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Time to Consider Wide Moat ETFs - ETF News And Commentary

The first half of 2012 has been very volatile for the world stock markets, given slowing U.S. economic growth and worsening European debt problems. With the announcement of another round... Read >>

HCP Acquires Assets, Updates Guidance - Analyst Blog

In its concerted effort to unlock value proposition for its operating partners, HCP Inc. ( HCP ), a leading real estate investment trust (REIT), has decided to acquire a portfolio of 133... Read >>

Core Labs Beats EPS, Gives 4Q View - Analyst Blog

Core Laboratories N.V. ( CLB ) reported mixed third quarter 2012 results, highlighting robust business unit results that were partially overshadowed by steep operating expenses. ... Read >>

UFPI's 3Q Lags Estimate - Analyst Blog

Universal Forest Products Inc's ( UFPI ) third quarter 2012 financial results suffered a set-back from a pre-tax contingency loss of $2 million related to Canadian anti-dumping duty... Read >>

WLP Plans Extend HWAY Offering - Analyst Blog

Well-being enhancement company Healthways ( HWAY ) recently reported that WellPoint ( WLP ) had lengthened its present contract providing Healthways' SilverSneakers Fitness Program to... Read >>

October 18: China's Growth Rate Stable - Economic Highlights

There is a lot going on this big data for data, ranging from a flood of third quarter earnings to a reassuring-enough Chinese GDP report and a U.S. Jobless Claims report that reverses all of... Read >>

Bearish MACD for Big Lots, Inc. - Tale of the Tape

Big Lots, Inc. 's ( BIG ) MACD indicator has moved into bearish territory with a reading of -0.3773. The Zacks #5 Rank ("Strong Sell") stock decreased more than 0.92% to $30.32 in... Read >>

Bearish MACD for H&E Equipment Services, Inc. - Tale of the Tape

H&E Equipment Services, Inc. 's ( HEES ) MACD indicator has moved into bearish territory with a reading of -0.5300. The Zacks #5 Rank ("Strong Sell") stock decreased... Read >>

Bearish MACD for ITT Educational Services, Inc. - Tale of the Tape

ITT Educational Services, Inc. 's ( ESI ) MACD indicator has moved into bearish territory with a reading of -1.8663. The Zacks #4 Rank ("Sell") stock decreased more 1.12%... Read >>

Bearish MACD for Flowers Foods, Inc. - Tale of the Tape

Flowers Foods, Inc. 's ( FLO ) MACD indicator has moved into bearish territory with a reading of -0.4043. The Zacks #4 Rank ("Sell") stock decreased more than 0.73% to $19.02 in... Read >>