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    • Glacier Bancorp Hits New 52-Week High - Analyst Blog

      Shares of Glacier Bancorp Inc. ( GBCI ) achieved a new 52-week high, touching $20.83 at the beginning of the trading session on Jun 17. The closing price of this regional bank reflects a
      Published: 6/18/2013 23:30:57 PM
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    • Himax Hikes Annual Dividend - Analyst Blog

      Leading fabless semiconductor solution provider, Himax Technologies, Inc. ( HIMX ), recently increased its yearly dividend from 6.3 cents per ADS (American Depository Shares) to 25 cents.
      Published: 6/18/2013 23:30:37 PM
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    • Las Vegas Sands Kept at Neutral - Analyst Blog

      We maintain our Neutral recommendation on the U.S. based casino operator Las Vegas Sands Corp. ( LVS ). Although Las Vegas Sands' strong brand name and expansion strategy will bode well for
      Published: 6/18/2013 23:30:17 PM
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    • Contracts Flow in for Boeing - Analyst Blog

      The Boeing Company ( BA ) has clinched a deal with Qatar Airways for nine Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes. The deal has a total value of $2.8 billion at list prices and includes
      Published: 6/18/2013 23:30:01 PM
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    • Tellabs Inks Deal with WESCO - Analyst Blog

      Tellabs Inc. ( TLAB ) a leading diversified manufacturer of telecom equipment signed a deal with WESCO International Inc. ( WCC ) to supply Tellabs' Optical LAN solution through its
      Published: 6/18/2013 23:29:42 PM
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    • Rite Aid Continues Debt Refinancing - Analyst Blog

      Drugstore chain retailer, Rite Aid Corporation ( RAD ) has come up with its second refinancing scheme in this month, commencing a $400 million senior notes offering maturing in 2021. The
      Published: 6/18/2013 23:20:01 PM
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    • Nordstrom to Close Long Beach Store - Analyst Blog

      Nordstrom Inc. ( JWN ) has decided to shutter its 33,000 square feet Rack store at Long Beach City Place in Long Beach, Calif. After enjoying nearly 12 years of patronage from the customers
      Published: 6/18/2013 23:15:01 PM
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    • Terex Falls on Lowered Guidance - Analyst Blog

      Shares of Terex Corporation ( TEX ) dropped around as much as 16% after the company lowered its 2013 earnings guidance. Terex slashed its full-year earnings (excluding items) guidance to
      Published: 6/18/2013 23:10:01 PM
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    • Embraer's E2-Jets Bring in Orders - Analyst Blog

      Embraer SA ( ERJ ) has launched the second generation of its E-Jets family of commercial aircraft, E-Jets E2. This set includes three new planes E175-E2, E190-E2 and E195-E2. With the
      Published: 6/18/2013 22:31:49 PM
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    • Tesoro to Divest Tesoro Hawaii LLC - Analyst Blog

      Independent refiner Tesoro Corporation ( TSO ) has entered into a deal with an affiliate of Par Petroleum Corporation, an energy firm with interests in wide ranging assets.   Per
      Published: 6/18/2013 22:31:27 PM
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    • Philip Morris Retained at Neutral - Analyst Blog

      On Jun 14, we retained our Neutral recommendation on Philip Morris International ( PM ) as the company delivered soft results in the first quarter of fiscal 2013. Currency headwinds,
      Published: 6/18/2013 22:31:08 PM
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    • MRC Wins Contract from Celanese - Analyst Blog

      Houston, Texas-based, Fortune 500 company, MRC Global Inc. ( MRC ), recently inked a contract with another Texas-based Fortune 500 company, Celanese Corporation ( CE ), to provide pipe,
      Published: 6/18/2013 22:30:48 PM
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    • Microsemi Launches New Design Tool - Analyst Blog

      Microsemi Corporation ( MSCC ), an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of a broad range of high-reliability and analog/mixed signal integrated circuits, has introduced a new design tool,
      Published: 6/18/2013 22:30:21 PM
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    • Dow's JV Finances Sadara Project - Analyst Blog

      Dow Chemical ( DOW ) announced that Sadara Chemical Company, its joint venture with Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco), has secured main financing for the Sadara project. Sadara
      Published: 6/18/2013 22:30:01 PM
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    • NOC to Upgrade Navigation System - Analyst Blog

      Northrop Grumman Corporation ( NOC ) received an order from Wicklow, Ireland based Arklow Shipping to upgrade container vessels with VisionMaster FT Electronic Chart Display &
      Published: 6/18/2013 22:29:44 PM
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    • DaVita and Myriad Join Forces - Analyst Blog

      Recently, DaVita Labs, the dialysis division of DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. ( DVA ) and Myriad RBM entered into a strategic liaison. Myriad RBM is a wholly owned subsidiary of a
      Published: 6/18/2013 22:25:01 PM
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    • EXR to Buy 20 Self-Storage Facilities - Analyst Blog

