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Oprah's highly anticipated Favorite Things episode aired today leading to the usual screaming and crying from audience members thrilled to be gifted the items on her list. Don't you wish you were in the audience for one of those shows? Alas, this is the last season of the Oprah Winfrey Show and,...

Oprah's highly anticipated Favorite Things episode aired today leading to the usual screaming and crying from audience members thrilled to be gifted the items on her list. Don't you wish you were in the audience for one of those shows? Alas, this is the last season of the Oprah Winfrey Show and,...

Oppenheimer has published a research report on Williams-Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) after the company reported 3Q results that showed strong sales momentum. In the report, Oppenheimer writes "We have for some time recommended WSM as one of the most compelling investment opportunities in hardlines retail....

Cost Plus, Inc. (NASDAQ: CPWM) today announced financial results for its third quarter ended October 30, 2010 and provided financial guidance for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010. Third Quarter 2010 versus Third Quarter 2009 Highlights: Same store sales increased 8.8% Customer count increased...

Deutsche Bank has a Hold rating and a $30 price target on Williams-Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) after the company reported earnings. In a note to clients Deutsche Bank writes, "This includes sales, margins and earnings gains as the company continues to take share and improve its infrastructure. But, with...

Sterne Agee has raised estimates on Williams-Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) after a strong 3Q. In a note to clients, Sterne Agee writes, "WSM reported another strong quarter overall, with Q3 EPS of $0.35 (vs. $0.16 LY) well above our estimate of $0.29, FC of $0.31 and guidance of $0.26-$0.30. Based on the...

Kirkland's, Inc. (Nasdaq: KIRK) on Friday morning released financial results that missed Wall Street earnings expectations, while beating revenue estimates. Kirkland's, Inc reported that its 3rd quarter net income fell to $2.3 million, or 11 cents per share, down from $5.8 million, or 27 cents per...

Model Portfolio Daily Update:  November 18, 2010 Members login for the full update: New Actions Required: Of Note: Williams-Sonoma (WSM) reported a good quarter and raised guidance but not high enough to a level that will likely reset analyst expectations … Continue reading →

Kirkland's, Inc. (NASDAQ: KIRK) today reported financial results for the 13-week and 39-week periods ended October 30, 2010. Net sales for the 13-week period ended October 30, 2010, increased 0.4% to $92.7 million compared with $92.4 million for the 13-week period ended October 31, 2009....

Williams-Sonoma (WSM) reported solid results for the fiscal third quarter ended 10/31/2010.  As we write this, the stock is down more than 10% in an absurd sell-off, likely driven by fears related to a slowdown in the home furnishings industry … Continue reading →

Shares of Williams-Sonoma Inc. (NYSE: WSM) are trading down 9.9% at $32.25 per share during the Thursday afternoon trading session. The day's trading range for shares of Williams-Sonoma Inc has been between $32.04 and $34.00 per share. Analysts covering the company's stock give it a consensus price...

• GM (NYSE: GM) priced its IPO at the upper end of its range at $33 per share, and expanded the number of shares being offered to 478 million • Sears Holdings (NASDAQ: SHLD) reported a wider third quarter loss than expected at $1.98 versus the expected $1.07, on revenues of $9.68 billion, off...