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Other better-performing stock that are worth a look include Rite Aid Corp. ( RAD ) carrying a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and GNC Holdings Inc. ( GNC ) and Herbalife Ltd. ( HLF ) both carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). CVS CAREMARK CP (CVS): Free Stock Analysis Report GNC HOLDINGS (GNC): Free Stock Analysis Report HERBALIFE LTD (HLF): Free Stock Analysis Report RITE AID CORP (RAD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The segment gained from drug cost inflation in specialty pharmacy business and broad-based growth of claims.
| 2013-11-05T00:00:00Z |
Qualcomm Inc. ( QCOM ) shares fell 4.2% after its earnings announcement. Stock futures jumped this morning after the European Central Bank announced it will cut its key interest rate to fight deflation. On the corporate front, Twitter (NYSE: TWTR ) will go public today on the New York Stock Exchange ( NYX ).
| 2013-11-07T00:00:00Z |
Some of my firm's favorite stocks in our Revenue Buster Portfolio include the following: Bed Bath & Beyond ( BBBY ), Sysco Corp. ( SYY ), and Visa ( V ). Economic data continues to be mixed, with preliminary Q3 GDP growing much faster than forecasted, but small business sentiment is falling again. As long as global growth remains below its long-term average of 4%, central banks around the world, including the Federal Reserve, will continue to be more concerned about deflation than inflation.
| 2013-11-14T00:00:00Z |
Other stocks to watch out for in the industry are Black Hills Corp. ( BKH ), Alliant Energy Corp. ( LNT ) and Edison International ( EIX ), each with a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). BLACK HILLS COR (BKH): Free Stock Analysis Report CPFL ENERGI-ADR (CPL): Free Stock Analysis Report EDISON INTL (EIX): Free Stock Analysis Report ALLIANT ENGY CP (LNT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Moreover, it faced a decline in domestic activities, driven by inflation, more stringent credit conditions and lowering of business and consumer confidence.
| 2013-11-20T00:00:00Z |
Retail stocks were under pressure after disappointing earnings from Target ( TGT ) and Dollar Tree ( DLTR ), while the healthcare sector got a Morgan Stanley ( MS ) upgrade. The stock market closed higher Thursday as the economic environment of moderate economic growth coupled with negligible inflationary pressure soothed investors' worries the Fed may cut back on monetary stimulus sooner or more aggressively. After several days of lower closes, all three major indices are on the plus side, led by strength in the financial sector, energy, and consumer discretionary.
| 2013-11-21T00:00:00Z |
When inflation exceeds desired expectations, Fed balance sheet assets can be sold which will drain reserves from the banking system and indirectly reduce credit creation in the economy. But, I hear someone cry out, the Fed will lose a lot of money if they sell Treasuries in a higher interest rate environment at a reduced price. Because of the noise (week-to-week movements from abnormal events AND the backward revisions to previous weeks releases), the 4-week average remains the reliable gauge.
| 2013-11-22T00:00:00Z |
Our accompanying chart illustrates how the relative performance difference between SPY and GSG has soared a mind-boggling 54% over the past year alone. We'll use the iShares S&P GSCI Commodity Index Trust (NYSEARCA:GSG), which follows a broadly diversified basket of commodities futures contracts and the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:SPY), a proxy for US stocks. For alert investors, the message is clear: The deflationary action in commodities spells danger for other asset classes like stocks, currencies, and real estate.
| 2013-11-05T00:00:00Z |
In ADR news, Diageo plc's ( DEO ) CEO Ivan Menezes said uncertainties in the global economy will drag on sales growth. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said in a speech late Tuesday the Fed will probably maintain its target interest rate long after ending its monthly bond purchases. Around the region, Bank of England said in its November policy-setting meeting members expressed uncertainty over the "durability of the recovery and the extent to which supply growth would keep pace with demand," while it also said it sees few inflationary risks.
| 2013-11-20T00:00:00Z |
This is a net positive development the holiday shopping season, the less than reassuring guidance from Wal-Mart ( WMT ), Best Buy ( BBY ) and others notwithstanding. Sheraz Mian Director of Research BEST BUY (BBY): Free Stock Analysis Report WAL-MART STORES (WMT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Wednesday, November 20, 2013 A positive Retail Sales report and benign inflation reading provide the backdrop for today's trading action as we wait for minutes of the last FOMC meeting this afternoon.
| 2013-11-20T00:00:00Z |
AGCO Corporation ( AGCO ): Based in Deluth, Ga., AGCO makes tractors, combines, hay tools, sprayers, and forage and tillage equipment. AGCO ($5.6 billion market cap) has taken in more than $10 billion in sales over the past 12 months, and gets approval from my Kenneth Fisher-based model. This strategy likes AGCO's 0.53 PSR, 23.8% long-term inflation-adjusted growth rate, and $3.30 in free cash per share.
| 2013-11-25T00:00:00Z |
The Bank of Japan left its monetary easing program on hold, stating that it stood ready to defend its 2% inflation goal if necessary. The survey is closely watched by economists because it typically reflects the true underlying strengths or weaknesses in the labor market. However, because of the slow rate of price growth, economists took this as a sign that the central bank would move to further defend its inflation target, potentially enlarging its expansion of the monetary base and pushing back the date of its inflation target from 2015 to 2016.
| 2013-11-21T00:00:00Z |
Dennis Lynch, manager of $1.2 billion Morgan Stanley Institutional Growth , says search engine companyQihoo ( QIHU ) is starting to take market share fromBaidu ( BIDU ). European stocks are poised for a rebound, fueled by a 14% growth of corporate profits in the Stoxx 600, Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management (DA&WM) forecasts. Things that will stay the same in fixed income: price declines on long-dated Treasuries and TIPS because rates are likely to rise and inflation is still low, he wrote.
| 2013-12-31T00:00:00Z |
The other better ranked stock worth considering in the retail sector is PriceSmart Inc. ( PSMT ) that carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). COSTCO WHOLE CP (COST): Free Stock Analysis Report PRICESMART INC (PSMT): Free Stock Analysis Report TARGET CORP (TGT): Free Stock Analysis Report WAL-MART STORES (WMT): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Excluding the effect of lower gasoline prices and foreign currencies, the company witnessed comparable-store sales growth of 5%, with U.S. and international comps increasing by 4% and 6%, respectively.
