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MasterCard Deploys Excess Capital - Analyst Blog

Following a better-than-expected 2012 financial results, last week MasterCard Inc. ( MA ) announced higher yield to its shareholders through share buybacks and dividend increment. This further raised investors' confidence in this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock. Accordingly, MasterCard declared a 100% hike in... Read >>

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Brookfield Announces Strategic Deal - Analyst Blog

Toronto-based Brookfield Asset Management Inc. ( BAM ) announced the purchase of 19 apartment communities (4,892 units) in N.C., S.C. and Va. from Babcock & Brown Residential Holdings LLC. The deal value is estimated to be around $414 million. The acquired properties are situated in the Charlotte... Read >>

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Embraer Upped to Neutral - Analyst Blog

On February 11, 2013, we upgraded our recommendation on aircraft manufacturing company, Embraer S.A. ( ERJ ) from Underperform to Neutral based on its improved prospects. Embraer, which focuses on the commercial and defense jets market, holds a Zacks #3 Rank (Hold). Why the Upgrade? Embraer maintains a... Read >>

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Mixed ETF Performances for Some AAA-Rated Countries

It does not get any better than an AAA sovereign credit rating, but as the Netherlands recently reminded investors, the much-coveted country credit score is not to be taken lightly. Earlier this week, Fitch Ratings revised its outlook on the Netherlands' AAA rating to negative from stable. Using the Standard... Read >>

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MAR's Flagship Brand in Bangalore - Analyst Blog

Marriott International Inc. ( MAR ), unveiled a property under its Marriott Hotels & Resorts brand in Bangalore, India, on Feb 4, 2013. Christened as Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield, the hotel marks the debut of Marriott Hotels & Resorts brand in the city. Situated strategically, in proximity... Read >>

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Harley Raises Dividend by 35.5% - Analyst Blog

Harley-Davidson Inc. ( HOG ) decided to raise 2013-first quarter dividend by 35.5% to 21 cents from 15.5 cents as it continues to benefit from restructuring activities. The increased dividend will be payable on Mar 1 to shareholders of record as of Feb 19. Harley believes in a consistent dividend... Read >>

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KB Home Remains Neutral - Analyst Blog

On Feb 11, we maintained a Neutral rating on U.S. homebuilder, KB Home ( KBH ) based on mixed fourth quarter results. KB Home also carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Why the Neutral Rating? KB Home's adjusted net loss per share of 3 cents in the fourth quarter missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 50%.... Read >>

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Pipeline Progresses at Shire - Analyst Blog

Shire plc ( SHPG ) recently announced that the company has initiated a phase III study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Dermagraft for the treatment of non-healing wounds in patients suffering from epidermolysis bullosa (EB). EB refers to a group of rare genetic skin disorders which currently have... Read >>

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Triumph Prices Senior Notes - Analyst Blog

Triumph Group Inc. ( TGI ) recently decided to issue $375.0 million 4.875% senior secured notes with maturity scheduled in 2021. The proceeds from the issuance will be deployed to repay loans under the credit facilities along with the rest going towards general corporate purposes. As of Dec 31, 2012, the... Read >>

David Moenning

State of the Market: Today's Most Compelling Buy (Feb. 12, 2013)

  Bull's Eye Report - Today's Most Compelling Buy Tuesday, February 12, 2013 At StatoftheMarkets.com , we strive to "own the best and ignore the rest" in our equity portfolios. Toward this end, each day we search our database for a "top stock" (a top rated company in terms of earnings... Read >>