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Will Cypress Miss Earnings Estimates in 1Q? - Analyst Blog

Cypress Semiconductor Corp ( CY ) is set to report first quarter 2013 results on Apr 18. Last quarter it posted a 75% positive surprise. Let's see how things are shaping up for... Read >>

Markel Corp.: A Strong Buy - Analyst Blog

On Apr 16, 2013, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Markel Corp. ( MKL ) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Why the Upgrade? Markel has been experiencing rising earnings estimates on... Read >>

Ball Corporation Remains Neutral - Analyst Blog

On Apr 12, we maintained our Neutral recommendation on Ball Corporation ( BLL ), manufacturer of metal and plastic packaging for beverages and foods, based on expected benefits from growth... Read >>

Avago to Acquire CyOptics - Analyst Blog

Avago Technologies Limited ( AVGO ) recently announced a deal to acquire CyOptics, Inc. - a leading manufacturer of Indium Phosphide (InP) optical chip and component technologies - for $400... Read >>

Sneak Peek of 1Q Earnings of HCA - Analyst Blog

HCA Holdings Inc. ( HCA ) announced its preliminary financial and operating results for the first quarter of 2013. HCA expects to record income before income tax to be approximately $639... Read >>

Covidien Collaborates with VIDA - Analyst Blog

International healthcare major, Covidien plc ( COV ) has inked an agreement with leading pulmonary imaging software service provider, VIDA Diagnostics. As per the agreement, Covidien will... Read >>

Verizon Eyes Clearwire Airwaves - Analyst Blog

Verizon Wireless, a unit of  Verizon Communications Inc. ( VZ ) reportedly has plans to acquire airwave licenses for major cities in the U.S. from Clearwire Corporation ( CLWR ).... Read >>

AIG Maintained at Neutral - Analyst Blog

On Apr 16, we reiterated our Neutral recommendation on American international Group Inc. ( AIG ) based on its newly attained capital independence and improved core operating structure.... Read >>

Aflac Stays Neutral - Analyst Blog

On Apr 15, we reiterated our Neutral recommendation on Aflac Inc. ( AFL ) on the heels of solid capitalization and leading market position in Japan. However, the positives are partially... Read >>

Mechel Incurs Loss in 4Q - Analyst Blog

Russian miner Mechel OAO ( MTL ) posted consolidated net loss (attributable to shareholders) of roughly $1.11 billion for fourth-quarter 2012 compared to a profit of $201.2 million a... Read >>