| 2013-12-11T00:00:00Z |
Additionally, we will have an eye on the retailer's online sales growth Costco ( COST ), the largest warehouse club in the U.S., is scheduled to release its Q1 fiscal 2014 earnings on December 11. Costco's growth is being fueled by an increase in membership base which is being driven by Volume-discount model, which is all the more attractive with the prevailing economic weakness. In the present environment, U.S. buyers have become extremely value conscious due to slow job growth, increased taxes, higher healthcare costs and high gasoline prices.
| 2013-12-09T00:00:00Z |
Here are three stocks that you can capitalize on and enrich your portfolio: We suggest investing in Hanesbrands Inc. ( HBI ), a designer and manufacturer of basic apparel in the United States. AUTOMATIC DATA (ADP): Free Stock Analysis Report G-III APPAREL (GIII): Free Stock Analysis Report HANESBRANDS INC (HBI): Free Stock Analysis Report TIFFANY & CO (TIF): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke had earlier indicated that easing of monetary stimulus will happen only after taking into account job conditions, inflation and economic growth.
| 2013-12-16T00:00:00Z |
Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities Index Fund ( VTIP ) will begin trading ex-dividend on December 20, 2013. Shareholders who purchased VTIP stock prior to the ex-dividend date are eligible for the cash dividend payment. For more information on the declaration, record and payment dates, visit the VTIP Dividend History page.
| 2013-12-19T00:00:00Z |
Some better-ranked stocks in the industry include DineEquity, Inc. ( DIN ), Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. ( BWLD ), and Brinker International, Inc. ( EAT ). Moreover, higher sales tax and state income tax in California along with higher gasoline prices compared to other parts of the U.S. have been limiting discretionary spending. Further, an oversupply situation in the market has also been adding to its woes.
| 2013-12-30T00:00:00Z |
Top News In other news around the markets: Nasdaq OMX Group Inc's motion to dismiss the lawsuits filed by investors who claim the exchange mismanaged Facebook's IPO were denied on Monday. Earnings No notable earnings released on Monday Pre-Market Movers Stocks moving in the Premarket included: General Electric Co (NYSE: GE ) gained 0.22 percent after gaining 0.52 percent on Monday. Notable releases include US API crude stockpile data, US CPI, eurozone CPI, Germany's ZEW economic sentiment survey, and Canadian manufacturing sales.
| 2013-12-17T00:00:00Z |
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. ( GIII ), a manufacturer and marketer of women's and men's apparel, is another stock to bet your bucks on. G-III APPAREL (GIII): Free Stock Analysis Report HANESBRANDS INC (HBI): Free Stock Analysis Report MACYS INC (M): Free Stock Analysis Report MKT VEC-RETAIL (RTH): ETF Research Reports SPDR-SP RET ETF (XRT): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke had earlier indicated that easing of monetary stimulus will happen only after taking into account the job conditions, inflation and economic growth.
| 2013-12-27T00:00:00Z |
The Japanese Nikkei rose to a six year high on Wednesday and many money managers are expecting the country's stocks to push even higher. Tension between China, South Korea and Japan heightened after Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited the Yasukuni Shrine on Thursday. Economics Japanese data dominated Thursday'seconomic calendarwith releases including CPI, retail sales, the unemployment rate and industrial production.
| 2013-12-26T00:00:00Z |
Three Retail Stocks to Roar in 2014: We suggest investing in Hanesbrands Inc. ( HBI ), a designer and manufacturer of basic apparel in the United States. G-III APPAREL (GIII): Free Stock Analysis Report HANESBRANDS INC (HBI): Free Stock Analysis Report MACYS INC (M): Free Stock Analysis Report MKT VEC-RETAIL (RTH): ETF Research Reports SPDR-SP RET ETF (XRT): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke had earlier indicated that easing of monetary stimulus will happen only after taking into account the job conditions, inflation and economic growth.
| 2013-12-27T00:00:00Z |
It is also worth noting that archrival China, the second biggest economy in the world, has already pushed for reforms as it tries to steer away from an investment-led growth to a consumption-driven economy. These included quantitative easing (QE) to the tune of $50 billion-$60 billion a month, fiscal policies, and structural reforms to spur private investments. Abenomics specifically targeted an annual inflation rate of 2%, an appreciation of the yen vis-à-vis other leading currencies like the U.S. dollar, negative interest rates, fixing the labor market, and expansion of public investments.
| 2013-12-06T00:00:00Z |
It's hard to determine the impact that tapering will have on precious metals such as the SPDR Gold Shares ETF (NYSEARCA:GLD). Each month, we are witnessing improving economic statistics, strengthening employment numbers, and low inflation metrics that would seem to support the notion of a recovering economy. This shift is largely a result of active investors trying to anticipate the threat of sharply rising interest rates when the Fed ultimately takes its foot off the gas pedal.
| 2013-12-17T00:00:00Z |
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. ( GIII ), a manufacturer and marketer of women's and men's apparel, is another stock to bet on. AUTOMATIC DATA (ADP): Free Stock Analysis Report G-III APPAREL (GIII): Free Stock Analysis Report HANESBRANDS INC (HBI): Free Stock Analysis Report TIFFANY & CO (TIF): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke had earlier indicated that easing of monetary stimulus will happen only after taking into account job conditions, inflation and economic growth.
| 2013-12-16T00:00:00Z |
The National Employment Report released by Automatic Data Processing ( ADP ) stated that the U.S. nonfarm private sector employment added 215,000 jobs, higher than the expected increase of 173,000 jobs. AUTOMATIC DATA (ADP): Free Stock Analysis Report G-III APPAREL (GIII): Free Stock Analysis Report HANESBRANDS INC (HBI): Free Stock Analysis Report TIFFANY & CO (TIF): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke had earlier indicated that easing of monetary stimulus will happen only after taking into account job conditions, inflation and economic growth.
| 2013-12-16T00:00:00Z |
Hodges likes railcar maker and lessorTrinity Industries ( TRN ), which benefits from growing GDP. European stocks are poised for a rebound, fueled by a 14% growth of corporate profits in the Stoxx 600, Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management (DA&WM) forecasts. Things that will stay the same in fixed income: price declines on long-dated Treasuries and TIPS because rates are likely to rise and inflation is still low, he wrote.