      Recently, Extra Space Storage Inc . ( EXR ) announced that its operating partnership subsidiary - Extra Space Storage LP - inked a contribution deal with the several companies affiliated
      Published: 6/18/2013 22:20:01 PM
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    • Avnet's New Data Solution for HP - Analyst Blog

      Distributor of IT solutions, Avnet Technology Solutions ( AVT ), recently rolled out a channel-ready big data and analytics solution for Hewlett-Packard partners in the U.S. and Canada.
      Published: 6/18/2013 22:15:01 PM
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    • NRP to Purchase Stake in Bakken Play - Analyst Blog

      Natural Resource Partners L.P. ( NRP ) announced that it has an inked an agreement to buy a non-operated stake in oil and gas assets located in the Bakken/Three Forks formation from
      Published: 6/18/2013 22:15:01 PM
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    • EAC Increases Credit Facility - Analyst Blog

      Erickson Air-Crane Inc. ( EAC ) after a successful negotiation with financial institutions was able to enhance its five-year revolving credit facility to $125 million. On May 2, the
      Published: 6/18/2013 22:10:01 PM
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    • ViroPharma Up on Takeover Rumors - Analyst Blog

      Shares of ViroPharma Inc. ( VPHM ) recently jumped 6.30% on potential buyout rumors. As per Reuters, several pharmaceutical companies have shown an interest in acquiring ViroPharma given
      Published: 6/18/2013 21:32:31 PM
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    • Foster Acquires Ingen - Analyst Blog

      Foster Wheeler AG ( FWLT ) recently acquired UK's upstream consultancy company Ingen Ideas. The financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. Ingen will be included in Foster's
      Published: 6/18/2013 21:32:20 PM
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    • Hewlett-Packard Wins Another Deal - Analyst Blog

      More contract wins are coming in the way of Hewlett-Packard Company ( HPQ ). Recently, the 20 th Century Fox announced the selection of H-P as its strategic cloud partner. Fox will be
      Published: 6/18/2013 21:32:07 PM
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    • Host Hotels Hikes Dividend Again - Analyst Blog

      Consistent with its efforts to enhance stockholders' value, Host Hotels & Resorts Inc. ( HST ) raised its quarterly cash dividend by 10% sequentially to 11 cents per share from
      Published: 6/18/2013 20:32:32 PM
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    • Data on Astex Candidate - Analyst Blog

      Astex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( ASTX ) recently presented data from the phase I portion (dose-escalation) of the SGI-110-01 study in patients with intermediate or high risk relapsed or
      Published: 6/18/2013 20:32:13 PM
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    • Lockheed Martin Hits a New High - Analyst Blog

      On Jun 17, 2013, the shares of Lockheed Martin Corp. ( LMT ) hit a 52-week high of $109.25. The adjusted closing price was $108.27 per share, a 2.7% jump from the beginning of the month.
      Published: 6/18/2013 20:31:50 PM
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    • Sprint Sues DISH Networks - Analyst Blog

      After being snubbed by Clearwire Corp. ( CLWR ), which backed DISH Network Corp. 's ( DISH ) $4.40 per share offer, Sprint Nextel Corp. ( S ) seems to gear up for vendetta. The
      Published: 6/18/2013 20:31:25 PM
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    • Risk Reward Balances Best Buy - Analyst Blog

      We reiterate our long-term Neutral recommendation on Best Buy Co., Inc . ( BBY ) with a target price of $28.00. Why the Reiteration? Best Buy is undergoing a turnaround program
      Published: 6/18/2013 20:31:01 PM
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    • Positive Data on Incyte's Jakafi - Analyst Blog

      Incyte Corporation ( INCY ) recently announced positive long-term data from two ongoing studies on Jakafi. Incyte presented data from the studies at the 18th Congress of the European
      Published: 6/18/2013 20:30:23 PM
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    • Ariad's Iclusig in GIST Phase II Study - Analyst Blog

      Ariad Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( ARIA ) recently announced the commencement of an open-label, multicenter phase II trial of Iclusig (ponatinib) in patients suffering from metastatic and/or
      Published: 6/18/2013 20:30:01 PM
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    • Choice Hotels' Cambria Suites in Plano - Analyst Blog

      Choice Hotels International Inc. ( CHH ) is set to open a new hotel under its contemporary brand - Cambria Suites - in Plano, Texas in association with O'Reilly Hospitality Management,
      Published: 6/18/2013 20:29:35 PM
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    • LBTYA Eyes Kabel Deutschland - Analyst Blog

      U.S. media giant, Liberty Global Inc. ( LBTYA ) has made an offer to acquire Germany's largest cable network company, Kabel Deutschland Holding AG. Liberty Global Inc. has outbid
      Published: 6/18/2013 20:20:01 PM
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    • Stocks Rise Ahead of the Big Bad Fed

      Overnight, Asian markets were relatively flat with the Japanese Nikkei 225 (INDEXNIKKEI:NI225) down 0.20%. News continued to surface from China that it was experiencing serious funding
      Published: 6/18/2013 20:20:00 PM
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    • Natural Gas Supplies Up by 95 Bcf - Analyst Blog

