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7 candidates From Forbes Best Small Companies

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:36:00 GMT

The October 27,2008 issue of Forbes lists the 200 best small companies of the US. These may be good companies, but I want to know whether they are good investments.[More...]

More Short Picks For Thursday

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:49:00 GMT

Sellers appear to be gaining the upper hand, as selling gained momentum in the second half of US trading yesterday, and Asian markets sold off overnight. While it is a bit premature to call the end of the rally, given yesterday's volume, a few factors indicate that we may resume our downtrend soon: - Momentum appears to be shifting. European markets are also lower this morning in early trading. - Individual chart setups are increasingly favoring short sellers. - Sentiment seems to have shifted too quickly toward bullishness. Investors have been too hasty in calling a bottom here, as Mish Shedlock discusses in his column Unrelenting Bullishness. - Overall, the volume of this rally has been rather weak. - MT earnings disappointed yesterday, prompting a reversal in commodity stocks. Oil also gave up its[More...]

Analyst Comments: EOG Resources, Altria Group, Entergy Corp., McDonald, King Pharma, PACCAR, Hurray Holding, Hittite Microwave, Hallmark Financial, Anadigics

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:45:00 GMT

We continue to see EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG) shares as a core holding in the large-cap exploration and production (E&P) space for the company?s demonstrated ability to achieve consistent production growth, primarily through organic means. EOG?s strong positions in Texas Barnett Shale and North Dakota?s Bakken plays provide it with a multi-year inventory of development drilling opportunities. EOG has a very strong organic production-growth profile, with volumes expected to increase by approximately 15% in 2008. We are keeping our recommendation, price objective and estimates unchanged at this stage. Long-term production-growth visibility has significantly improved following recent discoveries, and the management is guiding towards annual growth of approximately 14% in the 2009-2010 period. Outside North America, EOG has taken modest[More...]

Hittite Microwave's High Margins

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:30:00 GMT

We maintain our Buy rating on the shares of Hittite Microwave Corp. (HITT). Although the company provided fairly weak guidance for the third quarter, business at HITT remains strong. The company is gaining traction with new product lines, which is driving sales growth, and maintains high margins. Hittite is currently trading at 17.6x our estimated 2009 EPS of $1.99. Although a premium to its peers on an absolute P/E multiple, its stronger growth rate makes the stock look more attractive with a PEG ratio of 0.6. The company?s track record of growth and strong margins are impressive as it has posted better than 19% growth year-to-date in a fairly lackluster market. We believe that the stock should trade at a premium to its peers given its stronger IP position and strength in large and growing markets. Given an outlook for lower equity[More...]

Analyst Comments: Fiserv, W-H Energy Services, Plexus, Hittite, Washington Federal

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:27:03 GMT

We continue to rate Fiserv Inc. (FISV) a Hold. The company significantly exceeded our consensus expectations on both the top and bottom line, demonstrating superior execution in the quarter and the advantage of its relatively high service offering diversi[More...]

Questions Regarding the HP-EDS Merger

Fri, 16 May 2008 23:15:01 GMT

Headline-grabbing news last week regarding the Hewlett-Packard buyout of Electronic Data Systems prompted us to check in with Zacks senior technology analyst Steve Biggs, CFA, who covers both companies. We also found out which tech stocks he rates the strongest for the near term. Does Hewlett-Packard's buying out of EDS have any immediate impact on the tech sector overall, or does it mostly just make HP a bigger competitor versus IBM? With the addition of EDS (EDS), HP will have triple the size of its services business and become a much closer competitor to IBM ([More...]

Analyst Comments: Royal Caribbean, ZymoGenetics, Goodyear, Corp. Exec., Hittite Microwave, Brasil Telecom

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:28:58 GMT

We maintain our Buy rating for Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL) following the release of first quarter financial results, primarily due to valuation. The current top-line environment appears to be improving, and we consider RCL to be poised to strongly benef[More...]

Microsoft-Yahoo to Affect Online Ad Market - Feb 19 2008 5:30AM

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 09:24:31 GMT

Microsoft-Yahoo to Affect Online Ad Market - Feb 14 2008 2:21PM

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:16:09 GMT

We are joined today by Zacks senior technology industry analyst Steve Biggs, CFA for his opinions on how earnings season is progressing for tech companies within his coverage, now that we have passed the mid-way point of fourth quarter earnings reports. I want to get to some earnings results in a moment, but first I thought I would ask you what type of impact you see the Microsoft-Yahoo saga currently having on the industry as a whole. Do you have any general comments on that? Well, it could have an impact on the online advertising market, which Microsoft (MSFT) has been working to get in through acquisitions and through its internal developments on MSN. This would certainly give them a bigger presence. I guess time will tell if it goes through, but I would have to think, with the premium bein[More...]

HITT & OPNT Among Tech Recs

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:43:33 GMT

As we look to usher in a new year, we take a look back at 2007 for a moment in the technology sector. Today we are joined by Steve Biggs, CFA, who is the senior technology analyst for Zacks Equity Research. How has the technology sector in 2007 been on an industry-by-industry basis? Can we go down that, real quick? Sure. You know, overall it was a pretty good year for the tech sector. I think if you break it down by industry, you see a few different dynamics. Of course, the consumer ended up being pretty strong all year, despite a number of concerns with the housing market slowing and problems in that area. The consumer still ended up spending and put in a strong performance. I think the one notable weakness early in the year was semiconductors, where I cover a couple of companies: SanDisk (

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Hittite Microwave Corporation to Present at Oppenheimer Annual Communications, Technology & Internet Conference

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:32:00 GMT

Hittite Microwave Corporation (NASDAQ:HITT) today announced that it will present at the Oppenheimer Annual Communications, Technology & Internet Conference on Tuesday, August 11, 2009, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Boston, MA.[More...]