| 2013-12-31T00:00:00Z |
Seeking Alpha's Abby Carmel and Jonathan Liss recently spoke with Casey to find out how he planned to use ETFs to position clients across a range of healthy asset classes in the coming year. As the US economy heats up and the unemployment rate comes down the Fed will have to make careful policy decisions as to not upset the housing recovery but also keep inflation at bay. (( CS )): For a simple yet effective model for investing at a high-risk tolerance (high volatility), with low fees and global diversification, I would recommend three Vanguard ETFs.
| 2013-12-26T00:00:00Z |
Bonds Treasuries have been inching lower, and I have been advocating reducing exposure to long-duration holdings such as the iShares 20+ Year Treasury ETF (NYSEARCA:TLT) all year long. I would be closely monitoring the interest-rate environment and watching TLT when the Fed begins to make changes. Each month, we are witnessing improving economic statistics, strengthening employment numbers, and low inflation metrics that would seem to support the notion of a recovering economy.
| 2013-12-17T00:00:00Z |
KFN (+27.72%) To be acquire by KKR & Co ( KKR ) in a stock-for-stock merger that values KFN at $2.6 billion. Odds now favor a $5 billion reduction in the size of monthly asset purchases in respect of recent economic data pointing to an improved labor market and absence of inflationary pressure. But after yesterday's impressive triple-digit rally in the Dow Industrials, today's gains remain vulnerable to profit-taking pressure if data on the housing market comes in much better than expected, raising the chance for a more sizeable cut in QE.
| 2013-12-17T00:00:00Z |
Other stocks that look promising and are worth a look include Carlisle Companies Inc. ( CSL ), Hutchison Whampoa Ltd . CRANE CO (CR): Free Stock Analysis Report CARLISLE COS IN (CSL): Free Stock Analysis Report HONEYWELL INTL (HON): Free Stock Analysis Report HUTCHINSON WHAM (HUWHY): Get Free Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Moreover, segment profit surged 8% to $698 million driven by impact of acquisitions, higher building solutions and distribution sales and continued investments for growth, partially offset by volume and productivity net of inflation.
| 2014-01-24T00:00:00Z |
This is evident from the fact that United Parcel Service ( UPS ), which is one of the biggest player in e-commerce delivery, struggled to ship orders on time. Urban Outfitters' strong brand recognition and appealing product offerings helped it drive store traffic even as U.S. buyers were hesitant to spend on apparel. See our complete analysis for Urban Outfitters Inc. 2013 Holidays Weren't So Happy For Apparel Retailers Due to the impact of increased taxes, slow job growth, changing spending patterns, higher healthcare costs and gasoline prices, U.S. buyers spent cautiously last year.
| 2014-01-22T00:00:00Z |
The SPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD) tracks the daily spot price of gold bullion and had a rough 2013 with a decline of over 28%. The iShares 20+ Year Treasury ETF (TLT) is typically a leading indicator of investors looking to shift money from stocks or cash to high quality instruments that favor a deflationary environment. So far the initial reaction of the Fed's tapering have had little effect in pushing rates higher, which will likely calm the bond markets and give renewed confidence in quality fixed-income as a short-term safety trade.
| 2014-01-23T00:00:00Z |
Other Stocks to Consider Other stocks that are worth considering in the retail space include Conns Inc. ( CONN ), Haverty Furniture Companies Inc. ( HVT ) and Tempur Sealy International Inc. ( TPX ). CONNS INC (CONN): Free Stock Analysis Report HAVERTY FURNIT (HVT): Free Stock Analysis Report NEWELL RUBBERMD (NWL): Free Stock Analysis Report TEMPUR SEALY (TPX): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Adjusted gross margin expanded 20 bps to 37.4%, benefiting from improved productivity and pricing, largely offset by cost inflation and a slightly unfavorable mix.
| 2014-01-31T00:00:00Z |
Investors might have been apprehensive due to lower-than-expected holiday sales data pouring in from other retailers but gradually gained confidence on Costco's better-than-expected performance. Excluding the effect of gasoline prices and foreign currency fluctuations, Costco's comparable-store sales for the period jumped 5%. There was a mixed reaction on Costco Wholesale Corporation 's ( COST ) comparable-store sales results for December.
| 2014-01-13T00:00:00Z |
Hackers using malware which affects point-of-sale systems like cash registers and credit card machines could be on the rise as the software is relatively affordable and has the potential for huge profits. Icahn may have bought nearly a two percent stake in the tech company as he attempts to pressure it into spinning off its payment unit, PayPal. Economics Friday'seconomic calendarwill be relatively quiet with releases including Canadian CPI, British mortgage approvals, Italian retail sales and Spanish PPI.
| 2014-01-24T00:00:00Z |
Stock futures were lower Thursday as electronics giant Best Buy ( BBY ) and Citigroup ( C ) reported disappointing financials after the S&P closed at a record high yesterday. BBY dropped nearly 30% before the market open as holiday sales declined and it warned of a weaker operating income in Q4. Also out this morning was the December consumer price index which rose 0.3% as expected from the November CPI which was flat.
| 2014-01-16T00:00:00Z |
In ADR news, Diageo Plc ( DEO ) is downgraded to neutral from buy at Goldman Sachs, citing continued challenges to growth in emerging markets. Inflation in the euro zone dropped to 0.7% in January from 0.8% in December, falling short of estimates and hitting the lowest level since October. Novo Nordisk ( NVO ) is raised to buy from neutral at Swedbank AB, citing a number of phase-three treatment studies that will help it expand its product offering in the next six to 18 months.
| 2014-01-31T00:00:00Z |
Teen apparel retailer Abercrombie & Fitch ( ANF ) had a torrid time last year, dogged by controversy, less popular fashion merchandise and a weak retailing environment. Abercrombie's holiday sales results were likely poor for the quarter, given its weak inventory position at the beginning of the season and the sharp decline it has experienced in U.S. store traffic. Sharp Decline In U.S. Store Traffic Due to weak consumer sentiment on account of political issues, increased taxes, higher healthcare costs and gasoline prices, 2013′s holiday retail sales were expected to see their weakest gains since 2009.
