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2015-09-04 00:00:00+00:00
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Lands' End (LE) Looks Good: Stock Adds 5.1% in Session
Lands' End, Inc.(LE) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise above 5% on the day. The upside came on the company's announcement of second-quarter results for fiscal 2015. This continues the recent uptrend for the as the stock is now up almost 32% in the past one-month time frame. In the last 30...
2015-08-31 00:00:00+00:00
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Conns' 3rd South Carolina Store Takes it Closer to FY15 Goal
Moving toward the achievement of its store growth target for the fiscal 2015, Conns Inc.CONN inaugurated its first HomePlus store in Spartanburg, SC, on Saturday, Aug 29. Spanning 38,700 square feet, the new store located at 100 Peachwood Center Drive, Spartanburg, marks Conns' third store in the state. Conns' other tw...
2015-08-31 00:00:00+00:00
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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Aaron's, Lithia Motors, Boot Barn Holdings and American Eagle Outfitters
For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - August 31, 2015 - Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include the Aaron's, Inc. ( AAN ), L...
2015-08-31 00:00:00+00:00
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Aaron's, Inc. (AAN) Ex-Dividend Date Scheduled for September 01, 2015
Aaron's, Inc. ( AAN ) will begin trading ex-dividend on September 01, 2015. A cash dividend payment of $0.023 per share is scheduled to be paid on October 01, 2015. Shareholders who purchased AAN prior to the ex-dividend date are eligible for the cash dividend payment. This marks the 4th quarter that AAN has paid the s...
2015-08-28 00:00:00+00:00
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U.S. Fights Chinese Dragon, Unveils Solid GDP
Shrugging off the global worries sparked by the derailed Chinese economy, the U.S. economy unveiled a solid GDP number which underscores the inherent strength to withstand any overseas turmoil. The momentum witnessed now offers enough reason to the Federal Reserve to go for a rate hike this year, which otherwise seemed...
2015-08-28 00:00:00+00:00
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GameStop (GME) Q2 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates
Video Game retailer, GameStop CorpGME posted better-than-expected second-quarter fiscal 2015 results. Both adjusted earnings per share of 31 cents and revenues of $1,761.9 million topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 24 cents and $ $1,727 million, respectively. Robust performances of Technology Brands segment and col...
2015-08-28 00:00:00+00:00
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Forget Tiffany (TIF), Buy these Retail Stocks Instead
Yesterday, Tiffany ( TIF ) delivered a disappointing Q2 earnings report. The Zacks consensus estimated adjusted earnings of $0.90 per share for the quarter, but the company actually reported earnings of $0.86. Tiffany also reported revenues of $991 million, missing on our revenues consensus of $1.006 billion. If this w...
2015-08-26 00:00:00+00:00
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Consumer Confidence Up: 4 Retail Stocks to Bet On
After a rout in the U.S. stock market due to the derailed Chinese economy, investors may have a reason to cheer now as Consumer Confidence - a key determinant of the economy's health - improved significantly in August. Moreover, the recent interest rate cut by China's central bank to prop up growth could be a silver li...
2015-08-26 00:00:00+00:00
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Strength Seen in Best Buy (BBY): Stock Surges 12.6%
Best Buy Co., Inc. ( BBY ) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise roughly 13% on the day. The move came on the company's announcement of better-than-expected second-quarter 2015 results on Tuesday. This led to solid volume with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This reve...
2015-08-26 00:00:00+00:00
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Best Buy to Expand Sales of Apple Watch Across All Stores
Best Buy Company, Inc.BBY appears to be impressed by Apple Inc.'s AAPL new smart watch. This specialty retailer of consumer electronics believes the Apple Watch has mass appeal and that its demand would further increase in the coming days. Consequently, Best Buy announced that it would expand distribution of the Apple ...
2015-08-25 00:00:00+00:00
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Best Buy's (BBY) Q2 Earnings, Revenues Crush Estimates
Shares of Best Buy Company, Inc.BBY are trading up 15% in pre-market session after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter fiscal 2016 results. Adjusted earnings from continuing operations for the quarter came in at 49 cents, crushing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 34 cents and the year-ago quarter fi...
2015-08-21 00:00:00+00:00
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5 Best Stocks in the 5 Best Industries
There's an old investing theory that states that at least 50% of a stock's movement can be attributed to the group that it is in. In other words, the main driver for a stock is the overall performance of the industry it belongs to. Whether or not a stock's industry is truly responsible for half of its movement, it is c...
2015-08-10 00:00:00+00:00
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Beacon Roofing (BECN) Misses on Q3 Earnings, Shares Fall - Analyst Blog
Shares of Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.BECN fell as much as 0.3% since it reported third-quarter fiscal 2015 (ended Jun 30, 2015) results on Aug 6. The company's earnings of 56 cents per share increased around 3.7% year over year but missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 64 cents. Beacon Roofing Supply Inc. - Earnings S...