Hittite Microwave Corporation Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter of 2009

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 19:56:00 GMT

Hittite Microwave Corporation (NASDAQ:HITT) today reported revenue for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009 of $39.7 million, representing a decrease of 11.9% compared with $45.0 million for the second quarter of 2008 and an increase of 3.9% compared with $38.2 million for the first quarter of 2009. Net income for the quarter was $10.6 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, a decrease of 21.4% compared with $13.5 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2008, and an increase of 3.9% compared with $10.2 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2009.[More...]

Hittite Microwave Corporation to Release Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results on July 23, 2009

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:56:00 GMT

Hittite Microwave Corporation (Nasdaq:HITT) plans to announce its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009 after the close of market on Thursday, July 23, 2009. In conjunction with the release, Hittite Microwave will conduct a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET on July 23, 2009, hosted by Mr. Stephen G. Daly, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. William W. Boecke, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. A live webcast of the call will be available online on the Hittite Microwave website. To access the live webcast, go to the Investor Relations page of the Hittite Microwave website at www.hittite.com and click on the webcast icon located under the News & Events section. Hittite Microwave encourages each visitor to review the site prior to the call to ensure that the visitor’s computer is configured properly. A telephonic replay of the call also will be available for one week after the live call by dialing (719) 457-0820, access code 1744102. The webcast replay of the call will also be available after the live call by visiting the Investor Relations page at www.hittite.com.[More...]

Hittite Microwave Corporation Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter of 2009

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:59:00 GMT

Hittite Microwave Corporation (NASDAQ:HITT) today reported revenue for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009 of $38.2 million, representing a decrease of 11.8% compared with $43.3 million for the first quarter of 2008 and a decrease of 17.7% compared with $46.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2008. Net income for the quarter was $10.2 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, a decrease of 22.0% compared with $13.0 million, or $0.42 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2008, and a decrease of 25.3% compared with $13.6 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2008.[More...]

Hittite Microwave Corporation to Release First Quarter 2009 Financial Results on April 23, 2009

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Hittite Microwave Corporation (Nasdaq:HITT) plans to announce its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009 after the close of market on Thursday, April 23, 2009. In conjunction with the release, Hittite Microwave will conduct a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET on April 23, 2009, hosted by Mr. Stephen G. Daly, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. William W. Boecke, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. A live webcast of the call will be available online on the Hittite Microwave website. To access the live webcast, go to the Investor Relations page of the Hittite Microwave website at www.hittite.com and click on the webcast icon located under the News & Events section. Hittite Microwave encourages each visitor to review the site prior to the call to ensure that the visitor’s computer is configured properly. A telephonic replay of the call also will be available for one week after the live call by dialing (719) 457-0820, access code 9488935. The webcast replay of the call will also be available after the live call by visiting the Investor Relations page at www.hittite.com.[More...]

Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Colgate-Palmolive, Waddell & Reed Financial Inc., Intuit Inc., Hittite Microwave Corp. And Manpower Inc.

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:21:00 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: Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE: CL), Waddell & Reed Financial Inc. (NYSE: WDR), Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ: INTU), Hittite Microwave Corp. (NASDAQ: HITT) and Manpower Inc. (NYSE: MAN).

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Hittite Microwave Corporation Reports Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter of 2008

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:55:00 GMT

Hittite Microwave Corporation today reported revenue for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2008 of $46.4 million, representing an increase of 9.2% compared with $42.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2007 and an increase of 1.9% compared with $45.5 million for the third quarter of 2008. Net income for the quarter was $13.6 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, an increase of 1.9% compared with $13.4 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2007, and a decrease of 0.5% compared with $13.7 million, or $0.44 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2008.[More...]

Next Inning Technology Previews Earnings for Hewlett-Packard, Comcast, Brocade Communications, Analog Devices, Hittite Microwave, and Sycamore Networks

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:32:00 GMT

Next Inning Technology Research , a subscription service focused on semiconductor and technology stocks, announced it has published a series of earnings previews, updating outlooks for Hewlett-Packard , Comcast , Brocade Communications , Analog Devices , Hittite Microwave , Sycamore Networks , and more.[More...]

Hittite Microwave Corporation to Release Fourth Quarter 2008 Financial Results on February 19, 2009

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:10:00 GMT

Hittite Microwave Corporation plans to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2008 after the close of market on Thursday, February 19, 2009. In conjunction with the release, Hittite Microwave will conduct a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET on February 19, 2009, hosted by Mr. Stephen G. Daly, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. William W. Boecke, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.[More...]

Hittite Microwave Corporation to Present at Eleventh Annual Needham Growth Stock Conference

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:55:00 GMT

Hittite Microwave Corporation today announced that it will present at the Eleventh Annual Needham Growth Stock Conference on Wednesday, January 7, 2009, at The New York Palace Hotel in New York City.[More...]