| 2014-01-07T00:00:00Z |
Notable names include Exxon Mobil ( XOM ), Harley-Davidson ( HOG ), ConocoPhillips ( COP ), Visa (V), Time Warner Cable (TWC), Under Armour (UA), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), Amazon (AMZN), Broadcom (BRCM), Google (GOOG), Blackstone (BX), and Viacom (VIA). The rate hike was done to arrest the decline in the Turkish lira and because the central bank is running out of FX reserves to intervene in the currency markets. Other data that is scheduled for release includes Japanese retail sales, eurozone consumer confidence, German CPI, and Germany's employment change for January.
| 2014-01-29T00:00:00Z |
In ADR news, Ericsson ( ERIC ) CEO Hans Vestberg is on the list of potential candidates to replace departing Microsoft ( MSFT ) head Steve Ballmer, Bloomberg News reported. European stocks were slipped, giving back some of its recent gains to six-year highs. Also, Eurostat confirmed its preliminary reading that eurozone CPI rose 0.3% from November, and was up 0.8% from December 2012.
| 2014-01-16T00:00:00Z |
Coal shipments have been a problem for CSX and its competitor Norfolk Southern ( NSC ) throughout the year due to a shift towards cheaper natural gas and overhanging coal inventories. For CSX, its intermodal and chemical shipments have been important factors contributing to its growth in revenue and volumes for the nine months of 2013. CSX is targeting an operating ratio in the high-60's by 2015, by focusing on safety, service, efficiency and above-inflation pricing.
| 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z |
Novo Nordisk ( NVO ) is raised to buy from neutral at Swedbank AB, citing a number of phase-three treatment studies that will help it expand its product offering in the next six to 18 months. Inflation in the euro zone dropped to 0.7% in January from 0.8% in December, falling short of estimates and hitting the lowest level since October. In ADR news, Diageo Plc ( DEO ) is downgraded to neutral from buy at Goldman Sachs, citing continued challenges to growth in emerging markets.
| 2014-01-31T00:00:00Z |
iShares S&P 500 ( IVV ): +0.57% PowerShares QQQ ( QQQ ): +0.82% iShares Russell 2000 ( IWM ): +0.75% iShares Russell 1000 Growth ( IWF ): +0.53% iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index (EEM): -0.02% United States Oil Fund (USO): +2.21% SPDR Gold Shares (GLD): -0.19% Select Financial Sector SPDRS (XLF): +1.19% Pre-Market Movers Actively traded PowerShares QQQ ( QQQ ) was down 0.12%. Meanwhile, December consumer prices rose a seasonally adjusted 0.3%; core CPI, excluding volatile food and energy costs, was up 0.1%.
| 2014-01-16T00:00:00Z |
GXC isn't the only way to play this; the iShares FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index Fund (FXI) would be another, or a few individual stocks would serve the same purpose. Brands (YUM) reported slightly higher (2%) same store sales in China but missed expectations that were closer to 6%, and much of the increase was driven by a half price promotion. The days of explosive, double digit growth in China may be behind us, but with a wary eye on inflation and a fear of emerging market bubbles, I would venture to say that that is a good thing.
| 2014-01-15T00:00:00Z |
The SPDR Consumer Discretionary ETF (XLY) just recently broke back below its 50-day moving average which is a yellow flag that strength may be waning. The iShares 20+ Year Treasury ETF (TLT) is typically a leading indicator of investors looking to shift money from stocks or cash to high quality instruments that favor a deflationary environment. So far the initial reaction of the Fed's tapering have had little effect in pushing rates higher, which will likely calm the bond markets and give renewed confidence in quality fixed-income as a short-term safety trade.
| 2014-01-23T00:00:00Z |
Notable names include Exxon Mobil ( XOM ), Harley-Davidson ( HOG ), ConocoPhillips ( COP ), Visa (V), Time Warner Cable (TWC), Under Armour (UA), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), Amazon (AMZN), Broadcom (BRCM), Google (GOOG), Blackstone (BX), and Viacom (VIA). The rate hike was done to arrest the decline in the Turkish lira and because the central bank is running out of FX reserves to intervene in the currency markets. Other data that is scheduled for release includes Japanese retail sales, eurozone consumer confidence, German CPI, and Germany's employment change for January.
| 2014-01-29T00:00:00Z |
Notable reports include Weyerhaeuser (NYSE:WEY), National-Oilwell Varco ( NOV ), Mastercard ( MA ), Mattel (MAT), AbbVie (ABBV), Chevron (CVC), and Tyson Foods (TSN). This morning the Central Bank of Russia announced that it would continue to conduct unlimited forex market interventions as long as the ruble remained weak against other major currencies. Additionally, the PCE deflator, the inflation gauge that shows what consumers lose from their purchasing power, is expected to rise to a 1.1% year-over-year rate.
| 2014-01-30T00:00:00Z |
SPDR Gold Shares ( GLD ), the largest ETF tracking bullion, was hammered 28% in 2013, closing at 116.17. The yellow metal defied the bulls' dogma that massive economic stimulus, or quantitative easing, in the U.S., Europe and Japan would ignite hyperinflation and dollar debasement, making gold the ultimate store of value or safe haven. "What they got wrong is the timing," Bill Strazzulo, chief market strategist at Bell Curve Trading in Freehold, N.J., said in an email.
| 2014-01-02T00:00:00Z |
Novo Nordisk ( NVO ) is raised to buy from neutral at Swedbank AB, citing a number of phase-three treatment studies that will help it expand its product offering in the next six to 18 months. Deutsche Bank ( DB ) is cut to equal weight from overweight at Barclays. Inflation in the euro zone dropped to 0.7% in January from 0.8% in December, falling short of estimates and hitting the lowest level since October.
| 2014-01-31T00:00:00Z |
Abercrombie & Fitch ( ANF ), which usually earns close to 15% of its revenues from e-commerce business, saw this figure escalate to 25%. Urban Outfitters' strong brand recognition and appealing product offerings helped it drive store traffic even as U.S. buyers were hesitant to spend on apparel. See our complete analysis for Urban Outfitters Inc. 2013 Holidays Weren't So Happy For Apparel Retailers Due to the impact of increased taxes, slow job growth, changing spending patterns, higher healthcare costs and gasoline prices, U.S. buyers spent cautiously last year.
