Zacks Investment Research - Analyst Blog back issues from September 2007:
Philippine Long Distance Upgraded - Analyst Blog
Sep 04, 2007; ...Philippine Long Distance Upgraded - Analyst BlogWith an attractive valuation for a market leader, Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company , or PLDT ( PHI ) has recently been upgraded ...
Room for Hershey Price Appreciation - Analyst Blog
Sep 04, 2007; ...Room for Hershey Price Appreciation - Analyst BlogZacks senior consumer goods industry analyst Steven Ralston, CFA sees good value in The Hershey Company ( HSY ), or Hershey's , for ...
Alliant to Resume Outperformance - Analyst Blog
Sep 04, 2007; ...Alliant to Resume Outperformance - Analyst BlogAfter a share price pullback from the mid-$40s to the high $30s, Zacks senior utilities industry analyst Jon Kolb sees value in Alliant Energy ( LNT ), ...
Fair Valuation for D.R. Horton - Analyst Blog
Sep 04, 2007; ...Fair Valuation for D.R. Horton - Analyst BlogWhile price depreciation to multi-year lows reflects D.R. Horton's ( DHI ) harsh industry headwinds, Zacks senior homebuilding analyst Mario Ricchio says he is ...
Don't Discount Kimco's Strength - Analyst Blog
Sep 04, 2007; ...Don't Discount Kimco's Strength - Analyst BlogLooking for proof that not all real estate investment trusts [REITs] are falling on hard times? Then check out these excerpts from Zacks senior REIT analyst Greg Sukenik's latest report on Kimco Realty (<a ...
NCR Corp. Picking Up Traction - Analyst Blog
Sep 04, 2007; ...NCR Corp. Picking Up Traction - Analyst BlogZacks senior technology analyst Steve Biggs, CFA likes what he sees from integrated systems company NCR Corporation ( NCR ). Here's what today's report on the ...
Valuation Downgrade on Stryker - Analyst Blog
Sep 04, 2007; ...Valuation Downgrade on Stryker - Analyst BlogTop-tier medical devices firm Stryker Corporation ( SYK ) is being moved from a Buy recommendation to a Hold, based on valuation concerns in the industry as a ...
SRDX Upgraded from Sell to Hold - Analyst Blog
Sep 04, 2007; ...SRDX Upgraded from Sell to Hold - Analyst BlogZacks senior biotech analyst Grant Zeng, CFA has upgraded his recommendation on shares of SurModics, Inc. ( SRDX ) from Sell to Hold. Here's ...
Strong Demand for CRA International - Analyst Blog
Sep 05, 2007; ...Strong Demand for CRA International - Analyst BlogBusiness services company CRA International ( CRAI ) is enjoying strong demand both at home and in growing markets around the world. Zacks senior ...
Guess? Should Exceed Estimates - Analyst Blog
Sep 05, 2007; ...Guess? Should Exceed Estimates - Analyst BlogThe following excerpts from the latest report by Zacks senior retail analyst Rob Plaza, CFA helps explain his bullish position on Guess?, Inc. (<a ...
Large Size of J&J Hampers Results - Analyst Blog
Sep 05, 2007; ...Large Size of J&J Hampers Results - Analyst BlogSeeing relatively fair value in the current share price of Johnson & Johnson ( JNJ ), Zacks senior drug industry analyst Jason Napodano, CFA is ...
Sempra Energy Retains a Buy Rating - Analyst Blog
Sep 05, 2007; ...Sempra Energy Retains a Buy Rating - Analyst BlogZacks senior utilities industry analyst Jon Kolb believes that Sempra Energy ( SRE ) is still an attractive buying opportunity from a valuation ...
High Multiple Keeps Diageo a Hold - Analyst Blog
Sep 05, 2007; ...High Multiple Keeps Diageo a Hold - Analyst BlogPremium spirits distributor Diageo, Plc ( DEO ) is currently rated a Hold by Zacks senior European market analyst Duong Vuong, CFA. To find out why, we ...
