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Nuance, Research In Motion Ltd (BBRY), Turnaround After Omnivision

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June 19, 2013
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Successful corporate turnarounds can substantially increase shareholders’ wealth and there are enough examples in the recent past of such fundamental improvements in operations. OmniVision Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:OVTI) is one such company and encouraging developments at Research In Motion Ltd (NASDAQ:BBRY) (TSE:BB) and Nuance Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:NUAN) indicate these may be next in line. Here is a closer look: Research In Motion Recovery in Stocks This Year Research In Motion Ltd (NASDAQ:BBRY) (TSE:BB) is not a company...
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Nordstrom: A Quick Valuation Snapshot of the Company

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June 19, 2013
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Before analyzing a company for investment, it’s important to have a perspective on how well the business has performed.  Because at the end of the day, if you are an investor, you are buying the business.  The FAST Graphs™ presented with this article will focus first on the business behind the stock.  The orange line on the graph plots earnings per share since 2003.  A quick glance vividly reveals the historical operating record of...
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Gannett, Belo, LIN TV: Are News TV Stocks Good For Your Portfolio?

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June 19, 2013
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Stocks with positive news momentum often chart rallies on the bourses and sometimes turn out to be multibaggers. Investors are thus advised to keep a close eye on news flow. Stocks such as Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE:GCI), Belo Corp (NYSE:BLC), and LIN TV Corp (NYSE:TVL) have been abuzz with tons of news. Here is a closer look: Share Of Gannett Surges After Acquisition Announcement Shares of Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE:GCI) surged last week after it announced...
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Tower Group, Piper Jaffray, Rowan: Attractive Takeover Targets

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June 17, 2013
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Among the many mergers and acquisitions in the stock market, acquirers’ emphasis is almost always on picking up a solid, growing and profitable business with reasonable levels of debt. Tower Group International, Ltd. (NASDAQ:TWGP), Piper Jaffray Companies (NYSE:PJC), and Rowan Companies PLC (NYSE:RDC) are examples of such companies. Here is a closer look: Tower Group’s Stocks Went Up Bermuda based Tower Group International, Ltd. (NASDAQ:TWGP) is a global diversified insurance holding company. The stock has gone...
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American Eagle Outfitters: Valuation Analysis Snapshot

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June 17, 2013
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Before analyzing a company for investment, it’s important to have a perspective on how well the business has performed.  Because at the end of the day, if you are an investor, you are buying the business.  The FAST Graphs™ presented with this article will focus first on the business behind the stock.  The orange line on the graph plots earnings per share since 1999.  A quick glance vividly reveals the historical operating record of...
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QEP: What Makes Analysts Bullish About This Stock?

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June 14, 2013
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QEP Resources Inc (NYSE:QEP), TiVo Inc. (NASDAQ:TIVO), and Hanesbrands Inc. (NYSE:HBI) have been in news recently and have garnered positive analyst ratings. Here is a closer look if higher price targets are warranted: QEP Resources’ Annual Gains QEP Resources Inc (NYSE:QEP) is an oil exploration, production and midstream field services company. This stock is not your typical oil out-performer. In fact, it has annual gains of 15 percent only as this is largely known to be...
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Questcor, LULU, Bazaarvoice: Does Media Drama Obscure Sound Investing?

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June 13, 2013
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Opportunities often come with a degree of ambiguity and it is mostly difficult to tell cheese from chalk. Questcor Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:QCOR), Lululemon Athletica Inc (NASDAQ:LULU) (TSE:LLL), and Bazaarvoice Inc (NASDAQ:BV) are three examples. Here is some sense out of the noise: Questcor’s Shares Surged After New Drug Development Shares of California based specialty biopharmaceutical company Questcor Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:QCOR) surged after it announced an agreement with Novartis AG (NYSE:NVS) to develop anti-inflammatory Synacthen and Synacthen...
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PVH Corporation: Fundamental Analysis Snapshot

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June 13, 2013
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Before analyzing a company for investment, it’s important to have a perspective on how well the business has performed.  Because at the end of the day, if you are an investor, you are buying the business.  The FAST Graphs™ presented with this article will focus first on the business behind the stock.  The orange line on the graph plots earnings per share since 1999.  A quick glance vividly reveals the historical operating record of...
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Alon, Fifth Street, PDH: When Value Goes For Toss, Stick To Dividends

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June 12, 2013
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With major stock indices trading close to their all time high levels, this is not the best time to scout for value in the stock market. Stocks such as Alon USA Partners LP (NYSE:ALDW), Fifth Street Finance Corp. (NASDAQ:FSC), and PetroLogistics LP (NYSE:PDH) circumvent this by attractive dividends. Here is a closer look: Alon USA Partners’ Stock Offer High Alon USA Partners LP (NYSE:ALDW) operates in the crude oil refining and petroleum products marketing...
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Johnson Controls: Valuation, and Growth Since 1999

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June 11, 2013
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Before analyzing a company for investment, it’s important to have a perspective on how well the business has performed.  Because at the end of the day, if you are an investor, you are buying the business.  The FAST Graphs™ presented with this article will focus first on the business behind the stock.  The orange line on the graph plots earnings per share since 1999.  A quick glance vividly reveals the historical operating record of...
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Curtiss-Wright : A Look at Earnings and Valuation

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June 11, 2013
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Before analyzing a company for investment, it’s important to have a perspective on how well the business has performed.  Because at the end of the day, if you are an investor, you are buying the business.  The FAST Graphs™ presented with this article will focus first on the business behind the stock.  The orange line on the graph plots earnings per share since 1999.  A quick glance vividly reveals the historical operating record of...
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