| 2014-01-22T00:00:00Z |
For CSX, its intermodal and chemical shipments have been important factors contributing to its growth in revenue and volumes for the nine months of 2013. CSX is targeting an operating ratio in the high-60's by 2015, by focusing on safety, service, efficiency and above-inflation pricing. CSX Corporation's ( CSX ) fourth quarter earnings may be positively impacted by its intermodal and merchandise businesses as it tries to offload declines from coal volumes by focusing on these segments.
| 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z |
Notable names include Archer Daniels Midland ( ADM ), Emerson Electric ( EMR ), Sirius XM ( SIRI ), Arch Coal (ACI), Gilead Sciences (GILD), HCA Holdings (HCA), and Buffalo Wild Wings (BWLD). The poor result is likely due to the extreme cold weather and does not signify a negative trend in manufacturing activity, yet it was still worrisome. Due to stronger-than-expected inflation data in January, it is expected that the central bank will temper its easing bias.
| 2014-02-03T00:00:00Z |
Embraer SA Embraer SA ( ERJ ) is a well-known aircraft manufacturer. CPFL ENERGI-ADR (CPL): Free Stock Analysis Report EMBRAER AIR-ADR (ERJ): Free Stock Analysis Report PETROBRAS-ADR C (PBR): Free Stock Analysis Report SABESP -ADR (SBS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The Official Response Last week, the country's central bank's governor Alexandre Tombini said steps to curb inflation were proving to be effective.
| 2014-02-24T00:00:00Z |
During the quarter, operating income rose 12% year over year to $214 million, primarily due to improved productivity, and higher selling prices and reduced marketing expenses, partly offset by inflation as well as supply chain activities and associated costs. The segment's operating income in the quarter declined 16% year over year to $31 million primarily due to inflation and supply chain activities and associated costs. However, some better-ranked stocks in the food space include The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. ( HAIN ), Diamond Foods, Inc. ( DMND ) and Kraft Foods Group, Inc. ( KRFT ).
| 2014-02-14T00:00:00Z |
Ingersoll made the change to focus on its core businesses following the spin-off of its commercial and residential security businesses into a standalone company called Allegion plc Ordinary Shares ( ALLE ). The new security company is an Irish plc named Allegion. Adjusted operating margin for Industrial segment was 16.1% and remained flat on a comparable basis with 2012, as improved productivity were offset by inflation and investments.
| 2014-02-11T00:00:00Z |
This, in turn, has a detrimental impact on the fortunes of government owned Petroleo Brasileiro S.A ( PBR ). CPFL ENERGI-ADR (CPL): Free Stock Analysis Report EMBRAER AIR-ADR (ERJ): Free Stock Analysis Report PETROBRAS-ADR C (PBR): Free Stock Analysis Report SABESP -ADR (SBS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The Official Response Last week, the country's central bank's governor Alexandre Tombini said steps to curb inflation were proving to be effective.
| 2014-02-24T00:00:00Z |
Notable names include Archer Daniels Midland ( ADM ), Emerson Electric ( EMR ), Sirius XM ( SIRI ), Arch Coal (ACI), Gilead Sciences (GILD), HCA Holdings (HCA), and Buffalo Wild Wings (BWLD). The poor result is likely due to the extreme cold weather and does not signify a negative trend in manufacturing activity, yet it was still worrisome. Due to stronger-than-expected inflation data in January, it is expected that the central bank will temper its easing bias.
| 2014-02-03T00:00:00Z |
Yesterday's testimony from Fed Chair Janet Yellen, progress on the debt ceiling, bullish Chinese trade data, and upbeat earnings from John Deere ( DE ) are stifling profit-taking pressure, but the upside is limited into comments from St. Louis Fed President James Bullard. Futures appear to be fatigued Wednesday and are straddling the flatline as Wall Street takes a breather after four days of impressive gains. Although Bullard is not a voting member this year, his hawkish comments tend to unnerve markets as they indicate a bias towards higher short-term rates as thresholds on inflation and joblessness are reached.
| 2014-02-12T00:00:00Z |
You can even consider an ETF that holds both stocks and bonds such as the iShares Moderate Allocation ETF (AOM), which has a beta to the S&P 500 Index of just 0.51. It often times doesn't feel comfortable to be buying something that is initially going down, but if you are confident in the investment and use a sell discipline then you can define your total risk. If you are worried about the potential for further declines in equities, you may opt to pair that with a deflationary asset class such as the PIMCO Total Return ETF (BOND).
| 2014-02-07T00:00:00Z |
Wednesday, February 19, 2014 Soft home construction and a tame wholesale inflation reading provide the backdrop for today's stock market action. We saw something at work in Tuesday's big pharma sector deal when Dublin-based Actavis ( ACT ) acquired Forest Labs ( FRX ). Sheraz Mian Director of Research ACTAVIS PLC (ACT): Free Stock Analysis Report FOREST LABS A (FRX): Free Stock Analysis Report SIGNET JEWELERS (SIG): Free Stock Analysis Report ZALE CORP NEW (ZLC): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.
| 2014-02-19T00:00:00Z |
UBS ( UBS ) reported profit that topped analysts estimates. European stocks mostly dropped, in line with Asia, after weak manufacturing data in the United States on Monday. December total plant and machinery orders in Germany fell 6% on the year in inflation-adjusted terms, reversing the 7% rise booked in the previous month.
| 2014-02-04T00:00:00Z |
Minimum Volatility ETF (USMV). It often times doesn't feel comfortable to be buying something that is initially going down, but if you are confident in the investment and use a sell discipline then you can define your total risk. If you are worried about the potential for further declines in equities, you may opt to pair that with a deflationary asset class such as the PIMCO Total Return ETF (BOND).
| 2014-02-07T00:00:00Z |
8.iShares TIPS Bond (TIP, Earnings, Analysts, Financials):Seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the Barclays U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) Index (Series-L). Equity outflows in the US hit their highest levels on record this week as wealthy investors moved their money from riskier stocks and emerging market currencies into less risky assets like bonds. It's less exciting than tracking stocks during last years boom market, but most have gained at least a few cents over the course of the week as more investors start to seek out more stable investments.