Ness Tech Downgraded to a Sell - Analyst Blog
Sep 05, 2007; ...Ness Tech Downgraded to a Sell - Analyst BlogWith company-specific difficulties in a market with many headwinds, Ness Technologies ( NSTC ) has been downgraded to a Sell by Zacks senior technology analyst ...
Breakdown of Statoil/Norsk Merge - Analyst Blog
Sep 05, 2007; ...Breakdown of Statoil/Norsk Merge - Analyst BlogWith a pending merge of two oil and gas companies - Statoil ( STO ) and Norsk Hydro ( NHY ), ...
BAX Recalls Won't Be Devastating - Analyst Blog
Sep 06, 2007; ...BAX Recalls Won't Be Devastating - Analyst BlogNoting the recent report update on Baxter International ( BAX ) by Zacks senior medical technology analyst Gregory Aurand, CFA, we thought we'd pass along the ...
How Good Were Back-to-School Sales? - Analyst Blog
Sep 06, 2007; ...How Good Were Back-to-School Sales? - Analyst BlogHow good were back-to-school sales? It depends on what you mean by ?good.? If you mean better-than-expected by analysts who recently lowered their estimates based on low-ball company guidance, then the answer is ...
Foodservice Concerns Affect Heinz - Analyst Blog
Sep 06, 2007; ...Foodservice Concerns Affect Heinz - Analyst BlogThe H.J. Heinz Company ( HNZ ) has seen some key developments take place at the highest levels of the firm. Zacks senior consumer goods industry analyst ...
CROX Downgraded from Buy to Hold - Analyst Blog
Sep 06, 2007; ...CROX Downgraded from Buy to Hold - Analyst Blog Zacks senior retail analyst Rob Plaza, CFA has downgraded shares of Crocs, Inc. ( CROX ) from Buy to Hold. To find out why, we accessed his most recently updated ...
$66 Target on Shares of Abbott Labs - Analyst Blog
Sep 06, 2007; ...$66 Target on Shares of Abbott Labs - Analyst BlogTrading at a premium in the large-cap pharma space, Abbott Labs ( ABT ) warrants a higher multiple, according to Zacks senior drug industry analyst Jason ...
UAL Corp. Now a Sell on Valuation - Analyst Blog
Sep 06, 2007; ...UAL Corp. Now a Sell on Valuation - Analyst Blog UAL Coporation ( UAUA ) is being downgraded today to a Sell recommendation by Zacks senior transportation analyst Ann Heffron, CFA. We charted the reasons ...
Expecting Good Things from NSM - Analyst Blog
Sep 06, 2007; ...Expecting Good Things from NSM - Analyst BlogZacks senior semiconductor industry analyst Ken Nagy, CFA reiterates his Buy recommendation on shares of National Semiconductor ( NSM ) ahead of its first ...
Price Target on OSG Bumped Down - Analyst Blog
Sep 06, 2007; ...Price Target on OSG Bumped Down - Analyst BlogWhile maintaining a Hold recommendation on shares of Overseas Shipholding Group ( OSG ), Zacks senior transportation analyst Ann Heffron, CFA has updated her ...
Play It Safe, Strong with Syngenta - Analyst Blog
Sep 07, 2007; ...Play It Safe, Strong with Syngenta - Analyst BlogKeeping his Buy rating on shares of agriculture operations company Syngenta AG ( SYT ), Zacks senior European market analyst Santiago Burgaleta, CFA ...
Shocking Employment Numbers - Analyst Blog
Sep 07, 2007; ...Shocking Employment Numbers - Analyst Blog If I were to text message my reaction to this morning's employment numbers, the message would simply say "OMG". Bluntly put, the numbers were shocking. August nonfarm payrolls fell 4,000 and June and ...
TSRA an Attractive Play on Semis - Analyst Blog
Sep 07, 2007; ...TSRA an Attractive Play on Semis - Analyst BlogFor investors looking to profit from an expected rebound in semiconductors, Zacks senior technology analyst Ken Nagy, CFA has this to say about Buy-rated Tessera (<a ...
