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Benzinga’s Volume Movers (RSCR, SYUT, ASYS, APOL)
Monday, August 16, 2010 - 1:30pm | 205Res-Care Inc (NASDAQ: RSCR) shares surged 21.89% to $12.36 at 12:48 pm. The volume of RSCR shares traded was 3691% higher than normal. Onex Corp has offered to purchase all of the outstanding shares of RSCR for $12.60. Synutra International Inc (NASDAQ: SYUT) shares moved up 20.03% to $14.74. The...
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Benzinga’s Top Pre-Market NASDAQ Gainers (SYUT, EGL, JAZZ, ITMN)
Monday, August 16, 2010 - 8:28am | 163Synutra International Inc (NASDAQ: SYUT) rose 18.08% to $14.50 in the pre-market session. After the clinical tests of SYUT’s milk powder, China's Health Ministry ruled out that the powder contains acceptable levels of hormones and did not cause any premature development in girls. Eagle Bulk...
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Warren Buffett on Chocolate and Candy
Saturday, August 14, 2010 - 12:45am | 451The following video of Berkshire Hathaway's (BRK-A) Warren Buffett, gives great insight into how he thinks before making an investment, how he created value added for the company, and increased sales substantially. No wonder why he is a billionaire and top trader and investor. In the video, he...
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Defensive Names Pushing Higher (K, GIS, CPB)
Friday, August 13, 2010 - 1:54pm | 96Some defensive names are trading higher on Friday, despite a mixed outlook for the broader markets. Currently, the Dow and S&P are in the black, while the technology laden Nasdaq remains in negative territory. It appears that traders are rotating into more defensive oriented names today....
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Fitch Upgrades Tyson Debt Ratings
Friday, August 13, 2010 - 10:36am | 89Fitch Ratings has upgraded the debt ratings of poultry giant (NYSE: TSN), citing the Arkansas-based company's recent efforts to reduce its debt load. Fitch boosted Tyson's long-term issuer default rating to "BB+" from "BB." The ratings agency has a positive outlook on Tyson. The ratings cover $2.7...
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CZZ's Net Falls, Revenue Impressive - Analyst Blog
Friday, August 13, 2010 - 9:13am | 818Cosan Limited (CZZ) reported quite disappointing net results for the first quarter of 2011. The company reported a net loss of US$11.9 million in the first quarter compared with a net income of US$122.6 million in the comparable quarter of 2010. The fall in net income primarily reflects higher...
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2 Small Cap Growth Companies With No Debt
Friday, August 13, 2010 - 6:30am | 439Nothing destroys the financial future of individuals and families more than debt. Debt can eat up your paycheck and destroy your chances of retiring. Too much debt can also drive you into bankruptcy. Debt has a similar effect on companies as it does individuals. Companies can spend so much money...
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2 Small Cap Growth Companies With No Debt
Friday, August 13, 2010 - 6:30am | 797Nothing destroys the financial future of individuals and families more than debt. Debt can eat up your paycheck and destroy your chances of retiring. Too much debt can also drive you into bankruptcy. Debt has a similar effect on companies as it does individuals. Companies can spend so much money...
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Green Mountain Sells $250M stock - Analyst Blog
Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 5:34pm | 536Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (GMCR) entered into an agreement with Luigi Lavazza S.p.A to sell $250 million worth of common stock to the latter. Lavazza will purchase $250 million newly issued shares of GMCR's $0.10 par value Common Stock, or approximately 7% of Green Mountain's current...
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Deflation on the Brain 08-12-2010
Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 2:39pm | 871Cusick’s Corner With deflation on the brain, the market still seems to be in risk-off mode. Major markets, bond yields, the Euro and Aussie currencies are all in the red. Some analysts see this market correlating to the markets in late summer of 2008. However, there is one big difference --...
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Putting The DEF In Defense
Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 1:45pm | 161With the market returning to its gyrating patterns, investors lately have been looking at ways to play it safe. Sectors like utilities and consumer staples have falling into favor once again. Their high dividends and stable cash flows make them ideal positions in stormy weather. Investors may also...
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Magellan Midstream Remains "Neutral" - Analyst Blog
Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 12:34pm | 521We are maintaining our Neutral recommendation on Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. (MMP) with a target price of $52. Magellan recently reported excellent second quarter 2010 results, buoyed by higher rates and improved demand for its transportation services. The partnership reported earnings per...
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Zacks #5 Rank Additions for Thursday - Tale of the Tape
Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 12:10pm | 349Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks #5 Rank ("strong sell") List today: American Dairy Inc (ADY) Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance Inc (ARI) Blackboard Inc (BBBB) Landry's Restaurants Inc (LNY) PharMerica Corp (PMC) View the entire Zacks #5 Rank List. AMER DAIRY INC (ADY): Free...
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Stock Market News for August 12, 2010 - Market News
Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 9:35am | 849The Federal Reserve’s dour economic outlook cast a negative spell on the markets yesterday, sending indexes off at least 2% and shaking investors’ confidence further. The Fed’s promise to take steps to cure the ills of the economy underscored its concerns about the recovery and, therefore, did...
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Sara Lee Q2 Earnings Beat Expectations, Revenue Falls Short
Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 7:47am | 59Sara Lee Corp (NYSE: SLE) reports its Q4 adjusted EPS at $0.19, beating the consensus of $0.16. SLE reports its Q4 revenue at $2.77 billion versus the Street view of $2.86 billion. SLE’s shares lost 4.98% to $13.75 in after-hours trading. Read more from Benzinga's Company news.