2015-08-07 00:00:00+00:00
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hhgregg's Q1 Loss Narrower than Expected; Revenues Lag - Analyst Blog
Appliance and electronics retailer, hhgregg, Inc.HGG had a solid start to fiscal 2016 as it reported a narrower-than-expected loss in the first quarter. Sales, however, lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Comp sales decline moderated from the preceding quarter, signaling positive impact from the company's transformati...
2015-08-06 00:00:00+00:00
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3 Valuable Stocks to Buy on the Dip - Stocks in the News
The market has had better days. 9 of the 10 sectors in the S&P 500 are in the red right now, with the index down about 1% so far today. It's worth noting that media stocks have been having an especially rough session. Fox ( FOXA ), Disney ( DIS ), and Viacom ( VIAB ) are down 8.5%, 5%, and 16% respectively today. Hopef...
2015-08-05 00:00:00+00:00
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3 Reasons Growth Stock Investors Will Love Aaron's (AAN) - Tale of the Tape
Finding a great growth stock can be a tough task. Not only are there a wide range of choices, but the space can be extremely volatile and fraught with risk as well. But thanks to our new style score system we have been able to identify a few growth stocks which have incredible potential in the near term. One such compa...
2015-07-31 00:00:00+00:00
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4 Stocks to Ride on Strong Economic Recovery - Analyst Blog
According to the "advance estimate" released by the U.S. Department of Commerce on Thursday, the second quarter GDP rose 2.3%, compared to the revised 0.6% growth rate witnessed in the first quarter. However, the GDP growth rate lagged the consensus estimate of 2.7% rise. Consumer spending played a key role in boosting...
2015-07-30 00:00:00+00:00
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3 Consumer Stocks to Buy on Higher Growth Rate - Stocks in the News
The Commerce Department stated that GDP increased at a 2.3% annual rate in the second quarter. The department also revised progress that it saw in the first quarter. The Commerce Department's first estimate saw a contraction of 0.2% in the first quarter. However, the revision now has the department saying that it actua...
2015-07-29 00:00:00+00:00
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Why You Shouldn't Bet Against Aaron's (AAN) Stock - Tale of the Tape
One stock that might be an intriguing choice for investors right now is Aaron's, Inc. ( AAN ). This is because this security in the Retail-Consumer Electronics space is seeing solid earnings estimate revision activity, and is in great company from a Zacks Industry Rank perspective. This is important because, often time...
2015-07-28 00:00:00+00:00
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Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Precision Drilling, Aaron's and Dow Chemical - Press Releases
For Immediate Release Chicago, IL- July 28, 2015 - Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Features: Precision Drilling ( PDS ), Aaron's ( AAN ) and Dow Chemical ( DOW ). 3 Cheap Stocks to Buy Right Now Stocks are the only thing that people don't like to buy when they go on sale. This earnings season, investor...
2015-07-27 00:00:00+00:00
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Dow Jones Industrial Average Down Today as Chinese Markets Crash
MoneyMorning.com Report - For July 27, 2015, here are your stock market futures, earnings reports, topstock market news and stocks to watch ... Stock Futures Today Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average forecast a 106-point dip from Friday's close as traders eye domestic earnings reports and a decline in the Chin...
2015-07-27 00:00:00+00:00
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3 Cheap Stocks to Buy Right Now - Investment Ideas
Stocks are the only thing that people don't like to buy when they go on sale. This earnings season, investors have been selling companies on worries over weakening revenue guidance as currency translation hits the large multinational companies. But even those with more of a domestic bent, are seeing share weakness on g...
2015-07-27 00:00:00+00:00
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Aaron's Dips Despite Q2 Earnings Beat and Raised Outlook - Analyst Blog
Aaron's Inc.AAN posted stellar bottom-line results for the second quarter of 2015, thereby encouraging management to raise its operating and earnings outlook for the year. However, shares of the company have dropped 6.6% as the top line came in below expectations. Aaron's adjusted earnings for the second quarter soared...
2015-07-20 00:00:00+00:00
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Will Aaron's (AAN) Surprise Estimates This Earnings Season? - Analyst Blog
Rent-to-own specialty retailer, Aaron's Inc.AAN , is set to report second-quarter 2015 earnings results on Jul 24. In the last quarter, it posted a positive surprise of 35.2%. Let's see how things are developing for this announcement. Factors Influencing the Quarter Following the strong first-quarter 2015 results, the ...
2015-07-13 00:00:00+00:00
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Conns Posts Positive June Sales Data; Appoints New CFO - Analyst Blog
Conns Inc.CONN recently posted its sales data for the month ended Jun 30, 2015 and announced senior management changes. Total retail sales for June advanced 11.9% year over year to $102.6 million. Comparable store sales (comps) for the same period inched up 1.1%, compared with an 11.2% rise in the year-ago period. Howe...
2015-07-13 00:00:00+00:00
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GameStop Hits 52 Week High: Will it Sustain the Momentum? - Analyst Blog
GameStop Corp.GME reached a new 52-week high of $47.34 on Jul 10 and eventually closed trade a notch lower at $46.96, surging roughly 41.4% year to date. The upside mainly came on the back of certain notable developments which will likely help it to sustain the momentum going forward. These include collaboration with A...
