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New Indexes To Track Healthcare Trends And More

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:34:05 GMT

Below are links and descriptions for 23 new stock indexes I have created, revised, and tracked over the past few years which are now featured at a new website called Investars YOU. The new site includes automated index tracking, allows investors to create custom stock portfolios based on their individual preferences, and now features free access to all of the component stocks in each of my indexes. Some of the top performing stocks from my healthcare indexes on a year-to-date basis (...)[More...]

What Kind of Investor Are You?

Fri, 29 May 2009 21:14:06 GMT

One of the keys to successful investing is to identify what kind of trader you are or what kind of trader you want to become. This is important so you can select the right kinds of stocks that fit your own risk to reward ratio and investment style. What's interesting is that so many people believe they're one kind of investor when in fact they are something totally different. So before you say you're a Growth Investor or a Value Investor, or etc., ask yourself; What kind of stocks do you want to be in? Are you looking for: - High flyers and fast movers? - Stocks with big earnings momentum or aggressive growth? - Or maybe solid companies with dependable growth? - Or mature companies with income producing dividends. - Maybe you're looking[More...]

Analyst Comments: AtheroGenics, Toyota, Jamba, GlaxoSmithKline, Metabasis, AFLAC, Crown Castle, Epicor, Amylin Pharma, CNOOC, Skyworks, Tejon

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:28:00 GMT

AtheroGenics (AGIX) just reported that top-line ANDES data showed a dose dependent response and statistically significant reduction in A1c at the six month period. However, we would categorize the reduction as only modest at 0.6% for the highest (150mg) dose, and continued signs of elevate liver activity give us cause to remain skeptical of the eventual commercial potential of AGI-1067. Until a large development partner validates the program we choose to remain skeptical of AGI-1067. We are still not comfortable with the side effect profile on it, and with recent topline efficacy data showing only modest reduction in A1c levels, we are struggling to find exactly what differentiating characteristics AGI-1067 will contain in the approved label relative to other oral anti-diabetic medications. Additionally, the dwindling cash position and[More...]

Analyst Comments: Univ Tech Institute, Moneygram, St. Jude Medical, PMC-Sierra, Lexicon, Central Garden & Pet, Reddy Ice

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:47:00 GMT

Despite modest revenue growth, Universal Technical Institute, Inc.'s (UTI) operating margin continues to deteriorate, in part due to an aggressive expansion program. In addition, a declining capacity utilization rate and lower student enrollment continue[More...]

Analyst Comments: Central Garden, Quality Systems, SanDisk, Sonic Innovations

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 15:38:50 GMT

Management at Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) is addressing a difficult environment of adverse weather and higher costs, which have affected sales and profitability. The benefits from the strategy of expanding the operating margin through a positive m[More...]

NASDAQ Technical Picture - Bulls Regain Momentum

Thu, 09 Aug 2007 06:10:05 GMT

Early strength was triggered by solid earnings in a few names including CSCO, which helped the NAZ outperform. Also some[More...]

Analyst Picks and Pans: Netflix, International Paper, Central Garden

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:55:00 GMT

Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter said on June 17 that Netflix's valuation is now more compelling as he believes the company can continue to deliver earnings growth through subscriber additions and margin expansion.
Pachter said that as streaming gains in popularity and Netflix realizes higher margins, he expects the company to reinvest a portion in more streaming content.
The analyst noted that Netflix management made clear its intentions to balance earnings per share [EPS] growth with further investment in streaming content and subscriber growth.

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AME Info, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Finance and Economy Briefs - Jan 19 2009 6:01PM

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 21:56:00 GMT

Jan. 19--KUWAIT STOCK MARKET STILL UNDER PRESSURE: The Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) market index dipped 1.83 percent, a bit more than yesterday.
Almost 72mn shares changed hands.
DUBAI FINANCIALS DIP, ABU DHABI REBOUNDS: The Dubai Financial Market continued its lacklustre trading from yesterday, while the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange regained territory.

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Central Garden & Pet Announces Fiscal 2009 Third Quarter Results

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 20:09:00 GMT

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT)(NASDAQ: CENTA) today announced results for its third quarter ended June 27, 2009.[More...]

Central Garden & Pet to Announce Fiscal Third Quarter 2009 Results

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:46:00 GMT

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA) will announce results for its fiscal third quarter ended June 27, 2009, on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 after the close of trading.[More...]

Central Garden & Pet to Present at the Oppenheimer 9th Annual Consumer Conference on July 14, 2009

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:59:00 GMT

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA) announced today that management will meet with investors at the Oppenheimer 9th Annual Consumer Conference in Boston on July 14th and 15th. A copy of our handout can be found on our website, www.central.com in our investor section on the morning of Tuesday, July 14, 2009. The webcast will be streamed live on July 15, 2009 at 9:30 AM Eastern from: http://www.veracast.com/webcasts/opco/consumer09/48202146.cfm[More...]

Central Garden & Pet to Present at the Piper Jaffray 29th Annual Consumer Conference on June 9, 2009

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:56:00 GMT

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA) announced today that management will meet with investors at the Piper Jaffray 29th Annual Consumer Conference in New York on June 9, 2009. A copy of our handout can be found on our website, www.central.com in our investor section on the morning of Tuesday, June 9, 2009. The webcast will be streamed live from http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=93879&p=irol-irhome.[More...]

Central Garden & Pet Announces Fiscal 2009 Second Quarter Results

Wed, 06 May 2009 20:08:00 GMT

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA) today announced results for its second quarter ended March 28, 2009.[More...]

Central Garden & Pet to Announce Fiscal Second Quarter 2009 Results

Mon, 04 May 2009 21:51:00 GMT

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA) will announce results for its fiscal second quarter ended March 28, 2009, on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 after the close of trading.[More...]

Central Garden & Pet Announces Executive Transition

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 23:52:00 GMT

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT)(NASDAQ:CENTA) today announced that Stuart W. Booth, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary, will be transitioning into a new role within the Company upon the successful completion of a search for a successor and that individual’s transition into the CFO position. In his new capacity, Mr. Booth will be a consultant to the Company for key corporate projects.[More...]

Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Central Garden & Pet Company, Plexus Corp., New York & Co., Telecom Italia, and 3Com Corporation

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:40:00 GMT

Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog.
Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets.
Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT), Plexus Corp. (NASDAQ: PLXS), New York & Co. (NYSE: NWY), Telecom Italia (NYSE: TI), and 3Com Corporation (NASDAQ: COMS).

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Central Garden & Pet Announces Fiscal 2009 First Quarter Results

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT)(NASDAQ:CENTA) today announced results for its first quarter ended December 27, 2008.[More...]

Central Garden & Pet to Announce First Quarter of Fiscal 2009 Results

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 22:12:00 GMT

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) (NASDAQ:CENTA) will announce results for its first quarter ended December 27, 2008, on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 after the close of trading.[More...]