Homefurnishing Retail

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM) today announced operating results for the third quarter of fiscal 2010, which ended on October 31, 2010 (“Q3 10”). Laura Alber, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We continue to be pleased with the financial and operational performance of our...

• 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...

We are upgrading our rating on Regis Corporation (RGS), the largest hair salon chain in the world, from Underperform to Neutral. The rating upgrade is based on first quarter 2011 earnings, which were in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Results reflect the benefits of cost-containment...

We are upgrading our rating on Regis Corporation (RGS), the largest hair salon chain in the world, from Underperform to Neutral. The rating upgrade is based on first quarter 2011 earnings, which were in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Results reflect the benefits of cost-containment...

The last company to revolutionize counter-top beverage machines saw its stock skyrocket more than 10,000 percent. While that return didn't materialize overnight (it took a decade) the company, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (Nasdaq: GMCR), is still going strong...

The last company to revolutionize counter-top beverage machines saw its stock skyrocket more than 10,000 percent. While that return didn't materialize overnight (it took a decade) the company, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (Nasdaq: GMCR), is still going strong...

A couple weeks ago, one of the hottest IPOs in a long time took place. SodaStream International Ltd. (SODA), an Israeli company, went public, selling 6,250,000 shares at $20 per share. SodaStream manufactures and markets home beverage carbonation systems, which can turn tap water into sparkling...

The analysts at Robert W. Baird are initiating coverage on the following companies: Alexion Pharma (NASDAQ: ALXN); Neutral rating with a price target of $76. Williams-Sonoma (NYSE: WSM); Outperform with a price target of $42. Bed Bath & Beyond (NASDAQ: BBBY); Neutral with a price target of $48.

Model Portfolio Daily Update:  November 11, 2010 Members login for the full report: New Actions Required: None Of Note: Williams-Sonoma (WSM) — “Wells Fargo raised its Q3 estimates for Williams-Sonoma above consensus levels ahead of the company's Q3 results. The … Continue reading →

Wells Fargo said that that its 3Q estimates on shares of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM). “Our 3Q EPS estimate increases from $0.32 to $0.34, our FY10 estimate goes from $1.79 to $1.86 and our FY11 estimate goes from $2.11 to $2.31,” Wells Fargo writes. “Our valuation range increases from $32-$34...

At the meeting of the board of directors of HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES, INC., (NYSE: HVT) held on November 9, 2010, the directors declared a one-time cash dividend to be paid on the two classes of $1 par value common stock of the company, payable Monday, December 6, 2010 to stockholders of record...

Looks like the hours long selloff is almost erased... thankfully, this reign of bears (all few hours of it) appears to be stopped.  Their cockiness is astounding after 5 hours of "wins".... I'm hearing things like "I see daylight... maybe... but my eye is swollen shut from repeated battery."  What...

KeyBanc Capital Markets initiates a Hold rating on Kirkland's, Inc (NASDAQ: KIRK).

Same-store sales for Rent-A-Center, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCII) increased 0.3% against an easy decline of 6.1%, Gilford Securities reports. RCII shares quickly priced in a new plan to enhance growth. “2010 revenue is slightly higher to $2,736m from $2,735m and EPS to $2.80 from $2.75,” Gilford Securities...