2015-07-07 00:00:00+00:00
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New Strong Buy Stocks for July 7th - Tale of the Tape
Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List today: Aaron's, Inc. ( AAN ) Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( ACHN ) Activision Blizzard, Inc. ( ATVI ) The Advisory Board Company ( ABCO ) Air Transport Services Group Inc. ( ATSG ) View the entire Zacks Rank #1 List . Want the latest recommendations from...
2015-07-01 00:00:00+00:00
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New Strong Buy Stocks for July 1st - Tale of the Tape
Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List today: Aaron's, Inc. ( AAN ) Aetna Inc ( AET ) Alere Inc ( ALR ) Allied World Assurance Co Holdings, AG. ( AWH ) Banc of California Inc ( BANC ) View the entire Zacks Rank #1 List . Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you ...
2015-06-29 00:00:00+00:00
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Is Constellation Brands (STZ) Likely to Beat Earnings in Q1? - Analyst Blog
We expect the international producer and marketer of beverage alcohol brands, Constellation Brands Inc.STZ , to beat expectations when it reports first-quarter fiscal 2016 results on Jul 1. Why a Likely Positive Surprise? Our proven model shows that Constellation Brands is likely to beat earnings because it has the rig...
2015-06-29 00:00:00+00:00
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Conns' New Store in El Paso Takes it Closer to FY15 Target - Analyst Blog
In line with its growth plan for the year, Conns Inc.CONN celebrated the grand opening of its new HomePlus store in El Paso, TX, that took place on Saturday. Spanning 40,000 square feet, the new store located at 1971 Zaragosa Road, marks Conns' second store in the city and its 55th one in the state. Conns has another s...
2015-06-25 00:00:00+00:00
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New Strong Buy Stocks for June 25th - Tale of the Tape
Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List today: Aaron's, Inc. ( AAN ) eHealth, Inc ( EHTH ) FormFactor, Inc. ( FORM ) NiSource Inc. ( NI ) Orion Engineered Carbons SA ( OEC ) View the entire Zacks Rank #1 List . Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can downloa...
2015-06-24 00:00:00+00:00
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Zacks.com featured expert Kevin Matras highlights: Aaron's, Outerwall, Convergys, Express and Lionbridge Technologies - Press Releases
Chicago, IL - June 24, 2015 - Stocks in this week's article include: Aaron's ( AAN ), Outerwall ( OUTR ), Convergys ( CVG ) , Express Inc. ( EXPR ) and Lionbridge Technologies ( LIOX ) . Kevin Matras shows why stocks with new analyst coverage are stocks you want to have. Screen of the Week written by Kevin Matras of Za...
2015-06-23 00:00:00+00:00
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Will hhgregg (HGG) Continue to Disappoint on Lower Comps? - Analyst Blog
On Jun 22, we issued an updated research report on hhgregg, Inc.HGG . This appliance and electronics retailer reported dismal results in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 on May 15. hhgregg missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for sales and reported wider-than-expected losses in the fourth quarter and fiscal 2015. hhgre...
2015-06-23 00:00:00+00:00
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Knoll, Gorman-Rupp, Aaron's, Lithia Motors and BJ's Restaurants highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day - Press Releases
Chicago, IL - June 23, 2015- Zacks Equity Research highlights Knoll ( KNL ) as the Bull of the Day and Gorman-Rupp ( GRC ) as the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on Aaron's, Inc. ( AAN ), Lithia Motors Inc. ( LAD ) and BJ's Restaurants, Inc. ( BJRI ). Here is a synopsis of all five...
2015-06-22 00:00:00+00:00
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Can Nike (NKE) Deliver Yet Another Earnings Beat in Q4? - Analyst Blog
We expect leading sportswear retailer, Nike Inc.NKE to beat expectations when it reports fourth-quarter fiscal 2015 results after the market closes on Jun 25, 2015. Why a Likely Positive Surprise? Our proven model shows that Nike is likely to beat earnings because it has the right combination of the two key ingredients...
2015-06-22 00:00:00+00:00
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3 Retail Growth Stocks to Kick-Start Q2 Earnings Season - Analyst Blog
It is time to rejuvenate your portfolio once again, as we gradually head toward second-quarter earnings season. Nonetheless, the unpredictability which is so characteristic of the market continues to haunt every investor. Things have not changed much from the first quarter which was defined by a strong dollar, weakness...
2015-06-18 00:00:00+00:00
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Whirlpool Continues to Disappoint: What is the Problem? - Analyst Blog
Whirlpool Corp.WHR , the world's largest home-appliances manufacturer has been witnessing downward revisions in the Zacks Consensus Estimate, ever since it posted first-quarter 2015 results on Apr 28, 2015. The lower-than-expected results coupled with a disappointing outlook had pushed the stock price down by 7.1% on t...
2015-06-17 00:00:00+00:00
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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Aaron's, Asbury Automotive Group and Big 5 Sporting Goods - Press Releases
For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - June 17, 2015 - Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include the Aaron's, Inc. ( AAN ), Asb...
