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Daily Highlights: 11/13/09

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:09:43 GMT

Asian stocks fall, government bonds rally as oil drops; Yuan forwards rise.China this year rejected requests to build 47 projects worth 200B to curb excessive capacity.Copper prices falls as dollar gains for second day, stockpiles at six-month high.Dollar falls versus Krone, Aussie; Europe GDP growth optimism spurs yield demand.European Stocks Advance; Richemont, British Airways, Iberia Shares climbEurozone out of recession after 0.4% growthFHA reserves fall below legal limitHealth legislation being considered would force drug makers to disclose amount spent on continuing medical education classes for doctors.[More...]

Daily Highlights: 11/12/09

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:15:42 GMT

Asia stocks, currencies gain after Australian jobs report; gold at record.Australian employers unexpectedly hire 24,500; currency jumps on rate bets.Brazil economy to grow 9 percent in 4th quarter as domestic demand surges, top official says.Brazil government defends reliability of power grid after blackout leaves 60M in dark.Dollar falls to 15-month low on bets Fed rate to stay near zero.Euro up to $1.500 in European morning trade, Asian equity gains slow.Fed officials say recovery will be slow as unemployment hampers spending.Global confidence drops as central banks begin to exit emergency stimulus.Gold hits record high of $1,121.90/oz, driven by speculation of dollar weakness.Oil hovers above $79 in Asia amid sluggish US crude[More...]

Biggest Declines Among S&P

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:05:02 GMT

The following is a list of the S&P 500 firms where the analysts have been cutting their expectations for the current fiscal year the most over the last month. Most likely these firms reported disappointing earnings or gave negative guidance on their conference calls. Historically, you have not wanted to be invested in companies where the analysts who follow them most closely see the earnings prospects diminishing. Also, estimates in motion tend to remain in motion. The first bit of bad news is rarely the last (the cockroach theory). This means that the current expectations, even though down from last month, are probably still to high for these firms. To weed out anomalies, only those firms that are currently expected to earn more than $0.50 in 2009 are included and only those firms where there are a minimum of three estimates in the system. If you have these stocks in your portfolio, you might want to reconsider[More...]

Snap-on Has Got the Tools

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:00:09 GMT

Snap-on (SNA) announced the official opening of its Innovation Works facility in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The new 15,000 square foot facility has a state-of-the-art service garage, prototyping room, 3D modeling facility, display and application room, customer observation room, innovation library, and training room. The Innovation Works facility is the centerpiece of and will supplement the many other innovation resources and infrastructure in Snap-on's global businesses. Snap-on, Inc. is a global provider of professional tools, equipment and related solutions for technicians, vehicle service centers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and other industrial users. New products are a key growth driver for Snap-on, and the Innovation Works facility demonstrates management's commitment to the[More...]

The Meek Continue To Dominate Equities

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:49:10 GMT

Early in April after a month long run off the bottom I posted a list of equities that gained at least 60% in the preceding 4 weeks (Apr 5: The Meek Shall Inherit the Earth: 92 Stocks Over $10 Returning 60%+) The list was a whose who of beaten down merchandise. Generally, by week 4-5 of an oversold rally these type of names begin to peter out but the ramp has been relentless in lower quality, low price stocks. My gut tells me quant (and other varieties) of hedge funds have been shorting these names, using fundamental reasons - expecting some pullback after huge runs - only to be run over again and again even in week 6 and 7 of this rally. All it takes nowadays is saying "business has stabilized at the worst levels we've seen in decades" to elicit glee and massive short covering rallies. While the market was flattish last week, I[More...]

Snap-on a Sturdy Value - Analyst Blog

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:27:00 GMT

Snap-on, Inc. (SNA) is a global provider of professional tools, equipment, and related solutions for technicians, vehicle service centers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and other industrial users. Products include a broad range of professional hand and power tools; tool storage; vehicle diagnostics and service equipment; business management systems; equipment repair services; and other tool and equipment solutions. Snap-on has reported upside earnings surprises for eleven consecutive quarters, which has caught the attention of earnings momentum investors. Management has successfully delivered more predictable and consistent financial performance through the implementation of the "Driven to Deliver" and "Rapid Continuous Improvement" programs. With the stock's pull-back to the $30's, the stock's valuation[More...]

