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Daily Highlights: Sept 9, 2009

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:26:10 GMT

Asian stocks fall on share sales; Alibaba slumps as Chairman pares stake.China looking at investing part of its $300B sovereign-wealth fund in US realty.China plans first offering of yuan sovereign debt outside mainland China, in Hong Kong.China's steel output rises 2% as state spending spurs demand.Euro rises toward 9-month high versus Dollar on speculation of recovery.[More...]

August 23, 2009: A Look At Food Processors

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 05:00:31 GMT

Many investors, including myself, feel that the market is due for a correction. Some predict with the increased national debt, weaker dollar and a Congress unwilling to grasp both, even worse things may occur that will effect our standard of living now and, especially, in the future. One sector that may withstand a negative outlook are food processors. I used a computer screen to isolate those with anticipated growth of 10-25% next year. All appear stable and quite a few are international in scope. I must admit to having several obscure companies grace my computer screen. I did investigate all of them to a certain degree and without exception they look quite acceptable for investment consideration. You may decide to explore the companies on this roster for further study and, perhaps, inclusion within the defensive elements of your portfolio. I am. Lifeway Foods (LWAY) $13.77/ $231m market cap [More...]

United Nat'l Foods a Growth Play

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 15:01:00 GMT

Headquartered in Dayville, Connecticut, United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) is the leading domestic distributor of natural and organic products, providing over 40,000 stock keeping units (SKUs) to more than 17,000 customers. United Natural Foods is a growth company in a growth industry. The $46 billion Natural Products sector is growing 8% versus 2% for the overall grocery industry. United Natural Foods, Inc. continues to experience broad-based revenue growth and stable-to-improving operating margins ex one-time items. Benefiting from the positive trends in the natural foods industry and improved distribution capacity, sales are expected to continue to grow at a double-digit rate. The near-term earnings dilution from the Millbrook acquisition has created a valuation-based buying opportunity. The[More...]

Trading Earnings: United Natural Foods following Whole Foods Lead?

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:53:00 GMT

United Natural Foods Inc (UNFI) is set to report earnings before the market opens on Wednesday, September 3. United Natural Foods is the largest publicly traded wholesale distributor to the natural and organic foods industry. Carrying more than 60,000 products,the Company supplies over 17,000 customers nationwide and services a wide variety of retail formats, including super natural chains, independent natural products retailers and conventional supermarketsUnited Foods is expected to earn a profit 30 cents per share for its 4th quarter. We expect the organic food distributor to announce earnings that will miss investors’ and analysts’ expectations as UNFI has failed to deliver an upside surprise in the last 4 quarters.One of United’s biggest customers is Whole Foods (WFMI) and we saw the[More...]

Analyst Comments: Pride International, UBS, United Natural Foods, Universal Health, Penn Virginia Resource

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:55:00 GMT

Pride International, Inc.?s (PDE) second-quarter 2008 results came in better than expected, reflecting higher dayrates for its deepwater rigs and improved efficiency from its Gulf of Mexico (GoM) rigs. Revenue and operating earnings from the company?s deepwater fleet increased 25% and 42% year-over-year, respectively. Overall worldwide jack-up markets strengthened during the quarter, especially in the GOM. With a $10 billion backlog, Pride offers significant earnings and cash flow visibility. We are keeping our recommendation, estimates and price objective unchanged at this stage. The Offshore Drilling Services segment is the primary contributor to the company?s revenue. Revenue from the company?s Offshore Drilling Services segment was up slightly sequentially and more than 6% year-over-year to $533.9 million. The segment?s operating[More...]

Analyst Comments: Corel, United Natural Foods, Alexion, Itau, TRW Automotive

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:55:00 GMT

After approximately a three-year stint as a privately held company, Corel Corporation (CREL) has emerged as a much stronger and more profitable entity. With the 2007 integration of InterVideo and Ulead complete, CREL is leveraging new products across its[More...]

NASDAQ Technical Picture - Hanging Man to End Bullish Week

Mon, 19 May 2008 05:51:08 GMT

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Earnings of Interest this Week - May 18 2008 5:08PM

Sun, 18 May 2008 21:02:54 GMT

Yahoo Finance was a bit slow in reporting earnings dates last week so this might not be a comprehensive list. We are done with the bulk of mainstream American companies this earnings season, but this week will be dominated by Chinese fare (solar and gamin[More...]