| 2014-02-11T00:00:00Z |
Some better-ranked investment managers include Fortress Investment Group LLC ( FIG ), Lazard Ltd. ( LAZ ) and Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. ( WDR ). FORTRESS INVEST (FIG): Free Stock Analysis Report KKR & CO LP (KKR): Free Stock Analysis Report LAZARD LTD (LAZ): Free Stock Analysis Report WADDELL&REED -A (WDR): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Moreover, a high rate of interest set by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to control rising inflation is another factor hindering debt payoffs and fresh investments.
| 2014-02-21T00:00:00Z |
Despite a tough consumer environment, Costco Wholesale Corp. 's ( COST ) comparable-store sales results for January bettered analysts' expectations. Excluding the effect of gasoline prices and foreign currency fluctuations, Costco's comparable-store sales for the period jumped 5%. Excluding the effect of deflation in gasoline prices and adverse impact of foreign currency fluctuations, Costco's comparable-store sales for January rose 6%, reflecting comparable sales growth of 5% at its U.S. locations and 8% at international outlets.
| 2014-02-07T00:00:00Z |
Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo ( SBS ), also known as SABESP, offers basic and environmental sanitation services within Brazil. CPFL ENERGI-ADR (CPL): Free Stock Analysis Report EMBRAER AIR-ADR (ERJ): Free Stock Analysis Report PETROBRAS-ADR C (PBR): Free Stock Analysis Report SABESP -ADR (SBS): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The Official Response Last week, the country's central bank's governor Alexandre Tombini said steps to curb inflation were proving to be effective.
| 2014-02-24T00:00:00Z |
Other stocks that are worth a look in the industry include Graco Inc. ( GGG ) and The Middleby Corp. ( MIDD ), both of which carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). GRACO INC (GGG): Free Stock Analysis Report INGERSOLL RAND (IR): Free Stock Analysis Report MIDDLEBY CORP (MIDD): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Adjusted operating margin for Industrial segment was 16.1% and remained flat on a comparable basis with 2012, as improved productivity were offset by inflation and investments.
| 2014-02-11T00:00:00Z |
If you are worried about the potential for further declines in equities, you may opt to pair that with a deflationary asset class such as the PIMCO Total Return ETF (BOND). You can even consider an ETF that holds both stocks and bonds such as the iShares Moderate Allocation ETF (AOM), which has a beta to the S&P 500 Index of just 0.51. It often times doesn't feel comfortable to be buying something that is initially going down, but if you are confident in the investment and use a sell discipline then you can define your total risk.
| 2014-02-07T00:00:00Z |
ARGT in Focus The impact of the monetary crisis was clearly reflected in declining interest in Global X FTSE Argentina 20 ETF ( ARGT ), the only ETF focused on this Latin American nation (see all the Latin American Equity ETFs here ). Also, we currently have a Zacks ETF Rank of 5 or 'Strong Sell' rating on ARGT, so we are looking for weakness over the long term too. The government needs to take some serious fiscal and monetary tightening steps to reduce inflation, and until then ARGT is a definite avoid.
| 2014-02-06T00:00:00Z |
Grier Eliasek, president ofProspect Capital ( PSEC ), a business development company in New York City, explains the ins and outs of his industry and his outlook for the year. At a time when inflation erodes gains from paltry interest paid on savings accounts, investors have warmed up to alternative sources of income, such as business development companies, some of which offer double-digit yields. Eliasek: Most of the 42 publicly traded BDCs have small balance sheets with limited capability to serve as the sole lender for many private companies.
| 2014-02-05T00:00:00Z |
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. The year-over-year increase in profits reflects growth in all its business segments of food retail, cash and carry, electronics and home appliances retail (bricks and mortar),and e-commerce. The company also reported its 2013 earnings of R$3.75 ($1.75 per share), way behind the year-ago earnings of R$3.78 per share ($1.95 per share) due to a challenging macroeconomic environment marked by modest growth and interest rate hikes in order to control inflation.
| 2014-02-18T00:00:00Z |
The U.S. based leading private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. ( KKR ) has come up with its latest plans to invest in Indian firms and banks in dire need of capital. FORTRESS INVEST (FIG): Free Stock Analysis Report KKR & CO LP (KKR): Free Stock Analysis Report LAZARD LTD (LAZ): Free Stock Analysis Report WADDELL&REED -A (WDR): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Moreover, a high rate of interest set by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to control rising inflation is another factor hindering debt payoffs and fresh investments.
| 2014-02-21T00:00:00Z |
Notable names include Archer Daniels Midland ( ADM ), Emerson Electric ( EMR ), Sirius XM ( SIRI ), Arch Coal (ACI), Gilead Sciences (GILD), HCA Holdings (HCA), and Buffalo Wild Wings (BWLD). The poor result is likely due to the extreme cold weather and does not signify a negative trend in manufacturing activity, yet it was still worrisome. Due to stronger-than-expected inflation data in January, it is expected that the central bank will temper its easing bias.
| 2014-02-03T00:00:00Z |
The Technology Select Sector SPDR (XLK) dropped 1.2%. The day's initial gains, largely a result of encouraging durable orders numbers, were eroded by the end of the trading session. The European Central Bank gave strong indications that it would take aggressive steps in the form of negative interest rates and asset purchases to prevent low inflation.
| 2014-03-27T00:00:00Z |
Sheraz Mian Director of Research AUTOMATIC DATA (ADP): Free Stock Analysis Report SPDR-GOLD TRUST (GLD): ETF Research Reports NASDAQ-100 SHRS (QQQ): ETF Research Reports SPDR-SP 500 TR (SPY): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The ADP report showed outsized weakness in the services side of the economy and it will be interesting if we will see validation for that in today's ISM survey. This improving outlook for the region should help lessen pressure on the European Central Bank to ease monetary policy to spur growth and fight deflation.