2015-06-17 00:00:00+00:00
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Zacks.com featured expert Kevin Matras highlights: Aaron's, Heartland Financial, Matson, SkyWest and Transmontaigne Partners - Press Releases
Chicago, IL - June 17, 2015 - Stocks in this week's article include: Aaron's ( AAN ), Heartland Financial ( HTLF ), Matson ( MATX ) , SkyWest ( SKYW ) and Transmontaigne Partners ( TLP ) . Kevin Matras shows why stocks with new analyst coverage are stocks you want to have. Screen of the Week written by Kevin Matras of ...
2015-06-16 00:00:00+00:00
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Consumer Sentiment Improves: 3 Stock Choices - Analyst Blog
Consumer sentiment improved in June, coming in significantly higher than last month's numbers. This follows encouraging retail sales and consumer credit numbers, indicating that the American consumer is willing to spend more. The increase in expenditure is being fueled by expectations of an increase in wage growth. Fol...
2015-06-16 00:00:00+00:00
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Using the Price to Cash Flow to Find Value - Screen of the Week
The Price to Earnings ratio (or P/E) is probably the most common ratio in determining whether a company is under or overvalued. However, the Price to Cash Flow (or P/CF) is another great ratio to do just that. Cash, of course, is vital to a company's financial health in order to finance operations, invest in the busine...
2015-06-15 00:00:00+00:00
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XHB, AAN, TPX, AOS: Large Inflows Detected at ETF
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel , one standout is the SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (Symbol: XHB) where we have detected an approximate $100.3 million dollar inflow -- that's a 6.1% increase week over week in outstanding units (from 45,450,016 to ...
2015-06-08 00:00:00+00:00
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Conns May Comps Improve as Port Issues Begin to Resolve - Analyst Blog
Conns Inc.CONN recently posted its sales data for the month ended May 31, 2015. Total retail sales for May advanced 14.1% year over year to $110.7 million. Comparable store sales (comps) for the same period improved 4%, compared with a 13.4% rise in the year-ago period. Also, the company reported its 60-plus day delinq...
2015-06-03 00:00:00+00:00
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Conn's (CONN) Surges on Q1 Earnings Beat; Reiterates View - Analyst Blog
Shares of Conn's Inc.CONN rose 7.1% after the company posted its first-quarter fiscal 2016 results, wherein adjusted earnings of 44 cents a share came ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 42 cents. However, earnings slumped 80% year over year. Conn's Inc. - Earnings Surprise | FindTheCompany Including one-time item...
2015-06-01 00:00:00+00:00
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GameStop Corp. (GME) Rises: Stock Adds 6% in Session - Tale of the Tape
GameStop Corp. ( GME ) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise more than 6% on the day. The move came on solid volume too with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This breaks the recent trend of the company, as the stock is now trading above the volatile price range of $38....
2015-06-01 00:00:00+00:00
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Aaron's, Inc. (AAN) Ex-Dividend Date Scheduled for June 02, 2015
Aaron's, Inc. ( AAN ) will begin trading ex-dividend on June 02, 2015. A cash dividend payment of $0.023 per share is scheduled to be paid on July 02, 2015. Shareholders who purchased AAN prior to the ex-dividend date are eligible for the cash dividend payment. This marks the 3rd quarter that AAN has paid the same divi...
2015-05-29 00:00:00+00:00
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GameStop Reports Better-than-Expected Q1 Earnings - Analyst Blog
GameStop Corp 's. GME first-quarter fiscal 2015 earnings per share of 68 cents topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 58 cents while rising 15.3% year over year. Higher software sales due to releases of new titles in quarter along with strong sale of downloadable content were the driving factors. Revenues of $2,060.6 m...
2015-05-29 00:00:00+00:00
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Tech Data Corp. (TECD) in Focus, Stock Jumps 5.3% - Tale of the Tape
Tech Data Corp. ( TECD ) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise over 5% on the day. The upside came after the company announced first-quarter 2015 results, wherein it beat on both earnings and revenue. The news led to far more shares changing hands than in a normal session resulting in solid v...
2015-05-21 00:00:00+00:00
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Best Buy (BBY) Q1 Earnings Top Estimates, Shares Rally - Analyst Blog
Shares of Best Buy Company, Inc . BBY are trading up 9% after the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter fiscal 2016 results. Adjusted earnings from continuing operations of 37 cents per share came miles ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 29 cents and the year-ago quarter figure of 35 cents. Best Buy...
2015-05-18 00:00:00+00:00
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hhgregg's Q4 Loss Wider than Expected on Comps Decline - Analyst Blog
Appliance and electronics retailer, hhgregg, Inc.HGG again disappointed investors as it reported sluggish quarterly results. The company missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for sales and reported wider-than-expected losses in the fourth quarter and fiscal 2015. hhgregg reported a loss of 47 cents per share in the fourt...
