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Consumer Discretionary Stocks Technical Insight -- Research on Michael Kors Holdings, TJX Cos, Vipshop Holdings, and Big Lots
PR Newswire - Fri May 23, 7:00AM CDT
On Thursday, May 22, 2014, the NASDAQ Composite ended at 4,154.34, up 0.55%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished the day 0.06% higher at 16,543.08, and the S&P 500 closed at 1,892.49, up 0.24%. The gains were broad based as eight out of ten sectors ended the session in positive. The S&P 500 Consumer Discretionary Sector Index ended the day at 511.23, up 0.48%, with the index also advancing 0.78% in the past three trading sessions. Investor-Edge has initiated coverage on the following equities: Michael Kors Holdings Ltd (NYSE: KORS), The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TJX), Vipshop Holdings Limited (NYSE: VIPS) and Big Lots Inc. (NYSE: BIG). Free technical research on KORS, TJX, VIPS and BIG can be downloaded upon signing up at:
Tough Retail Earnings Environment - Earnings Preview
Sheraz Mian - ZACKS - Fri May 23, 1:20AM CDT
Tough Retail Earnings Environment - Earnings Preview
Big Lots To Broadcast First Quarter 2014 Conference Call
PR Newswire - Wed May 21, 8:00AM CDT
Big Lots, Inc. (NYSE: BIG) will host a conference call live at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, May 30, 2014 to discuss first quarter fiscal 2014 results.
Big Lots Shares Up 33.2% Since SmarTrend's Buy Recommendation (BIG)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue May 20, 9:43AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Big Lots (NYSE:BIG) on February 26th, 2014 at $28.85. In approximately 3 months, Big Lots has returned 33.17% as of today's recent price of $38.42.
DSW Concludes Stake Buyout in Town Shoes - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue May 13, 4:10PM CDT
DSW Inc. (DSW) has completed the purchase of a 49.2% stake in one of Canada's leading footwear retailers, Town Shoes Limited, for $68.7 million, making its foray in Canada.
Big Lots, Fred's, or Five Below: Which Is the Best Investment?
William Bias, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue May 13, 2:12PM CDT
Reading about the struggles of retailers this past holiday season may leave you wondering whether to invest in the sector at all. However, when consumers struggle they may flock to companies like closeout retailer Big Lots , general merchandise and...
Shares of BIG Up 37.9% Since Uptrend Call on Shares
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue May 13, 9:22AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Big Lots (NYSE:BIG) on February 26th, 2014 at $28.85. In approximately 3 months, Big Lots has returned 37.92% as of today's recent price of $39.79.
Will Wendy's (WEN) Disappoint this Earnings Season? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue May 06, 3:30PM CDT
The Wendy's Company (WEN) is set to report first quarter 2014 results on May 8, 2014.
Will Twenty-First Century Fox (FOXA) Miss Earnings Estimates? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue May 06, 2:10PM CDT
Twenty-First Century Fox (FOXA) is expected to post its third-quarter fiscal 2014 results after the closing bell on May 7, 2014.
Aaron's Up to Strong Buy - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon May 05, 2:53PM CDT
On Apr 30, 2014, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Aaron's Inc. (AAN) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Big Lots Is Gearing Up For a Blow-out Year
Celan Bryant, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon May 05, 11:30AM CDT
Big Lots is based in Ohio. And as a resident of Ohio, it's been difficult watching the company's fundamental measures of performance slide quarter after quarter. Source: Big Lots The fourth quarter marked the eighth consecutive quarter of...
Wal-Mart: 3 Things to Look for on the Next Earnings Call
Celan Bryant, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Apr 30, 4:00PM CDT
With spring comes a new earnings season, and Wal-Mart Stores is set to announce quarterly results on May 15. Look for changes in operating expenses, same-store sales, and average ticket size to gauge how much certain economic factors are affecting...
Aaron's Down on Y/Y Fall in Q1 Earnings - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Apr 28, 9:10AM CDT
Aaron's (AAN) posted weak financial results for first-quarter 2014.
Will Whirlpool (WHR) Miss Earnings? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Apr 24, 4:35PM CDT
Whirlpool (WHR) is slated to post its first-quarter 2014 results on Apr 25, 2014.
3 Stocks Near 52-Week Highs Worth Selling
Sean Williams, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Apr 24, 3:46PM CDT
With stocks reaching 52-week highs five times more frequently than lows, it appears that the two-day swoon of two weeks ago is only a distant memory. For skeptics like me, that's an opportunity to see whether companies have earned their current...
Technical Analysis on Equities Reaching New Highs -- Research on Lamar Advertising, PPL Corp., Big Lots, and Alaska Air
PR Newswire - Thu Apr 24, 7:35AM CDT
On Wednesday, April 23, 2014, the NASDAQ Composite ended at 4,126.97, down 0.83%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged 0.08% lower, to finish the day at 16,501.65, and the S&P 500 closed at 1,875.39, down 0.22%. During the session, five out of ten sectors ended in positive. Investor-Edge looks at some of the equities that hit a new 52-week high during the last session. These include Lamar Advertising Co. (NASDAQ: LAMR), PPL Corp. (NYSE: PPL), Big Lots Inc. (NYSE: BIG) and Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK). Free technical research on LAMR, PPL, BIG and ALK can be downloaded upon signing up at:
3 Things to Look for on the Next Tuesday Morning Earnings Call
Celan Bryant, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Apr 23, 3:49PM CDT
Over the past year Tuesday Morning has gone through a remarkable transformation. On May 8 we will get to see if it can maintain its growth or if last quarter was a fluke. Big Lots is the largest closeout retailer in the country, which makes...
