Subscribe to RSSTJX Companies Q4 Profit Falls 15%; Buyback, Dividend Raise Planned (TJX)
Discount retailer The TJX Companies, Inc. ( TJX ) on Wednesday posted an adjusted fourth quarter profit that beat expectations, but its first quarter forecast fell...
Stanley Black & Decker Downgraded to “Hold” at KeyBanc (SWK)
Toolmaker Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. ( SWK ) on Monday saw its shares downgraded by analysts at Keybanc. The firm said it cut its rating on SWK from “Buy”...
Accenture Continues Positive I.T. Trends, Beats Estimates (ACN)
Tech consulting firm Accenture ( ACN ) reported its quarterly profit rose to $606 million, or 81 cents a share, from $525 million, or 67 cents a share, a year earlier....
United Technologies’ 2011 Earnings Could Miss Estimates (UTX)
Building systems and aerospace products maker United Technologies Corporation ( UTX ) late Thursday provided a 2011 forecast that could fall short of analyst estimates....
Union Pacific Started with a “Positive” Rating at Susquehanna Financial (UNP)
Railroad operator Union Pacific Corporation ( UNP ) on Wednesday saw its coverage initiated with a “Positive” rating by analysts at Susquehanna Financial....
Costco’s Q1 Profit Surges 17%, Beating View (COST)
Membership warehouse operator Costco Wholesale Corporation ( COST ) on Wednesday said its first quarter profit jumped 17% from last year, beating analyst expectations....
Brown-Forman Declares Special One-Time Dividend (BF-B)
Alcoholic beverage maker Brown-Forman Corporation ( BF-B ) on Wednesday announced a special one-time dividend payout of $1 per share. The dividend will be payable...
Mead Johnson Nutrition’s Estimates Boosted at Goldman Sachs (MJN)
Pediatric nutrition company Mead Johnson Nutrition ( MJN ) on Wednesday saw its earnings estimates raised by analysts at Goldman Sachs. The firm said it boosted...
Hormel Downgraded to “Sell” at Soleil Securities (HRL)
Packaged foods giant Hormel Foods Corporation ( HRL ) on Wednesday caught a big downgrade from analysts at Soleil Securities. The firm said it cut its rating on...
Joy Global Started with a “Positive” Rating at Susquehanna (JOYG)
Mining equipment maker Joy Global Inc. ( JOYG ) on Tuesday saw its coverage initiated with a “Positive” rating by analysts at Susquehanna Financial....
Hasbro’s Target, Estimates Raised at Sterne Agee (HAS)
Toy maker Hasbro, Inc. ( HAS ) on Wednesday saw its price target and earnings estimates boosted by analysts at Sterne Agee. The firm said it now expects HAS shares...
Corn Prices Surge Amid Growing Fears of Another Food Crisis
Filed under: International Markets , Commodities , Agriculture Corn futures continued their spectacular rally. In the past four days, December corn futures have...
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