Stock in News: Facebook (NASDAQ FB) Looking to Bring In Online Marketplace

Facebook (NASDAQ FB) is now looking to bring in an online marketplace for its users. The world’s largest social networking company is looking to make the most from its more than a billion long user base. As per the recent news related to Facebook, FB is now working on an online marketplace which would be helpful in empowering users to sell their stuff online to … Continue reading Stock in News: Facebook (NASDAQ FB) Looking to Bring In Online Marketplace

Nordstrom, Inc. Earnings Preview

We expect Nordstrom to report a relatively in-line quarter compared with the Street consensus of $1.34 as well as implied guidance of $1.30-$1.35. Overall, we project 1% total sales growth, to $3.7 billion. We project gross margin, including the impact of Fashion Rewards, to decline 35 basis points, and SG&A deleverage of 40 basis points given the softer top line and continued investment. Nordstrom is … Continue reading Nordstrom, Inc. Earnings Preview

VCA Antech Reports In-Line Results

After the markets closed on Thursday, February 13, VCA Antech (NASDAQ:WOOF) reported fourth-quarter results that were generally in line with expectations. Sales of $435.5 million grew 4.1% from the prior-year period and were a bit shy of the $444.5 million consensus forecast; adjusted earnings per share registered at $0.31—up 10.7% year-over-year and spot on the Street’s $0.31 target. The animal hospital division reported 0.9% same-store … Continue reading VCA Antech Reports In-Line Results

Healthways, Inc. Double-Digit Organic Growth on the Horizon

Thursday, after the markets closed, Healthways reported somewhat noisy fourth-quarter results, given an accounting change that required the deferral of roughly $10 million in sales/profits into future periods. Importantly, the company provided services and incurred all the costs related to this revenue stream, received the entire $10 million in cash during the quarter, and maintains an ongoing relationship with the client; it simply determined that, … Continue reading Healthways, Inc. Double-Digit Organic Growth on the Horizon

Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) Stock News: Windows 10 To Have Major Effects on Mobile Experience

Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) have finally made their new Operating System Windows 10 preview for mobile devices. On February 13th, Microsoft came up with this usage of new version on mobile devices which looks great. Windows 10 is a major product which has the potential to make or break the fortunes of Microsoft. After the huge disappointment of Windows 8 and 8.1, Microsoft is now going … Continue reading Microsoft (NASDAQ MSFT) Stock News: Windows 10 To Have Major Effects on Mobile Experience