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Why You Need to Read Your Franchise Disclosure Document

The Franchise Disclosure Document ( FDD ) was developed to equalize the relationship between franchiser and franchisee. It prepares franchisees for the environment they are entering, their obligations and duties and costs related to marketing and management of the operation. The FDD is legally required to... Read >>

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Pluristem Study to Expand to Germany - Analyst Blog

Pluristem Therapeutics, Inc. ( PST I) recently announced that the medical regulatory body for biological medicinal products in Germany, the Paul-Ehrlich-Institute (PEI), has approved the company's request to conduct a phase II study using PLX-PAD cells in patients suffering from intermittent... Read >>

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Agree Realty Prices 1.5M Stock Offer - Analyst Blog

Agree Realty Corporation ( ADC ), a real estate investment trust (REIT), announced the pricing of a public offering of 1.5 million common shares. Priced at $27.25 a share, the offering would help the company raise proceeds of over $40.8 million. Moreover, the underwriters have been granted a 30-day option... Read >>

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Exelon Makes Deal with Trumbull County - Analyst Blog

Exelon Corporation 's ( EXC ) unit Constellation Energy Resources, LLC has entered into an agreement with Trumbull County of the state of Ohio to provide natural gas to the residential and small business clients at a cheaper rate. This contract comes under the Governmental Energy Aggregation Program of the... Read >>

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Looking Ahead to Parker Hannifin's 2Q - Analyst Blog

Parker Hannifin ( PH ) is set to report its second quarter 2013 results on January 18, 2013. The company posted a -9.25% surprise in the last quarter.  Let's see how things are shaping up for this announcement. Growth Factors This Past Quarter Parker was primarily affected by major cancellations... Read >>

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Francesca's Ups 4Q Guidance - Analyst Blog

The apparel and accessories retailer Francesca's Holding Corp ( FRAN ) raised its guidance for the upcoming fourth quarter ending February 2, 2013. The upward revision came on the back of strong sales and margin performance in the holiday season. The company raised its earnings per share guidance to the... Read >>

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Canadian Stocks at 52-Week Lows

Using GuruFocus' 52-Week Low Screener , we were able to see which stocks from our northern neighbor have parted the furthest from their peak prices in the past year, displaying stocks that are within 2 percent of their 52-week lows. We're excited to commence our coverage of global stocks, starting with... Read >>

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Chipotle Posts Preliminary Results - Analyst Blog

Denver, Colorado-based Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. ( CMG ) recently declared its preliminary fourth-quarter 2012 results. The company will report detailed fourth quarter and full year 2012 financial results on February 5. Quarter Highlights The company projects fourth-quarter 2012 earnings per... Read >>

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Harris Wins International Order - Analyst Blog

Harris Corporation ( HRS ), a leader in the public safety and professional communications market, has received a $42 million order from an international customer for its tactical information system. The deal signifies the growing global popularity of the company's radio products among the defense sectors. ... Read >>

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Franklin Resources Delivers Big Return To Investors

Investment services firmFranklin Resources ( BEN ) has increased its dividend every year since 1981. The latest increase was in December. The big-cap company raised the quarterly dividend from 27 cents to 29 cents a share. The annualized yield is 0.9%. While the 0.9% yield might appear puny,... Read >>