O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY)
<b>O'Reilly Automotive</b> (<a href=http://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/orly>ORLY</a>) is continuously benefiting from its dual market strategy and strong distribution network. <p> In the first quarter of 2010, the company beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.59 per share and its own guidance of $0.56-$0.60 per share by posting earnings of $0.70. The CSK acquisition is expected to boost the company's earnings and savings in 2010, and will help the company outgrow its competitors. <p> Moreover, the company's aggressive store opening strategy is well supported by its improving cash flow. Thus, we upgrade our recommendation from Neutral to Outperform with a target price of $57.00.Nokia Corp. – ADR (NOK)
<b>Nokia Corp.</b> (<a href=http://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/nok>NOK</a>) is facing serious problems in the high-end feature-rich smartphone segment. Smartphones are expected to become the next-generation choice, taking over the market share from basic mobile handsets. <p> As of now, unfortunately, Nokia has failed to introduce any smartphone to compete with BlackBerry, iPhone or any Android-based handsets. Nokia's inability in the high-margin lucrative smartphone market will put more pressure on its earnings going forward. Feature-rich software and services are the main characteristics of any smartphone, which Nokia seriously lacks. <p> There is no near-term visibility about the launch of the upgraded Symbian. Additionally, the company's network infrastructure solutions wing is still facing economic headwinds. We downgrade our recommendation to Underperform due to the absence of any catalyst.How To Not Check Your Retirement Portfolio
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Avaya Agrees to Sell AGC Networks Stake to Essar Group
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EverBank Acquires Banking Operations of Bank of Florida
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[[http://stockcharts.com/members/videos/|Link for today’s video.]] While the **S&P 500 ETF (SPY)** tested its February low this month, the Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) held well above its February low....EastBridge Investment Group Announces Tsingda’s Reverse Merger
PHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwire - May 28, 2010) - EastBridge Investment Group (EBIG) (