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Feb 7, 2012
Yum! Brands' Fourth-Quarter Results Show Chinese Demand Remains Strong; Shares Still Expensive
Yum! Brands, one of the best reads on the strength of the Chinese consumer given its presence there, posted impressive fourth-quarter same-store-sales growth in the region. Consolidated profits also expanded nicely during the period, and the company revealed positive comps in the US.
Feb 6, 2012
Dividend Growth Portfolio Holding Hasbro Raises Dividend 20%; Now Boasts 4%+ Yield
Hasbro reported mixed fourth-quarter results and raised its dividend 20%. The firm now boasts an annual yield greater than 4%, and we continue to think it represents a core holding in our Dividend Growth portfolio.
Feb 3, 2012
Employment Data, Released Today, Reinforces Our Long-Held View That the US Will Avoid a Double-Dip Recession
Nonfarm payroll employment increased by 243,000 in January, and the unemployment rate fell to 8.3%. Job growth was widespread, with large gains in professional and business services, leisure and hospitality, and manufacturing. We continue to believe the US will avoid a double-dip recession.
Feb 2, 2012
Chipotle Misses on Bottom Line in Fourth Quarter; Shares Remain Significantly Overvalued
Chipotle posted fourth-quarter earnings that missed consensus estimates. Though management raised its conservative same-store-sales growth forecast for 2012, we think the shares are significantly overvalued. We are strongly considering re-establishing a put option on the company in the portfolio of our Best Ideas Newsletter.
Feb 1, 2012
Valuentum's February Edition of its Dividend Growth Newsletter!
The February edition of our Dividend Growth Newsletter is now available.
Jan 27, 2012
P&G Reduces 2012 Outlook; Expects Dividend Increase This Year
Proctor & Gamble issued decent fiscal second-quarter results but its outlook for 2012 was plagued by head winds from currency, taxes, and commodity costs. Still, we think P&G is a core holding in our Dividend Growth portfolio.
Jan 27, 2012
Under Armour’s Fourth Quarter Hurt by Poor Weather
We outline our take on Under Armour's fourth-quarter performance. We continue to think the shares are overvalued.
Jan 26, 2012
Caterpillar Posts Strong Fourth-Quarter Results; Sees Global Economic Acceleration in 2012
Caterpillar posted excellent fourth-quarter results and guided to a 2012 that was much better than investors were expecting. We continue to believe that the global economic environment remains conducive to expansion. Caterpillar now looks fairly valued after converging to our fair value estimate.
Jan 26, 2012
Xerox's Fourth-Quarter Disappoints But Cash Flow Generation Remains Strong
Xerox posted fourth-quarter results and provided an outlook that disappointed most investors. However, we like the firm's strong cash-flow generation and find its valuation tempting at these levels, though its debt-load remains a key risk.
Jan 25, 2012
And…It’s Another Great Year for McDonald’s But the Shares Look Fairly Valued
We analyze McDonald's fourth-quarter and offer our opinion on the shares.


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