Consumer Discretionary Stocks Technical Insight -- Research on Michael Kors Holdings, TJX Cos, Vipshop Holdings, and Big Lots
PR Newswire - Fri May 23, 7:00AM CDT
On Thursday, May 22, 2014, the NASDAQ Composite ended at 4,154.34, up 0.55%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished the day 0.06% higher at 16,543.08, and the S&P 500 closed at 1,892.49, up 0.24%. The gains were broad based as eight out of ten sectors ended the session in positive. The S&P 500 Consumer Discretionary Sector Index ended the day at 511.23, up 0.48%, with the index also advancing 0.78% in the past three trading sessions. Investor-Edge has initiated coverage on the following equities: Michael Kors Holdings Ltd (NYSE: KORS), The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TJX), Vipshop Holdings Limited (NYSE: VIPS) and Big Lots Inc. (NYSE: BIG). Free technical research on KORS, TJX, VIPS and BIG can be downloaded upon signing up at:
Tough Retail Earnings Environment - Earnings Preview
Sheraz Mian - ZACKS - Fri May 23, 1:20AM CDT
Tough Retail Earnings Environment - Earnings Preview
Big Lots To Broadcast First Quarter 2014 Conference Call
PR Newswire - Wed May 21, 8:00AM CDT
Big Lots, Inc. (NYSE: BIG) will host a conference call live at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, May 30, 2014 to discuss first quarter fiscal 2014 results.
Big Lots Shares Up 33.2% Since SmarTrend's Buy Recommendation (BIG)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue May 20, 9:43AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Big Lots (NYSE:BIG) on February 26th, 2014 at $28.85. In approximately 3 months, Big Lots has returned 33.17% as of today's recent price of $38.42.
DSW Concludes Stake Buyout in Town Shoes - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue May 13, 4:10PM CDT
DSW Inc. (DSW) has completed the purchase of a 49.2% stake in one of Canada's leading footwear retailers, Town Shoes Limited, for $68.7 million, making its foray in Canada.
Big Lots, Fred's, or Five Below: Which Is the Best Investment?
William Bias, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue May 13, 2:12PM CDT
Reading about the struggles of retailers this past holiday season may leave you wondering whether to invest in the sector at all. However, when consumers struggle they may flock to companies like closeout retailer Big Lots , general merchandise and...
Shares of BIG Up 37.9% Since Uptrend Call on Shares
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue May 13, 9:22AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Big Lots (NYSE:BIG) on February 26th, 2014 at $28.85. In approximately 3 months, Big Lots has returned 37.92% as of today's recent price of $39.79.
Will Wendy's (WEN) Disappoint this Earnings Season? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue May 06, 3:30PM CDT
The Wendy's Company (WEN) is set to report first quarter 2014 results on May 8, 2014.
Will Twenty-First Century Fox (FOXA) Miss Earnings Estimates? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue May 06, 2:10PM CDT
Twenty-First Century Fox (FOXA) is expected to post its third-quarter fiscal 2014 results after the closing bell on May 7, 2014.
Aaron's Up to Strong Buy - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon May 05, 2:53PM CDT
On Apr 30, 2014, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Aaron's Inc. (AAN) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Big Lots Is Gearing Up For a Blow-out Year
Celan Bryant, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon May 05, 11:30AM CDT
Big Lots is based in Ohio. And as a resident of Ohio, it's been difficult watching the company's fundamental measures of performance slide quarter after quarter. Source: Big Lots The fourth quarter marked the eighth consecutive quarter of...
Wal-Mart: 3 Things to Look for on the Next Earnings Call
Celan Bryant, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Apr 30, 4:00PM CDT
With spring comes a new earnings season, and Wal-Mart Stores is set to announce quarterly results on May 15. Look for changes in operating expenses, same-store sales, and average ticket size to gauge how much certain economic factors are affecting...
Aaron's Down on Y/Y Fall in Q1 Earnings - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Apr 28, 9:10AM CDT
Aaron's (AAN) posted weak financial results for first-quarter 2014.
Will Whirlpool (WHR) Miss Earnings? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Apr 24, 4:35PM CDT
Whirlpool (WHR) is slated to post its first-quarter 2014 results on Apr 25, 2014.
3 Stocks Near 52-Week Highs Worth Selling
Sean Williams, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Apr 24, 3:46PM CDT
With stocks reaching 52-week highs five times more frequently than lows, it appears that the two-day swoon of two weeks ago is only a distant memory. For skeptics like me, that's an opportunity to see whether companies have earned their current...
Technical Analysis on Equities Reaching New Highs -- Research on Lamar Advertising, PPL Corp., Big Lots, and Alaska Air
PR Newswire - Thu Apr 24, 7:35AM CDT
On Wednesday, April 23, 2014, the NASDAQ Composite ended at 4,126.97, down 0.83%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged 0.08% lower, to finish the day at 16,501.65, and the S&P 500 closed at 1,875.39, down 0.22%. During the session, five out of ten sectors ended in positive. Investor-Edge looks at some of the equities that hit a new 52-week high during the last session. These include Lamar Advertising Co. (NASDAQ: LAMR), PPL Corp. (NYSE: PPL), Big Lots Inc. (NYSE: BIG) and Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK). Free technical research on LAMR, PPL, BIG and ALK can be downloaded upon signing up at:
3 Things to Look for on the Next Tuesday Morning Earnings Call
Celan Bryant, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Apr 23, 3:49PM CDT
Over the past year Tuesday Morning has gone through a remarkable transformation. On May 8 we will get to see if it can maintain its growth or if last quarter was a fluke. Big Lots is the largest closeout retailer in the country, which makes...