      The U.S. Energy Department's weekly inventory release showed an in-line rise in natural gas supplies on account of mild seasonal weather. However, on a bearish note, the build was well ahead
      Published: 6/18/2013 20:10:01 PM
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    • National Oilwell Slips to Strong Sell - Analyst Blog

      On Jun 18, Zacks Investment Research downgraded global large-cap energy equipment maker, National Oilwell Varco ( NOV ) to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell). Why the Downgrade? National
      Published: 6/18/2013 19:30:43 PM
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    • Enterprise, Western Gas Form JV - Analyst Blog

      Midstream energy service provider, Enterprise Products Partners, L.P. ( EPD ), and Western Gas Partners, LP ( WES ) have teamed up to hold natural gas liquid (NGL) fractionation trains
      Published: 6/18/2013 19:30:16 PM
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    • MannKind Completes Afrezza Studies - Analyst Blog

      MannKind Corporation ( MNKD ) recently completed a phase III study (Study 175: n=353) on its diabetes candidate Afrezza. MannKind completed all follow-up visits for the enrolled patients in
      Published: 6/18/2013 19:30:01 PM
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    • Should You Buy The Market's Most Controversial Stock?

      There is nothing more frustrating than finding a seemingly attractive young company, only to discover that itsshares have already risen 800% in the past seven months. Then again, seeing
      Published: 6/18/2013 19:30:00 PM
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    • Campbell to Acquire Danish Snack Maker - Analyst Blog

      Campbell Soup Company ( CPB ) recently announced its plans to acquire Denmark-based Kelsen Group A/S from Maj Invest - a private equity firm and several other investors. The strategic
      Published: 6/18/2013 19:29:35 PM
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    • Priceline (PCLN) is Flying High

      By Adil Yousuf Priceline.com. (NASDAQ:PCLN) has served as the ideal middleman for years, with William Shatner satisfying all your travel needs at the price you desire. The
      Published: 6/18/2013 19:20:28 PM
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    • BSX Commences U.S. INTREPID Trial - Analyst Blog

      Recently announced, medical device major Boston Scientific Corporation ( BSX ) began patient enrollment for its INTREPID trial in the U.S. with the first implantation of its Vercise DBS
      Published: 6/18/2013 19:20:01 PM
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    • 9 Takeaways From SolarCity Corp's Chart

      The below chart is of SolarCity Corp ( SCTY ), which engages in the design, installation, and sale or lease of solar energy systems to residential and commercial customers, and government
      Published: 6/18/2013 19:15:00 PM
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    • Quality Systems in EHR Association - Analyst Blog

      NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, a full subsidiary of Quality Systems Inc. ( QSII ) and a player in the health care information technology market, recently revealed its intention
      Published: 6/18/2013 19:10:01 PM
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    • Metro Bancorp Hits New 52-Week High - Analyst Blog

      Shares of Metro Bancorp, Inc. ( METR ) hit a new 52-week high, touching $20.54 in the first half of the trading session on Jun 17. However, the stock closed the session at $19.98, which
      Published: 6/18/2013 18:31:51 PM
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    • Cooper Hits 52-Week High - Analyst Blog

      Shares of The Cooper Companies Inc. ( COO ), a company operating in the contact lens and women's health markets, hit a new 52-week high of $124.08 before closing at $122.80 on Jun 17, 2013.
      Published: 6/18/2013 18:31:17 PM
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    • Dentsply Reiterated at Neutral - Analyst Blog

      On Jun 17, we retained DENTSPLY International Inc. ( XRAY ) at Neutral following its first-quarter results. Although the first-quarter results were not impressive, we are confident that the
      Published: 6/18/2013 18:30:30 PM
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    • Alliant Inks Deal with Rolls-Royce - Analyst Blog

      Alliant Techsystems Inc. ( ATK ) has entered into an agreement, worth over $50 million, with the United Kingdom-based Rolls-Royce plc. If both the parties agreed, the contract could expand
      Published: 6/18/2013 18:30:01 PM
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    • BioScrip Grows with CarePoint Buyout - Analyst Blog

      In a bid to expand its home infusion business, BioScrip Inc. ( BIOS ) inked a definitive agreement to take over Ohio-based CarePoint Partners Holdings and its subsidiaries for cash payment
      Published: 6/18/2013 18:29:41 PM
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    • ECL's Campinas Unit Doubles in Size - Analyst Blog

      Leading cleaning and sanitation products maker Ecolab Inc. ( ECL ) has expanded its Research, Development & Engineering (RD&E) Center in Campinas, São Paulo. The
      Published: 6/18/2013 18:20:01 PM
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    • TTEK Wins $22.4M Restoration Contract - Analyst Blog

      Tetra Tech Inc. ( TTEK ) recently received a three-year, $22.4 million worth remediation and restoration program for a 280-acre Rio Tinto Plc 's ( RIO ) copper mine site in Elko County,
      Published: 6/17/2013 23:30:02 PM
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    • Positive Appraisal Results for Noble - Analyst Blog

