Dollar Tree Inc.’s (DLTR) share price has entered into oversold territory with a stochastic value of 15.55. The Zacks Consensus Estimate on the company’s earnings for the year ending Jan 2010 has jumped 23 cents over the past 2 months to $3.25 per share. Dollar Tree is a Zacks #1 Rank (“Strong Buy") company."DLTR" Free Stock Analysis: Buy? Sell? Hold?Zacks Investment Research

Visa, Inc. (V) is pressuring a longer-term level of resistance just above $70 as shares continue to advance along a trend line that has been in play since January. The MACD indicator appears to be in the process of crossing over, a bullish signal that suggest more upside. If Visa can break above the key $70 level, it should attract the attention of the breakout traders of the world, add volume, and give shares an extra push higher. As it stands, Visa is trading around the same price where it IPO'd close to 18 months ago. Take a look at the chart below.

Dollar Tree Inc. (DLTR) is fresh off the heels of a strong second-quarter performance that sent shares above their recent 5-month trading range. Before the announcement, this stock had been unable to break above the $47

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Chicago, IL – August 27, 2009 – Zacks.com releases the latest Zacks Industry Rank. Stocks featured in this week’s analysis include Aeropostale (ARO), Ross Stores (ROSS), Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR), Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS) and Kohl's (KSS).

Zacks Industry Rank Analysis is written by Charles Rotblut, CFA, Senior Market Analyst for Zacks.com.

This week: Some Retailers Seeing Sales Growth

Second-quarter profits for the retailers have been coming in better than expected, mirroring a trend I've seen with other industries. Nearly 75% of the retailers have topped expectations.*

Though the numbers are better than forecast, they need to be taken in context with the economic backdrop. Most retailers failed to achieve growth, either in terms of same-store sales or profits. The third-quarter could remain challenging, given the consumer confidence numbers. The Conference Board's index of consumer confidence stands at just 54.1. Though

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Second-quarter profits for the retailers have been coming in better than expected, mirroring a trend I've seen with other industries. Nearly 75% of the retailers have topped expectations.*

Though the numbers are better than forecast, they need to be taken in context with the economic backdrop. Most retailers failed to achieve growth, either in terms of same-store sales or profits. The third-quarter could remain challenging, given the consumer confidence numbers. The Conference Board's index of consumer confidence stands at just 54.1. Though an improvement from July, it is still a weak reading.

Some Retailers Delivering Real Growth

Not all retailers are struggling, however. In fact, just last week, 2 retailers reported both sales and earnings growth.

Aeropostale (ARO) achieved an impressive 12% increase in same-store sales, which helped lead to a 20% increase in total sales. Earnings of 57 cents per share were a penny above expectations, and compare

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Chicago, IL – August 24, 2009 – Zacks.com releases the list of companies likely to issue earnings surprises. This week’s list includes Dell (DELL), Big Lots (BIG), Medtronic (MDT), Novell (NOVL), Staples (SPLS), Tiffany & Co. (TIF), Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR), Marvell Technology Group (MRVL) and Energy Conversion Devices (ENER). To see more earnings analysis, visit http://at.zacks.com/?id=3207.

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This Week's Events

Dell (DELL) will release its results on Thursday, after the close, as second-quarter earnings season nears an end. The technology company is projected to have earned 23 cents per share.

Joining Dell will be fellow S&P 500 members Big Lots (BIG), Medtronic (MDT), Novell (NOVL), Staples (SPLS) and Tiffany & Co. (TIF).

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Dell (DELL) will release its results on Thursday, after the close, as second-quarter earnings season nears an end. The technology company is projected to have earned 23 cents per share.

Joining Dell will be fellow S&P 500 members Big Lots (BIG), Medtronic (MDT), Novell (NOVL), Staples (SPLS) and Tiffany & Co. (TIF). A total of 76 companies are confirmed to release results.

Given the surprisingly strong July existing home sales report, all eyes will be on Wednesday's new home sales report. Specifically, economists will want to see that new home sales also rose for a fourth consecutive month.

Tuesday: August Conference Board consumer confidence, June S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index Wednesday: July durable goods orders, July new home sales, weekly crude inventories Thursday: Preliminary second-quarter GDP, weekly initial jobless claims Friday: July personal income and spending, revised August University of Michigan consumer confidence

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Chicago, IL - June 26, 2009 - Four free stock picks are being made available today on Zacks.com. The industry's leading independent research firm highlights one Zacks #1 Rank Strong Buy or a Zacks #2 Rank Buy stock for each of the four main styles of investing: Aggressive Growth, Growth & Income, Momentum, and Value.

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American Financial Group (AFG) Anaren Inc (ANEN) Associated British Foods Plc (ASBFY) Badger Meter Inc (BMI) Brady Corp (BRC) CapLease Inc (LSE) Dollar Tree Inc (DLTR) Gamco Investors Inc (GBL) Guess Inc (GES) Hellenic Telecom Organization SA (OTE) Henkel AG And Co KG (HENKY) Hill-Rom Holdings Inc (HRC) Hittite Microwave Corp (HITT) ITT Educational Services Inc (ESI) Legal & General Group Plc (LGGNY) Netflix Inc (NFLX) Northrim BanCorp Inc (NRIM) PennantPark Investment Corp (PNNT) PepsiAmericas Inc (PAS) PF Chang's China Bistro (PFCB) RAE Systems Inc (RAE) Rent-A-Center Inc (RCII) Tutor Perini Corp (TPC) Waddell & Reed Financial Inc (WDR) View the entire Zacks #1 Rank List.

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Electrolux AB (ELUXY) APAC Customer Services Inc (APAC) BCE Inc (BCE) BNP Paribas SA (BNPQY) Cardtronics Inc (CATM) Clearwater Paper Corp (CLW) Comcast Corp (CMCSK) Credit Suisse Group AG (CS) Diageo Plc (DEO) Dollar Tree Inc (DLTR) Flamel Technologies SA (FLML) Hill-Rom Holdings Inc (HRC) Jones Apparel Group Inc (JNY) Legal & General Group Plc (LGGNY) Memsic Inc (MEMS) Netflix Inc (NFLX) Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) Ocwen Financial Corp (OCN) Pegasystems Inc (PEGA) Rent-A-Center Inc (RCII) ScanSource Inc (SCSC) Signet Jewelers Ltd (SIG) Universal Electronics Inc (UEIC) Wyndham Worldwide Corp (WYN) View the entire Zacks #1 Rank List.

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