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• Would You Invest in this Knowledge Company?

  By riddhi kharkia - September 20, 2012 | Tickers: JW-A, JW-B, MHFI, PSO, SCHL

         “An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.” Benjamin Franklin.

  According to published industry data, the U.S. higher education market has declined by 2.7% since January and grown only slightly by 1.2% for the 12 months ending July. Keeping in mind this continuing trend; Wiley has outperformed the market, with revenues flat for the calendar year-to-date and growth of 2.5% for the rolling 12-month period more »

• What's the Success Mantra for This Retailer?

  By riddhi kharkia - September 20, 2012 | Tickers: BBY, CONN, HGG, RSH

  Tired of driving their business with price-sensitive, low-margin electronics and appliances, Texas-based retailer Conn's (NASDAQ: CONN) last year decided to focus on two product categories they believed would improve the bottom line and this is how it got serious about furniture and bedding.

  And how's it working out so far?  Furniture and bedding sales soared 50% in the quarter ended July 31 - 57.5% on a same-store basis more »

• What does this Organic Retailer Have to Say?

  By riddhi kharkia - September 19, 2012 | Tickers: SVU, KR, WMT, WFM

  Cincinnati-based grocer Kroger (NYSE: KR) has struggled in 2012, with the company attempting to attract customers despite a weak U.S. economy and rising food prices. The prospects appear to be looking up, as the company raised its earnings outlook during its last quarterly report. Kroger, the nation's largest traditional supermarket chain, runs stores under the banners: Kroger, City Market, Dillons, Jay C, and Fred Meyer, among others.  Its more »

• L Stands for Long LULU

  By riddhi kharkia - September 15, 2012 | Tickers: GPS, LULU, NKE, PVH, UA

   Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ: LULU) announced its second-quarter earnings of fiscal year 2012, which came well ahead of expectations, boosted by higher sales of its upscale yoga wear and a favorable tax adjustment.

  Shares of the company are currently up 12% on the positive earnings, and are reaching for its old high at 81. The current 52-week range is $41.70 to $81.09. This is remarkable since it had more »

• Earnings Up, Shares Down

  By riddhi kharkia - September 11, 2012 | Tickers: ANN, CHS, FRAN, URBN

  Retail continues to be a bright spot for the U.S. economy as consumers are cautiously opening their purses and wallets when they find good deals, as the recent retail earning reports suggest.

  Retail Boutique Company, Francesca (NASDAQ: FRAN) reported earnings above analysts’ expectations for the second quarter 2012 earnings, which sent shares of the boutique clothing company rallying by nearly 30% since it made its market debut last year more »

• Macy’s is on the Rise

  By riddhi kharkia - August 14, 2012 | Tickers: JCP, KSS, M, WMT

  The usual economic woes may still be weighing on consumer spending, but Macy’s (NYSE: M) sure doesn’t seem to care. Macy’s reported a nearly 16% jump in second-quarter profit as online sales grew and shoppers responded enthusiastically to its localized merchandise offerings. 

  Macy's EPS outpaced analyst estimates while the company's revenues came in line with predictions. The company reported 68 cents per share versus the more »

• Coach on Sale or Still Overpriced?

  By riddhi kharkia - August 7, 2012 | Tickers: COH, FNP, KORS, RL

  Fashion retailer Coach (NYSE: COH) recently released its fourth quarter earnings report. It posted earnings above analyst expectations, but revenue fell short of expectations. The company reported 86 cents per share versus the 85 cents per share estimate and revenues of $1.16 billion versus the $1.2 billion estimate. EPS rose 26.5% while revenue climbed 12% from the same period last year. Coach's revenue has grown during more »

• The Golden Eggs of Cal-Maine

  By riddhi kharkia - August 5, 2012 | Tickers: BRFS, CALM, PPC

  Cal-Maine Foods (NASDAQ: CALM), the largest fresh eggs producer in the United States (with about 16% of the market) might sound like an easy company to analyze. However, performing analysis on a stock like Cal-Maine is actually more difficult than it appears. It would be easy to look at rising feed costs and immediately conclude that margins are about to get crushed, but it is a lot subtler than that more »

• A Look at Hershey’s Sweet Quarter and More

  By riddhi kharkia - July 30, 2012 | Tickers: KMB, KRFT, HSY

  The largest chocolate manufacturer in North America, The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY), announced its second quarter results recently and trumped analysts estimates on the bottom line. Sales jumped roughly 6.7% and earnings rose 4.4% to 66 cents, despite higher input costs, reflecting revenue growth amid higher pricing and productivity gains.

  Hershey’s consumers have plenty of appetite for its chocolates and candies at higher prices, which helped drive more »