      Noble Energy Inc. ( NBL ) announced positive appraisal results from its Gunflint prospect in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico (GoM). The second appraisal well, Mississippi Canyon 992 #1, in the
      Published: 6/17/2013 23:30:01 PM
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    • Ryder on Neutral Track - Analyst Blog

      On Jun 14, we maintained our Neutral recommendation on Ryder System Inc. ( R ), owing to favorable industry fundamentals along with improved average fleet age, prospects in rental business
      Published: 6/17/2013 23:29:31 PM
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    • Rambus Adds Feature to LED Bulbs - Analyst Blog

      Rambus Inc. ( RMBS ) added a new feature to its recently invented light emitting diode (LED) bulbs. Its latest LED 65-watt PAR30 bulbs and the 75-watt BR30 bulbs will now have a regulator
      Published: 6/17/2013 23:25:01 PM
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    • Rio Tinto Prices Bonds - Analyst Blog

      Rio Tinto Finance (USA) plc, a subsidiary of Rio Tinto plc ( RIO ), announced the pricing of $3.0 billion fixed and floating rate bonds. Each of the bond categories comprises two tranches
      Published: 6/17/2013 23:20:01 PM
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    • AutoNation Remains Neutral - Analyst Blog

      On Jun 12, we maintained our Neutral recommendation on AutoNation Inc. ( AN ) based on its optimal brand and market mix, which is driving the sales of new vehicles. Further, the company
      Published: 6/17/2013 23:15:01 PM
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    • EMCOR Subsidiary Wins Contract - Analyst Blog

      EMCOR Group Inc .'s ( EME ) subsidiary Poole & Kent Company recently received a contract to install a reverse osmosis water treatment plant in Clearwater, FL. The financial terms of
      Published: 6/17/2013 23:15:01 PM
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    • Management Restructuring by Cintas - Analyst Blog

      Specialized business service provider Cintas Corporation ( CTAS ) recently announced a reshuffle in some of its top leadership roles in sales and operations to fortify it for further
      Published: 6/17/2013 23:10:01 PM
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    • Mechel Starts Rail Rolls Hot Testing - Analyst Blog

      Russian miner Mechel OAO ( MTL ) declared that hot testing of rail rolls production has started at Chelyabinsk Metallurgical Plant's universal rolling mill. With the launch of hot testing,
      Published: 6/17/2013 22:32:11 PM
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    • Janus Enters into Notes Exchange Deal - Analyst Blog

      Janus Capital Group Inc. ( JNS ) recently entered into a privately negotiated deal in which it will exchange about $117 million of newly issued 0.75% Convertible Senior Notes with $110
      Published: 6/17/2013 22:31:56 PM
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    • Hawaiian Electric Stays Neutral - Analyst Blog

      We have maintained our Neutral recommendation on Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. ( HE ) on Jun 12, 2013 based on the company's constructive regulatory structure and strong regulated
      Published: 6/17/2013 22:31:41 PM
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    • IRWD Launches Constella in Europe - Analyst Blog

      Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( IRWD ) recently announced that it has launched Constella in collaboration with Almirall, S.A. in Europe. The European Commission approved the drug in Nov
      Published: 6/17/2013 22:31:21 PM
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    • Kohl's Strengthens Customer Service - Analyst Blog

      The specialty retailer, Kohl's Corporation ( KSS ), is geared to boost its sales by revamping its customer service. Kohl has set up a new facility dedicated to customer service at Waterview
      Published: 6/17/2013 22:30:59 PM
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    • Omnicom Collaborates with Salesforce - Analyst Blog

      Omnicom Media Group - the media services arm of Omnicom Group Inc. ( OMC ) - recently inked an agreement with leading customer relationship management (CRM) software provider salesforce.com
      Published: 6/17/2013 22:30:39 PM
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    • Avery Enhances BOPP Films Range - Analyst Blog

      Avery Dennison Corporation ( AVY ) has expanded its Prime Film Portfolio of biaxially-oriented polypropylene (BOPP) films with the addition of four new facestocks. The new BOPP films with a
      Published: 6/17/2013 22:30:15 PM
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    • SE to Transfer Assets to MLP - Analyst Blog

      Texas-based Spectra Energy Corporation ( SE ) plans to transfer all of its remaining U.S. Transmission and Storage assets to its limited partnership interest Spectra Energy Partners, LP
      Published: 6/17/2013 22:30:01 PM
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    • Petrobras Arm, BTG Pactual in JV - Analyst Blog

      Petrobras International Braspetro BV, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brazil's state-run energy giant Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. , or Petrobras ( PBR ) has entered into a joint venture with
      Published: 6/17/2013 22:29:36 PM
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    • T. Rowe Price Reiterated at Neutral - Analyst Blog

      On Jun 12, 2013, we reiterated our long-term recommendation on T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. ( TROW ) at Neutral based on the company's potential to take advantage of the economic recovery
      Published: 6/17/2013 22:25:01 PM
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    • Simcere Ties Up with Bristol-Myers - Analyst Blog

