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Xerox Posts Flat Profits (CAJ) (HPQ) (XRX)

Xerox Corporation ( XRX ) reported a flat profit of 23 cents per share in the first quarter of 2012 compared with the same quarter of 2011 (all excluding special items). However, earnings per share exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny and were in line with the company’s own guidance. […]

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Ahead of Netflix’s Earnings

[cnbc 3000085726] Silver has reached a 13-week low and the FMHR traders discuss the key catalysts. Netflix is also set to announce its Q1 earnings data after today’s closing bell, with Michael Pachter, Wedbush Securities analyst. […]

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Investing In America

[cnbc 3000085727] The FMHR traders break down today’s top three trades, including the play on ConocoPhillips’ lower-than-expected quarterly profit, and William Danoff, Fidelity Contrafund portfolio manager, discusses his bullish outlook on U.S. markets. […]

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Is Bottom In for Housing?

[cnbc 3000085728] The FMHR traders discuss whether Greenbrier is off track, since shares of the company are down 30% year-to-date. Megan McGrath, MKM Partners homebuilder analyst, also weighs in on whether D.R. Horton’s earnings beat signals a strong Spring for housing. […]

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XL Group Upgraded to Neutral (ACE) (XL)

We are upgrading our recommendation on XL Group plc ( XL ) to Neutral from Underperform based on the company’s initiative to expand its operations and tap the opportunities in the reviving economy. The company is aggressively pursuing share buybacks and has a new authorized share repurchase program under its belt, which in turn will aid the bottom line numbers. XL Group is slated to report its first quarter earnings on May 8 […]

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Johnson Controls Upped to Neutral (JCI) (TEN)

We have upgraded the long-term (more than six months) recommendation on the shares of Johnson Controls Inc. ( JCI ) to Neutral from Underperform due to its growing battery business, strong acquisition policy and long-term focus on emerging markets. The company’s battery business is set to grow globally from new hybrid wins, and the company is adding capacity to meet demand. […]

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Dow Goes Live with Solar in California (DD) (DOW)

The Dow Chemical Company ( DOW ) announced that it has made available its POWERHOUSE Solar Shingle in northern California. The company has selected two of its authorized dealers, Town & Country Roofing and Dority Roofing, to serve the market. Dow brought Solar Shingles to northern California as the state has been the nation’s leading solar installation market with over 1.5 gigawatts (GW) of installed solar capacity […]

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Republic Services Stays Neutral (RSG) (WM)

We reiterate our Neutral recommendation on Republic Services Inc. ( RSG ), the second largest domestic non-hazardous solid waste company in the U.S. It provides non-hazardous solid waste disposal services for commercial, industrial, municipal and residential applications […]

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Air Products at AOCS 2012 (APD) (PX)

Leading industrial-gas company Air Products and Chemicals Inc. ( APD ) will feature its gases and chemicals solutions at the forthcoming American Oil Chemists' Society (“AOCS”) annual meet scheduled to be held in Long Beach, California, from April 29-May 2. The company’s gases and chemicals solutions enable processors in the fats, oils and related industries enhance process efficiency while reducing operating costs […]