Positive Economic Data And Earnings Send Markets Higher
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Leigh Drogen
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Thursday, November 20, 2014 3:07 PM EDT
Four big pieces of economic data were released this morning, all showing a strengthening U.S. picture.
Best Buy Beats On Q3 Earnings And Revenues Estimates
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Thursday, November 20, 2014 1:32 PM EDT
Best Buy Company, Inc. reported third-quarter fiscal 2015 adjusted earnings from continuing operations of 32 cents per share that came miles ahead of both the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 25 cents and the year-ago quarter figure of 18 cents.
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Multiple Expansion Is Over, Goldman Warns, "US Stocks Will Close 2015 Only 5% Higher"
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Tyler Durden
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Thursday, November 20, 2014 12:20 PM EDT
Well, according to Goldman's chief strategist David Kostin, who initially had forecast a 1900 price target on the S&P500 for year end 2014 only to boost it to 2050 in the summer, the days of multiple expansion are now over.
Dollar Tree Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, Ups Fiscal '14 View
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Thursday, November 20, 2014 11:52 AM EDT
Dollar Tree Inc. came up with better-than-expected results for third-quarter fiscal 2014, wherein both its top and bottom lines beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate and also registered significant year-over-year growth.
Salesforce Beats Q3 Earnings & Revenues, Outlook Raised
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Thursday, November 20, 2014 10:00 AM EDT
CRM platform provider salesforce.com, Inc. reported better-than-expected third-quarter fiscal 2015 results wherein both the top and bottom-line figures surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate and improved year over year
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Home Improvement And Housing Starts
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Leigh Drogen
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Thursday, November 20, 2014 3:37 AM EDT
LOW, the second largest home improvement retailer in the U.S. after Home Depot, reported results for the third quarter before today’s opening bell. TGT reported results this morning also. Initially expected to be one of the dogs among the retailers,
Target Q3 Earnings Surpass Estimates On Upbeat U.S. Sales
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Wednesday, November 19, 2014 12:51 PM EDT
Target Corporation posted third-quarter fiscal 2014 results, wherein adjusted earnings of 54 cents a share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 47 cents on the back of better-than-expected U.S. sales and improved performance on the Canadian turf.
Lowe's Beats On Q3 Earnings, Updates Fiscal 2014 Outlook
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Wednesday, November 19, 2014 12:00 PM EDT
Driven by increased spending on home improvement, especially remodeling and big ticket items, Lowe’s Companies Inc. posted strong results for the third quarter of fiscal 2014 wherein both top and bottom lines surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
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A Data Breach, Stronger Dollar And Offensive Merchandise All To Blame For Tepid Retail Reports This Week
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Leigh Drogen
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Tuesday, November 18, 2014 3:38 PM EDT
Expectations for S&P 500 earnings growth for the third quarter stand at 11.7%. Revenues are anticipated to come in with 4.9% growth.
TJX Companies Posts In-Line Q3 Earnings, Tightens FY View
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Tuesday, November 18, 2014 2:54 PM EDT
Net sales of this leading off-price retailer increased 6% year over year to $7.36 billion backed by higher comps.
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Medtronic Posts In Line Earnings, Revenues Beat In Q2
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Tuesday, November 18, 2014 1:45 PM EDT
The company’s reported net income of $828 million or 83 cents a share were down 8.2% and 6.7%, respectively, on a year-over-year basis.
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Home Depot Beats Q3 Earnings Estimates, Retains Outlook
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Tuesday, November 18, 2014 10:35 AM EDT
The company’s adjusted earnings of $1.15 per share jumped nearly 21.1% from the year-ago quarter’s earnings of 95 cents and surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.13.
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Urban Outfitters Earnings Miss, Namesake Brand Sales Fall
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Tuesday, November 18, 2014 9:21 AM EDT
Total net sales of Urban Outfitters climbed 5.2% to $814.5 million during the quarter, attributable to a $34 million jump in non-comparable store sales, new store openings and double-digit growth at its wholesale operations.
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Home Depot Announces Third Quarter Results; Reaffirms Fiscal Year 2014 Guidance
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Tuesday, November 18, 2014 8:44 AM EDT
Home Depot today reported sales of $20.5 billion for the third quarter of fiscal 2014, a 5.4 percent increase from the third quarter of fiscal 2013.
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Will J.M. Smucker (SJM) Q2 Earnings Be Hit By Coffee Costs?
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Tuesday, November 18, 2014 1:08 AM EDT
The J. M. Smucker Co. (SJM - Analyst Report) is set to report second-quarter fiscal 2015 results before the opening bell on Nov 19. Last quarter, this food products manufacturer posted a negative surprise of 2.19%. Let’s see how things are shaping up prior to the announcement.
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3 Reasons Why Investors Are Confident Ahead Of Home Depot Earnings Tuesday
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Leigh Drogen
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Monday, November 17, 2014 7:06 PM EDT
Here's why analysts are confident that the company can deliver strong EPS results.
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