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9 Bizarre (and Curious) Government Contract Jobs

Wed, 08 May 2013 17:26:00 -0400

The US government is constantly posting calls for products and specialized jobs on its Federal Business Opportunities site. Here are some of the most intriguing openings and requests.

Jamba’s 1Q Loss Wider than Expected – Analyst Blog

Fri, 03 May 2013 14:45:01 -0400

Jamba reported a loss of 2 cents per share in the first quarter of 2013.

UPDATE: Canaccord Genuity Raises PT on Jamba Following In-Line EPS

Wed, 01 May 2013 12:37:12 -0400

In a report published Wednesday, Canaccord Genuity analyst Scott Van Winkle reiterated a Buy rating on Jamba (NASDAQ: JMBA), and slightly raised the price target from $3.50 to $4.00.

In the report, Van Winkle noted, “We maintain our BUY rating and continue to believe that Jamba has successfully developed

Sell in May? Maybe not this year

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:43:26 -0400

The stock market has plenty of supports heading into the second half.

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Sell in May? Maybe not this year

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:43:26 -0400

The stock market has plenty of supports heading into the second half.

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Jamba Juice Says Starting to Enter a Growth Phase, Developing 80 Stores in Mexico Over Next 10 Years

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:27:20 -0400

GigaMedia is launching a cloud service and has $100 million in cash

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 08:01:42 -0400

GigaMedia's new cloud business launches this year.

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GigaMedia is launching a cloud service and has $100 million in cash

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 08:01:42 -0400

GigaMedia's new cloud business launches this year.

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Jamba Ventures into Mexican Market – Analyst Blog

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:50:01 -0400

Jamba will launch 80 Jamba Juice units over the next 10 years.

Monday’s movers: Financial stocks in play

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 07:33:20 -0400

Financial stocks were in play on Monday in premarket trading as Genworth Financial Inc. gained and J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. trended on Twitter. Shares of Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. declined.

Mixed 4Q at Jamba – Analyst Blog

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 09:40:01 -0500

Jamba reported a loss of 9 cents per share in the fourth quarter of 2012.

UPDATE: Canaccord Genuity Raises PT on Jamba on Strong Operational Model

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 10:50:58 -0500

In a report published Wednesday, Canaccord Genuity reiterated its Buy rating on Jamba (NASDAQ: JMBA), and slightly raised its price target from $3.00 to $3.50.

Canaccord Genuity noted, “We maintain our BUY rating and continue to believe that Jamba has successfully developed the operating model for an efficient and

(KR) Looking Toward Employment Numbers – Earnings Preview

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:57:01 -0500

The budget sequester has taken effect, but thankfully everything seems to be just fine. The fourth...

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Earnings Scheduled For March 5, 2013

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 04:12:41 -0500

Calavo Growers (NASDAQ: CVGW) is projected to report its Q1 earnings at $0.26 per share on revenue of $126.68 million.

VeriFone Systems (NYSE: PAY) is expected to post its Q1 earnings at $0.49 per share on revenue of $431.47 million.

Checkpoint Systems (NYSE: CKP) is estimated

Why cash may be leaking out of bonds and into stocks

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 21:06:06 -0500

Strong capital flows may be heading into the stock market.

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Why cash may be leaking out of bonds and into stocks

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 21:06:06 -0500

Strong capital flows may be heading into the stock market.

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(RPI) Restaurant Stock Outlook – February 2013 – Zacks Analyst Interviews

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 11:28:11 -0500

The year 2012 started on a relatively positive note for U.S. restaurants. That scenario changed...

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Bloomberg: Kohl's a Potential Takeover Target

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:57:47 -0500

Wisconsin-based department store chain Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) is on deck as a potential takeover target. Per Bloomberg, Edward Jones believes Kohl's could be an attractive buyout candidate for a private equity firm.

According to data compiled by Bloomberg, the company trades at 0.58 times sales and at

Facebook Unveils New Facebook Gift Card

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:03:59 -0500

Beginning today, people can give their friends gifts to Jamba Juice (NASDAQ: JMBA), Olive Garden, Sephora, and Target all on one reusable gift card from Facebook (NASDAQ: FB).

Here's how it works:

First, select a gift for your friend from the Gift Cards & Digital category.

Next, choose

Jamba Ventures into New Markets – Analyst Blog

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 18:10:01 -0500

Jamba Juice Company recently announced its entry into Missouri and Kansas markets.

Chart to Watch – JMBA

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 09:19:32 -0500

We've asked our friend Jim Robinson of profittrading.com to provide his expert analysis of charts to our readers. Each week he'll be be analyzing a different chart using the Trade Triangles and his experience. Today he is going to take a look at the te...

Why I'm looking to sell GigaMedia

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 07:51:59 -0500

I've sold half my holdings in GigaMedia and am looking to sell more.

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Jamba States FY12 & FY13 View – Analyst Blog

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 10:20:01 -0500

Jamba reaffirmed its previously issued operating guidance for fiscal 2012.

Jamba Embarks on Reimaging Program – Analyst Blog

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:54:01 -0500

Jamba recently unveiled a brand-new store format and design initiative.

Benzinga's M&A Chatter for Monday January 7, 2013

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 17:16:06 -0500

The following are the M&A deals, rumors and chatter circulating on Wall Street for Monday January 7, 2013:

Roche Chairman Says No Longer Bidding for Illumina

Chairman Comments:Shares of Illumina (NASDAQ: ILMN) fell in the pre-market and never fully recovered, following comments by Roche (OTC: RHHBY) Chairman Franz

Jamba Juice and Krispy Kreme: Two Takeover Targets?

