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(BAC) Class-Action Suit Against Bank of America

vitalstocks — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:06:25 +0000

Yesterday, the federal judge in Manhattan ordered Bank of America Corporation (BAC) to deal with a...

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(CNO) CNO Financial Group – Bear of the Day

vitalstocks — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:05:56 +0000

We have downgraded our recommendation on CNO Financial Group (CNO) to Underperform based on the...

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(SUN) Oil and Gas Stock Outlook – February 2012 – Industry Outlook

vitalstocks — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:05:41 +0000

OUTLOOK Crude Oil Signs of progress in resolving Europe’s long-running sovereign debt crisis...

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(CSCO) Slow Data Week Ahead – Earnings Preview

vitalstocks — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:02:09 +0000

Earnings Preview 2/3/12 Earnings season will be in full swing next week, with 507 firms scheduled...

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(CRM) Salesforce.com – Bear of the Day

vitalstocks — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:42:24 +0000

Salesforce.com (CRM) reported decent third quarter 2012 results. The earnings guidance is also...

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(XLF) Stock Market News for February 7, 2012 – Market News

vitalstocks — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:39:01 +0000

After the European leaders urged Greece to adhere to new austerity measures in order to receive the...

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(BRO) Company News for February 7, 2012 – Corporate Summary

vitalstocks — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:38:39 +0000

• Pharma company Depomed Inc’s. (NASDAQ:DEPO) shares advanced 5.37% after the company said...

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(ZMH) Zimmer Holdings Earnings Scorecard

vitalstocks — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:32:48 +0000

The announcement of Zimmer Holdings’ (ZMH) fourth quarter and fiscal 2011 results as on January 26,...

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(USB) U.S. Bancorp to Buy Trust Business

vitalstocks — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:30:38 +0000

U.S. Bancorp (USB) is making a strategic acquisition for its institutional trust and custody...

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(GPS) Gap Comparable Store Sales Fall – Guides Higher

vitalstocks — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:34:15 +0000

One of the leading global specialty retailers, Gap Inc. (GPS), continues to record comparable store...

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(SLM) Sallie Mae Enhances Shareholder Value

vitalstocks — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:33:07 +0000

SLM Corp. (SLM), commonly known as Sallie Mae, remains committed to boosting investors’ confidence...

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(JNJ) Johnson & Johnson Earnings Scorecard

vitalstocks — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:32:38 +0000

Following the release of fourth quarter and full year 2011 results, most of the analysts covering...

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(STJ) St. Jude Medical Fourth Quarter 2011 Earnings Scorecard

vitalstocks — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:32:07 +0000

Medical devices major St. Jude Medical’s (STJ) fourth-quarter 2011 adjusted earnings per share of...

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(JBHT) J.B. Hunt Transport Services Raises Dividend

vitalstocks — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:31:26 +0000

J.B. Hunt Transport Services (JBHT) recently announced that its board of directors has increased...

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(UNP) Railroad Industry Stock Outlook – February 2012 – Industry Outlook

vitalstocks — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:47:25 +0000

The U.S. Freight Railroads performed exceptionally well in 2011 despite difficult weather...

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(KFT) Investing in Emerging Market Multinationals

InvestmentU — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:23:34 +0000

As a student in Tokyo, I played on a talented U.S. Embassy basketball team full of Marine embassy...

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(NYT) The New York Times Company Earnings Beat Expectations – Profit Drops

vitalstocks — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:23:05 +0000

The New York Times Company (NYT) recently posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2011 results....

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(K) Kellogg Earnings Report Exceeds – Affirms Outlook

vitalstocks — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:21:35 +0000

Kellogg Company (K) has posted fourth-quarter 2011 earnings of 64 cents per share, beating the...

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Freddie Mac Tramples on Taxpayers Again

InvestmentU — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:21:06 +0000

Right now, a lot of investors and business news junkies are incensed by Freddie Mac’s move to...

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(GLW) Corning’s Net Slides in Fourth Quarter

vitalstocks — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:20:31 +0000

Corning’s (GLW) fourth quarter 2011 earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 8 cents, or...

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(SBUX) Wine and Beer Served at Starbucks

vitalstocks — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:18:16 +0000

Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) has decided to sell beer and wine in 12 cafes in Southern California,...

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(NYT) The New York Times Company Earnings Preview

vitalstocks — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:17:54 +0000

The New York Times Company (NYT), the publisher of The New York Times, the International Herald...

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(LTD) Dividend Hike: The In Thing

vitalstocks — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:17:29 +0000

Increasing dividends is becoming a common trend these days, mostly followed by companies that boast...

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(USB) U.S. Bank Failures Hit 7 So Far in 2012

vitalstocks — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:17:11 +0000

Last Friday, four more banks were shuttered by U.S. regulators. The failed banks were based in...

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The Commodities Supercycle

InvestmentU — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:12:42 +0000

The rise of commodities may not be a fad. Instead, it may be a product of social behavior and...

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(LXK) Lexmark International Wins 5-Year Managed Printing Services Deal

vitalstocks — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:11:22 +0000

The leading printing and imaging solutions provider, Lexmark International Inc. (LXK) won a 5-year...

