Vodafone Group Plc (VOD), the largest wireless carrier in the world by revenue, has announced interim results for fiscal year 2010 with adjusted net income of £4.58 billion (US$7.3 billion) increasing 15% year over year from £3.99 billion (US$6.4 billion) reported a year ago, driven by favorable exchange rate movements and reduced tax. Adjusted earnings exclude one-time items such as impairment losses. Group Revenue & EBITDA The telecom giant reported consolidated revenues of £21.8 billion (US$34.8 billion) for the period, representing a 9.3% year over year growth. Favorable exchange rate (euro-sterling) swings and net impact of merger and acquisition initiatives contributed to this growth. Excluding these impacts (organic basis), revenue declined 3% year over year. Group service revenue declined 2.6% year over year on an organic basis to £20.5 billion (US$32.7 billion), primarily due to weaker contributions from European markets as recessionary conditions curbed demand ...

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Chicago, IL – October 21, 2009 – Zacks Equity Research highlights Vodafone (VOD) as the Bull of the Day and Conmed Corp. (CNMD) the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on Caterpillar Inc. (CAT), Coca Cola Company (KO) and Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT).

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Bull of the Day:

We maintain our Outperform recommendation for Vodafone (VOD), the largest revenue generating international wireless carrier. Revenue growth in the last quarter was fuelled by foreign exchange gains and acquisitions.

Additionally, increase in subscriber base was driven by continued healthy net additions in its Indian operation. Vodafone's globally diversified operation provides hedging elements which offset price competition and translation risk that may arise in specific markets. The company continues

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We maintain our Outperform recommendation for Vodafone (VOD), the largest revenue generating international wireless carrier. Revenue growth in the last quarter was fuelled by foreign exchange gains and acquisitions.

Additionally, increase in subscriber base was driven by continued healthy net additions in its Indian operation. Vodafone's globally diversified operation provides hedging elements which offset price competition and translation risk that may arise in specific markets. The company continues to accelerate 3G wireless service deployments and expanding network availability across Asia, Eastern Europe and Africa.

Moreover, Vodafone is focused on improving shareholder returns through attractive dividend payouts. Management's outlook for fiscal 2010 remains favorable as operating results are expected to improve with continued growth across incipient markets coupled with ongoing cost saving initiatives and currency exchange translation gains.Zacks Investment Research

Vodafone Group Plc (VOD), the largest wireless carrier in the world by revenue, has announced financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2010 (ended June 30, 2009). The company reported group revenues of £10.7 billion (US$16.6 billion), representing a 9.3% year over year growth. Favorable exchange rate (euro-sterling) movements and net impact of merger and acquisition initiatives (especially additional 15% stake in Vodacom) contributed to this growth. Excluding these impact (organic basis), revenue declined by 2.4%.  Geographically, revenues for the European segment increased 3.8% (down 4.8% on organic basis) to £7.5 billion (US$11.6 billion) in the first quarter. Africa & Central Europe segment posted revenues of £1.7 billion (US$2.6 billion), up 27.8% year over year. Organically, revenue fell 2.5% as consistent growth at Vodacom (South Africa) and favorable exchange rate movements were partly offset by weak contributions from Romania and Turkey. Asia Pacific & Middle ...

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Chicago, IL - June 9, 2009 - Zacks Equity Research highlights Vodafone (VOD) as the Bull of the Day and Somaxon (SOMX) the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on McDonald's Corporation (MCD), Starbucks (SBUX) and Yum! Brands Inc (YUM).

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Bull of the Day:

We maintain our Buy recommendation for Vodafone (VOD), the largest revenue-generating international wireless carrier. Operating results for fiscal 2009 were highlighted by respectable increases in subscriber count bolstered by record net additions for its Indian operation.

Vodafone continues to accelerate 3G wireless service deployments and expanding network availability across Asia, Eastern Europe and Africa, primarily through acquisitions. Additionally, the company is focused

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We maintain our Buy recommendation for Vodafone (VOD), the largest revenue-generating international wireless carrier. Operating results for fiscal 2009 were highlighted by respectable increases in subscriber count bolstered by record net additions for its Indian operation.

Vodafone continues to accelerate 3G wireless service deployments and expanding network availability across Asia, Eastern Europe and Africa, primarily through acquisitions. Additionally, the company is focused on improving shareholder returns through increased dividend payouts, which supports our valuation forecasts.

Management's outlook for fiscal 2010 appears favorable as operating results are expected to improved with continued growth across incipient markets coupled with ongoing cost saving initiatives and currency exchange translation gains.Zacks Investment Research

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We maintain our Buy recommendation for Vodafone Group PLC (VOD), the largest revenue generating international wireless carrier. The company's recent operating results are highlighted by strong growth in overall subscriber count bolstered by record customer additions in its Indian operation.Additionally, solid growth in service revenue from emerging markets (in Asia and the Middle East) has been accompanied by sequentially improved results across most of the major European markets. Meanwhile, Vodafone continues to accelerate 3G wireless service deployments and expanding network availability across Asia, Eastern Europe and Africa, primarily through acquisitions.Also, the company is focused on improving shareholder returns through sustainable dividend payouts, which supports our valuation forecasts. Vodafone raised its financial forecasts for fiscal 2009 and is increasingly focused on restructuring and cost saving to improve operational efficiency in core markets.Anindya Barman contributed to this report. Read the full analyst ...

We maintain our Buy recommendation for Vodafone Group PLC (VOD), the largest revenue generating international wireless carrier. The company's recent operating results are highlighted by strong growth in subscribers across consolidated segments (notably in the emerging markets bolstered by operations in India). However, new market performance was offset by contraction of service revenue in core European markets. Vodafone is accelerating 3G wireless service deployments and expanding network availability across Asia, Eastern Europe and Africa, primarily through acquisitions. Additionally, the company continues to emphasize improving shareholder returns through sustainable dividend payouts, which supports our valuation forecasts. While management's recent revenue guidance for fiscal 2009 was less encouraging due to weak macroeconomic conditions in core European market segments, net earnings performance is expected to improve, fostered by restructuring and cost cutting initiatives. Vodafone shares are trading at 7.5x our fiscal year 2009 EPADR estimate,

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