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Miller Industries, Inc. – Momentum (MLR)

Miller Industries, Inc. ( MLR ) has seen big gains over the last two weeks, hitting a fresh 52-week high after reporting strong Q2 results that came in ahead of expectations. With an average earnings surprise of 51% over the last four quarters, this Zacks #1 Rank stock is a solid industrial pick for momentum. […]

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Xerox Acquires Bennett’s (CAJ) (HPQ) (XRX)

Xerox Corporation ( XRX ) recently announced that one of its fully owned subsidiaries, Global Imaging Systems (GIS) has acquired Bennett’s Business Systems, Inc., headquarte red in Jacksonville, Florida. Apart from Jacksonville, Bennett’s also has two other offices in Orlando and Tallahassee. […]

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GATX Remains Neutral (GMT) (JBHT)

We believe GATX Corporation ( GMT ), a leader in leasing transportation assets has significantly benefited from higher lease rates and North American fleet utilization. In addition, increased asset utilization through the reduction of idle rail cars and deployment of new rail cars will be accretive for the company’s long-term growth. However, depressed marine rates, regulatory issues and stiff competition induce us to adopt a cautious stance on the company […]

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Comerica to Cut 300 jobs (CMA) (FITB)

Comerica Inc. ( CMA ) will be laying off 300 positions at its Houston operations from October this year, according to a report in the Business Journal that cited a letter received by Texas Workforce Commission from the company. The job cuts, which will continue for the next six months, is a part of the company’s initiatives to integrate Sterling Bancshares Inc. […]

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Ultimate Software Opens New Offfice (ULTI)

Florida-based Ultimate Software ( ULTI ) recently announced that the company opened its new office in Santa Ana, CA. The new office is expected to accommodate more than 100 Ultimate Software personnel which primarily consists of customer support, payment services and consulting services staff along with John Stauffer, vice president of payment services, and Ted Malley, vice president and general manager for regional services in the western U.S. In addition, the new office includes a 30-person training facility located for Ultimate Software’s west coast customers. […]