Even in the midst of an economic crisis, Yum! Brands Inc. (YUM), the operator of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell fast-food chains, remains largely unruffled by the slowdown and plans to accelerate its expansion in India with an investment plan of about $150 million.   Louisville, Kentucky-based Yum!, which operates about 150 Pizza Hut and 65 KFC outlets in India, plans to increase its restaurant count to 1,000 by 2015 with planned openings across 60 cities, requiring a strength of about 50,000 staff, five times more than the current level. The company plans to open its first Taco Bell restaurant in Bangalore by the end of 2009.   The Indian market has been virtually recession-proof providing ample growth opportunities. Yum! plans to tap India's organized food and beverage market, which is growing rapidly by about 25% to 30% annually, but is even less than 1% of the ...

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Chicago, IL – September 14, 2009 – Zacks Equity Research highlights Tyco International (TYC) as the Bull of the Day and Valero (VLO) the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on Textron (TXT), Outboard Marine (OM) and Walmart (WMT).

Full analysis of all these stocks is available at http://at.zacks.com/?id=2676

Here is a synopsis of all five stocks:

Bull of the Day:

We are initiating coverage on Tyco International (TYC) shares with an Outperform rating and $36 target price.

The company's third-quarter results benefited from the improvement in key metrics like account growth, average revenue per user and the disconnect rate, which helped sustain recurring revenues.

Tyco is increasing capital expenditure on Research & Development at its two new centers in Shanghai and Bangalore, which are focused on developing products tailored to respective local

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We are initiating coverage on Tyco International (TYC) shares with an Outperform rating and $36 target price.

The company's third-quarter results benefited from the improvement in key metrics like account growth, average revenue per user and the disconnect rate, which helped sustain recurring revenues.

Tyco is increasing capital expenditure on Research & Development at its two new centers in Shanghai and Bangalore, which are focused on developing products tailored to respective local markets. The company is aggressively pursuing its restructuring program and expects to realize tangible benefits in 2010.Zacks Investment Research

Pink OTC Markets Inc., the leading electronic inter-dealer quotation system, trading technology and financial information provider for over-the-counter (OTC) securities, today announced that Baja Mining Corp. (OTCQX: BAJFF, TSX: BAJ), a Canadian mining company, is now trading on the OTC market’s prestigious tier, OTCQX International. Investors can find current financial disclosure and real-time Level 2 quotes for the company on www.otcqx.com and www.pinksheets.com.

Industrial Nanotech, Inc. (Pink Sheets:INTK), an emerging global leader in nanoscience solutions, today announced that the company has received an order of a pallet of product from a client of Independent Sales Representative, P.R. Ramanathan. The order is from Ms. Kon Chem India Pvt. Ltd of Bangalore and will ship in 10 business days. The customer is a large manufacturer of concrete designer tiles and related chemicals. Other recent orders from India include Devi Polymers, who have already received their initial order and completed the application

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IntercontinentalExchange, Inc.(R) (NYSE: ICE), a leading operator of global regulated futures exchanges, clearing houses and over-the-counter (OTC) markets, announced today the introduction of 43 new OTC cleared energy contracts for North American electricity, natural gas, natural gas liquids and oil. ICE plans to make these OTC swaps and options available for

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Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc. (NASDAQ: HITK) announced that the Company will release results for its first quarter of Fiscal Year 2010 ended July 31, 2009, prior to the market opening on Wednesday September 9, 2009 and will hold a conference call to discuss its financial results at 10 a.m. Eastern Time.

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BakBone Software(R) (OTCBB:BKBO), a leading provider of Universal Data Management solutions, today announced that GameStreamer has selected BakBone NetVault(R): Replicator for real-time replication of gaming data across three major data centers. GameStreamer, a leading innovator in digital distribution and streaming solutions for games worldwide, has signed on to use NetVault: Replicator

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India’s position as an R&D [research and development] destination is growing. The country has a large population of educated English-speaking people who can deliver competing quality at a fraction of the cost. It is also a part of the emerging markets that will experience the strongest growth over the next few years. Honeywell International (HON) inaugurated its second Indian R&D facility in May 2009. The company set up the 600,000 square foot facility for 3,000 people at a cost of $50 million. Microsoft’s (MSFT) R&D facility in Bangalore played a key role in the company’s new search engine, Bing. The company has been strengthening its R&D base in India. Texas Instruments (TXN) and Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) were among the first to come to India. They were followed later by companies like Nokia (NOK) and Ericsson (ERIC), both of which wanted ...

Sonic Solutions (SNIC) has announced its agreement with Verismo Networks to offer streaming video from Roxio CinemaNow to customers in Bangalore, India. Video streaming technology enables the consumer to watch the video while it is being downloaded, without having to wait for the completion of the downloading process.   Verismo’s VuNow Internet TV platform includes a set top box, middleware and video-on-demand software. The company’s portfolio currently enables digital entertainment of two kinds—linear TV channels, which basically means watching the TV program at the same time and on the same channel as it is telecast and web-based content, which is the viewing of programs that are available online.   Verismo intends to add Sonic’s Roxio CinemaNow (downloadable video for rent or purchase) using the company’s streaming software. The collaboration is expected to bring a richer video experience through easy viewing of movies on multiple platforms.

Roxio’s CinemaNow is currently downloadable

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Chicago, IL - June 9, 2009 - Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Penske Automotive (PAG), Macy's (M), Saks (SKS), Nordstrom (JWN) and Euroseas Ltd. (ESEA).

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Penske Automotive Buys Saturn

Penske Automotive (PAG) today announced that it will be purchasing the Saturn brand, including the rights to sell parts and cars through the Saturn dealerships.

There may be little cash involved, as no inventory is being transferred. The company also may outsource

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