Fred's Inc (FRED) 11.05 $FRED Why You Should Du
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Why You Should Dump Fred's (FRED) Right Now
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Sep 01, 10:29AM CDT
Retail discount company Fred's Inc. (FRED) can be considered as a stock worth offloading by prudent investors at the moment.
AMZN: 772.44 (+1.82), FRED: 11.05 (-0.10), BIG: 49.89 (+0.49), ROST: 62.73 (+0.35)
What Falling Estimates & Price Mean for Fred's (FRED)
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Sep 01, 9:13AM CDT
One stock that you may want to consider dropping is Fred's, Inc. (FRED), which has witnessed a significant price decline in the past four weeks
FRED: 11.05 (-0.10), BURL: 83.99 (+1.40)
Downgrade Alert for Fred's (FRED)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Sep 01, 3:09AM CDT
Fred's (NASDAQ:FRED) was downgraded from Equal Weight to Underweight at Stephens today. The stock closed yesterday at $11.31 on volume of 414,000 shares, above average daily volume of 152,000. Fred's, Inc. operates discount general merchandise stores in the southeastern United States. The Company also markets goods and services through Fred's Super Dollar Stores and Pharmacies and Fred's Xpress Pharmacies.
FRED: 11.05 (-0.10)
Fred's Inc (FRED) Q2 Loss Wider Y/Y Due to Lower Sales
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 31, 8:56AM CDT
Fred's, Inc.'s (FRED) incurred second-quarter 2016 loss of 18 cents per share, narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 21 cents but wider than year-ago loss of 13 cents.
FRED: 11.05 (-0.10), COST: 157.98 (+1.77), BIG: 49.89 (+0.49), ROST: 62.73 (+0.35)
Fred's Inc (FRED) Appoints Michael Bloom as its New CEO
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 30, 9:33AM CDT
Off price retailer, Fred's Inc. (FRED) has appointed Michael Bloom as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately.
ZUMZ: 16.61 (+0.31), AMZN: 772.44 (+1.82), FRED: 11.05 (-0.10), BKE: 24.72 (+0.05)
Fred's Announces Second Quarter 2016 Results
BusinessWire - Tue Aug 30, 6:45AM CDT
Fred's, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRED) today reported financial results for the second quarter and six months ended July 30, 2016.
FRED: 11.05 (-0.10)
Fred's Announces Promotion of Craig Barnes to Chief Operating Officer - Front Store
BusinessWire - Mon Aug 29, 5:10PM CDT
Fred's Inc. (NASDAQ: FRED) today announced that Craig Barnes, Executive Vice President of Supply Chain, Global and Domestic Logistics, has been promoted to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer - Front Store. In this role, Barnes will be responsible for Merchandising, Marketing, Supply Chain, Store Operations and Real Estate, and will report directly to Michael K. Bloom, Chief Executive Officer.
FRED: 11.05 (-0.10)
Michael Bloom Named CEO as Jerry Shore Sets Retirement Date
BusinessWire - Mon Aug 29, 5:00PM CDT
Fred's Inc. (NASDAQ: FRED) today announced that Chief Executive Officer Jerry A. Shore will retire from the Company in February 2017. The Board of Directors is pleased to name Michael K. Bloom Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Bloom, who joined Fred's as President and Chief Operating Officer in January 2015, has worked closely with Shore on building a strong management team to ensure a smooth and effective transition.
FRED: 11.05 (-0.10)
Fred's Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.06 Per Share
BusinessWire - Mon Aug 22, 2:00PM CDT
Fred's, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRED) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share. The dividend is payable on September 15, 2016, to shareholders of record as of September 2, 2016.
FRED: 11.05 (-0.10)
Fred's Promotes Mary Lou Gardner to Executive Vice President/Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer
BusinessWire - Tue Aug 16, 4:28PM CDT
Fred's Inc. (NASDAQ: FRED) today announced that it has promoted Mary Lou Gardner to Executive Vice President/Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer, effective immediately. She replaces Bryan Pugh, who has resigned from the Company.
FRED: 11.05 (-0.10)
Mattress Firm, Sotheby's, Horizon Pharma rise
By The Associated Press - AP - Mon Aug 08, 3:46PM CDT
Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Monday:
NFLX: 97.38 (unch), AGN: 235.96 (-1.80), ON: 11.03 (+0.04), FRED: 11.05 (-0.10), HZNP: 17.84 (-0.78), BMY: 56.35 (-0.41), MFRM: 63.98 (+0.06)
Fred's Reports July Sales
BusinessWire - Thu Aug 04, 6:45AM CDT
Fred's Inc. (NASDAQ: FRED) today reported sales for the four-week fiscal month of July, which ended on July 30, 2016.
FRED: 11.05 (-0.10)
Fred's Announces Second Quarter 2016 Conference Call Webcast
GlobeNewswire - Thu Jul 28, 12:56PM CDT
Fred's, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRED) today announced that it will provide an online Web simulcast of its second quarter 2016 earnings conference call on Tuesday, August 30, 2016. The Company's results for the second quarter ended July 30, 2016, will be released earlier that morning.
FRED: 11.05 (-0.10)
Kirkland's (KIRK) Grappling with Multiple Issues: Dump Now?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 22, 9:53AM CDT
The home furnishing sector recently suffered a setback due to the sluggish turnover of the housing sector.
AMZN: 772.44 (+1.82), FRED: 11.05 (-0.10), KIRK: 12.74 (+0.14), DRI: 62.33 (+0.44)
Kroger (KR) Exhibits Operational Strength: Hold the Stock?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 22, 8:00AM CDT
A dominant position among the nation's largest grocery retailers enables Kroger (KR) to sustain growth in both top and bottom lines.
KR: 32.50 (+0.54), FRED: 11.05 (-0.10), WMT: 72.50 (-0.34), BURL: 83.99 (+1.40)
Zacks.com featured highlights: Big Lots, Fred's, Century Aluminum, Allegheny Technologies and Group 1 Automotive
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jun 21, 8:30AM CDT
Zacks.com featured highlights: Big Lots, Fred's, Century Aluminum, Allegheny Technologies and Group 1 Automotive
CENX: 6.21 (-0.08), GPI: 60.91 (+1.21), ATI: 17.04 (+0.14), FRED: 11.05 (-0.10), BIG: 49.89 (+0.49)
3 Discount Retail Picks to Add Value to Your Portfolio
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jun 20, 1:40PM CDT
Retailers reported dismal results with a variety of traditional brick-and-mortar operators reporting lower-than-expected results, in spite of already low estimates.
FRED: 11.05 (-0.10), BURL: 83.99 (+1.40)
5 Stocks with Recent Broker Rating Upgrades to Buy Now
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jun 20, 10:59AM CDT
The opinion of brokers acts as a valuable guide for investors in their course of action on a particular stock.
CENX: 6.21 (-0.08), GPI: 60.91 (+1.21), ATI: 17.04 (+0.14), FRED: 11.05 (-0.10), BIG: 49.89 (+0.49)
Dollar General (DG) on Fire: What is Driving the Stock?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jun 17, 9:08AM CDT
Shares of Dollar General Corporation (DG) have gained nearly 12% in the past one month buoyed by back-to-back positive earnings surprise and operational initiatives.
PERY: 18.85 (+0.10), FRED: 11.05 (-0.10), DG: 73.32 (-0.46), BURL: 83.99 (+1.40)