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(AAPL) Apple iPhones Reign in 2011 Fourth Quarter

vitalstocks — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:10:49 +0000

Apple Inc. (AAPL) has toppled Samsung to become the leader in the smartphone market in the fourth...

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(IP) International Paper and Temple-Inland Extend Review Time

vitalstocks — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:10:13 +0000

The International Paper (IP) – Temple-Inland (TIN) merger has been delayed as both parties have...

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(SBUX) Starbucks in India This Summer

vitalstocks — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:09:45 +0000

Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) is slated to make its way into India by the end of August. Starbucks,...

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(LMT) U.S. Defense Industry Misses India – What Next?

vitalstocks — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:09:04 +0000

French conglomerate Dassault Group’s Rafale combat jet emerged as the lowest bidder for the...

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(JPM) JPMorgan Chase and HSBC Holdings Dragged to Court

vitalstocks — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:08:04 +0000

On Tuesday, DZ Bank AG (DZBK), Germany’s largest co-operative lender, filed a lawsuit against...

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(USB) U.S. Bancorp Acquires BankEast

vitalstocks — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:07:27 +0000

U.S. Bancorp (USB) is focused on expanding its business through acquisitions. The company’s lead...

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(IBM) IBM Set to Acquire Software Developer Worklight

vitalstocks — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:59:59 +0000

IBM Corp. (IBM) recently announced that it is set to acquire mobile application and infrastructure...

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(ISRG) Intuitive Surgical 2011 Fourth Quarter Earnings Scorecard

vitalstocks — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:41:39 +0000

Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) reported favorable fourth-quarter 2011 results. Earnings per share came...

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(MSFT) Semiconductor Stock Outlook – February 2012 – Industry Outlook

vitalstocks — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:39:28 +0000

The Semiconductor Industry serves as a driver, enabler and indicator of technological progress....

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(ISRG) Now is the Time to Buy Healthcare Stocks

InvestmentU — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:38:38 +0000

I’ve been talking a lot lately about the $4 trillion that’s about to fall into the laps of...

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(BHI) U.S. Oil Drilling Rig Count Remains in Check

vitalstocks — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:18:10 +0000

In its weekly release, Houston-based oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc. (BHI) reported an...

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(UPS) UPS 2011 Forth Quarter Earnings

vitalstocks — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:52:56 +0000

United Parcel Services (UPS), the world’s largest package delivery company, is slated to...

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(AAPL) How Apple is Set to Bring NFC Technology to the Mainstream

InvestmentU — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:53:04 +0000

Steve Jobs would be very proud… Last week, Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) reported its fiscal first-quarter...

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(CERN) Healthcare: The Hottest Stock Market Sector in 2012

InvestmentU — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:52:02 +0000

Too many investors are focused on high unemployment, weak economic growth, problems in the Eurozone...

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(DOW) Three More Industries Thriving From Record-Low Natural Gas Prices

InvestmentU — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:50:39 +0000

by Mike Kapsch, Investment U Research Tuesday, January 24, 2012 Since hitting a high of $15.37 in...

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(WPRT) Natural Gas: Another Great Contrarian Investment in 2012

InvestmentU — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:48:37 +0000

by David Fessler, Investment U Senior Analyst Tuesday, January 24, 2012: Issue #1693 There’s an old...

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(D) Dominion Increases Dividend – Payout Intact

vitalstocks — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:47:43 +0000

To maintain its payout ratio, Dominion Resources Inc. (D) has increased its quarterly dividend by...

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(WLP) These Healthcare Insurance Stocks Are Ready to Rise

InvestmentU — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:47:13 +0000

by Marc Lichtenfeld, Healthcare Expert Wednesday, February 24, 2010: Issue #1203 Healthcare Reform...

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(EMN) Eastman Chemical to Acquire Solutia

vitalstocks — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:39:36 +0000

As part of its expansion strategy, Eastman Chemical Company (EMN) announced its plans to acquire...

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(BMC) BMC Incorporated Third Quarter 2012 Earnings Preview

vitalstocks — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:39:16 +0000

BMC Inc. (BMC) is scheduled to announce its third quarter 2012 results on February 1, 2012 and we...

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(DVN) U.S. Energy Department’s Weekly Natural Gas Inventory Release is Bullish

vitalstocks — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:38:57 +0000

The U.S. Energy Department’s weekly inventory release showed a larger-than-expected drop in...

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(KFT) Kraft Foods Trims Jobs – Projects Profits

vitalstocks — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:36:31 +0000

As Kraft Foods Inc. (KFT) moves ahead with its spin-off plan, the company plans to slash the jobs...

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(NFLX) Netflix’s Fourth Quarter Soars on Higher Users

vitalstocks — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:36:08 +0000

Netflix Inc. (NFLX) reported fourth quarter 2011 diluted earnings of 73 cents per share, breezing...

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(PG) Procter & Gamble Results Come Up Short on Charges

vitalstocks — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:35:47 +0000

Procter & Gamble Co.(PG) reported modest results for the second quarter 2012, with net earnings...

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