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Daily Highlights: 11/30/09

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:25:03 GMT

Asian stocks, currencies rise on optimism Dubai World losses won't spread.Bernanke says legislation limiting Fed independence Would 'impair' economy.China’s stocks rose after government pledged to maintain stimulus policies next year.India's GDP accelerates to 7.9%, may spur stimulus withdrawal.Japan's Fuji denies ruling out intervention in foreign exchange markets.Stocks in Dubai fall the most in a year on concern Dubai World may default.[More...]

9 Dividend Stocks Working Hard During The Holidays

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:37:41 GMT

As we officially head into the holiday season, many of us in the U.S. did not have to go into work today in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.[More...]

Eight Stocks With Positive Dividend Momentum

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:03:03 GMT

A body in motion tends to stay in motion unless acted on by an outside force. The following dividend payers kept the dividend momentum coming, by raising distributions to shareholders. What is particularly interesting is the fact that most of them have raised distributions consistently for more than one or two decades each.[More...]

Wall Street Ends Choppy Session Lower, Boeing (NYSE: BA) Falls

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:38:28 GMT

US stocks finished lower on Tuesday after Federal Reserve upped its forecast for economic growth in 2010 but warned that jobless rate would likely remain high next year.[More...]

US Stock Futures Mixed After GDP Data, HP (NYSE: HPQ) Eyed

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:42:50 GMT

US stock futures pointed to a mixed open on Tuesday after a government release showed that US economy expanded at a 2.8% annualized rate in the third quarter.[More...]

Paired Trade: Buy Hormel, Sell DineEquity

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:09:39 GMT

This is the 7th in a series of ideas where I contrast a cheap security with an expensive one that otherwise shares some characteristics. So far, I am 5 for 6:

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Hormel Foods Raises Outlook for Fiscal Year 2009

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:27:00 GMT

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a multinational marketer of consumer-branded meat and food products, today said it is increasing its guidance for fiscal 2009 earnings.[More...]

Hormel Foods Corporation Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:57:00 GMT

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) invites you to participate in a conference call with Jeffrey M. Ettinger, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer and Jody H. Feragen, senior vice president and chief financial officer, to discuss the company’s third quarter results. The company will issue its earnings release before the markets open on August 20, 2009, and will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. CT (9:30 a.m. ET).[More...]

Hormel Foods Recognized as “Most Innovative Company of the Year” at The 7th Annual American Business AwardsSM

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:33:00 GMT

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) won a Stevie Award® for “Most Innovative Company” in The 2009 American Business Awards on June 22 because of its ongoing dedication to innovation.[More...]

Hertzler Systems Releases New Tool for Measuring Manufacturers' Shift to Data Driven Culture

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:50:00 GMT

Hertzler Systems Inc., a leading provider of SPC Software, KPI Software, and Operational Intelligence software, announced today that it has released free on-line gap analysis software designed to help manufacturers evaluate their ability to become data driven.
According to Evan Miller, President, the new software helps users objectively measure how well they are moving towards a data driven environment.
At the same time, we wanted to help them prioritize the things they can do to make a measurable improvement in their business," Miller said.

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DemandTec and Cannondale Associates Featured at TPMA Conference July 21, 2009 in San Francisco ; Presentation to Highlight Retailer Insights on Trade Promotion Effectiveness

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:47:00 GMT

The session will provide an assessment of retailers' current trade promotion practices with respect to both planning and analysis, and will identify barriers to improvement.
"Cannondale's direct, primary research with retailers has elicited valuable insights for manufacturers on the important topic of trade promotion effectiveness.
Cannondale Associates recently interviewed several grocery executives on the subject of promotion effectiveness, focusing on:

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DemandTec Announces First Quarter Fiscal Year 2010 Financial Results

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:52:00 GMT

SAN CARLOS, Calif., July 1, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DemandTec, Inc. (Nasdaq:DMAN), a leading provider of on-demand optimization solutions for retailers and consumer products manufacturers, today announced financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2010 ended May 31, 2009.
"We are pleased that our revenue and non-GAAP operating results met or exceeded our guidance for the quarter, despite the continued level of uncertainty in the economy," said Dan Fishback, president and chief executive officer of DemandTec.
"During our first quarter, DemandTec unveiled its nextGEN solutions that combine category, brand and shopper insights to provide a rich understanding of shopper behavior, and the ability to leverage those insights to make better business decisions for retailers and consumer products manufacturers to better achieve their corporate goals," added Fishback.

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