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Initial Claims for Unemployment Insurance fell by 34,000 last week to 407,000 (last week was also revised up by 2,000, so one could see it as a 32,000 decline). This was much better than the expected level of 442,000. We can give thanks that we have be able to get out of the “trading range” that...

Black Friday is one of, if not the biggest shopping day of the year. If you believe that shoppers will be going nuts and spending out of their minds this holiday season, then why not put a little coin in your pocket at their expense? Stores like Target (NYSE: TGT), Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) and Best...

FRED's (NASDAQ: FRED) beat 3Q EPS guidance according to a Morgan Keegan report published yesterday. FRED's 3Q EPS of $0.20 was ahead of Morgan Keegan/the Street's estimate of $0.18. Morgan Keegan notes higher gross margin and a lower tax rate than expected as the reasons for the beat. Morgan Keegan...

Morgan Keegan raises its price target on Fred's, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRED) from $14 to $16.

J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. has a Neutral rating and a $12 price target on Fred's, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRED). In a note sent to investors, J.P. Morgan writes, "Fred's stock has become more intriguing recently with an impressive margin performance in 3Q, a solid balance sheet, and a number of top-line...

Initial Claims for Unemployment Insurance fell by 34,000 last week to 407,000 (last week was also revised up by 2,000, so one could see it as a 32,000 decline). This was much better than the expected level of 442,000. We can give thanks that we have be able to get out of the “trading range” that...

Fred's, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRED) today reported financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended October 30, 2010. For the third quarter of 2010, Fred's net income increased 55% to $7.8 million or $0.20 per diluted share compared with net income of $5.0 million or $0.13 per diluted share...

There is no doubt that consumers hurt by the recession want to stretch their dollars. And when it comes to investing in small-cap companies, being a frugal shopper is even more important. That's because it's possible to pay too much for even the best...

There is no doubt that consumers hurt by the recession want to stretch their dollars. And when it comes to investing in small-cap companies, being a frugal shopper is even more important. That's because it's possible to pay too much for even the best...

Dollar Tree Inc. (DLTR) reported third quarter earnings per share of 73 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 62 cents and the prior-year figure of 51 cents. The quarter was aided by robust sales attributable to increased traffic and higher average ticket. The company reported...