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We've Updated Our Reports on the Wholesale Medical Equipment Providers; STAAR Looks Expensive May 18, 2012: We've updated our reports on the Wholesale Medical Equipment Providers industry. STAAR Surgical and MWI Veterinary look expensive on a DCF basis, while Owens & Minor and PSS World look attractive on a relative value basis. Reports include: HSIC, MWIV, OMI, PDCO, PSSI, STAA.

Our Thoughts on Facebook's IPO May 18, 2012: Facebook's initial public offering will be met with much interest, but we have concerns about taking a stab in its shares after it begins trading.

Walmart's Fiscal First-Quarter Results Show US Performance Improving May 17, 2012: We liked Walmart's first-quarter results and don't think the firm's alleged bribery scandal at its Mexican division will materially impact the trajectory of its earnings outlook or dividend.

Strong First-Quarter Results from Dick’s Sporting Goods Bode Well for Athletic Apparel May 17, 2012: Dick's Sporting Goods posted strong first-quarter results, but the potential impact from encroaching online competition remains unclear. We think Nike is a much better idea for investors looking to gain exposure to the athletic retail space.

Home Depot's US Results Show Comp Growth Trends Not Achieved in 8 Years May 16, 2012: Home Depot's results, while disappointing to some investors, showed sales trends in the US that have not been achieved in 8 years.

Expanding Our Research to Cover ETFs May 16, 2012: We've added a number of ETFs to our investment research coverage universe. To download a sample ETF report, please click HERE.

The Valuentum Dividend Cushion Caught JC Penney's Dividend Suspension May 16, 2012: The Valuentum Dividend Cushion indicated that JC Penney's dividend safety was POOR. To little surprise, the firm recently suspended its dividend to deal with mounting losses.

Reiterating Our $26 Per Share Fair Value Estimate on JC Penney May 16, 2012: We kept a clear head in the face of all the hoopla surrounding JC Penney's new strategic initiatives prompted by former Apple executive Ron Johnson joining the firm last June. As we had expected, the retailer posted a massive first-quarter loss, and we expect continued valuation downside in the shares to the mid-$20s.