      Simcere Pharmaceutical Group ( SCR ) recently announced that it has entered into a strategic agreement with Bristol-Myers Squibb Company ( BMY ). The agreement further expands
      Published: 6/17/2013 22:20:01 PM
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    • Marriott Pinned at Neutral - Analyst Blog

      We reaffirm our Neutral recommendation on Marriott International Inc. ( MAR ) following an appraisal of its first quarter 2013 results. Though strong first quarter results and an
      Published: 6/17/2013 22:15:01 PM
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    • Walmex May Sell Restaurant Group - Analyst Blog

      According to media reports, Walmex, the Mexican subsidiary of the giant retailer, Walmart Stores ( WMT ), is weighing its options on selling its restaurant chain in the country. 
      Published: 6/17/2013 22:10:01 PM
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    • FNB to Acquire BCSB Bancorp - Analyst Blog

      F.N.B. Corporation ( FNB ) is moving forward with its strategy to grow through acquisitions. The company announced a deal to acquire Baltimore-based BCSB Bancorp, Inc. ( BCSB ) and
      Published: 6/17/2013 21:55:01 PM
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    • Gold and Silver Outlook: Will the Fed Taper QE3?

      Submitted by Trading NRG as part of our contributors program . The prices of gold and silver haven't done much during last week as they moved in an unclear trend. Next week, however,
      Published: 6/17/2013 21:50:39 PM
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    • German Court Rules in Favor of MDT - Analyst Blog

      It seems that the flow of good news for medical devices major, Medtronic ( MDT ), remains uninterrupted. Recently, as per news by Bloomberg, the company won a patent infringement case
      Published: 6/17/2013 21:32:30 PM
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    • DISH Forays into Rural Markets - Analyst Blog

      DISH Network Corp. ( DISH ) - the second largest satellite TV operator in the U.S. and NTELOS Holdings Corp. ( NTLS ) - a leading regional wireless network operator - jointly
      Published: 6/17/2013 21:32:20 PM
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    • Dean Foods Furthers WhiteWave Spin-Off - Analyst Blog

      The spin-off of The WhiteWave Foods Co . ( WWAV ) from its parent company, Dean Foods Company ( DF ), reached the final stages as the former filed a secondary offering of its Class A
      Published: 6/17/2013 21:32:09 PM
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    • Label Expansion for Astellas Drug - Analyst Blog

      Astellas Pharma Inc. ( ALPMY ) recently announced the approval of Prograf in Japan for an additional indication. Prograf is now approved for interstitial pneumonia associated with
      Published: 6/17/2013 21:31:56 PM
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    • Synergy Resources Prices Share Issue - Analyst Blog

      Platteville, Colorado-based Synergy Resources Corp. ( SYRG ) has priced an upsized public offering of 11,500,000 common shares at $6.25 a piece, with a 30-day over-allotment option for
      Published: 6/17/2013 21:31:45 PM
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    • Lockheed Wins DoD Contracts - Analyst Blog

      Lockheed Martin Corp ( LMT ) clinched two back-to-back contracts from the Department of Defense. The contracts are valued at a total of $17.1 million. The first contract worth $7.2
      Published: 6/17/2013 21:31:31 PM
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    • GM Expands SUV Recall - Analyst Blog

      General Motors Company ( GM ) expanded its 2012-late Aug recall of 249,260 units of midsize sport utility vehicles (SUVs) by 231,000 units after receiving more reports of vehicle fires
      Published: 6/17/2013 21:31:12 PM
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    • US Launch of Forest's Namenda XR - Analyst Blog

      Forest Laboratories, Inc. ( FRX ) recently announced the launch of its Alzheimer's drug, Namenda XR, in the US. Namenda XR (28 mg) is a once-daily extended-release version of the
      Published: 6/17/2013 21:30:52 PM
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    • Costco Continues Decent Sales Run - Analyst Blog

      The U.S. economy is still grappling with an uneven recovery, and companies are tussling to survive the downturn. Amid this environment, Costco Wholesale Corp ( COST ) has nearly
      Published: 6/17/2013 21:30:17 PM
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    • A.M. Best Rates Berkshire Subsidiaries - Analyst Blog

      A.M. Best Co. has reiterated the financial strength rating as well as issuer credit ratings of the subsidiaries of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.  ( BRK.A ) ( BRK.B ).  Berkshire
      Published: 6/17/2013 21:30:01 PM
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    • Huntington Wins 7th NSC Deal - Analyst Blog

      The Ingalls Shipbuilding unit of Huntington Ingalls Industries ( HII ) received a contract from the U.S. Coast Guard to build the seventh National Security Cutter (NSC). The $76.8
      Published: 6/17/2013 21:29:50 PM
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    • Advent Boosts Investor Confidence - Analyst Blog

