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NRG Downgraded to Underperform - Analyst Blog

On Jan 21, 2013, we downgraded our recommendation on wholesale power generation company, NRG Energy Inc. ( NRG ) to Underperform from Neutral. The company currently has a short-term Zacks... Read >>

SNY's Allerject Launched in Canada - Analyst Blog

Sanofi ( SNY ) recently announced that its epinephrine injection, Allerject, is available in Canada for the emergency treatment of anaphylactic reactions in patients at risk or with a... Read >>

Sonic Bolsters Shareholder Value - Analyst Blog

Sonic Corp. ( SONC ), the largest chain of drive-in restaurants of the US, has approved an additional share repurchase, thereby maintaining the trend of returning wealth to its shareholders... Read >>

Zacks Rank # 5 Additions for Tuesday - Tale of the Tape

Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 ("strong sell") List today: Berkshire Hathaway Inc. ( BRK.A ) Capstead Mortgage Corp. ( CMO ) China Petroleum &... Read >>

Zacks Rank #1 Additions for Tuesday - Tale of the Tape

Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 ("strong buy") List today: Addus Homecare Corp. ( ADUS ) Alliant Techsystems Inc. ( ATK ) American Public Education, Inc. (... Read >>

Earnings Preview: Amgen - Analyst Blog

Amgen ( AMGN ) is scheduled to report its fourth quarter 2012 results on Jan 23, 2013 after the closing bell. Last quarter, the company posted a 16.78% positive surprise. Let's see how... Read >>

Cubist: Another Solid Quarter? - Analyst Blog

We expect Cubist Pharmaceuticals Inc. ( CBST ) to beat expectations when it releases its fourth-quarter 2012 results on Jan 23, 2013. Why a Likely Positive Surprise? Our proven model... Read >>

Potlatch Corp. - Momentum

Earnings estimates for Potlatch Corporation ( PCH ) hit a new 52-week high on Jan 17, as earnings estimates for 2012 and 2013 have each advanced in the double digits over the past 90 days.... Read >>

American Vanguard Corp. - Aggressive Growth

American Vanguard Corp. ( AVD ) saw its share price catapult roughly 124% in 2012, as this maker of diversified specialty chemicals is seeing strong demand for soil insecticides. Furthermore,... Read >>

BlackRock Inc. - Growth & Income

BlackRock Inc. ( BLK ) announced impressive fourth-quarter results last week, including a hike in its quarterly cash dividend. This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) asset management company hit a 52-week... Read >>