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 Bull of the Day
Rockwell Automation (ROK) -
Rockwell Automation (
ROK) has a strong global market presence. The company is focused on further expanding its global footprint in emerging markets, as it expects automation growth rates in the emerging markets to be 50% higher than growthrates in the developed countries.

Emerging market growth is key to meeting the company's target of deriving 60% of its revenue from outside the U.S. by 2013. As it enters new markets, Rockwell intends to broaden its portfolio of products, services and solutions.

Successful diversification into emerging markets and expansion of product portfolio will drive the company s top-line growth over the long term. We are upgrading the stock to Outperform.

 Bear of the Day
Lions Gate Entertainment (LGF) -
Lions Gate's (
LGF) third-quarter 2010 quarterly loss of $0.55 per share was far below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a net loss of $0.22.

The company's net loss per share did improve from a loss of $0.84 delivered in the prior-year quarter, but it fell sharply from an earnings of $0.26 posted in the second quarter of 2010. Further, the company's theatrical revenue has also been declining.

The home entertainment alternatives have resulted in a secular decline in movie theater attendance, which would shrink theatrical revenue industry-wide. Another factor impeding the growth is the escalating cost of motion picture production and marketing, which may jeopardize Lions Gate's margins.

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Retail Industry Stock Review - March 2010
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According to the Commerce Department figures, retail purchases increased 0.5% last month, reflecting the third gain in the past four months. We are favorable on GPS, LTD and M.

 Zacks Industry Rank Analysis
Data Storage a Keeper
By Dirk Van Dijk

The Data Storage area offers a very nice combination of strong estimate momentum and attractive valuations.

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