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Analyst Comments: TBS International, Lehman, McCormick & Schmick, Linktone, Medtronic, Telephone & Data Systems, DRDGOLD, COPEL, Monsanto

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:05:00 GMT

Our Director of Zacks Equity Research Dirk van Dijk, CFA slices and dices all sorts of data on publicly traded industries. Recently, we got his take on something called a ?revisions ratio,? and managed to get a few Buy recommendations in the process. You track something called a ?revisions ratio.? Could you tell us a little about it? To help gauge the direction of the market, we take note of what analysts are thinking. By tallying their EPS changes, we can determine our ?revisions ratio.? This ratio simply divides the total number of positive estimate revisions by the total number of estimate cuts. Thus, a high ratio is a bullish indicator and a low ratio is bearish. For the S&P 500 as a whole, a number below 0.80 or above 1.25 is generally significant. For individual sectors the distance from 1.0 should be[More...]

Restaurant Survey Report: Chilis, Benihanas, Krispy Kreme, McCormick & Schmick's, Starbucks, Jack-in-the-Box

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:14:53 GMT

Chilis Patrons Enjoy the Atmosphere and Baby-Back Ribs According to Employees, 42% of Benihanas Have Wait Times Less Than 15 Minutes, Majority of Krispy Kreme Stores Say Business Remains Steady[More...]

Analyst Comments: CDC Corp, Clayton Williams Energy, Allion Healthcare, Double Eagle, O2 Micro, McCormick & Schmick, Embarq

Tue, 27 May 2008 17:58:44 GMT

We are maintaining our Buy rating on software maker CDC Corp. (CHINA), as we still think that the company is well positioned to leverage the growth opportunities in small-to-medium business enterprise software and China's online-game market. In addition, the stock is trading at a lower valuation than its peers and does not reflect the company's...[More...]

Good Companies Grow Sales Even in a Weak Economy

Thu, 22 May 2008 19:59:32 GMT

I see the stream of anecdotes coming across the news: this company's sales are down, another company is holding its own. Business leaders should understand the wide variation of sales performance by businesses all experiencing the same economic underpinn[More...]

Retail Survey: Red Robin, Starwood's Luxury Hotels, Red Lion Hotels, McCormick and Schmick's

Thu, 15 May 2008 20:54:32 GMT

Red Robin Restaurants say Business is Mostly the Same as this Time Last Year, 62% of Starwood's Luxury Hotels and Resorts See Steady Business, In Spite of the Economy, 50% of Red Lion Hotels Say Business Has Been Affected by Concerns About Economy[More...]

Retail Report: Business Strong at McCormick and Schmick's, Ramada, Cracker Barrel Restaurants, Luby's Cafeteria and Business Weak at William-Sonoma

Wed, 14 May 2008 20:50:53 GMT

72% of Ramada Inn Employees say the Economy has Not Slowed their Business at All. Business is the Same as Last Year for 48% of Cracker Barrel Restaurants, 26% say it has Slumped, Business Stronger Than Last Year, Say 32% of Luby's Cafeteria Locations[More...]

Analyst Comments: Smith Micro, McCormick & Schmick's, Grupo Televisa, Safeway, Hawaiian Electric, Cabela's, Allianz, General Dynamics

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:56:00 GMT

Smith Micro (SMSI) is a developer of wireless communications software and utility software for multiple OS platforms. It has significant relationships with several large cellular providers and OEM cell phone manufacturers.The conversion from selling Music Essentials kits to bundled software with the phones is occuring much quicker than anticipated. As a result,...[More...]

People Substituting Burgers for Steaks

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:50:25 GMT

As people find it more expensive to eat out, it appears they are going downstream very quickly. I've been down on restaurants a LONG time (Sept 19: Tough Times Ahead: Restaurants?)... (but I can't short them because I have no vehicle to do so in this Marketocracy.com account); but I still maintain on any Kool Aid spike these are the most perfect short (rising input costs on one side, strapped consumer on the other) During this week's earning preview I wroteRed Robin Gourmet Burgers (RRGB) - would it be greedy to say "it's a restauraunt; it must be shorted"? Ruth's Chris Steak House (RUTH)

The publicly-traded company, founded in Portland 37 years ago, will move its headquarters staff of 110 people from leased offices on SW Washington Street into the entire seventh floor of the nine-story Machine Works Building at 1414 NW Northrup St. It has signed a seven-year lease for 19,250 square-feet in the 112,000 square-foot building, which was completed in January.

Bill Freeman, chief executive of McCormick & Schmick's, said the company looked for more than a year for office space that will allow it to consolidate it's headquarters, which now occupy two floors in one building and space in a building across the street.

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McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 20:23:00 GMT

McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants, Inc. (Nasdaq: MSSR) today reported financial results for its second quarter ended June 27, 2009.[More...]

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants, Inc. to Announce Second Quarter 2009 Results on August 5, 2009

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:06:00 GMT

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ:MSSR) today reported that it will host a conference call to discuss second quarter financial results on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at 5:00 PM ET. Hosting the call will be William Freeman, Chief Executive Officer. A press release with second quarter financial results will be issued after the market close that same day.[More...]

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants, Inc. to Present at the Oppenheimer 9th Annual Consumer, Gaming, Lodging & Leisure Conference

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:27:00 GMT

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants, Inc. (Nasdaq: MSSR) today announced that the Company will be presenting at the Oppenheimer 9th Annual Consumer, Gaming, Lodging & Leisure Conference on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts. The presentation will begin at 3:10 PM ET.[More...]

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants, Inc. to Present at Investor Conferences

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:27:00 GMT

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants, Inc. (Nasdaq: MSSR) today announced that the Company will be presenting at the following conferences in June.[More...]

McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants, Inc. Launches Search for CFO

Wed, 27 May 2009 23:56:00 GMT

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants, Inc. (Nasdaq: MSSR) today announced that the Company has commenced a search for a candidate to fill the position of Chief Financial Officer. Effective May 21, 2009, Emanuel N. Hilario ceased to be employed by the Company. Mr. Hilario was previously employed as Chief Financial Officer.[More...]

McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Wed, 06 May 2009 20:12:00 GMT

McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants, Inc. (Nasdaq: MSSR) today reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 28, 2009.[More...]

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants, Inc. to Announce First Quarter 2009 Results on May 6, 2009

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:05:00 GMT

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ:MSSR) today reported that it will host a conference call to discuss first quarter financial results on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at 5:00 PM ET. Hosting the call will be William Freeman, Chief Executive Officer and Manny Hilario, Chief Financial Officer. A press release with first quarter financial results will be issued after the market close that same day.[More...]

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants, Inc. to Present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2009 Consumer Conference

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 21:11:00 GMT

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants, Inc. (Nasdaq: MSSR) today announced that the Company will be presenting at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2009 Consumer Conference on Thursday, March 12, 2009 at the New York Palace Hotel in New York, NY. The presentation will begin at 10:40 AM ET.[More...]

Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants, Microchip Technology, Exxon Mobil Corp, AutoZone Inc and Marsh & McLennan

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:11:00 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: McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants (NASDAQ: MSSR), Microchip Technology (NASDAQ: MCHP), Exxon Mobil Corp (NYSE: XOM), AutoZone Inc (NYSE: AZO) and Marsh & McLennan (NYSE: MMC).

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McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2008 Financial Results

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 19:59:00 GMT

McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants, Inc. (Nasdaq: MSSR) today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 27, 2008.[More...]