Analyst Comments: American Tower, Photronics, Countrywide, United Natural Foods, Intel Corporation, Johnson & Johnson, National Semi

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:39:17 GMT

We maintain our Buy recommendation and the same price target for American Tower Corp. (AMT), a leading operator of wireless communications towers in the USA, Mexico and Brazil. Overall performance has been driven by substantial demand for more tower space[More...]

Premarket Analysis for 2/22 - Upgrades/Downgrades, Gappers, Actionable Calls

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:35:31 GMT

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The Providence Journal, R.I., Biz Bits & Quips Column - May 3 2009 1:54PM

Sun, 03 May 2009 17:48:00 GMT

May 3--Entrepreneurs face some high hurdles
Speakers at the grand opening of the Rhode Island Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship tried to be upbeat, hailing it as the future birthplace of the next Slater Mill, CVS or GTECH.
But the backdrop of Rhode Island's economic troubles was hard to ignore.

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Daily Highlights: Sept 9, 2009

August 23, 2009: A Look At Food Processors

United Nat'l Foods a Growth Play

Trading Earnings: United Natural Foods following Whole Foods Lead?

Analyst Comments: Pride International, UBS, United Natural Foods, Universal Health, Penn Virginia Resource

Analyst Comments: Corel, United Natural Foods, Alexion, Itau, TRW Automotive

NASDAQ Technical Picture - Hanging Man to End Bullish Week

Earnings of Interest this Week - May 18 2008 5:08PM

Analyst Comments: American Tower, Photronics, Countrywide, United Natural Foods, Intel Corporation, Johnson & Johnson, National Semi

Premarket Analysis for 2/22 - Upgrades/Downgrades, Gappers, Actionable Calls

The Providence Journal, R.I., Biz Bits & Quips Column - May 3 2009 1:54PM

Renewable-Energy Industry Optimistic

Environmentalists Prepare for Stimulus

Renewable-Energy Industry Sees Opportunity

Environmentalists Prepare for Stimulus Money

'Green' Warehouse Earns Gold: Building Designed to Conserve Energy

Green Warehouse Earns Gold

At the Grocery Stores: So Far, Shortages Are Short-Lived

State Backs Stores' Bet on Solar Power Grants, [Derived Headline]

Manhattan Associates Reports Third Quarter 2009 Revenue and Record Earnings Per Share

United Natural Foods Announces Fiscal Year and Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2009 Results

United Natural Foods to Release Fiscal 2009 Fourth Quarter Results on September 9, 2009

Mayor Cicilline Joins With State Officials in Announcing Alteris Renewables Offices Locating in Providence ; Largest Solar Energy Integrator in the Northeast Expands Its Footprint in Capital City's Promenade Green Corridor

Spire Welcomes New Corporate Controller

United Natural Foods to Host 2009 Financial Analyst Day on June 23, 2009 in York, PA

United Natural Foods Announces Third Quarter 2009 Diluted EPS of $0.39, a 30% Increase Over Diluted EPS for Third Quarter 2008

United Natural Foods Announces Third Quarter 2009 Diluted EPS of $0.39, a 30% Increase Over Diluted EPS for Third Quarter 2008

United Natural Foods to Release Fiscal 2009 Third Quarter Results On June 2, 2009

Form 4 UNITED NATURAL FOODS For: Sep 11 Filed by: ATWOOD DANIEL V (10K)

Form 4 KOCH CARL FREDERICK III For: Sep 11 (10K)

Form 4 DZIKI THOMAS A For: Sep 11 (10K)

Form 4 Shamber Mark For: Sep 11 (10K)

Form 4 BEAUDRY MICHAEL For: Sep 11 (10K)

Form 4 STERN JOHN ANDREW For: Sep 11 (10K)

Form 4 UNITED NATURAL FOODS For: Sep 11 Filed by: SPINNER STEVEN (10K)

Form 4 Luttecke Kurt For: Sep 11 (10K)

Form 4 UNITED NATURAL FOODS For: Sep 11 Filed by: CIANCIOLO JOSEPH M (10K)

Form 4 UNITED NATURAL FOODS For: Sep 11 Filed by: FUNK MICHAEL S (10K)