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MasterCard Deploys Excess Capital - Analyst Blog
2/12/2013, 1:45 pm from Zacks.com in Investing, Business, Stocks
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 >>
Brookfield Announces Strategic Deal - Analyst Blog
2/12/2013, 1:40 pm from Zacks.com in Investing, Business, Stocks
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 >>
Embraer Upped to Neutral - Analyst Blog
2/12/2013, 1:30 pm from Zacks.com in Investing, Business, Stocks
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 >>
Mixed ETF Performances for Some AAA-Rated Countries
2/12/2013, 1:27 pm from Benzinga in Investing, Bonds, Economy, International
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 >>
MAR's Flagship Brand in Bangalore - Analyst Blog
2/12/2013, 1:20 pm from Zacks.com in Investing, Business, Stocks
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 >>
Harley Raises Dividend by 35.5% - Analyst Blog
2/12/2013, 1:10 pm from Zacks.com in Investing, Business, Stocks
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 >>
KB Home Remains Neutral - Analyst Blog
2/12/2013, 1:09 pm from Zacks.com in Investing, Business, Stocks
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 >>
Pipeline Progresses at Shire - Analyst Blog
2/12/2013, 1:03 pm from Zacks.com in Investing, Business, Stocks
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 >>
Triumph Prices Senior Notes - Analyst Blog
2/12/2013, 1:00 pm from Zacks.com in Investing, Business, Stocks
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 >>
State of the Market: Today's Most Compelling Buy (Feb. 12, 2013)
2/12/2013, 12:50 pm from David Moenning in Investing, Investing Ideas, Stocks, US Markets
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 >>