      Information technology software solutions and services provider, Advent Software Inc. ( ADVS ) recently announced a special cash dividend of $9 per share to be paid on Jul 9 to
      Published: 6/17/2013 21:25:01 PM
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    • Roche's Tarceva Progresses in Japan - Analyst Blog

      Roche ( RHHBY ) recently announced that it has obtained approval for an additional indication of oncology drug Tarceva from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW).
      Published: 6/17/2013 21:20:01 PM
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    • Raytheon Flooded with DoD Contracts - Analyst Blog

      Raytheon Company ( RTN ) has received a sizeable $534.8 million firm-fixed-price contract for the production of Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) for the U.S. Air Force
      Published: 6/17/2013 20:31:59 PM
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    • American Capital Downgraded - Analyst Blog

      On Jun 14, 2013, we downgraded our long-term recommendation on American Capital, Ltd. ( ACAS ) to Neutral from Outperform. This was based on the company's first-quarter 2013 operating
      Published: 6/17/2013 20:31:35 PM
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    • Telus to Repurchase 4M Shares - Analyst Blog

      Canadian telecom company TELUS Corporation ( TU ) announced its plans to repurchase 4 million shares. This share buyback program is part of its 15 million share repurchase authorization
      Published: 6/17/2013 20:31:05 PM
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    • Elan Explores Sale Options - Analyst Blog

      In light of the offers and interests received so far, Elan Corporation, plc ( ELN ) recently announced that it is gearing up for a formal sale process. Elan share prices shot up
      Published: 6/17/2013 20:30:29 PM
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    • Murphy Oil Remains Neutral - Analyst Blog

      We have maintained our Neutral recommendation on Murphy Oil Corporation ( MUR ). The reiteration is primarily based on the company's strong financial position and significant progress in
      Published: 6/17/2013 20:29:38 PM
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    • China Will Power Yum! Brands, Inc. Growth

      Yum! Brands, Inc. ( YUM ) is the parent company behind KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Long John Silvers, and A&W. The company has 39,000 restaurants in more than 130 countries. Yum's
      Published: 6/17/2013 19:33:00 PM
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    • Adobe Earnings Preview: Will It Miss? - Analyst Blog

      Adobe Systems Inc . ( ADBE ) is set to report second quarter 2013 results on June 18. Last quarter, it posted a 10.0% positive surprise. Let's see how things are shaping up for this
      Published: 6/17/2013 19:31:35 PM
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    • Statoil Finds Oil at Johan Sverdrup - Analyst Blog

      Norwegian major Statoil ASA ( STO ) and its partners have completed the appraisal of an important well in the western section of the Johan Sverdrup field in the Norwegian sector of the
      Published: 6/17/2013 19:30:51 PM
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    • CenturyLink Acquires AppFog - Analyst Blog

      CenturyLink Inc. ( CTL ) announced plans to take over a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) provider - AppFog, Inc. - for an undisclosed figure. The acquired company will be added to Savvis
      Published: 6/17/2013 19:30:12 PM
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    • Allscripts Wins a Major UK Client - Analyst Blog

      Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc. ( MDRX ), a leading player in the health care information technology (HCIT) market, recently reported that Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust
      Published: 6/17/2013 19:30:01 PM
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    • Microsoft Partners Best Buy - Analyst Blog

      Microsoft Corp. ( MSFT ) recently announced a partnership with Best Buy ( BBY ) to roll out Windows Stores across the its 500 outlets in the U.S. with an additional 100 in Canada.
      Published: 6/17/2013 19:29:38 PM
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    • Fed – Tapering or the definition of tapering

      Despite a buoyant market ahead of the Fed the afternoon session is being clouded by concern coming out of a Financial Times (FT) article about how Big Ben may be more ready to talk tapering on
      Published: 6/17/2013 18:49:28 PM
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    • Cabot Downgraded to Strong Sell - Analyst Blog

      On Jun 15, Zacks Investment Research downgraded independent oil and gas exploration and production (E&P) company, Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation ( COG ) to a Zacks Rank #5
      Published: 6/17/2013 18:31:04 PM
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    • Mindray to Takeover ZONARE - Analyst Blog

      Chinese medical devices major Mindray Medical International Limited ( MR ) recently reported a definitive agreement to takeover ZONARE Medical Systems, Inc. (ZONARE), for $105 million.
      Published: 6/17/2013 18:30:08 PM
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    • Keeping a Balanced View on Cliffs - Analyst Blog

      We have retained our Neutral recommendation on mining company Cliffs Natural Resources ( CLF ) following its mixed first-quarter 2013 results. While Cliffs should benefit from expanding
      Published: 6/17/2013 18:30:01 PM
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    • What Will the Fed Do Wednesday? - Real Time Insight

      The 6 month stock market rally stalled out once investors started thinking about the end of QE. This included a 5% pullback in stocks and a hefty increase in Treasury bond rates.  So
      Published: 6/17/2013 18:29:31 PM
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    • TRW Automotive Hits 52-Week High - Analyst Blog

