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Zacks Top Earnings ESP Stocks - Investment Ideas

As of yesterday, total earnings for the 150 S&P 500 companies that had already reported Q4 results were up +0.3% from the same period last year, with 63.3% of the companies... Read >>

This Week's Value Stocks (SYMC) (RJET) - Zacks Rank Buys

Value stock strategist, Tracey Ryniec, profiles Symantec (SYMC) and Republic Airways (RJET). To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research ... Read >>

Increasing Sales and Profit Margins for Big Returns - Screen of the Week

With earnings season still in full swing, I wanted to talk this week about Sales Growth and Profit Margins. Earnings always seem to grab the bulk of the headlines. But without sales there... Read >>

Earnings Preview: Wisconsin Energy - Analyst Blog

We expect diversified utility holding company Wisconsin Energy Corporation ( WEC ) to beat expectations when it reports fourth-quarter 2012 results on Jan 30, 2013. Why a Likely Positive... Read >>

Harris Wins Caribbean Order - Analyst Blog

Harris Corporation ( HRS ) has emphasized its leadership position in the public safety and professional communications market by winning a $31 million contract in Trinidad and Tobago. The... Read >>

Earnings Preview: Triumph - Analyst Blog

Triumph Group Inc. ( TGI ), an aerospace giant, is set to report third quarter 2013 results on Jan 30. Last quarter it posted an 18.9% positive surprise. Let's see how things are shaping up... Read >>

FedEx Moves Up to Neutral - Analyst Blog

On Jan 24, 2013, we upgraded FedEx Corporation ( FDX ) to Neutral from Underperform. The upgrade rests on strong growth prospects with an upward movement in pricing, a diminishing expense... Read >>

Earnings Preview: Murphy Oil - Analyst Blog

We expect global oil and gas exploration and production company Murphy Oil Corporation ( MUR ) to beat expectations when it reports fourth-quarter 2012 results on Jan 30, 2013. Why a... Read >>

Mixed Prelim Results from Hasbro - Analyst Blog

In its preliminary results for full-year 2012, Hasbro Inc. ( HAS ) revealed that lower holiday product sales in the U.S. and some international markets led it to register lower sales for... Read >>

Southern Co Unit Seeks Higher Rates - Analyst Blog

Mississippi Power Co. - a subsidiary of electric utility firm Southern Company ( SO ) - has filed a request with state regulators to increase customer rates, connected with the Kemper... Read >>