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Pool Pinned at Neutral - Analyst Blog

We reaffirm our Neutral recommendation on Pool Corp. ( POOL ) following an appraisal of its fourth quarter 2012 results. While the company's loss per share and revenues in its... Read >>

New Plan for Hologic's Mammography - Analyst Blog

In an attempt to exhibit the benefits of 3D mammography (breast tomosynthesis) over conventional 2D mammography, Hologic Inc. ( HOLX ) has planned to carry its 3D mammography in a new... Read >>

Nash Finch Beats, Falls Y/Y - Analyst Blog

The Nash Finch Company ( NAFC ) reported fourth-quarter 2012 earnings (excluding one-time items) of 49 cents per share substantially lower than 97 cents per share in the year-ago period.... Read >>

Berkshire Beats by a Penny - Analyst Blog

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. ( BRK.A ) ( BRK.B ) reported fourth quarter 2012 operating earnings of $1.14 per share, a penny ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Results also... Read >>

Exxon Closes $2.6B Celtic Deal - Analyst Blog

ExxonMobil Canada − the Canadian unit of ExxonMobil Corporation ( XOM ) has finally completed the acquisition of Calgary-based oil and gas driller Celtic Exploration Ltd. in a deal valued... Read >>

Magna Beats in 4Q, Profits Rise - Analyst Blog

Magna International Inc. ( MGA ) reported earnings per share of $1.49 in the fourth quarter of 2012, up 12.9% from $1.32 in the year-ago quarter and outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate of... Read >>

Hess Continues Ghana Exploration - Analyst Blog

Hess Corporation ( HES ) has struck oil at the exploratory well on the Deepwater Tano/Cape Three Points block offshore Ghana. This marks the seventh successful drilling by Hess in the... Read >>

DPS Acquires Bottling Company - Analyst Blog

Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. ( DPS ) recently acquired its bottling company of the west, Dr. Pepper/7-UP based in Reno, Nev. Following the acquisition, Dr Pepper Snapple Group will... Read >>

Lexmark Offers $400M Senior Notes - Analyst Blog

Lexmark Inc. ( LXK ) recently commenced a public offering of senior notes worth $400.0 million. The notes will carry an interest rate of 4.875% and are set to mature on Mar 15, 2020. ... Read >>

Zacks Top Ranked Small Cap ETF: SCHA - ETF News And Commentary

Stock markets are continuing their climb upwards. The benchmark S&P 500 is now firmly above the key 1500 level, while forward looking data has been solid as well. This has given... Read >>