      Shares of TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. ( TRW ) hit a new 52-week high of $65.42 on Jun 14, which is above its previous level of $65.23, and closed at $64.71 on the same day. The closing
      Published: 6/17/2013 18:20:01 PM
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    • Chevron Starts Angola LNG Project - Analyst Blog

      Cabinda Gulf Oil Company Limited - a subsidiary of energy major Chevron Corporation ( CVX ) - announced the start-up of production from its first Angola LNG (liquefied natural gas)
      Published: 6/17/2013 18:10:01 PM
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    • Dick's Sporting Adds New Store in Fla. - Analyst Blog

      Full-line sporting goods retailer, Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. ( DKS ), announced the addition of a new store in Fla. at the Cordova Mall in Pensacola. Celebrations to mark the store's
      Published: 6/17/2013 17:30:51 PM
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    • Rock-Tenn Reaches 52-Week High - Analyst Blog

      Shares of Rock-Tenn Company ( RKT ) reached a new 52-week high of $105.97 on June 14, higher than its previous high of $104.09. Rock-Tenn has delivered a robust one-year return of
      Published: 6/17/2013 17:30:01 PM
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    • Syngenta Maintained at Neutral - Analyst Blog

      On Jun 14, 2013, we reaffirmed our long-term Neutral recommendation on Syngenta AG ( SYT ) as risk reward remains fairly balanced for the stock at this juncture. Why the Reiteration?
      Published: 6/17/2013 17:30:01 PM
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    • Chwnghwa Telecom Remains Neutral - Analyst Blog

      We maintain our Neutral recommendation on Chunghwa Telecom Co. Ltd. ( CHT ) based on its mixed financial results for the first quarter of 2013. Chunghwa is the largest integrated
      Published: 6/17/2013 17:29:30 PM
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    • Positive Data for COV's Solitaire - Analyst Blog

      International health care products major, Covidien plc ( COV ) presented encouraging data at the 2013 European Stroke Conference regarding the superiority of its endovascular offering,
      Published: 6/17/2013 17:25:01 PM
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    • Be Wary of Buying DuPont on This Dip

      Despite a few choppy trading sessions last week, the bulls remain in the driver's seat as made evident by the stock market's largely uninterrupted ascent. Although price action continues to
      Published: 6/17/2013 17:25:00 PM
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    • Microsoft Office on iPhone - Analyst Blog

      The world's largest software maker Microsoft Corp. ( MSFT ) announced the launch of a Windows app for Apple's ( AAPL ) iPhone. However, Microsoft is not offering this app on iPad.
      Published: 6/17/2013 17:10:01 PM
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    • Kraft to Open Two New Units - Analyst Blog

      Packaged food and beverage company Kraft Foods Group Inc. ( KRFT ) recently announced that it intends to create two new standalone business units from Jul 1, namely Meals and Desserts
      Published: 6/17/2013 16:31:04 PM
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    • Starwood's Aloft Forays into Cancun - Analyst Blog

      Aloft, one of the brands of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. ( HOT ), unveiled a property in Cancun, Mexico. The property marks Starwood's 25th opening in Mexico and its
      Published: 6/17/2013 16:30:27 PM
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    • Yahoo Acquires Rondee - Analyst Blog

      Internet giant Yahoo! Inc. ( YHOO ) recently announced the acquisition of enterprise conference call service provider, Rondee. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. Palo
      Published: 6/17/2013 16:29:35 PM
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    • Is gold at a reflection point?

       The price of gold this afternoon remains slightly lower by 0.43% or -$6.00 to $1,381.60 as gold traders remain on the sidelines ahead of the Federal Reserve policy meeting and statement
      Published: 6/17/2013 16:24:38 PM
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    • Paychex Acquires HR Services Inc. - Analyst Blog

      Payroll and human resource (HR) outsourcing service provider Paychex Inc. ( PAYX ) recently announced the acquisition of HR Services Inc., a provider of comprehensive HR solutions for an
      Published: 6/17/2013 16:20:01 PM
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    • BIP to Divest Timber Assets - Analyst Blog

      Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. ( BIP ) has entered into an agreement with an undisclosed buyer to sale its interest in the U.S. Pacific Northwest timberland operations. The total
      Published: 6/17/2013 16:10:01 PM
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    • Good News for Celgene's Revlimid - Analyst Blog

      Encouraging news flowed in at Celgene Corporation ( CELG ) from Europe with the European Commission (EC) amending the company's marketing authorisation for Revlimid and approving the drug
      Published: 6/17/2013 15:31:15 PM
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    • Hey Homies, BULL is the word! - Real Time Insight

      On a day with the market blistering higher, it's good to see some love return to the homebuilders, or homies as I like to call them.  Over the last month or so, this very same group was
      Published: 6/17/2013 15:30:45 PM
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    • Data on BMY/ AbbVie's elotuzumab - Analyst Blog

      Bristol-Myers Squibb Company ( BMY ) and partner AbbVie Inc. ( ABBV ) recently presented data on their oncology candidate, elotuzumab, from a phase II study. Results were presented at
      Published: 6/17/2013 15:30:10 PM
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    • Rockwood to Divest Ceramics Business - Analyst Blog

