New Managers Revive Thrivent Large Cap Growth Fund
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Sep 03, 5:28PM CDT
Thrivent Large Cap Growth is a reminder of how new managers can herald a change in a mutual fund's fortune. David Francis and Darren Bagwell, now co-managers, took the helm of the $521 million portfolio on Oct. 1, 2011. In the three years prior to...
Three Stocks Top-Performing Funds Like: Facebook Baidu Gilead
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Sep 03, 5:28PM CDT
The new buys list of top-performing funds the past three months showed some heavy buying of top-rated stocks. The nation's leading funds have been stocking up on medical issues, which fared well as the market resumed its uptrend in August. Large...
Lowe's Prices $1.25 Billion Notes Offering
PR Newswire - Wed Sep 03, 3:55PM CDT
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) announced today it has agreed to sell $450 million of Floating Rate Notes due 2019, $450 million of 3.125% Notes due 2024 and $350 million of 4.250% Notes due 2044. Estimated net proceeds from this offering will be approximately $1.24 billion, after deducting offering expenses and underwriters' discounts. Lowe's intends to use the net proceeds from the sale of the Notes for general corporate purposes. Closing is expected to occur on September 10, 2014.
Why Jim Cramer Says Buy Home Depot (HD) Stock on Any Weakness
at The Street - Wed Sep 03, 1:31PM CDT
TheStreet's Jim Cramer explains why weakness in Home Depot (HD) stock is a buying opportunity for investors.
Home Depot Hits 52 Week High on Solid Q2 Earnings - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Sep 02, 9:40AM CDT
The Home Depot (HD) hit a 52-week high of $93.52 on the last trading day.
Earnings Releases, Receipt of Required Permit, CSR Programs - Research Reports on Signet, Abercrombie & Fitch, Las Vegas Sands, Best Buy and Lowe's
PR Newswire - Tue Sep 02, 7:40AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its research reports regarding Signet Jewelers Limited (NYSE: SIG), Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF), Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS), Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) and Lowe's Companies Inc. (NYSE: LOW). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.analystsreview.com/6145-100free.
Are You Missing the Fuel Cell Revolution?
Reuben Brewer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Sep 01, 10:47AM CDT
In February, Plug Power announced a giant order from Wal-Mart . However, this big headline could actually be obscuring other positive developments that are taking place in the industry. The big order In the second quarter, Plug Power...
Post-Earnings Analysis - Lowe's Cos
PR Newswire - Fri Aug 29, 8:20AM CDT
Investor-Edge.com has issued free post-earnings analysis on Lowe's Companies Inc. (NYSE: LOW). The company reported its second quarter results for the fiscal year 2014 on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. For the second quarter ended August 01, 2014, Lowe's Cos. Inc.'s diluted earnings per share increased $0.16 on a Y-o-Y basis and net earnings grew 10.4% Y-o-Y. Our free coverage report can be accessed at:
3 Reasons Home Depot's Stock Could Fall
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Aug 28, 2:30PM CDT
Source: Home Depot. Home-improvement retailer Home Depot has made a huge impression on the stock market in recent years, with explosive share price gains having contributed greatly to the record run that sent the S&P 500 above the 2,000...
GDP Is Better Than Good -- but Interest Rates are Still Not Going Up
at The Street - Thu Aug 28, 9:03AM CDT
The new GDP numbers are strong, but Europe is too weak to fool with, and the Fed is still focused on labor market slack.
Research and Markets: United States Christmas Decoration Market 2014-2018: Costco Wholesale, Home Depot, Lowe's Companies, Sears Holdings & Target Dominate the Market
Business Wire - Thu Aug 28, 4:58AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/cbjmrq/christmas) has announced the addition of the "Christmas Decoration Market in the US 2014-2018" report to their offering.
