Housewares & Specialties

Analysts at Jefferies initiate coverage of Newell Rubbermaid Inc (NYSE: NWL) with a “hold” rating. The target price for NWL is set to $20. NWL shares rose 1.33% to close at $18.24 yesterday. More Analyst Ratings here

Centre Partners Management LLC today announced the sale of Quickie Manufacturing Corporation to Jarden Corporation (NYSE: JAH). Quickie is a leading manufacturer and supplier of conventional household cleaning tools in retail channels in North America. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

China's economy is still on a roll. Maybe not at the breakneck speed of the past decade, but the economy is still growing at a comfortable 9-plus percent. The China Academy of Social Sciences most recent GDP forecast calls for 2010 economic expansion to finish...

China's economy is still on a roll. Maybe not at the breakneck speed of the past decade, but the economy is still growing at a comfortable 9-plus percent. The China Academy of Social Sciences most recent GDP forecast calls for 2010 economic expansion to finish...

Jarden Corporation (NYSE: JAH) today announced that its board of directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.0825 per share of the Company's common stock, payable on January 31, 2011 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on January 3, 2011.

American Greetings Corporation (NYSE: AM) today announced a quarterly cash dividend of 14 cents per share to be paid on December 31, 2010 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 23, 2010. The Board of Directors has chosen to expedite payment of this dividend due to the...

At 10:17 am, the Dow gained 0.22% to 11,501.86, the broader Standard & Poor's 500 index moved up 0.11% to 1,242.99 and the NASDAQ composite index rose 0.36% to 2,637.08. The industries that are driving the market today are: Consumer Services: This industry jumped 4.10% by 10:17 am. The top...

Morgan Stanley released its Americas Equity Morning Summary with the following updates: Upgrades: Newell Rubbermaid (NYSE: NWL) from Equal-Weight to Overweight. Initiates Coverage: Fresh Market (NASDAQ: TFM) with an Overweight rating and $42 price target. Price Target Up: Broadcom Corp. (NASDAQ:...

Analysts at Morgan Stanley upgrade Newell Rubbermaid Inc (NYSE: NWL) from "equal weight" to "overweight." The target price for NWL is set to $23. NWL's shares gained 0.11% to close at $17.53 yesterday. More Analyst Ratings here

Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks #5 Rank ("strong sell") List today: Acergy S.A. (ACGY) Banco Santander (STD) Blyth Inc (BTH) China Agritech Inc (CAGC) Citi Trends Inc (CTRN) View the entire Zacks #5 Rank List. ACERGY SA (ACGY): Free Stock Analysis Report BLYTH INC (BTH): Free Stock Analysis...

Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks #5 Rank ("strong sell") List today: Acergy S.A. (ACGY) Banco Santander (STD) Blyth Inc (BTH) China Agritech Inc (CAGC) Citi Trends Inc (CTRN) View the entire Zacks #5 Rank List. ACERGY SA (ACGY): Free Stock Analysis Report BLYTH INC (BTH): Free Stock Analysis...

Brown-Forman Corp. (BF.B), a leading global producer and distributor of premium alcoholic beverages, recorded fiscal 2011 second-quarter earnings of $154.0 million or $1.05 per share, compared with $147.3 million or 99 cents in the year-ago quarter. Quarterly result outpaced the Zacks Consensus...

Brown-Forman Corp. (BF.B), a leading global producer and distributor of premium alcoholic beverages, recorded fiscal 2011 second-quarter earnings of $154.0 million or $1.05 per share, compared with $147.3 million or 99 cents in the year-ago quarter. Quarterly result outpaced the Zacks Consensus...

Fortune Brands Inc. (FO) announced its intention to split the company into three separate parts, giving investors pure plays in golf, home products and alcoholic drinks. The company revealed that it would spin off its home and security business to shareholders in a tax-free transaction. Fortune...

Fortune Brands Inc. (FO) announced its intention to split the company into three separate parts, giving investors pure plays in golf, home products and alcoholic drinks. The company revealed that it would spin off its home and security business to shareholders in a tax-free transaction. Fortune...