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| November 3, 2009 |
| 06:20 EDT |  | WMT, F, BAC | On The Fly: Periodicals Wrap-Up
WALL STREET JOURNAL: Last year pensions for key executives jumped an average of 19%, and over 200 executives climbed over 50%, according to an analysis by the Wall Street Journal. That happened as share prices at the companies declined an average 37% in 2008...FINANCIAL TIMES: In addition to a renewed drive to open a second Supercenter store in Chicago, retailer Wal-Mart (WMT) is also raising its political profile in Philadelphia and continuing to cultivate the ground for a potential move into New York City, the Financial Times reported. Wal-Mart has stepped up efforts to mobilize local political support for new store openings in U.S. cities and urban areas that were last month identified as a growth priority for the retailer by CEO Mike Duke...BARRON'S: Ford (F) seems to be back in the "driver's seat," Barron's said, reporting a Q3 profit surprise and cutting expenses faster than expected. The company is operating more effectively than it was a year ago, with more cash on the books and free cash flow for the first time since 2007...BLOOMBERG: Bloomberg reported that Bank of America (BAC) broadened its search for a CEO to include candidates who want to live in New York. Leading internal CEO candidates are Chief Risk Officer Gregory Curl and consumer banking chief Brian Moynihan. |
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| May 23, 2013 |
| 08:53 EDT |  | F | Pacer to benefit from improving auto industry, says BB&T
After U.S. automakers Ford (F) and Chrysler indicated that they would curtail their summer production breaks, BB&T expects Pacer (PACR) to benefit from a rebounding auto sector, as about 40% of its revenue comes from the sector, according to the firm. BB&T keeps a Buy rating on the stock. |
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| 07:12 EDT | | BAC | Wall Street trying to use trade deals to weaken Dodd-Frank, Bloomberg reports
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| 06:08 EDT | | BAC | On the Fly: Periodicals Wrap-Up
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| May 22, 2013 |
| 19:49 EDT | | F | Ford to close factory, plant in Australia, News Limited reports
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| 11:06 EDT |  | F | Auto industry rallies after Ford, Chrysler curtail summer breaks
Shares of Ford (F), Fiat (FIATY) and GM (GM) are climbing after Ford and Fiat's Chrysler subsidiary announced that they would curtail their factories' traditional two week summer hiatus. Shares of a number of auto parts makers are also advancing following the news. WHAT'S NEW: Ford said it would idle some of its plants for only one week this summer, down from the usual two weeks. Chrysler reported that it would keep three of its assembly plants open all summer, while four of its plants will close for just one week and almost all of its engine, transmission and stamping plants will not take any breaks, according to Automotive News. GM did not disclose its specific plans, the website added. TODAY'S PRICE ACTION: In mid-morning trading, Ford climbed 1.7% to $15.20, Fiat added 0.9% to $7.05, and GM rose 0.8% to $33.65. Among auto parts makers, American Axle (AXL) advanced 1.6% to $17, Johnson Controls (JCI) climbed 0.8% to $37.85, and Dana Holding (DAN) rose 1.2% to $18.80. |
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| 09:02 EDT | | BAC | Financials upgraded to Overweight from Market Weight at Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo believes that financials' earnings continue to be the strongest of any sector in the S&P 500. The firm thinks that the sector's stocks appear to be breaking out from a technical standpoint. Citigroup (c) and Ameriprise Financial (AMP) are on the firm's priority list. |
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| 07:46 EDT | | F | Ford shares could rise 50% over next two years, Barron's says
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| 07:22 EDT |  | BAC | Dun & Bradstreet to hold a conference
2013 Access to Capital is being held in Chicago on May 22. |
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| 05:36 EDT | | F | Ford raises N American capacity by 200K units, reduces summer shutdown, adds jobs
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| May 21, 2013 |
| 16:04 EDT |  | F | Options Update; May 21, 2013
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| 14:50 EDT | | WMT | Wal-Mart among 19 large retailers to opt out of swipe fee deal, DJ reports
A group of 19 large retailers led by Wal-Mart (WMT) are opting out of a pending settlement with Visa (V) and MasterCard (MA) over swipe fees, reported Dow Jones, citing a statement from the companies. The group of merchants also includes Costco (COST), Starbucks (SBUX), Gap (GPS), Lowe's (LOW) and Nike (NKE), among others, and their announcement comes a week before a court deadline to object to and opt out of the proposed settlement, the report noted. Reference Link |
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| 14:09 EDT | | WMT | Waste Management volatility low as shares rally to record high
Waste Management overall option implied volatility of 15 is below its 26-week average of 17 according to Track Data, suggesting decreasing price risk. |
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| 09:33 EDT | | F | Bloomberg LINK to host a summit
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| 07:32 EDT | | WMT | CTIA–The Wireless Association to host a conference
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| 07:13 EDT | | BAC | U.S. bank mergers less likely this year, Bloomberg reports
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| 06:17 EDT | | F | Detroit automakers rebound as style sells, Bloomberg reports
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| May 20, 2013 |
| 10:11 EDT |  | BAC | On The Fly: Analyst Downgrade Summary
Today's noteworthy downgrades include: Artisan Partners (APAM) downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform at Keefe Bruyette... Bank of America (BAC) downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform at Keefe Bruyette... Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) downgraded to Hold from Buy at Jefferies... BlackRock (BLK) downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform at Keefe Bruyette... Cavium (CAVM) downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform at JMP Securities... Charles Schwab (SCHW) downgraded to Underperform from Market Perform at Keefe Bruyette... Dunkin' Brands (DNKN) downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Longbow... Equifax (EFX) downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Goldman... Leap Wireless (LEAP) downgraded to Sell from Hold at Deutsche Bank... Lowe's (LOW) downgraded to Perform from Outperform at Oppenheimer... MicroStrategy (MSTR) downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform at JMP Securities... NetApp (NTAP) downgraded to Underperform from Neutral at RW Baird... NeuStar (NSR) downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Goldman... Red Hat (RHT) downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform at BMO Capital... Ruby Tuesday (RT) downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform at Wells Fargo... Synovus (SNV) downgraded to Sell from Neutral at Goldman... TD Ameritrade (AMTD) downgraded to Underperform from Market Perform at Keefe Bruyette... Thoratec (THOR) downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Goldman... CF Industries (CF) downgraded to Hold from Buy at Miller Tabak... Children's Place (PLCE) downgraded at Susquehanna... CarMax (KMX) downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform at William Blair... SanDisk (SNDK) downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Nomura... Red Hat (RHT) downgraded at BMO Capital... Rex Energy (REXX) downgraded to Hold from Buy at Stifel... Range Resources (RRC) downgraded to Hold from Buy at Stifel... Kansas City Southern (KSU) downgraded to Sell from Hold at Stifel... Capella Education (CPLA) downgraded to Hold from Buy at Stifel. |
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| 07:31 EDT | | WMT | Retailers can open warehouses in India areas against FDI, Economic Times says
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| 06:01 EDT | | F | Imported car prices in China decline, Bloomberg reports
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| 05:39 EDT | | BAC | Bank of America downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform at Keefe Bruyette
Keefe Bruyette downgraded Bank of America with a $13.50 price target citing valuation. |
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