2015-05-13 00:00:00+00:00
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Fortune Brands (FBHS) Completes Norcraft Tender Offer - Analyst Blog
Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc.FBHS revealed that it has closed an all-cash tender offer to buy all shares of the kitchen and bathroom cabinetry producer, Norcraft Companies Inc., for about $25.50 per share. Fortune Brands had agreed to acquire Norcraft on Mar 30, 2015, following which it launched this tender offer...
2015-05-11 00:00:00+00:00
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Conns' April Sales Trend Upward; Q1 Comps Decline 4.6% - Analyst Blog
Shares of Conns Inc.CONN have jumped 7.3% since the company released its sales data for the month and quarter ended Apr 30, 2015. Total retail sales for April advanced 12% year over year to $96.9 million. Comparable store sales (comps) for the same period inched up 0.3%, compared with a 12.9% rise last year. Also, the ...
2015-05-05 00:00:00+00:00
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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Visa, McDonald's, SuperCom, China Southern Airlines and Aaron's - Press Releases
For Immediate Release Chicago, IL - May 05, 2015 - Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include the Visa Inc. ( V ), McDonald's...
2015-05-01 00:00:00+00:00
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Zacks Rank #1 Additions for Friday - Tale of the Tape
Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List today: Aaron's, Inc. ( AAN ) Active Power, Inc. ( ACPW ) Ameresco Inc ( AMRC ) Analog Devices, Inc. ( ADI ) Arlington Asset Investment Corp ( AI ) View the entire Zacks Rank #1 List . Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, yo...
2015-04-30 00:00:00+00:00
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Aaron's Stock: 3 Reasons Why AAN Is a Top Choice for Value Investors - Tale of the Tape
Many investors like to look for value in stocks, but this can be very tough to define. There is great debate regarding which metrics are the best to focus on in this regard, and which are not really quality indicators of future performance. Fortunately, with our new style score system we have identified the key statist...
2015-04-28 00:00:00+00:00
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Zacks Rank #1 Additions for Tuesday - Tale of the Tape
Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List today: Aaron's, Inc. ( AAN ) Adeptus Health Inc ( ADPT ) Agile Therapeutics Inc ( AGRX ) American Axle & Manufact. Holdings, Inc. ( AXL ) American Eagle Outfitters ( AEO ) View the entire Zacks Rank #1 List . Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Inves...
2015-04-28 00:00:00+00:00
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Can the Uptrend Continue for Aaron's (AAN)? - Tale of the Tape
Investors certainly have to be happy with Aaron's, Inc. ( AAN ) and its short term performance. After all, the stock has jumped by 19.6% in the past 4 weeks, and it is also above its 20 Day Simple Moving Average as well. This is certainly a good trend, but investors are probably asking themselves, can this positive tre...
2015-04-27 00:00:00+00:00
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Aaron's Surges 11% on Solid Q1 Earnings; Raises 2015 View - Analyst Blog
Shares of Aaron's Inc.AAN surged over 11% on Friday after the company reported outstanding first-quarter 2015 results, on the back of solid contributions from its core business as well as Progressive, and raised its 2015 guidance. Aaron's adjusted earnings per share of 73 cents for first-quarter 2015 increased 37.7% fr...
2015-04-23 00:00:00+00:00
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Will Aaron's (AAN) Surprise Estimates This Earnings Season? - Analyst Blog
Rent-to-own specialty retailer, Aaron's Inc.AAN , is set to report its first-quarter 2015 earnings results on Apr 24. In the last quarter, it posted a positive surprise of 8.3%. Let us see how things are developing for this announcement. Factors Influencing the Quarter Following the strong fourth-quarter 2014 results, ...
2015-04-13 00:00:00+00:00
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YieldBoost AAN From 0.3% To 10.4% Using Options
Shareholders of Aaron's, Inc. (Symbol: AAN) looking to boost their income beyond the stock's 0.3% annualized dividend yield can sell the November covered call at the $30 strike and collect the premium based on the $1.75 bid, which annualizes to an additional 10.1% rate of return against the current stock price (at Stoc...
2015-04-05 00:00:00+00:00
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3 Top Stocks to Invest in Growing Income Inequality
There are few issues as polarizing as income inequality, but there's one thing almost everyone can agree on: It's increasing. Since about 1970, income inequality in the U.S. has risen sharply -- the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer. The top 1% of income-earners now bring home about 20% of pre-tax...
2015-03-31 00:00:00+00:00
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Aaron's Breaks Above 200-Day Moving Average - Bullish for AAN
In trading on Tuesday, shares of Aaron's, Inc. (Symbol: AAN) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $28.41, changing hands as high as $28.58 per share. Aaron's, Inc. shares are currently trading up about 1.5% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of AAN shares, versus its 200 day moving aver...
2015-03-03 00:00:00+00:00
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Best Buy (BBY) Beats on Q4 Earnings, Resumes Share Buyback - Analyst Blog
Best Buy Company, Inc.BBY reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2015 adjusted earnings from continuing operations of $1.48 per share that came miles ahead of both the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.36 and the year-ago quarter figure of $1.20. The company concluded the sale of its Five Star business in China and marked it as d...
