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HDFC Bank's Earnings Surge in 4Q - Analyst Blog

HDFC Bank Ltd. ( HDB ) reported its fiscal fourth-quarter 2013 (ended Mar 31) net profit of INR18.90 billion ($0.35 billion), an improvement of 30.1% from the prior-year quarter. Similarly,... Read >>

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Aerospace & Defense Stock Overview - Apr 2013 - Industry Outlook

Overview The aerospace and defense industry found its largest base in the U.S. with a military budget fittingly impressive. The country's global leadership position requires it to maintain... Read >>

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AZN/BIND Therapeutics Ink Deal - Analyst Blog

AstraZeneca ( AZN ) recently announced that it has entered into an agreement with BIND Therapeutics for the development and commercialization of Accurin (a cancer nanomedicine). As per... Read >>

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Pinnacle West Retained at Neutral - Analyst Blog

We retain our Neutral recommendation on Pinnacle West Capital Corp. ( PNW ). The electric utility service provider at present holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Why the Reiteration? Pinnacle... Read >>

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Vornado Reaps $241M from LNR Deal - Analyst Blog

Vornado Realty Trust ( VNO ) reaped around $241 million as net proceeds from the sale of LNR Property LLC, a company in which Vornado owned a 26.2% stake. The deal that LNR Property penned... Read >>

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Allstate Expects Higher 1Q CAT Loss - Analyst Blog

Last week, home and auto insurer Allstate Corp. ( ALL ) announced its pre-tax catastrophe (CAT) and net of reinsurance loss estimate to jump to $198 million for Mar 2013. This takes the... Read >>

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Earnings Preview: Tractor Supply - Analyst Blog

We expect Tractor Supply Company ( TSCO ), a leading retail firm and ranch store retailer, to beat expectations when it reports first-quarter 2013 results on Apr 24. Why a Likely... Read >>

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Expedia Earnings Preview: Will it Miss? - Analyst Blog

Expedia Inc. ( EXPE ) is set to report first quarter 2013 results on Apr 25. Last quarter, it posted a 4.0% positive surprise. Let's see how things are shaping up for this announcement. ... Read >>

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PartnerRe Upped to Outperform - Analyst Blog

On Apr 22, we upgraded our recommendation on PartnerRe Ltd. ( PRE ) to Outperform based on its improved risk profile, underwriting capabilities and the latest acquisition of... Read >>

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Apple: Wherefore Art Thou New Launch? - Analyst Blog

Apple Inc. (AAPL) reported earnings after the bell Tuesday, and unlike the reports of a couple years ago when Apple would typically blow the doors off expectations, things seem to have come... Read >>