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PetMed Reiterated at Outperform - Analyst Blog

On Mar 22, we retained our Outperform recommendation on PetMed Express ( PETS ). Our retention is based on the company's solid fourth-quarter results,  all-out effort to expand product... Read >>

FirstEnergy's Asset Upgrade Plan - Analyst Blog

FirstEnergy Corporation 's ( FE ) business wing, Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company plans to invest $152.0 million in 2013 for the purpose of upgrading its electrical systems to ensure... Read >>

Montpelier Re: A Strong Buy - Analyst Blog

On Mar 21, 2013, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Montpelier Re Holdings Ltd. ( MRH ) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Why the Upgrade? Montpelier has been experiencing rising... Read >>

NCR Silver Offers POS Gift Cards (revised) - Analyst Blog

NCR Corporation's ( NCR ), NCR Silver mobile point-of-sale (POS) will now make it possible to load, manage and withdraw gift cards from the Point-Of-Sale (POS) devices. This is another... Read >>

Hilltop Continues to Peak - Analyst Blog

On Mar 21, we reiterated our Outperform recommendation on Hilltop Holdings Inc. ( HTH ) based on its recent business expansion following the acquisition of PlainsCapital Corp. in Nov 2012. ... Read >>

American Capital Upped to Outperform - Analyst Blog

On Mar 19, 2013, we upgraded American Capital, Ltd. ( ACAS ) to Outperform from Neutral, based on the company's new investments and reduction of debt. Why the Upgrade? American... Read >>

China Unicom '12 Net Income Soars - Analyst Blog

China Unicom ( CHU ) announced the results for full-year 2012 with adjusted net income of RMB 7.1 billion ($1.12 billion) that surged 67.9% over the year-earlier period on the back of... Read >>

Virgin Media Offers TV Anywhere - Analyst Blog

Virgin Media Inc. ( VMED ) is offering an innovative video service called TV Anywhere. This state-of-the-art application platform will enable the company's subscribers to watch up to 45... Read >>

Still Neutral on Omnicell - Analyst Blog

On Mar 19, 2013, we reiterated our Neutral recommendation on Omnicell Inc ( OMCL ) following its fourth-quarter results. The stock also carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Why the... Read >>

Westar's Elm Creek Project Ok'd - Analyst Blog

Westar Energy, Inc. ( WR ) has received approval for the construction of a 345-kilovolt Elm Creek transmission line project from Southwest Power Pool ("SPP"). Westar Energy... Read >>