2015-03-03 00:00:00+00:00
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Aaron's Breaks Below 200-Day Moving Average - Notable for AAN
In trading on Tuesday, shares of Aaron's, Inc. (Symbol: AAN) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $28.91, changing hands as low as $28.82 per share. Aaron's, Inc. shares are currently trading down about 1.9% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of AAN shares, versus its 200 day moving ave...
2015-02-11 00:00:00+00:00
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Apogee Enterprises Buffs Cutting Edge Of Glass Sector
D uring the 30-plus years that he spent at other jobs before becoming CEO of Apogee Enterprises, Joe Puishys learned a lot of important lessons, including the value of reducing your company's exposure to macro trends. That lesson comes in especially handy atApogee ( APOG ), which designs, develops and sells glass produ...
2015-02-09 00:00:00+00:00
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Aaron's Rises on Q4 Earnings Beat, Initiates 2015 View - Analyst Blog
Aaron's Inc. ( AAN ) adjusted earnings per share of 39 cents for fourth-quarter 2014, increased 30% from the prior-year figure of 30 cents and surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 36 cents. Following the better-than-expected results, shares of Aaron's grew 3.1% on Friday. Aaron's Inc. - Earnings Surprise | FindThe...
2015-02-06 00:00:00+00:00
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EWJ, MVV: Big ETF Outflows
Looking at units outstanding versus one week prior within the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, the biggest outflow was seen in the iShares MSCI Japan ETF ( EWJ ), where 24,600,000 units were destroyed, or a 2.1% decrease week over week. And on a percentage change basis, the ETF with the biggest outflow was the ...
2015-02-03 00:00:00+00:00
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Is Aaron's (AAN) Likely to Miss Q4 Earnings Estimates? - Analyst Blog
Rent-to-own specialty retailer, Aaron's Inc. ( AAN ), is set to report its fourth-quarter 2014 results on Feb 6. In the last quarter, it posted a positive surprise of nearly 2.6%. Let us see how things are developing for this announcement. Factors Influencing the Quarter The company's third-quarter 2014 earnings fell y...
2015-01-21 00:00:00+00:00
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Aaron's (AAN) Reshuffles Progressive Leasing Management - Analyst Blog
Aaron's, Inc. ( AAN ) declared a host of management changes in its wholly owned subsidiary, Progressive Leasing, in order to take the division forward on its growth trajectory. Firstly, the company named Ryan Woodley as Progressive's Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"). Woodley assumed this role from Jan 15, 2015. Prior to...
2015-01-05 00:00:00+00:00
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XLY, UCC: Big ETF Inflows
Comparing units outstanding versus one week ago at the coverage universe of ETFs at ETF Channel, the biggest inflow was seen in the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund ( XLY ), which added 24,150,000 units, or a 21.8% increase week over week. Among the largest underlying components of XLY, in morning trading...
2014-12-30 00:00:00+00:00
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XHB, AAN, LL, OC: Large Outflows Detected at ETF
Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel , one standout is the SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (Symbol: XHB) where we have detected an approximate $88.5 million dollar outflow -- that's a 5.9% decrease week over week (from 44,300,016 to 41,700,016). Among th...
2014-12-22 00:00:00+00:00
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August 2015 Options Now Available For Aaron's (AAN)
Investors in Aaron's, Inc. (Symbol: AAN) saw new options begin trading today, for the August 2015 expiration. One of the key inputs that goes into the price an option buyer is willing to pay, is the time value, so with 242 days until expiration the newly trading contracts represent a possible opportunity for sellers of...
2014-12-22 00:00:00+00:00
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AAN Crosses Above Key Moving Average Level
In trading on Monday, shares of Aaron's, Inc. (Symbol: AAN) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $28.91, changing hands as high as $29.29 per share. Aaron's, Inc. shares are currently trading up about 2.4% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of AAN shares, versus its 200 day moving avera...
2014-12-12 00:00:00+00:00
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Bear of the Day: Conn's (CONN) - Bear of the Day
When the economy is humming along, extending consumers credit can help keep the wheels oiled up and running. Lending eases up across the economy from mortgages for homes to auto loans to consumer credit. Today's Bear of the Day is a company that had been readily extending consumers credit to buy their products. The pro...
2014-12-02 00:00:00+00:00
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GameStop Extends Cyber Monday Deals Throughout the Week - Analyst Blog
Video game retailer, GameStop Corp. ( GME ) has extended some of its Cyber Monday deals for the entire week as according to Jason Allen, vice president of multichannel strategy, such lucrative deals should not be confined to just a day. GameStop has announced hot deals across both new and pre-owned video games, console...
2014-12-01 00:00:00+00:00
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Best Buy's (BBY) Website Crashes on Black Friday - Analyst Blog
The much-awaited Black Friday turned out to be tough sledding for Best Buy Co., Inc. ( BBY ) as the company's website blacked out for over an hour. As per the company, an unprecedented increase in mobile traffic caused the crash. However, the incident did not have much of an impact on the stock. Although share price fe...