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 12:29:42 -0500

In an article published Monday, Bloomberg points to Krispy Kreme (NYSE: KKD) and Jamba Juice (NASDAQ: JMBA) as takeover targets.

Citing a recent string of takeovers in the same sector, Bloomberg argues that both companies provide strong consumer appeal that may attract buyers. The logic

Kona Grill’s Strategic Expansion – Analyst Blog

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 10:30:01 -0500

Kona Grill recently inked a lease agreement for 6,649 square feet of space at The Village at Meridian in Boise, Idaho.

Jamba Plans to Expand in California – Analyst Blog

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 12:30:01 -0500

Jamba Juice is planning a massive expansion in its home-court California, over the next six-to-seven years.

Jamba Juice to Expand in California

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 09:02:59 -0500

Jamba Juice Company (NASDAQ: JMBA) today announced their intent to expand throughout their home state of California with a growth plan that includes the opening of up to 120 new Jamba Juice® stores in select territories across Northern, Central and Southern California over the next six-to-seven years. Capitalizing on their exceptional brand

Kona Grill Lags on Both Counts – Analyst Blog

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 09:20:01 -0500

Kona Grill's earnings per share and revenue lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimates in the third quarter of 2012.

Jamba Expands Supply Chain Network – Analyst Blog

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:15:01 -0400

Jamba inked a supply chain distribution agreement with Systems Services of America (SSA) to render services in the West Coast of the United States.

(MCD) Restaurant Industry Stock Outlook – October 2012 – Industry Outlook

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:20:03 -0400

Despite beginning the year on a relatively positive note, sales momentum in the U.S. restaurant...

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(JMBA) Jamba Grows Through Franchising

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:40:08 -0400

Consistent with its strategy of expansion through franchising, Jamba Juice Company, a subsidiary of...

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Restaurant Industry Stock Outlook – Oct. 2012 – Industry Outlook

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 17:09:01 -0400

The restaurant sector is expected to sustain its pace of recovery this year, albeit at a slower clip.

Stock Picks for Friday October 05, 2012

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 17:55:00 -0400

Stock Picks For Friday October 05, 2012

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 17:55:00 -0400

( click to enlarge ) InterDigital, Inc.(NASDAQ:IDCC) looks to be a possible breakout play tomorrow. A break above 38 on heavy volume makes this one look good for a possible strong move NORTH. The medium term trend still looks bullish as the stock is still above 50-day and 200-day moving average with 50-day moving [...]

Mobile coupons: Worth the screen time?

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 18:18:34 -0400

Forgetting your coupons at home isn’t quite the inconvenience it once was — provided you have your phone with you.

Jamba Grows Through Franchising – Analyst Blog

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 09:30:01 -0400

Jamba recently announced the opening of a new franchised store in California. The new Jamba store is located in Westfield Palm Desert Mall.

Jamba Remains on Growth Trajectory – Analyst Blog

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 09:10:01 -0400

Jamba Juice recently announced the opening of a new franchised store in Indiana with franchise company, Blended Blessings LLC.

A portfolio built to perform over the long haul

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 07:03:48 -0400

Patience has started to resolve whatever questions investors have with this model.

Here are few stocks to watch on Tuesday

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 03:41:00 -0400

Here Are Few Stocks To Watch On Tuesday

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 03:41:00 -0400

( click to enlarge ) Jamba, Inc. (NASDAQ:JMBA) made a new 52-week high of $2.88 after gaining nealry 5% in yesterday’s trading. The 52-week range for JMBA is 1.21-2.88. The stock trend looks really positive and could move up further with resistance at $3. Although sentiment remains bullish on JMBA, overbought conditions could see a [...]

(SBUX) Starbucks to Open New Facility in Augusta, Georgia

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 17:12:38 -0400

Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) recently announced that it will open a manufacturing unit with a...

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Two portfolio holdings deliver pleasant earnings surprises

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 22:12:32 -0400

Corelogic and Digital Globe reported better-than-expected earnings and that bodes well for this Covestor model.

Top stocks pick for next week

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 17:41:00 -0400

Top Stocks Pick For Next Week

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 17:41:00 -0400

( click to enlarge ) Jamba, Inc.(NASDAQ:JMBA) had a remarkable move up with very high volume this week breaking out of the sideways channel. This is currently a buy and the target price of this pattern is 2.6. At this point the stock is a candidate for a flag / pennant formation here. Watch out [...]

(RPI) Restaurant Stock Review and Outlook – June 2012 – Industry Outlook

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 11:10:01 -0400

The U.S. restaurant industry has ended the first half of 2012 on a positive note despite nagging...

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Jamba Guides Higher Comps

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:48:00 -0400

The leading healthy active lifestyle brand Jamba Inc. (NASDAQ:JMBA) recently inflated its outlook for its company-owned comparable store sales (comps) and operating margin for 2012. Comps are now guided in the range of 4-6% versus its earlier projected range of 3-4%. Its adjusted profit margin also surpassed the previous guided range of 19-22% to reach [...]

Cracker Barrel Tops, Ups EPS Outlook

Thu, 24 May 2012 08:32:55 -0400

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc. (NASDAQ:CBRL) reported third-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of 86 cents per share, comfortably beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 74 cents as well as the prior-year earnings of 58 cents per share. Quarterly earnings exclude severance and other charges related to operational restructuring.The better-than-expected results were driven by top-line and comps [...]

Cosi Beats By A Penny

Mon, 21 May 2012 08:24:32 -0400

After missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate in the last three quarters, Cosi Inc.’s (NASDAQ:COSI) first quarter 2012 loss of 2 cents per share was ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny. Reported results also improved from the year-ago loss of 4 cents per share. The better-than-expected results were driven by strong top-line growth [...]