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US Stock Futures Flat; Bernanke, Economic Data In Focus
Wednesday, February 27, 2013 - 6:24am | 508US stock futures are mostly flat this morning, ahead of a second day of testimony by Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 4 points to 13,863.00 and S&P 500 index futures rose 0.30 points to 1,492.70. Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 1.25 points to 2,706.50....
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Earnings Scheduled For February 27, 2013
Wednesday, February 27, 2013 - 5:50am | 1238Accretive Health (NYSE: AH) is expected to report its Q4 earnings at $0.09 per share on revenue of $237.30 million. Dollar Tree (NASDAQ: DLTR) is estimated to report its Q4 earnings at $0.99 per share on revenue of $2.23 billion. Target (NYSE: TGT) is expected to report its Q4 earnings at $1.48...
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Are Retail Stocks a Value Play or Value Trap?
Thursday, January 3, 2013 - 2:42pm | 432As more details emerge about the disappointing holiday season, analysts have lowered ratings and expressed concern about earnings announcements set to hit the street in the coming weeks. Holiday sales can account for as much as 40 percent of a retailer's annual revenue, making December sales one...
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Limited December SSS +3%
Thursday, January 3, 2013 - 7:05am | 210Limited Brands (NYSE: LTD) reported a comparable store sales increase of 3 percent for the five weeks ended Dec. 29, 2012, compared to the five weeks ended Dec. 31, 2011. The company reported net sales of $1.947 billion for the five weeks ended Dec. 29, 2012, compared to net sales of $1.868...
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Benzinga's Top Pre-Market Losers
Tuesday, December 18, 2012 - 8:17am | 112Limited Brands (NYSE: LTD) shares fell 6.12% to $48.29 in the pre-market trading. Limited Brands' trailing-twelve-month profit margin is 6.93%. Baker Hughes (NYSE: BHI) dipped 2.07% to $39.80 in the pre-market session. Baker Hughes lowered its Q4 North America revenue forecast. Home Loan...
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Benzinga's Top Initiations
Wednesday, December 5, 2012 - 7:28am | 139Analysts at FBR Capital initiated coverage on shares of Limited Brands (NYSE: LTD) with a “market perform” rating. Limited's shares closed at $51.30 yesterday. Limited's trailing-twelve-month operating margin is 15.70%. UBS initiated coverage on shares of SM Energy Company (NYSE: SM) with a “...
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US Stock Futures Up Ahead Of Retail Sales Data
Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - 6:00am | 398US stock futures are higher this morning, after upbeat results from Cisco Systems (NASDAQ: CSCO). Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 53 points to 12,770.00 and S&P 500 index futures rose 6.70 points to 1,377.60. Nasdaq 100 futures gained 17.75 points to 2,578.25. US stocks...
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Earnings Scheduled For November 14, 2012
Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - 2:43am | 566Abercrombie & Fitch Co (NYSE: ANF) is projected to report its Q3 earnings at $0.59 per share on revenue of $1.11 billion. NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP) is expected to report its Q2 EPS at $0.48 on revenue of $1.54 billion. Aegean Marine Petroleum Network (NYSE: ANW) is estimated to post its Q3 EPS at...
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Top 4 Large-Cap Stocks In The Apparel Stores Industry With The Highest Dividend Yield
Monday, October 15, 2012 - 12:59am | 111Below are the top large-cap apparel stores stocks on the NYSE and the NASDAQ in terms of dividend yield. Limited Brands (NYSE: LTD) has a dividend yield of 2.10%. Limited Brands' shares closed at $48.26 on Friday. Nordstrom (NYSE: JWN) has a dividend yield of 2.00%. Nordstrom's shares closed at $...
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Limited Brands Reports September 2012 SSS Up 5%
Thursday, October 4, 2012 - 6:20am | 210Limited Brands (NYSE: LTD) reported a comparable store sales increase of 5 percent for the five weeks ended Sept. 29, 2012, compared to the five weeks ended Oct. 1, 2011. The company reported net sales of $773.6 million for the five weeks ended Sept. 29, 2012, compared to net sales of $818.6...
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5 Apparel Stores Stocks With The Highest Revenue Estimates
Tuesday, October 2, 2012 - 6:20am | 160Below are the top apparel stores stocks in terms of revenue estimate for the current year. Analysts expect Gap (NYSE: GPS) to post revenue of $15.50 billion for the year ending January, 2013. Gap's trailing-twelve-month revenue is $14.93 billion. Nordstrom (NYSE: JWN) is expected to report...
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Limited Brands Names Michael Morris and Dr. Gordon Gee to its Board of Directors
Thursday, September 20, 2012 - 3:17pm | 116Today Limited Brands (NYSE: LTD) announced the appointments of Michael G. Morris and Dr. E. Gordon Gee to its Board of Directors. Mr. Morris is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of American Electric Power Co., Inc., one of the nation's largest generators of electricity. From January 2004...
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Limited Brands Reports August SSS +8%
Thursday, August 30, 2012 - 6:03am | 201Limited Brands, Inc. (NYSE: LTD) reported a comparable store sales increase of 8 percent for the four weeks ended Aug. 25, 2012, compared to the four weeks ended Aug. 27, 2011. The company reported net sales of $665.6 million for the four weeks ended Aug. 25, 2012, compared to net sales of $...
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UPDATE: Limited Posts 38% Drop In FQ2 Profit, Lifts Full-Year Forecast
Thursday, August 16, 2012 - 4:16am | 113Limited Brands (NYSE: LTD) reported a 38% drop in its fiscal second-quarter profit and lifted its full-year forecast. Limited now expects full-year earnings of $2.73 to $2.88 per share, versus its earlier forecast of $2.63 to $2.83 per share. It projects current-quarter earnings of $0.15 to $0.20...
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US Stock Futures Down Ahead Of Economic Data
Wednesday, August 15, 2012 - 5:29am | 445US stock futures are slightly lower this morning, as investors are awaiting economic data. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 15 points to 13,118.00 and S&P 500 index futures fell 2.60 points to 1,399.00. Nasdaq 100 futures declined 4.50 points to 2,722.25. US stocks closed...