2014-11-24 00:00:00+00:00
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Ex-Dividend Reminder: Sotheby's, Wyndham Worldwide and Aaron's
Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel , on 11/26/14, Sotheby's (Symbol: BID), Wyndham Worldwide Corp (Symbol: WYN), and Aaron's, Inc. (Symbol: AAN) will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends. Sotheby's will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.10 on 12/15/14, Wyndham Worldwi...
2014-11-20 00:00:00+00:00
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Best Buy Beats on Q3 Earnings and Revenues Estimates - Analyst Blog
Best Buy Company, Inc. ( BBY ) reported third-quarter fiscal 2015 adjusted earnings from continuing operations of 32 cents per share that came miles ahead of both the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 25 cents and the year-ago quarter figure of 18 cents. Best Buy Co , Inc - Earnings Surprise | FindTheBest Including one-time ...
2014-11-11 00:00:00+00:00
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Robinson to Enhance Aaron's (AAN) RTO Network as CEO - Analyst Blog
Aaron's, Inc. ( AAN ) recently announced John W. Robinson III as the company's new Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") and an additional member of its Board of Directors. Robinson was serving the company as its Executive Vice President and the CEO of Progressive Leasing. Robinson's experience in the rent-to-own ("RTO") ind...
2014-11-06 00:00:00+00:00
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Aaron's Enhances Shareholder Wealth, Ups Dividend by 9.5% - Analyst Blog
Leading rent-to-own operator, Aaron's Inc. ( AAN ), yesterday announced a 9.5% increase in its quarterly dividend, as per which the company will now pay a quarterly dividend of 23 cents per share, up from 21 cents per share. This brings the annual cash dividend of this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company to 92 cents per share...
2014-11-04 00:00:00+00:00
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EWJ, MVV: Big ETF Inflows
Comparing units outstanding versus one week ago at the coverage universe of ETFs at ETF Channel, the biggest inflow was seen in the iShares MSCI Japan ETF ( EWJ ), which added 22,800,000 units, or a 1.9% increase week over week. And on a percentage change basis, the ETF with the biggest increase in inflows was the Pros...
2014-10-27 00:00:00+00:00
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Mid-Morning Market Update: Markets Down; Merck Posts Upbeat Earnings
Following the market opening Monday, the Dow traded down 0.19 percent to 16,773.27 while the NASDAQ tumbled 0.31 percent to 4,469.73. The S&P also fell, dropping 0.35 percent to 1,957.76. Leading and Lagging Sectors Non-cyclical consumer goods & services shares fell by just 0.24 percent in today's trading. Top gainers ...
2014-10-27 00:00:00+00:00
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Aaron's Beats Q3 Earnings, Shares Fall on FY14 Outlook Cut - Analyst Blog
Aaron's Inc. ( AAN ) posted adjusted earnings per share of 39 cents for third-quarter 2014, which came in a penny below the prior-year figure of 40 cents but surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 38 cents. The decline in bottom line was mainly due to the troubles at its core business, while contributions from Progr...
2014-10-19 00:00:00+00:00
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Weekly 3-Year Low Highlights: TNH, ASNA, TDW, AAN
According to GuruFocus list of 3-year lows ; Terra Nitrogen Co LP, Ascena Retail Group Inc, Tidewater Inc, and Aaron's Inc, have all reached their 3-year lows. Terra Nitrogen Co LP ( TNH ) Reached $139.00 The prices of Terra Nitrogen Co LP ( TNH ) shares have declined to $139.00, which is 55.6% off the 3-year high of $...
2014-09-22 00:00:00+00:00
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Interesting AAN Put And Call Options For May 2015
Investors in Aaron's, Inc. (Symbol: AAN) saw new options become available today, for the May 2015 expiration. One of the key inputs that goes into the price an option buyer is willing to pay, is the time value, so with 235 days until expiration the newly available contracts represent a potential opportunity for sellers...
2014-08-28 00:00:00+00:00
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Aaron's, Inc. (AAN) Ex-Dividend Date Scheduled for August 29, 2014
Aaron's, Inc. ( AAN ) will begin trading ex-dividend on August 29, 2014. A cash dividend payment of $0.021 per share is scheduled to be paid on October 01, 2014. Shareholders who purchased AAN stock prior to the ex-dividend date are eligible for the cash dividend payment. This marks the 4th quarter that AAN has paid th...
2014-08-26 00:00:00+00:00
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Best Buy Beats Q2 Earnings, Revs Miss on Broad Weakness - Analyst Blog
Best Buy Company, Inc. ( BBY ) reported second-quarter fiscal 2015 adjusted earnings from continuing operations of 44 cents per share that came miles ahead of both the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 31 cents and the year-ago quarter figure of 32 cents per share. Including one-time items, the company reported quarterly ear...
