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Earnings season is winding down, but there are still a bunch of retailers and a few tech companies scheduled to report this week.
Also, keep an eye out for economic data regarding the housing and manufacturing markets, as well as a speech from Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke on Friday.
Read: Earnings Preview for Aug 17-21
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Today's Top Stories: Monday- August 17, 2009
ZACKS RANK BUY STOCKS
- Aggressive Growth - Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR) third-quarter results included sales of $190.5 million, a 61% year-over-year increase from $118.1 million. Earnings per share came in at 36 cents, more that double last year's 16 cents. The figure topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 9 cents and was the sixth consecutive surprise. Read More...
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Growth & Income - Tupperware Brands Corporation (TUP) continues to see bullish projections. Analysts polled by Zacks are calling for full-year earnings of $2.66 per share, up 5 cents over the past couple weeks and well ahead of last month's Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.27. Read More...
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Momentum - Rovi Corp. (ROVI) raised its 2009 revenue and earnings guidance. The company now expects revenue between $465 and $485 million and earnings from $1.40 to $1.60 per share. Analysts are bullish on Rovi with a 26% growth projection. Read More...
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Value - Steve Madden Limited (SHOO) sales increased to $116.5 million from $109.3 million in the year ago quarter. The stock is also trading with a forward P/E of 14.9 and a price-to-book of 2.49. Plus, the company has a solid 1-year return on equity (ROE) of 17.45%. Read More...
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BEST OF ZACKS EQUITY RESEARCH
- Bull Of The Day:
Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY)
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- Bear Of The Day:
Loews Corp. (L)
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- ZACKS INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: Retail Industry
The strong relative performance of retailing stocks thus far has been due to low expectations, "less bad" sales declines and cost cutting efforts. We discuss Whole Foods (WFMI), Winn-Dixie (WINN) and Safeway (SWY). Read More...
- Upbeat on Chevron (CVX)
- Allegheny (AYE) Seeks Higher Base Rate
- Progressive’s (PGR) Online Progress
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