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A Technical Take on Industrial ETFs with ISM Data Release - ETF News And Commentary

ISM Manufacturing Data is one of the first pieces of key news to start 2013, coming in slightly above expectations at 50.7. Post Hurricane Sandy, last month's report revealed a lackluster... Read >>

Heartland Financial: A Strong Buy - Analyst Blog

Rising earnings estimates on the back of strong third-quarter results and the payment of a special cash dividend have aided Heartland Financial USA Inc. ( HTLF ) achieve a Zacks #1 Rank... Read >>

Femtocell - The Emerging Wave - Analyst Blog

Femtocell is rapidly emerging as a fundamental technology enabler in the deployment of next generation (3G/4G) wireless network infrastructure. Femtocell - is a small cellular base station,... Read >>

LMCA to Raise Stake in Live Nation - Analyst Blog

The sudden exit of Irving Azoff, chairman and famous music manager of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. ( LYV ), has helped Liberty Media Corp. ( LMCA ) to increase its stake in the... Read >>

OOIL: Settlement of patent dispute and continuation of commercial relationship with MBD. - Analyst Blog

OOIL: Settlement of patent dispute and continuation of commercial relationship with MBD. By Ian Gilson, CFA In September 2012 OriginOil (OTC Markets: OOIL ) had filed a complaint in... Read >>

Crude Stocks Dip but Output Soars - Analyst Blog

The U.S. Energy Department's weekly inventory release showed that crude stockpiles declined, as imports fell even though production climbed to its highest level in 19 years. The report further... Read >>

Reinsurance Group Stays Neutral - Analyst Blog

We are reiterating our 'Neutral' recommendation on the shares of Reinsurance Group of America Inc. ( RGA ). A diversified operations and a significant position in the U.S. will help it to... Read >>

Tower Stays Neutral - Analyst Blog

We are reiterating our Neutral recommendation on the shares of Tower Group Inc. ( TWGP ). The benefits of organic growth, acquisitions and favorable pricing trends are dwarfed by low... Read >>

Textron Notes Remain Convertible - Analyst Blog

Textron Inc. ( TXT ) announced that its 4.5% Convertible Senior Notes, due 2013, will remain convertible at holders' discretion till March 31, 2013. This was owing to the fact that out of... Read >>

Intuitive Surgical: A Strong Buy - Analyst Blog

Rising earnings estimates on the back of strong third quarter results - including a 28.2% earnings surprise - helped Intuitive Surgical ( ISRG ) achieve a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) on... Read >>