2014-08-19 00:00:00+00:00
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Aaron's director buys 1,000 shares
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2014-08-18 00:00:00+00:00
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October 18th Options Now Available For Aaron's (AAN)
Investors in Aaron's, Inc. (Symbol: AAN) saw new options become available today, for the October 18th expiration. At Stock Options Channel , our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the AAN options chain for the new October 18th contracts and identified one put and one call contract of particular interest. The put...
2014-08-12 00:00:00+00:00
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Markel CIO Tom Gayner Buys Deere, Unilever, Chubb, Sells Capital One Financial, Chevron, Loews
Markel CIO Tom Gayner ( Trades , Portfolio ) Buys Deere, Unilever, Chubb, Sells Capital One Financial, Chevron, Loews As many investors have hard time finding stocks to buy, Markel ( MKL ) CIO Tom Gayner (Trades, Portfolio) made a lot of purchases over the last quarter. He buys Deere & Co, Unilever PLC, Chubb Corp, Tra...
2014-07-31 00:00:00+00:00
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Should You Get Rid of Aaron's (AAN) Now? - Tale of the Tape
Similar to wise buying decisions, exiting certain underperformers at the right time helps maximize portfolio returns. Selling off losers can be difficult, but if both the share price and estimates are falling, it could be time to get rid of the security before more losses hit your portfolio. One such stock that you may...
2014-07-28 00:00:00+00:00
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Aaron's (AAN) Slumps on Weak Q2 Earnings, Cost Savings Ahead - Analyst Blog
Aaron's Inc. ( AAN ) posted weaker- than originally anticipated financial results for second-quarter 2014 due to the disappointing performance of its core operations offset by strong results at the recently acquired Progressive business. However, earnings results came in at the higher end of the company's lowered guida...
2014-07-23 00:00:00+00:00
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Will Weak Core Operations Impact Aaron's (AAN) Q2 Earnings? - Analyst Blog
Rent-to-own specialty retailer, Aaron's, Inc. ( AAN ), is set to report its second-quarter 2014 results on Jul 25, 2014. Last quarter, it posted in line earnings. Let us see how things are developing for this announcement. Growth Factors this Quarter Continuously deteriorating core operations remains a drag on Aaron's ...
2014-07-21 00:00:00+00:00
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Aaron's Slashed to Strong Sell Owing to Lowered Guidance - Analyst Blog
On Jul 18, 2014, Zacks Investment Research downgraded Aaron's, Inc. ( AAN ), the consumer electronics and household appliances retailer, to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell). Why the Downgrade? Estimates for Aaron's have shown a downtrend since the company lowered its earnings and sales forecast for the second quarter of f...
2014-07-18 00:00:00+00:00
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Zacks Rank #5 Additions for Friday - Tale of the Tape
Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today: AAR Corp. ( AIR ) Aaron's, Inc. ( AAN ) ADTRAN, Inc. ( ADTN ) Alon USA Energy, Inc. ( ALJ ) Blueknight Energy Partners L.P. ( BKEP ) View the entire Zacks Rank #5 List . Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can ...
2014-07-16 00:00:00+00:00
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Company News for July 16, 2014 - Corporate Summary
• Comerica Incorporated's ( CMA ) shares rose 2.6% after reporting second quarter earnings per share of $0.80, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.76 • Shares of Rockwood Holdings, Inc. ( ROC ) climbed 9.8% following news that Albemarle Corporation ( ALB ) will acquire the company for $6.2 billion • Aaron's, Inc...
2014-07-16 00:00:00+00:00
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Aaron's Falls on Q2 Guidance Cut, Business Struggles - Analyst Blog
Shares of Aaron's Inc. ( AAN ) plunged 9.51% during yesterday's trade, to close at $30.34 per share after the company lowered its earnings and sales forecast for the second quarter of fiscal 2014 due to dismal performance of its core business. The rent-to-own specialty retailer came up with its preliminary results for ...
2014-07-15 00:00:00+00:00
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U.S. Stocks Sink; JPMorgan Shares Surge On Upbeat Earnings
Midway through trading Tuesday, the Dow traded down 0.28 percent to 17,008.60 while the NASDAQ tumbled 1.12 percent to 4,390.52. The S&P also fell, dropping 0.59 percent to 1,965.54. Leading and Lagging Sectors Tuesday morning, the basic materials sector proved to be a source of strength for the market. Leading the sec...
2014-07-15 00:00:00+00:00
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Aaron's (AAN) Shares Cross Below 200 DMA
In trading on Tuesday, shares of Aaron's, Inc. (Symbol: AAN) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $30.31, changing hands as low as $30.06 per share. Aaron's, Inc. shares are currently trading down about 9.8% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of AAN shares, versus its 200 day moving ave...
2014-07-15 00:00:00+00:00
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Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase Report Strong Earnings; Retail Numbers Fall Below Estimates
With the final hour of trading underway for Tuesday, the Dow traded flat at 0.02 percent to 17,058.15 while the NASDAQ tumbled 0.55 percent to 4,416.05. The S&P also fell, dropping 0.69 percent to 1,973.81. Leading and Lagging Sectors Tuesday morning, the basic materials sector proved to be a source of strength for the...