News about <![CDATA[US3179231002]]> News about en-us <![CDATA[Finish Line Raises Qtr. Dividend from $0.06 to $0.07/Share]]> The Finish Line, Inc. (NASDAQ: FINL) announced today that its board of directors has approved an increase in the company's quarterly cash dividend from $0.06 to $0.07 per share of outstanding common stock. The quarterly cash dividend will be payable March 18, 2013 to shareholders of record as of March 1, 2013.(c)

]]> <![CDATA[Gilford Securities Reiterates Buy Rating on Finish Line]]> In a report published Monday, Gilford Securities reiterated its Buy rating on Finish Line (NASDAQ: FINL).

Gilford Securities noted, “An alliance with Macy's creates a long-term opportunity that enhances FINL's investment appeal, resulting in upside potential that appears to outweigh the downside risk. Use weakness in FINL's shares

]]> <![CDATA[UPDATE: Citigroup Downgrades Finish Line to Neutral on Near-Term Uncertainty]]> Citigroup reduced its rating on Finish Line (NASDAQ: FINL) from Buy to Neutral and reduced its price target from $30 to $20.

Citigroup noted, "We are downgrading FINL to Neutral from Buy given the lack of potential positive catalysts over the next several qtrs. While we continue to

]]> <![CDATA[Market Wrap for Friday, January 4: Stocks Rise, Dow Adds 44]]> The U.S. stock market grinded higher for most of Friday's trading session, sending the major averages out in positive territory. The stock market has jumped to begin 2013 as investors have been purchasing risk assets in the wake of the deal to avert the fiscal cliff.

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]]> <![CDATA[Mid-Afternoon Market Update: Shippers Continue to Rise, SUPERVALU Rockets Upwards]]> Toward the end of trading Friday, the Dow traded up 0.38 percent to 13,441.18 while the NASDAQ rose 0.19 percent to 3,106.24. The S&P also rose, increasing 0.57 percent to 1,467.02.

Top Headline At the top of the headlines today, the U.S. unemployment numbers were released, coming in at 7.8 percent, edging

]]> <![CDATA[Finish Line Falls on Disappointing Q3 Results and Outlook]]> Finish Line (NASDAQ: FINL) released its fiscal third-quarter earnings results prior to the opening bell on Friday. The company also provided earnings guidance for the fourth-quarter which was below consensus estimates and cut its outlook for fiscal 2013. In afternoon trading on Friday, the stock was down 9

]]> <![CDATA[UPDATE: Bank of America Merrill Lynch Downgrades Finish Line to Underperform, Lowers PT]]> In a report published Friday, Bank of America Merrill Lynch downgraded its rating on Finish Line (NASDAQ: FINL) from Buy to Underperform, and lowered its price target from $28.00 to $16.00.

BofA Merrill Lynch noted, “We are downgrading Finish Line to Underperform, as Finish Line continues to lag growth

]]> <![CDATA[UPDATE: Monness Crespi Hardt Downgrades Finish Line to Neutral, Removes PT]]> In a report published Friday, Monness Crespi Hardt downgraded its rating on Finish Line (NASDAQ: FINL) from Buy to Neutral, and removed its price target.

Monness Crespi noted, “We are downgrading FINL shares to Neutral (from Buy) and suspending our price target. The running footwear cycle has peaked for

]]> <![CDATA[Mid-Day Market Update: Markets Rise, Shippers Rally]]> Mid-way through trading Friday, the Dow traded up 0.16 percent to 13,412.18 while the NASDAQ rose 0.09 percent to 3,103.24. The S&P also rose, increasing 0.31 percent to 1,463.02.

Top Headline At the top of the headlines today, the U.S. unemployment numbers were released, coming in at 7.8 percent, edging slightly higher

]]> <![CDATA[US Stock Futures Flat Ahead Of Jobs Data]]> US stock futures are mostly flat this morning, as investors are awaiting jobs data. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 4 points to 13,315.00 and S&P 500 index futures rose 0.30 points to 1,454.00. Nasdaq 100 futures gained 2.75 points to 2,728.25.

US stocks closed lower on Thursday, with

]]> <![CDATA[Earnings Scheduled For January 4, 2013]]> Finish Line (NASDAQ: FINL) is estimated to report its Q3 earnings at $0.10 per share on revenue of $296.09 million.

The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) is projected to report its Q2 earnings at $0.98 per share.

]]> <![CDATA[Stocks To Watch For January 4, 2013]]> Some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are:

Wall Street expects Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) to report its Q2 earnings at $0.98 per share. Mosaic shares dropped 0.30% to $56.60 in after-hours trading.

Sonic (NASDAQ: SONC) reported a 12% rise in its fiscal first-quarter profit.

]]> <![CDATA[Morgan Stanley Reiterates Equal-Weight Rating on Finish Line]]> In a report published Wednesday, Morgan Stanley reiterated its Equal-Weight rating on Finish Line (NASDAQ: FINL).

Morgan Stanley noted, “We believe this will be a key quarter for Finish Line as it will show investors the company's ability to manage SG&A spend while its comp is like slowing. Bears

]]> <![CDATA[Earnings Expectations for the Week of December 31]]> Things will be pretty quiet again on the earnings front this week, as the calendar year turns over. Family Dollar Stores (NYSE: FDO) and Mosaic (NYSE: MOS) are scheduled to share their fiscal quarter's results late in the week. But fourth-quarter 2012 earnings reports do not

]]> <![CDATA[The Week Ahead: Back to Work, Jobs Report]]> After a sluggish week of market activity, the first few days of 2013 might bring life back to the markets.

Most Western exchanges will be closed on Tuesday for New Year's Day. A fair amount will also be closed on Monday, for New Year's Eve, while others will close early. U.S.

]]> <![CDATA[UPDATE: Canaccord Genuity Downgrades Finish Line to Hold on Headwinds]]> Canaccord Genuity reduced its rating on Finish Line (NASDAQ: FINL) from Buy to Hold and lowered its price target from $28 to $20.

Canaccord Genuity noted, "We are downgrading FINL to HOLD from Buy based on a confluence of issues that are likely to pressure comp growth and

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