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Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: The Kroger Company, GameStop, Wal-Mart, Costco Wholesale Corporation and Brinker International - Press Releases
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 - 7:33am | 1633For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – September 20, 2010 – Zacks.com Analyst Blog features: The Kroger Company (KR), GameStop Corporation (GME),Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT), Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST). and Brinker International Inc. (EAT). Get the most recent insight from Zacks Equity Research...
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What Does Ron Burkle See In Barnes & Noble?
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 - 7:27am | 345Ron Bukle's fierce battle for Barnes & Noble Inc. (NYSE: BKS) is baffling for many reasons. The biggest mystery is why he is bothering at all. Barnes & Noble's prospects are so bleak that it is hard to see what appeal it would have for anybody, especially a billionaire investor. The...
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PriceSmart Inc. - Growth & Income
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 - 2:03am | 392PriceSmart Inc (PSMT) recently reported earnings per share growth of 38% from the same period in 2009. Same-store sales increased 10.6%. Shares recently reached a 52-week high of $29.08. Company Description PriceSmart is a membership warehouse club operating 27 stores in Central America and the...
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Forget Obamacare, Here Comes Wal-MartCare
Monday, September 20, 2010 - 5:19pm | 141"Local hospitals or hospital systems are extending their reach by agreeing to run retail clinics at Walmarts (NYSE: WMT) in their communities. Hospital officials see the clinic as a way to reach customers who need affordable care during extended hours and give those who do not have a family...
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Wal-Mart To Pursue Small Store Strategy (WMT)
Monday, September 20, 2010 - 3:12pm | 140The Associated Press is reporting today that Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE: WMT) will soon be rolling out smaller format stories in urban markets in an effort to continue gaining customers. The new strategy, which is expected to be unveiled at next month's analyst meeting, is aimed to pump up...
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Walmart Plans Smaller Stores in Major Cities
Monday, September 20, 2010 - 12:31pm | 117Walmart (NYSE: WMT) has a new business model. The company plans to set up small convenience stores, starting in Chicago and Los Angeles. Walmart already is test marketing its small-store concept in Arizona. They have 10,000-square feet stores under the Marketside by Walmart banner, as well as 20,...
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Zacks #5 Rank Additions for Monday - Tale of the Tape
Monday, September 20, 2010 - 9:12am | 345Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks #5 Rank ("strong sell") List today: Apogee Enterprises Inc (APOG) BJ's Wholesale Club Inc (BJ) Brown Shoe Co Inc (BWS) Carter's Inc (CRI) China Green Agri Inc (CGA) View the entire Zacks #5 Rank List. APOGEE ENTRPRS (APOG): Free Stock Analysis Report BJ'S...
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Kroger Enhances Return - Analyst Blog
Friday, September 17, 2010 - 9:39am | 661After a hiatus of a day since its earnings release on September 14, 2010, The Kroger Company (KR), one of the largest grocery retailers in the U.S., hit the market with the news of dividend increase, reflecting its plan to utilize its free cash to enhance shareholders' return, thereby boosting...
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Jobless Benefit Rolls Plunge - Analyst Blog
Friday, September 17, 2010 - 7:36am | 1489Initial Claims for Unemployment Insurance fell to 450,000, a drop of 3,000 from last week. That is good news, but only in terms of the direction. After several weeks in a row of new claims shooting higher, the upward momentum has been reversed, with four straight weeks of declines. But initial...
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Top Halloween Stocks
Friday, September 17, 2010 - 2:47am | 609Next month is Halloween month: candy, chocolate, tricks and treats. Since Halloween is practiced in United States, England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Canada, and occasionally in Australia and New Zealand, some Halloween related stocks may be treats. Here are some stocks which may benefit from the...
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Fast Money Picks For September 17th (TGT, WMT, F, CFN, DD)
Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 7:05pm | 177On CNBC's Fast Money, Joe Terranova said that he likes Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) and Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT). Wal-Mart (WMT) jumped 0.55%, and closed at $53.15, while Target (TGT) added 0.37%. Guy Adami thinks that Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a buy. Ford (F) spiked 4.80%, after...
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Humana Plans Medicare Offerings - Analyst Blog
Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 10:15am | 558In accordance with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Humana Inc. (HUM) has released its planned Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) offerings for 2011 after receiving consent from the federal government. The enrollment for the offering will begin on November 15. Though...
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9 Potential Takeover Stocks
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - 1:35pm | 334Below is a list of 9 potential takeover targets based on value and the ability to acquire the company. I do try to limit the size of the company so that there isn't anything like a Wal-Mart or Microsoft included. But all of the companies are 'acquirable' and have solid financials that would make...
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Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Best Buy Company, The Kroger Company, Wal-Mart Stores, Safeway and Whole Foods Market - Press Releases
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - 8:06am | 1591For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – September 15, 2010 – Zacks.com Analyst Blog features: Best Buy Company, Inc. (BBY), The Kroger Company (KR), Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT), Safeway Inc. (SWY), and Whole Foods Market Inc. (WFMI). Get the most recent insight from Zacks Equity Research with the free...
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Retail Industry Outlook - Sept. 2010 - Zacks Analyst Interviews
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 - 7:11pm | 1882The economic recovery post-downturn still remains fragile and requires a boost from a sustained and significant improvement in jobs creation and income growth. A turnaround in the jobs and income scenario will finally outweigh other drags such as tighter credit. On September 15, 2009, the Federal...