Ugly Employment Report - Analyst Blog
Sep 07, 2007; ...Ugly Employment Report - Analyst BlogJust to add a little more color to the posting by my partner Charles Rotblut: The last time payroll employment fell was four years ago, in August 2003, as we were just starting to climb out of the dot.com recession. In ...
Downgrading Dillard's to a Sell - Analyst Blog
Sep 07, 2007; ...Downgrading Dillard's to a Sell - Analyst BlogWith a storm brewing that may send retail industry investors running for cover, Zacks senior retail analyst Rob Plaza, CFA has recently downgraded shares of Dillard's (<a ...
O2Micro a Good Play on LCD Market - Analyst Blog
Sep 07, 2007; ...O2Micro a Good Play on LCD Market - Analyst BlogThose investors who see strength in the LCD market currently may wish to take a look at the recently upgraded O2Micro ( OIIM ). The following excerpts come ...
Target Lowered on Hold-Rated LH - Analyst Blog
Sep 07, 2007; ...Target Lowered on Hold-Rated LH - Analyst BlogZacks senior medical technology analyst Gregory Aurand, CFA is reiterating his Hold recommendation on shares of LabCorp ( LH ). We looked into his latest ...
Gilead Sciences Remains Attractive - Analyst Blog
Sep 07, 2007; ...Gilead Sciences Remains Attractive - Analyst BlogThe growing biotech field still warrants several Buy candidates, including Gilead Sciences ( GILD ), which is being recommended by Zacks senior biotech ...
Strong Growth Continues at CHK - Analyst Blog
Sep 07, 2007; ...Strong Growth Continues at CHK - Analyst BlogZacks senior energy analyst Sheraz Mian maintains his bullishness on Chesapeake Energy ( CHK ) shares today. Here's what he had to say in his most recent ...
BUD Still a Solid Buy with Upside - Analyst Blog
Sep 10, 2007; ...BUD Still a Solid Buy with Upside - Analyst BlogZacks senior consumer goods analyst Steven Ralston, CFA sees good value in shares of beer giant Anheuser-Busch Companies ( BUD ). For details on his bullish ...
Downgrading 3D Systems to a Sell - Analyst Blog
Sep 10, 2007; ...Downgrading 3D Systems to a Sell - Analyst BlogThough shares of 3D Systems ( TDSC ) have zig-zagged between $20 and $25 per share over the past few months, Zacks senior technology analyst Steve Biggs, CFA ...
$80 Target on Buy-Rated Rockwell - Analyst Blog
Sep 10, 2007; ...$80 Target on Buy-Rated Rockwell - Analyst BlogLately, strength at large-cap robotics company Rockwell Automation ( ROK ) has provided investors with a bit of good news over the past few months. Zacks ...
ENSCO Sustaining Its Momentum - Analyst Blog
Sep 10, 2007; ...ENSCO Sustaining Its Momentum - Analyst BlogConsistent with his bullishness on oil & gas drillers currently, Zacks senior energy analyst Sheraz Mian explains in his recent report why he is retaining his Buy recommendation on ENSCO International (<a ...
Retaining Our Sell on Pfizer - Analyst Blog
Sep 10, 2007; ...Retaining Our Sell on Pfizer - Analyst BlogThe following excerpts explain why Zacks senior drug industry analyst Jason Napodano, CFA remains bearish on Pfizer ( PFE ), the largest pharmaceutical company in ...
SWKS Should Regain Former Lustre - Analyst Blog
Sep 10, 2007; ...SWKS Should Regain Former Lustre - Analyst BlogAttempting to achieve its share price highs of a few years ago, Skyworks Solutions ( SWKS ) seems to be making the right moves, according to Zacks senior ...
Strong Growth Continues for CHINA - Analyst Blog
Sep 10, 2007; ...Strong Growth Continues for CHINA - Analyst BlogZacks senior Chinese market analyst Paul Cheung, CFA is reiterating his Buy recommendation on CDC Corp. ( CHINA ) today. Here's why: "CDC's ...