Picks for Monday's Rally

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:35:00 GMT

Considering Friday's late day surge and the action in world markets to start the week, we are likely to get a strong rally today, and even possibly an intermediate term bottom. I plan to play this rally fairly aggressively, including looking for some advantageous entries premarket. Here are some of the names I am considering:- QLD, designed to provide twice the performance of the NASDAQ 100, is my first choice in index ETF's. It shows climax selling on last Wednesday and Thursday, followed by a high volume close in the green on Friday.[More...]

Snap On Inc. - Zacks Elite Stock of the Day

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:54:00 GMT

Snap On Inc. (SNA) manufactures tools, equipment and diagnostics for professional applications, selling its products to a wide range of international markets. The company was founded in 1920, has a market cap. of $3.21 billion and is headquartered in Keno[More...]

Analyst Comments: Interactive Brokers, Energy Conversion Devices, Transocean, Guess, Snap-on, DTS, Coca-Cola, Caterpillar

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:21:00 GMT

Interactive Brokers Group?s (IBKR) second quarter diluted earnings of $0.44 per share (down 33.3% sequentially, but up 57.1% compared to the prior-year quarter) were six cents short of our estimate. The results were impacted mainly by the 32.6% sequential decline in market making segment?s net revenues (due to subdued market volatility), while the brokerage segment?s net revenues were down 3.0% compared to the prior quarter. The company continued to maintain a highly liquid balance sheet with low leverage, and a strong capital position. After reviewing the results, we are moderating our EPS estimates and six-month target price for IBKR, while maintaining our Hold recommendation on the shares. IBKR is currently trading at 13.4 times the consensus estimate for FY08, a 4% premium to 12.9 times for the peer group median. On a[More...]

A Beer War is Brewing

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 03:35:00 GMT

Weaker markets always seem to make Consumer Staples stocks look more attractive. But where are the best buys in this group? We met with Zacks senior analyst Steven Ralston, CFA to find out. How have any companies under your coverage versus expectations thus far? In the industries under my coverage, 14 companies have reported earnings for the second calendar quarter. Half of the companies reported upside surprises resulting in the stocks rallying between 5% and 9% on the day of the earnings report. I discern two significant pieces of information from these earnings reports and the subsequent stock reaction: 1) stocks have declined to an attractive level from which any good news sparks a significant rally, and 2) the operations of[More...]

SNAP Offers Help With Heating Bills: Social Services Agency Taking Applications

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:50:00 GMT

Oct. 31--Krista Barnes' week began with a utility shutoff notice, but it ended with the promise of a better tomorrow for her and her two daughters.
The Barnes family was one of 444 households approved for heating assistance in the first week SNAP began accepting applications for the season.
My power is not going to be shut off," said Barnes, who is three months behind on her Avista bills because she broke her ankle this summer, preventing her from working for seven weeks.

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Daily Highlights: 11/13/09

Daily Highlights: 11/12/09

Biggest Declines Among S&P

Snap-on Has Got the Tools

The Meek Continue To Dominate Equities

Snap-on a Sturdy Value - Analyst Blog

Picks for Monday's Rally

Snap On Inc. - Zacks Elite Stock of the Day

Analyst Comments: Interactive Brokers, Energy Conversion Devices, Transocean, Guess, Snap-on, DTS, Coca-Cola, Caterpillar

A Beer War is Brewing

SNAP Offers Help With Heating Bills: Social Services Agency Taking Applications

EDITORIAL: Congratulations, SNA, for 30 Years of Impertinent Questions

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10 Wisconsin Companies on Fortune 500 List

10 Wisconsin Companies on Fortune 500 List

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Onboard Vehicle Systems

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Snap-on Announces Second Quarter 2009 Results

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Snap-on Terminates Joint Venture Operating Agreement With CIT; Snap-on Credit Operations Expected To Be Uninterrupted

Snap-on Terminates Joint Venture Operating Agreement with CIT; Snap-on Credit Operations Expected To Be Uninterrupted

Snap-on Incorporated to Webcast 2009 Second Quarter Results Conference Call

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