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The markets were flat today after a mixed open as ongoing concerns over the fiscal cliff kept stocks under pressure, despite some positive signs for the economy.

CarMax (KMX) announced third quarter earnings that beat analyst estimates on Thursday. Earnings per share are the used car company increased by 14% to 41 cents, or $345.2 million, beating estimates by 2 cents. Revenue in...

The number of Americans filing first-time claims for unemployment insurance payments rose for the first time in five weeks. According to the Labor Department, applications for jobless benefits increased by 17,000 to 361,...

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USANA Health Sciences Inc. (USNA - Snapshot Report) shares are down nearly 4% on Thursday as Bill Ackman levied accusations of being a pyramid scheme on HerbaLife.  With and a long-term expected earnings growth rate o...

Blackrock (BLK) was initiated with a rating of overweight by JP Morgan (JPM), as the firm believes that Blackrock's fixed-income and equity ETFs will provide growth.

Sandridge (SD) was downgraded by Keybanc (KEY) to hold, as the sale of the Permian asset may lead to questions about remaining properties.

Cirrus Logic Inc. (CRUS - Snapshot Report) delivered a more than 7% positive surprise in its fiscal second quarter, which helped this fabless semiconductor company become a Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) on November 28. It a...

GameStop (GME - Analyst Report) shares are down nearly 5% on Thursday amid calls to restrict the sales of violent video games.  The stock still looks good, though, with a healthy dividend yield of 3.6% and a long-term...

American States Water Company (AWR - Snapshot Report) reached its 52-week high on December 11 and has gained 24.3% over the last six months. Strong third-quarter results sparked upward earnings estimate revisions from al...

Facebook's splashy debut raised the second-most money of any American company since 1986.

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ResMed (RMD - Snapshot Report) reached its all-time high of $42.92 on December 12, riding on growing demand for sleep therapy products worldwide and a robust fiscal first-quarter performance. These solid results boosted ...

CVS Caremark (CVS) had its numbers increased by Jefferies (JEF) as the firm believes that the company can grow margins, and continue share buybacks. A $58 price target was set with a buy rating.

Recent leadership changes in China and Japan may put the two countries on the path to extended conflict.

Scholastic Corporation (SCHL) maintained its quarterly dividend of 12.5 cents per share. The dividend is payable on March 15, 2013 to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on January 31, 2013.

In trading on Thursday, credit services & lending shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 1.7%. Leading the group were shares of Roma Financial (ROMA), up about 63.1% and shares of Security National Financia...

In trading on Thursday, music & electronics stores shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 1.7%. Helping drag down the group were shares of Hhgregg (HGG), down about 4.7% and shares of Gamestop Holding (G...

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Walgreen is scheduled to announce its Q1 FY2013 results on Friday, December 21. It recorded sales of approximately $17.5 billion in the quarter, a 5% decline over the same period last year. While the company has yet to r...