Price Target on Moody's Cut - Analyst Blog
Sep 10, 2007; ...Price Target on Moody's Cut - Analyst BlogPutting the rating shoe on the other foot for a moment, Moody's Corp. ( MCO ) sees its six-month target price being taken down a bit by Zacks senior analyst Steve ...
ENER a Speculative Buy - Analyst Blog
Sep 11, 2007; ...ENER a Speculative Buy - Analyst BlogReiterating his bullish case for alt-energy play Energy Conversion Devices ( ENER ), Zacks senior analyst Jon Kolb explains why the future looks bright for the solar ...
Tougher Times Ahead for Amylin - Analyst Blog
Sep 11, 2007; ...Tougher Times Ahead for Amylin - Analyst BlogSeeing various headwinds on the horizon for biotech firm Amylin Pharmaceuticals ( AMLN ) is the main reason for the Sell recommendation issued by Zacks senior ...
Sony Still Warrants a Sell Rec - Analyst Blog
Sep 11, 2007; ...Sony Still Warrants a Sell Rec - Analyst BlogZacks senior analyst Steve Biggs, CFA is reiterating his Sell recommendation on ADRs [American Depositary Receipts] of Sony ( SNE ) today. The details can be ...
Difficult Times for MannKind - Analyst Blog
Sep 11, 2007; ...Difficult Times for MannKind - Analyst BlogA recent price drop in shares of MannKind Corporation ( MNKD ) has not made the company's valuation more attractive, according to Zacks senior biotech analyst ...
Hold-Rated Lloyds Keeps Steady - Analyst Blog
Sep 11, 2007; ...Hold-Rated Lloyds Keeps Steady - Analyst BlogAn update has just come out today on Lloyds TSB Group ( LYG ), in which senior foreign banks analyst Ann Heffron, CFA is restating her Hold rating on ...
EYE Blackened by Rating Downgrade - Analyst Blog
Sep 11, 2007; ...EYE Blackened by Rating Downgrade - Analyst BlogA Sell recommendation has recently been issued to medical devices specialty company Advanced Medical Optics ( EYE ) by Zacks senior medical devices analyst ...
Risks Turn Ness Tech to a Sell - Analyst Blog
Sep 11, 2007; ...Risks Turn Ness Tech to a Sell - Analyst BlogAnother tech company downgrade occured today, this one for Ness Technologies ( NSTC ), as Zacks senior technology analyst Steve Biggs, CFA sees major headwinds ...
Valuation Attractive on UST Shares - Analyst Blog
Sep 12, 2007; ...Valuation Attractive on UST Shares - Analyst BlogZacks senior consumer products analyst Steven Ralston, CFA has recently upgraded shares of tobacco company UST, Inc. ( UST ) from a Hold to Buy. Here are ...
TOT Retains Buy on Recent Pullback - Analyst Blog
Sep 12, 2007; ...TOT Retains Buy on Recent Pullback - Analyst BlogAfter a recent pullback in the share price of French oil giant TOTAL ( TOT ), Zacks senior European market analyst Santiago Burgaleta, CFA reiterates his ...
Lowering Yearly Estimates on IR - Analyst Blog
Sep 12, 2007; ...Lowering Yearly Estimates on IR - Analyst BlogThough its fundamentals appear to be sound for the most part, Ingersoll Rand ( IR ) estimates for fiscal year 2007 are being taken down a notch by Zacks senior ...
France Telecom Still Sounding Good - Analyst Blog
Sep 12, 2007; ...France Telecom Still Sounding Good - Analyst BlogThe following excerpts are from the latest Buy report on France Telecom ( FTE ) written by Zacks senior European market analyst Santiago Burgaleta, ...
Fair Valuation on Mack-Cali - Analyst Blog
Sep 12, 2007; ...Fair Valuation on Mack-Cali - Analyst BlogZacks senior real estate investment trust [REIT] analyst Greg Sukenik is keeping his Hold rating on Mack-Cali Realty ( CLI ) shares for the time being. Here's ...