      Specialty chemicals and advanced materials company Rockwood Holdings, Inc. ( ROC ) has agreed to divest its advanced ceramics business CeramTec to private equity firm Cinven for €1.49
      Published: 6/17/2013 15:30:01 PM
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    • Market Sentiment Offers Clues to Next Big Move in Stocks

      The stock market's latest pullback has some bulls on edge. After an uninterrupted rally that started in November, the recent pullback deleted 5% of gains and has thus far become the largest
      Published: 6/17/2013 15:30:00 PM
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    • DuPont Opens Seed Facility in Ukraine - Analyst Blog

      Chemical giant DuPont ( DD ) opened a seed production facility in Stasi, Dykanka region, Poltava oblast, Ukraine to help farmers increase their harvests. The facility will produce seeds of
      Published: 6/17/2013 15:29:35 PM
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    • Schwab's May DATs Improve - Analyst Blog

      In its monthly market activity report for May 2013, The Charles Schwab Corporation ( SCHW ) reported Daily Average Trades (DATs) of 505,400. The DATs were up 17% from 432,300 in the
      Published: 6/17/2013 15:20:01 PM
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    • Still Neutral on Jones Lang LaSalle - Analyst Blog

      On Jun 14, 2013, we reiterated our long-term recommendation on Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. ( JLL ) at Neutral based on its top-line improvement, market share expansion, decent balance sheet
      Published: 6/17/2013 15:10:01 PM
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    • JPMorgan to Shed Private Equity Unit - Analyst Blog

      JPMorgan Chase & Co . ( JPM ) is set to divest its private equity arm, One Equity Partners ('OEP'). This divestiture will aid One Equity Partners raise its own investment funds.
      Published: 6/17/2013 14:30:21 PM
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    • GenCorp Closes Rocketdyne Buy - Analyst Blog

      Leading aerospace products manufacturer GenCorp Inc. ( GY ) recently completed the acquisition of the Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne business from diversified business conglomerate
      Published: 6/17/2013 14:30:01 PM
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    • Ellington Financial Upped to Strong Buy - Analyst Blog

      On Jun 15, 2013, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Ellington Financial LLC ( EFC ) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Why the Upgrade? Ellington Financial has been witnessing rising
      Published: 6/17/2013 14:29:39 PM
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    • The Fed in Focus This Week - Ahead of Wall Street

      Monday, June 17, 2013 The stock market has been all over the place in recent weeks as it struggled with sizing up the Fed's next move. Sentiment appears positive ahead of the open, with
      Published: 6/17/2013 14:26:01 PM
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    • Key Announcements by Weyerhaeuser - Analyst Blog

      Weyerhaeuser Company ( WY ) made a number of strategic announcements on June 16, 2013, all of which might have long-term implications on its operations once implemented. Firstly,
      Published: 6/17/2013 14:20:01 PM
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    • Dissecting the Jump in Real Interest Rates

      One of these days I am going entitle an article "You Are Going to Lose All of Your Money and Be Very Unhappy About It," but today is not that day, despite all of the reasons we have
      Published: 6/17/2013 14:00:00 PM
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    • New 52-Week High for Colfax - Analyst Blog

      Shares of Colfax Corporation ( CFX ) touched a new 52-week high of $52.63 during its trading session on Jun 14. This represents an increase of 1.3% over its previous high.  
      Published: 6/17/2013 13:32:09 PM
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    • Lithia Acquires O'Brien Dealerships - Analyst Blog

      Automotive retailer Lithia Motors Inc. ( LAD ) expanded its footprint in Salem, Ore. with the acquisition of O'Brien Auto Group of Salem. The sale included O'Brien's stores, which
      Published: 6/17/2013 13:31:32 PM
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    • Honeywell Powers Airbus A350 XWB - Analyst Blog

      Along with other industry players, diversified technology company Honeywell International Inc. ( HON ) has successfully contributed to the designing of the new Airbus A350 XWB (Xtra
      Published: 6/17/2013 13:30:34 PM
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    • Will Rite Aid Beat Earnings Est. Again? - Analyst Blog

      Rite Aid Corp . ( RAD ) is set to declare its first-quarter fiscal 2014 results on Jun 20. The last reported quarter was the second consecutive quarter in which the company posted
      Published: 6/17/2013 13:30:01 PM
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    • Stock Downgrades: Red Hat Inc Goes Cap in Hand

      It felt fitting that an upgraded Groupon ( GRPN ) jumped 10.23% last week, for the market overall reduced many investors to coupon-clipping penury. Shares slumped as a global trail of
      Published: 6/17/2013 13:21:00 PM
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    • Smithfield's Earnings Miss, Rev Beat - Analyst Blog

      Meat producer Smithfield Foods Inc ( SFD ) posted earnings of 21 cents per share in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 42 cents by 50.0%. The
      Published: 6/17/2013 13:20:01 PM
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