Month: January 2015

Share price of Avon Products Inc. ( AVP ) has been witnessing a downtrend for about over a year. […]

Baker Hughes Inc. ( BHI ), one of the largest oilfield service companies in the world, reported fourth-quarter 2014 adjusted earnings from continuing operations of $1.44 a share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.08. The bottom line also improved from the year-ago adjusted profit level of $1.02 a share. […]

On Jan 16, we issued an updated research report on Darden Restaurants, Inc. ( DRI ). […]

On Jan 16, we issued an updated research report on Williams-Sonoma, Inc. ( WSM ). This leading specialty retailer of home furnishing products reported impressive earnings and top line results in the three quarters of 2014 reported so far on the back of strong comparable brand revenues […]

Maine-based animal health solutions provider IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. ( IDXX ) has unveiled a new kidney test – SDMA – at the North American Veterinary Conference in Orlando, FL from Jan 17-21. The test reflects an attempt to revolutionize the diagnosis and treatment procedures of kidney disease in cats and dogs […]

On Jan 16, Cheniere Energy, Inc. ( LNG ) stated that it has finalized the previously announced financing agreement with EIG Management Company, LLC. […]

United Rentals, Inc. ( URI ) is set to release fourth-quarter and fiscal 2014 results after the market closes on Jan 21. In the last quarter, the Stamford, CT-based company delivered a 35% increase in earnings to $2.20 per share on the back of growth in both equipment rentals and sales of new equipment, services and other revenues, and sales of rental equipment […]

Airline behemoth Delta Air Lines Inc. ( DAL ) exited 2014 on an impressive note reporting higher-than-expected revenues and earnings in the final quarter. The carrier reported fourth-quarter 2014 adjusted earnings of 78 cents per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 75 cents […]

First Republic Bank ( FRC ) reported fourth-quarter 2014 core earnings per share of 72 cents, matching the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Core earnings exclude the impact of purchase accounting. The reported figure came 6 cents above the prior-year core earnings of 66 cents per share.

 Continued growth in revenues, assets and a strong capital position were among the positives in the quarter […]

On Jan 17, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Choice Hotels International Inc. ( CHH ) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) backed by the company’s solid past performance, which makes us optimistic of its upcoming results to be reported in the second or third week of February and increased capital deployment. Why the Upgrade? […]

On Jan 15, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Kona Grill Inc. ( KONA ) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Kona Grill has been witnessing rising earnings estimates after it announced solid preliminary restaurant sales for the fourth quarter of 2014 on Jan 12, 2015. […]

Intuitive Surgical Inc. ( ISRG ) is set to report fourth-quarter 2014 results on Jan 22. Last quarter, Intuitive Surgical reported earnings of $3.24 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 56 cents […]

Verizon Communications Inc. ( VZ ) is set to announce its fourth-quarter 2014 financial numbers before the opening bell on Jan 22. Last quarter, the company delivered a negative 3.3% earnings surprise. […]

California-based ResMed Inc. ( RMD ), a pioneer in sleep and respiratory disorder related medicines, is set to report its second-quarter fiscal 2015 earnings results on Jan 22. […]

On Jan 16, chocolate giant The Hershey Company ( HSY ) reached a new 52-week high of $110.75 after Wells Fargo Securities upgraded its rating from “Market Perform” to “Outperform” and increased the target valuation range from $93–$95 to $122–$124. The firm also raised its 2015 earnings per share estimates to $4.56 from $4.46. Wells Fargo Securities is the trade name for the capital markets and investment banking services of Wells Fargo & Company ( WFC ) and its subsidiaries. […]

In sync with its efforts to strengthen its retail services offerings, CBRE Group Inc. ( CBG ) acquired a Dallas, TX-based commercial real estate firm – United Commercial Realty (UCR). […]