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Staples Beats Estimates (SPLS)
Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 7:55am | 207Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) announced on Thursday morning that it beat consensus Wall Street estimates. Staples, Inc reported that its 3rd quarter net income rose to $288.7 million, or 40 cents per share, up from $269.4 million, or 8 cents per share, a year earlier. Excluding special items, the...
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Staples Reports Upbeat Q3 Earnings
Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 7:31am | 56Staples Inc (NASDAQ: SPLS) reports its Q3 adjusted EPS at $0.41, beating the consensus of $0.40. SPLS reports its Q3 revenue at $6.54 billion, versus the estimates of $6.53 billion. SPLS shares fell 0.42% to $20.00 in after-hours trading. Read more from Benzinga's Company news.
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Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Dynegy Inc., The Blackstone Group, NRG Energy, Dick's Sporting Goods and Foot Locker - Press Releases
Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 6:01am | 1745For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – November 18, 2010 – Zacks.com Analyst Blog features: Dynegy Inc. (DYN), The Blackstone Group ( BX), NRG Energy Inc. (NRG), Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. (DKS) and Foot Locker Inc. (FL). Get the most recent insight from Zacks Equity Research with the free Profit from...
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Company News for November 18, 2010 - Corporate Summary
Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 5:08am | 527• 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...
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Stock Market News for November 18, 2010 - Market News
Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 5:06am | 1056Stocks closed mixed on Wednesday amid lingering concerns about debt problems in Europe and a sharp drop in construction of new homes in the U.S. Financials were the weak spot in yesterday's trading but strength in retailers' shares helped contain the losses. The blue-chip Dow average closed with a...
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Earnings Scheduled For November 18 (WSM, DELL, GPS, SHLD, CRM, ADSK, FL, ROST, SPLS, AEO, GME, PLCE, SJM, DLTR)
Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 4:26am | 336Williams-Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) is expected to report its Q3 EPS at $0.31. Dell Inc (NASDAQ: DELL) is likely to report its Q3 earnings at $0.33 per share on revenue of $15.76 billion. Gap (NYSE: GPS) is forecast to report its Q3 EPS at $0.47 on revenue of $3.58 billion. Sears (NASDAQ: SHLD) is...
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Stocks To Watch For November 18 (LTD, DELL, AMAT, DLTR, PETM)
Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 4:01am | 233Some of the stocks that may grab the investor focus today are: Limited Brands Inc (NYSE: LTD) reported its Q3 earnings at $0.18 per share, up from $0.05 per share, in the year-ago period. The company's sales came in at $1.98 billion, up from $1.77 billion, in the year-ago quarter. LTD shares surged...
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Regis Upgraded to Neutral - Analyst Blog
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - 6:03pm | 563We 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...
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Gilford Securities Reiterates Buy Rating on Dreams Inc. (DRJ)
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - 5:58pm | 102Gilford Securities is out with a research report this afternoon, where it reiterates its Buy rating on Dreams Inc. (AMEX: DRJ); it has a $2.74 price target on the stock. The GS analysts said that they, based on DRJ's recent earnings report, it looks like gross margins are improving, though the...
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PetSmart Report Third Quarter EPS of $.38
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - 5:04pm | 104PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) today reported earnings of $0.38 per share, up 23% compared to $0.31 per share in the third quarter of 2009. Net income totaled $45.6 million in the third quarter of 2010, compared to $38.1 million in the third quarter of 2009. Total sales for the third quarter of...
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Regis Upgraded to Neutral - Analyst Blog
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - 12:40pm | 563We 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...
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Wedbush Changes Price Targets (BCSI, DKS, THOR, TDG)
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - 11:09am | 64Wedbush changes price targets on the following companies: Transdigm Group (NYSE: TDG) from $56 to $65 Dick's Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) from $35 to $41 Thoratec (NASDAQ: THOR) from $48 to $35 Blue Coat (NASDAQ: BCSI) from $23 to $30
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Barnes & Noble Shareholders Support Rights Plan
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - 11:05am | 71Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS) today announced preliminary results of shareholder voting at today's Special Meeting. Shareholders ratified the decision by the Barnes & Noble Board of Directors to adopt the Shareholder Rights Plan, with approximately 72% of shares voting and approximately...
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Dick's Comfortably Beats - Analyst Blog
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - 10:33am | 716Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. (DKS), an authentic full-line sporting goods retailer, posted strong third quarter 2010 results, ended October 30, 2010, on the heels of higher sales and improved margins. Quarterly earnings climbed to 22 cents a share from the year-ago level of 16 cents and comfortably...
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J.P Morgan Raises Price Target On Dicks Sporting Goods Following Solid Earnings
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - 9:49am | 217As J.P Morgan reflects on Dick's Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) results, every box that investors could hope for was checked. First, on the topline side, comps accelerated on a two year basis, their merchandising efforts all are generating above average comp growth, and the company alluded to a longer...