| 2014-03-05T00:00:00Z |
SIPE in Focus This new fixed-income ETF looks to offer exposure to the Barclays 0-5 Year Government Inflation-linked Bond Index, which comprises publicly issued Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS). Amid such a backdrop, State Street - one of the biggest ETF issuers in the world - has added a new member to its fund family, this time in the TIPS bond space. The fund hit the market on February 27 under the name of SPDR Barclays 0-5 Year TIPS ETF with the ticker of SIPE .
| 2014-03-05T00:00:00Z |
In earnings news this week, DSW ( DSW ) and Oracle ( ORCL ) will be announcing Tuesday, KB Home ( KBH ) on Wednesday, ConAgra Foods ( CAG ) on Thursday, and Darden Restaurants ( DRI ) on Friday. Good afternoon, this is Kristin Bianco with the Week Ahead Market Report for March 17, 2014. In economic news, Housing Starts, Building Permit and CPI are released on Tuesday, Initial Claims on Thursday, and Existing Home Sales on Friday.
| 2014-03-17T00:00:00Z |
The following ETF(s) have CASH as a top-10 holding: IQ ARB Global Resources ETF ( GRES ) IQ Hedge Market Neutral Tracker ETF ( QMN ) IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF ( MNA ) IQ Hedge MultiIQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF ( QAI ) IQ Real Return ETF ( CPI ). Meta Financial Group, Inc. ( CASH ) will begin trading ex-dividend on March 06, 2014. Zacks Investment Research reports CASH's forecasted earnings growth in 2014 as 5.22%, compared to an industry average of 4.3%.
| 2014-03-05T00:00:00Z |
Sheraz Mian Director of Research SPDR-GOLD TRUST (GLD): ETF Research Reports NASDAQ-100 SHRS (QQQ): ETF Research Reports SPDR-SP 500 TR (SPY): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. This manipulation of the export numbers, which was reportedly a big deal in the year-earlier period, is a direct result of the non-convertibility of the Chinese currency. Other recent economic indicators like inflation, purchasing managers' surveys and industrial production data have also been pointing towards some loss of momentum, but not to the extent implied by the export shortfall.
| 2014-03-11T00:00:00Z |
Currency fluctuations, weak growth and the expectation of a tax hike have worked against EFA and iShares MSCI Japan ETF ( EWJ ). "While the tone and its reception was a little more hawkish, the chairwoman remarked that the policy stays unchanged," said Patrick Jamin, chief investment officer for NorthCoast. Enticing Prospects Overseas Also during the month, Mario Draghi, president of the European Central Bank, revealed that the ECB is prepared to take more policy measures if inflation falls lower than expected.
| 2014-03-31T00:00:00Z |
Other Stocks to Consider Some better-ranked stocks in the broader energy sector include Range Resources Corporation ( RRC ), Vermilion Energy Inc. ( VET ) and Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. ( PTEN ). KINDER MORGAN (KMI): Free Stock Analysis Report PATTERSON-UTI (PTEN): Free Stock Analysis Report RANGE RESOURCES (RRC): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Moreover, Kinder Morgan's distribution growth prospects are closely linked to the successful completion of organic growth projects, which in turn might be adversely affected by operational hindrance, cost inflation and overruns, and delays in completion.
| 2014-03-20T00:00:00Z |
As specialty apparel retailer Guess ( GES ) comes out with its Q4 fiscal 2014 earnings on March 19, we expect its struggle to continue. Consumer confidence was low due to increased taxes, slow job growth, higher healthcare costs and gasoline price inflation. This fashion-conscious buying impacted the sales of a number of retailers such as American Eagle Outfitters ( AEO ), Aeropostale ( ARO ), Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF), and also Guess.
| 2014-03-24T00:00:00Z |
The jobs report represented a rebound from weak December and January readings; but it was not so robust that investors might conclude that an actual Fed rate hike might be near. Positives in our outlook include the potential for a strong spring season in the housing market, improving consumer confidence, and reduced political gridlock in Washington as government spending and outlays become better aligned. Risks in our GDP outlook include geo-political events, such as a worsening in the Ukraine situation; the potential for inflation; higher energy prices; and deceleration in emerging economies.
| 2014-03-19T00:00:00Z |
The Materials Select Sector SPDR (XLB) led the decline among the S&P 500 sectors. The day's initial gains, largely a result of encouraging durable orders numbers, were eroded by the end of the trading session. The European Central Bank gave strong indications that it would take aggressive steps in the form of negative interest rates and asset purchases to prevent low inflation.
| 2014-03-27T00:00:00Z |
In earnings news this week, DSW ( DSW ) and Oracle ( ORCL ) will be announcing Tuesday, KB Home ( KBH ) on Wednesday, ConAgra Foods ( CAG ) on Thursday, and Darden Restaurants ( DRI ) on Friday. Good afternoon, this is Kristin Bianco with the Week Ahead Market Report for March 17, 2014. In economic news, Housing Starts, Building Permit and CPI are released on Tuesday, Initial Claims on Thursday, and Existing Home Sales on Friday.
| 2014-03-17T00:00:00Z |
Sheraz Mian Director of Research AUTOMATIC DATA (ADP): Free Stock Analysis Report SPDR-GOLD TRUST (GLD): ETF Research Reports NASDAQ-100 SHRS (QQQ): ETF Research Reports SPDR-SP 500 TR (SPY): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. The ADP report showed outsized weakness in the services side of the economy and it will be interesting if we will see validation for that in today's ISM survey. This improving outlook for the region should help lessen pressure on the European Central Bank to ease monetary policy to spur growth and fight deflation.
| 2014-03-05T00:00:00Z |
Sheraz Mian Director of Research SPDR-GOLD TRUST (GLD): ETF Research Reports NASDAQ-100 SHRS (QQQ): ETF Research Reports SPDR-SP 500 TR (SPY): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. This manipulation of the export numbers, which was reportedly a big deal in the year-earlier period, is a direct result of the non-convertibility of the Chinese currency. Other recent economic indicators like inflation, purchasing managers' surveys and industrial production data have also been pointing towards some loss of momentum, but not to the extent implied by the export shortfall.