United States Christmas Decoration Market 2014-2018: Costco Wholesale, Home Depot, Lowe's Companies, Sears Holdings & Target Dominate the Market
M2 - Thu Aug 28, 4:01AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9nhm4q/christmas) has announced the addition of the "Christmas Decoration Market in the US 2014-2018" report to their offering. The Christmas Decoration market in the US to grow at a CAGR of 3.61% to 2018 This report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the Christmas Decoration market in the US during the period 2014-2018. To calculate the market size, the report takes into account the revenue generated from the sales of the following products: Christmas trees (real and artificial), Christmas lightings, and other accessories. One of the major trends in the market is the changes in the lifestyle and preferences of customers, which is increasing the demand for high-quality decorative items to be used at Christmas. According to the report, the recovery of the US economy is one of the major factors that help in the market growth. The economic recovery in the US has positively affected the consumer spending sentiment, and US citizens are spending on various items such as Christmas trees, gifts, cards, flowers, and others. Further, the report states that the seasonal nature of the market is one such challenge inhibiting its growth. The major Christmas shopping months in the US are October, November, and December. Outside these months, the market remains cold and faces low sales volume throughout the year. Key Vendors - Costco Wholesale - Home Depot - Lowe's Companies - Sears Holdings - Target Other Prominent Vendors - Amazon.com - Best Buy - Christmas Decor - Kroger - Publix - SuperValu - Wal-Mart Key Questions Answered in this Report - What will the market size be in 2018 and what will the growth rate be? - What are the key market trends? - What is driving this market? - What are the challenges to market growth? - Who are the key vendors in this market space? - What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors? - What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors? For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9nhm4q/christmas
Excel Trust Owns Shopping Centers With Big Anchors
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Aug 27, 5:12PM CDT
Excel Trust is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that focuses on power centers, grocery-anchored neighborhood shopping centers and freestanding retail properties. Founder Gary Sabin started the San Diego-based Excel Trust (EXL) in 1978. Through a...
Lowe's to Webcast Presentation from the Goldman Sachs 21st Annual Global Retailing Conference
PR Newswire - Wed Aug 27, 8:00AM CDT
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) announces that Michael A. Jones, chief customer officer, will present at the Goldman Sachs 21st Annual Global Retailing Conference in New York, NY.
Cost, Confidence and Convenience: Lowe's Survey Reveals Americans' Attitudes On the Smart Home
PR Newswire - Wed Aug 27, 7:00AM CDT
A new smart home study released today by Lowe's found that while Rosie the Robot is the futuristic feature consumers would want most from "The Jetsons," more than 70 percent of smart phone users in America just wish they could control something in their home from their mobile device without getting out of bed. Lowe's 2014 Smart Home Survey examined Americans' attitudes and experiences with home automation, with a particular look at the most important features and top reasons for owning smart home products.
Valspar Paint Prospects Lift With Homes And Industry
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue Aug 26, 3:38PM CDT
Valspar CEO Gary Hendrickson paints a bright picture of the company's business, which dates back to 1806. Recent buys, market share gains, expanded distribution and a strong showing in hot spots such as China put it on a path to grow. A maker of...
Christmas Decoration Market in the US 2014-2018: Key Vendors are Costco Wholesale, Home Depot, Lowe's Companies, Sears Holdings and Target
PR Newswire Europe - Tue Aug 26, 12:19PM CDT
DUBLIN, Aug. 26, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Research and Markets [http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/dx4c6m/christmas] has announced the addition of the "Christmas Decoration Market in the US 2014-2018" [http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/dx4c6m/christmas] report to their offering.
New-Home Sales Would Be Hurt Most If Fed Raises Rates
at The Street - Tue Aug 26, 10:34AM CDT
The housing recovery hasn't been strong, but even that could be wiped with higher rates.
3 Reasons Home Depot's Stock Could Rise
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Aug 26, 8:30AM CDT
Source: Home Depot. Home-improvement giant Home Depot has delivered impressive results for long-term shareholders, not only surviving the housing bust but thriving in its aftermath. Investors have seen their stock hit new all-time record highs...