Stock Analysts

The Presidential Election & Your Portfolio

Regardless who wins today's presidential election, he will have the same high hurdles to somehow get over: still-high unemployment, 2% economic growth and a looming Fiscal Cliff issue that could spiral the U.S. — and the world — into another crushing recession. We here at Zacks hope every American exercises his or her right — nay, opportunity — to vote today. […]

Stock Analysts

Kona Grill Lags on Both Counts (BJRI) (JMBA) (KONA)

Kona Grill Inc. ( KONA ) recently reported third quarter 2012 earnings of 11 cents per share, which lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 13 cents but improved substantially from the year-ago earnings of 6 cents per share. Total restaurant sales in the quarter were $23.9 million, up 0.4% year over year. […]

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Plains Beats 3Q Estimates (EPD) (PAA)

Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. ( PAA ) reported third-quarter 2012 pro forma earnings per unit of 73 cents, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 47 cents as well as the prior-year quarter figure of 71 cents. On a GAAP basis, the partnership’s quarterly earnings per unit were 27 cents compared with 74 cents in the year-ago quarter. […]

Economic Data

Ahead of Wall Street – Nov. 6, 2012 – Ahead of Wall Street

November 6, 2012 (Note: This is Mark Vickery, substituting for Sheraz Mian while he is away.) Regardless who wins today's presidential election, he will have the same high hurdles to somehow get over: still-high unemployment, 2% economic growth and a looming Fiscal Cliff issue that could spiral the U.S. — and the world — into another crushing recession. We here at Zacks hope every American exercises his or her right — nay, opportunity — to vote today. […]

FDA Approval

Parry Organic Spirulina First to Receive FDA GRAS Status for Organic Spirulina Ingredient

Parry Organic Spirulina First to Receive FDA GRAS Status for Organic Spirulina Ingredient Industry-Leading “Superfood” Also Gets Update to Achieve Mildest Taste of Any Organic Spirulina PR Newswire LAS VEGAS, Nov. 6, 2012 LAS VEGAS , Nov. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Valensa International ( Eustis, FL USA) announced today that its Parry Organic Spirulina ingredient has received its “no objection” letter from the U.S. […]

Stock Analysts

Strong 1Q from Myriad, Guidance Up (MYGN) (TEVA)

Myriad Genetics ( MYGN ) reported earnings per share (‘EPS’) of 36 cents for the first quarter of fiscal 2013. The results improved 24% year over year and surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 32 cents. Revenues for the quarter increased 21% year over year to $133.4 million, well above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $130 million. […]

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Express Scripts Beats on Earnings (ESRX) (WAG)

Express Scripts Holding Company’s ( ESRX ) third quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of $1.02 per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 99 cents and increased 29.1% from the year-ago period. Higher revenues boosted earnings in the third quarter of 2012. On a reported basis (including special items), earnings declined 28.8% to 47 cents in the third quarter of 2012 […]