Frontier Airlines Warrants a Hold - Analyst Blog
Sep 12, 2007; ...Frontier Airlines Warrants a Hold - Analyst BlogWith myriad headwinds facing Frontier Airlines ( FRNT ) and its industry as a whole, Zacks senior transportation analyst Ann Heffron, CFA maintains her Hold ...
$15 Target on Buy-Rated WSPI - Analyst Blog
Sep 13, 2007; ...$15 Target on Buy-Rated WSPI - Analyst Blog Business web provider Website Pros ( WSPI ) currently trades at a very attractive valuation, according to Zacks senior technology analyst ...
Altria Group Hampered by Litigation - Analyst Blog
Sep 13, 2007; ...Altria Group Hampered by Litigation - Analyst BlogZacks senior consumer goods analyst Steven Ralston, CFA is reiterating his Sell recommendation on Altria Group ( MO ) shares this morning. His latest ...
Impressive BMY Trading High - Analyst Blog
Sep 13, 2007; ...Impressive BMY Trading High - Analyst BlogZacks senior drug industry analyst Jason Napodano, CFA had this to say about Hold-rated Bristol-Myers Squibb ( BMY ) in his most recent research ...
Sell Rating Maintained on Align - Analyst Blog
Sep 13, 2007; ...Sell Rating Maintained on Align - Analyst BlogDental device manufacturer Align Technologies ( ALGN ) retains its Sell rating today from Zacks senior medical technology analyst Greg Aurand, CFA. The ...
Bank of Montreal Target Reduced - Analyst Blog
Sep 13, 2007; ...Bank of Montreal Target Reduced - Analyst BlogZacks senior foreign banking analyst Ann Heffron, CFA had this to say about Bank of Montreal ( BMO ) recently, on which she is reiterating her Hold ...
Continued Success at Snap-on - Analyst Blog
Sep 14, 2007; ...Continued Success at Snap-on - Analyst Blog Zacks senior consumer products analyst Steven Ralston, CFA has put a Buy rating on shares of Snap-on, Inc. ( SNA ). To find out why, we ...
Elan Corp. Investors Need Patience - Analyst Blog
Sep 14, 2007; ...Elan Corp. Investors Need Patience - Analyst BlogAfter a rollercoaster ride in share price appreciation and depreciation, Elan Corp. ( ELN ) is today being designated a Hold by Zacks senior biotech analyst ...
Are Gains at Plexus Sustainable? - Analyst Blog
Sep 14, 2007; ...Are Gains at Plexus Sustainable? - Analyst BlogThough Plexus Corp. ( PLXS ) has shown some signs of strength recently, Zacks senior technology analyst Steve Biggs, CFA says he is retaining his Hold ...
AstraZeneca Close to Fair Value - Analyst Blog
Sep 14, 2007; ...AstraZeneca Close to Fair Value - Analyst BlogPharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca ( AZN ) has been busy of late in pursuing acquisitions in biotech and other fields. Zacks senior drug industry analyst Jason ...
$80 Target on Buy-Rated PSA - Analyst Blog
Sep 14, 2007; ...$80 Target on Buy-Rated PSA - Analyst BlogBuy-rated Public Storage ( PSA ) has an updated research report today by Zacks senior real estate investment trust [REIT] analyst Greg Sukenik. Here's what it had ...
After Split, NVIDIA Still a Buy - Analyst Blog
Sep 14, 2007; ...After Split, NVIDIA Still a Buy - Analyst BlogZacks senior technology analyst Steve Biggs, CFA reiterates his Buy rating on shares of NVIDIA ( NVDA ) today. To find out why, we looked into his latest ...
Hold American Medical Systems - Analyst Blog
Sep 14, 2007; ...Hold American Medical Systems - Analyst BlogThe following excerpt from Zacks senior medical technology analyst Greg Aurand, CFA helps explain his lukewarm position on American Medical Systems Holdings (<a ...