, 2012 – Market News

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%... 

5Jan2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

(ATHN) Grading the Investment U Gurus 2011: Marc Lichtenfeld

by Marc Lichtenfeld, Investment U Senior Analyst Tuesday, December 20, 2011: Issue #1668 I’m excited when my kids bring home their report cards. They’re terrific students, work hard and always bring home good grades. However, it’s always a little nerve-wracking to tabulate... 

21Dec2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(XRT) Report Shows U.S. Consumer is Alive and Kicking

On Thursday, I wrote a piece titled “The Seven ‘C’s’ of Recovery Optimism” with my last, and possibly weakest, point for the continuing economic expansion being the resiliency of the American consumer. Today, I will highlight where the strong consumer... 

18Jul2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(AAPL) 2011 Second Quarter Earnings Preview – Detailed

Earnings Preview 7/15/11 Second quarter earnings season is now under way, but things really start to move into high gear next week. There will be 348 firms reporting, and 108 of those are in the S&P 500. By next Friday we should have a very good handle on how the overall... 

18Jul2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(AWH) Stock Market News for June 14, 2011 – Market News

The benchmarks ended flat on Monday, as mergers and acquisitions prevented the markets from sliding yet again on euro-zone debt concerns. Mergers and acquisitions were the major factor responsible for market movement in a choppy session of trading, amidst the lack of any economic... 

14Jun2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(CS) Company News for June 14, 2011 – Corporate Summary

•    Share prices of Transatlantic Holdings (NYSE:TRH) climbed 9.50% after the reinsurer announced it was merging with Switzerland based reinsurer World Assurance Company Holdings AG AWH in a deal worth $3.2 billion •    On Monday, Wendy’s/Arby’s Group (NYSE:WEN)... 

14Jun2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(AWH) Stock Market News for June 14, 2011 – Market News

The benchmarks ended flat on Monday, as mergers and acquisitions prevented the markets from sliding yet again on euro-zone debt concerns. Mergers and acquisitions were the major factor responsible for market movement in a choppy session of trading, amidst the lack of any economic... 

14Jun2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(CS) Company News for June 14, 2011 – Corporate Summary

•    Share prices of Transatlantic Holdings (NYSE:TRH) climbed 9.50% after the reinsurer announced it was merging with Switzerland based reinsurer World Assurance Company Holdings AG AWH in a deal worth $3.2 billion •    On Monday, Wendy’s/Arby’s Group (NYSE:WEN)... 

14Jun2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(VFC) V.F. Corporation – Bull of the Day

V.F. Corporation’s (VFC) fourth-quarter 2010 earnings of $1.78 per share outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate, and jumped almost 10% from the prior-year quarter on the heels of robust sales across all brands and improved margins. We believe the acquisition of Rock and... 

11Apr2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(CSC) Computer Sciences Corporation Signs Contract With VF Corporation

Virginia-based Computer Sciences Corp. (CSC) announced that it has signed a multi-year information technology (IT) services outsourcing agreement with leading branded apparel manufacturer and seller, VF Corp. (VFC). Financial terms were not disclosed. As per the agreement, Computer... 

24Nov2010 | | 0 comments | Continued

(BAC) Company News for August 31, 2010 – Corporate Summary

• Some private investors are reportedly considering an offer for Saks (NYSE:SKS). The offer values the luxury retailer at $1.7 billion, or $11 per share • Citigroup (NYSE:C) noted Sanofi-Aventis (NYSE:SNY) may bid up to $74-$77 per share for Genzyme (NASDAQ:GENZ) • Deere... 

31Aug2010 | | 0 comments | Continued

(VFC) VF Corporation – Earnings Surprised by 26% in the First Quarter

VF Corporation (VFC) saw record first quarter earnings per share in April and raised guidance on its strengthening business as consumers replenish their wardrobes. VF Corporation manufactures apparel under 30 well-known brands including The North Face, Nautica, 7 For All Mankind,... 

24May2010 | | 0 comments | Continued

(WY) Institute for Supply Management’s Manufacturing Index Rises

The Institute for Supply Management’s survey of manufacturing purchasing managers was stronger than expected in December, coming in at 55.9 — up from 53.6 in November and better than the consensus expectations for a rise to 54.3. The ISM index is constructed from 10 sub-indexes... 

5Jan2010 | | 0 comments | Continued

(VFC) VF Corporation Misses by a Whisker

VF Corp. (VFC), a leading manufacturer of branded lifestyle apparel, reported net income of $217.9 million on revenues of $2.09 billion in the third quarter, compared to $233.9 million on revenues of $2.21 billion in the year-earlier quarter. Earnings per share narrowly missed... 

27Oct2009 | | 0 comments | Continued