| 2014-03-11T00:00:00Z |
Moreover, fast-fashion brands such as Gap Inc ( GPS ), Urban Outfitters' ( URBN ), Forever 21, H&M and Zara were able to attract U.S. buyers with their popular merchandise. Consumer confidence was low due to increased taxes, slow job growth, higher healthcare costs and gasoline price inflation. This fashion-conscious buying impacted the sales of a number of retailers such as American Eagle Outfitters ( AEO ), Aeropostale ( ARO ), Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF), and also Guess.
| 2014-03-24T00:00:00Z |
An extension above the previous high in TLT will likely be fueled by deflationary pressures if we start to see a pullback in stocks, slowing economic data, or perhaps an escalation of geopolitical conflict. The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) is at an important technical crossroad that will be a big tell on the future direction of both fixed-income and equities. Both of these ETFs can act as a safety net, similar to TLT, when investors switch to a risk off mindset.
| 2014-03-11T00:00:00Z |
Shares of Vipshop Holdings ( VIPS ), an online discount retailer for brands in China, rallied 33.5% to 170.59 with the session peak of $182 a record high. Russian President Vladimir Putin said there is "no need yet" to use military force in Ukraine and that news offset bearish economic data on UK construction activity and deflationary risks in the Eurozone. E-Commerce China Dangdang ( DANG ) stock rose 14% to $16.88, with the earlier session peak of $17.25, a 2-1/2 year high.
| 2014-03-04T00:00:00Z |
IShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF ( EEM ) jumped 3.9% in March. "While the tone and its reception was a little more hawkish, the chairwoman remarked that the policy stays unchanged," said Patrick Jamin, chief investment officer for NorthCoast. Enticing Prospects Overseas Also during the month, Mario Draghi, president of the European Central Bank, revealed that the ECB is prepared to take more policy measures if inflation falls lower than expected.
| 2014-03-31T00:00:00Z |
In earnings news this week, DSW ( DSW ) and Oracle ( ORCL ) will be announcing Tuesday, KB Home ( KBH ) on Wednesday, ConAgra Foods ( CAG ) on Thursday, and Darden Restaurants ( DRI ) on Friday. Good afternoon, this is Kristin Bianco with the Week Ahead Market Report for March 17, 2014. In economic news, Housing Starts, Building Permit and CPI are released on Tuesday, Initial Claims on Thursday, and Existing Home Sales on Friday.
| 2014-03-17T00:00:00Z |
Active broad-market exchange-traded funds in Tuesday's regular session: iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index ( EEM ): -2.61% In corporate news, Mylan (MYL) was down more than 2% after the company said Tuesday that it and its partner Famy Care Ltd. have signed a settlement and license agreement with Warner Chilcott Company, LLC over their generic contraceptive pill. U.S. stocks reversed and were in negative territory in the session's half, as weak housing data overshadowed earlier upbeat news on better-than-expected CPI numbers.
| 2014-04-15T00:00:00Z |
In addition, raw material inflation, higher R&D expense and increasing competition are some of the other concerns. The downward earnings estimates are largely a function of uncertainties in the current macroeconomic environment, which can adversely affect the company's earnings growth as well as margins. Other Stocks to Consider Stocks that look promising and are worth looking into now include CLARCOR Inc. ( CLC ), Crane Co. ( CR ) and Bunzl plc ( BZLFY ), each carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
| 2014-04-10T00:00:00Z |
Early weakness tied to geo-political tensions was reversed by German inflation data that provided the European Central Bank with ammunition to increase monetary stimulus. Stock futures were holding onto slim gains as investors digested a flood of mixed earnings from heavy-hitters like Goldman Sachs ( GS ), IBM ( IBM ) and General Electric ( GE ). Nikkei unchanged Hang Seng up 0.28% Shanghai Composite down 0.30% FTSE-100 up 0.42% DAX-30 up 0.60%
| 2014-04-17T00:00:00Z |
The biggest utility ETF Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU) gained 5.22% in the last one month and is currently trading very close to its 52-week high of $42.22. Click to get this free report >> SPDR-CONS STPL (XLP): ETF Research Reports SPDR-UTIL SELS (XLU): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. These issues were compounded by the slowdown in the world's second largest economy, China, concerns of deflation in Euro zone and a weaker-than-expected showing by Japan.
| 2014-04-15T00:00:00Z |
(+) WAVX (+30.69%) Deal with Micron Technology ( MU ) to secure connected devices (+) ZBRA (+4.73%) Acquiring Motorola Solutions enterprise (MSI) business for $3.5 bln (+) MS (+1.82%) Upgraded by Bank of America/Merrill Lynch to Buy from Neutral European equities were much more defensive despite a strong close in the U.S. Before the open, the economic data was mixed with inflation remaining tame, but business activity in the NY Fed region was down significantly from the month prior.
| 2014-04-15T00:00:00Z |
Interestingly, REDcard penetration soared to 19.3% in 2013 as U.S. buyers became extremely cost conscious, pressured by increased taxes, slow job growth, higher healthcare cost and gasoline inflation. Going forward, we expect Target's RPSF to improve at a moderate rate for the next five-six years driven by increasing REDcard adoption, growth of online business and expansion of smaller format stores. Conversely, if economic growth remains sluggish, impact of data breach lingers longer than expected and these efforts fail to bear fruit, limiting RPSF to $340, there can be about 5%-10% downside to our price estimate for Target.
| 2014-04-01T00:00:00Z |
That is, with or without Shinzo Abe, Japan's sharply declining working-age population was always going to lead to a tight labor market, resulting in wage pressure and higher inflation. This risks a sharp spike in interest rates and a bond market rout, with investors fleeing amid concerns about the government's ability to repay its enormous debt load. Earlier this month, the BoJ held off from adopting more stimulus, citing a moderate economic recovery and progress towards its 2% inflation rate target (currently 1.3%).
| 2014-04-27T00:00:00Z |
Click to get this free report >> SPDR-BC LT CR B (LWC): ETF Research Reports ISHARS-20+YTB (TLT): ETF Research Reports To read this article on Zacks.com click here. In general, a company needs to exhibit a steady earnings trend to be able to issue debt securities to the public at a favorable coupon rate (read: Time to Buy This Corporate Bond ETF? This means that a gradual interest rate rise in a modestly inflationary environment may not prove all that bad for the long-term bond ETFs (read: Comprehensive Guide to U.S.
| 2014-04-24T00:00:00Z |
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