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Chicago, IL – November 20, 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: Toyota Motors (TM), Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. (PBR), ExxonMobil Corp. (XOM), Chevron Corp. (CVX) and Royal Dutch Shell PLC (RDS.A).

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Here are highlights from Thursday’s Analyst Blog:

Toyota’s 1st Sales Gain in 15 Months

Toyota Motors (TM) has posted its first year-over-year monthly sales gain across the globe in 15 months during October. The company’s sales rose 4% to more than 630,000 vehicles. In the U.S., the company’s sales fell 3.5%.

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Brazilian energy giant Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. (PBR), or Petrobras S.A. announced encouraging third quarter results, helped by strong performance from the Supply segment. Earnings per ADR came in at R$1.66 (96 cents), comfortably beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 80 cents. However, on a year-over-year basis, Petrobras’ earnings per ADR was down approximately 28.7%, hurt by lower prices of oil and natural gas. Still, they were better than the high double-digit earnings decline suffered by other majors such as ExxonMobil Corp. (XOM), Chevron Corp. (CVX), and Royal Dutch Shell PLC (RDS.A).   Upstream   Total oil and gas production during the third quarter of 2009 reached 2,534 million oil-equivalent barrels per day, from 2,524 million in the previous quarter and 2,437 million in the same period of 2008. Compared to the third quarter of 2008, Brazilian oil and natural gas liquids production increased 4.8%, while ...

Ultrapar Participacoes S.A. (UGP) reported its third quarter results yesterday after market close. The company reported earnings of R$1.00 per share for the third quarter of 2009, which was 9% up from last year’s earnings of R$0.91 per share. Quarterly revenue increased 25% to R$9.7 million from R$7.7 million in the third quarter of 2008. The company’s EBITDA was up 39% year-over-year at R$371 million. The double digit growth in sales and EBITDA were primarily a result of the consolidation of Texaco revenues from second quarter 2009. Also, the company said that it witnessed a gradual recovery in both the retail and the manufacturing sectors, particularly in segments linked to the domestic demand. Moreover, Ultrapar benefited from the continued IPI tax breaks on vehicles sales and increased credit availability in the region. Ultragaz's net sales in the quarter were R$929 million in 3Q09, up 1.3% ...

GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A. (GOL) has announced encouraging results for the third quarter of 2009. The company posted net income of R$77.9 million, with a net margin of 5.2%, versus a net income of R$353.7 million in the previous quarter and a net loss of R$510.7 million in the same period of 2008.  Reflecting the optimization of its cost structure and the focus on more profitable markets, GOL's operating results were positive for the fifth consecutive quarter, totaling R$99.1 million, with an operating margin of 6.6%.  The EBITDAR was R$298.7 million with a margin of 20.0% versus R$258.8 million in the previous quarter (18.6%) and R$253.7 million (14.2%) in the same quarter of previous year.  During the quarter, GOL announced a global share offering designed to strengthen its financial position and reclaim its status among the most competitive airlines in the world, with a ...

Earlier this week, LAN Airlines S.A. (LFL) and its subsidiaries released its preliminary monthly traffic statistics and punctuality indicators for October. Passenger traffic rose 15.7% year over year while capacity jumped 10.1%. Its load factor increased 3.9 points to 80.2%.   International passenger traffic accounted for almost 69% of total passenger traffic, with the rest coming from domestic passengers.   Domestic passenger traffic in Chile, Argentina, Peru and Ecuador rose 14.1% and international passenger traffic rose 16.5%. Domestic capacity increased 8.6% and international capacity increased 10.8%. International capacity was mainly driven by a surge in operations in Europe and certain regional routes.   In line with the global decline in import and export markets cargo traffic fell 6.2% mainly due to the slowdown in import and export markets in Latin America, as well as the reduction of salmon exports from Chile. In line with the decrease in demand, ...

Last week, Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte S.A. de C.V. (OMAB) announced a decrease of 12.4% in total passenger traffic for October, compared to the year-ago period.   Domestic passenger traffic decreased 11.6%, while international passenger traffic decreased 17% compared to October 2008.   The decline in domestic passenger traffic resulted mainly from the suspension of Aviacsa (suspended since July 6, 2009), the departure from the markets of Alma and Aladia, and a reduction in traffic on Interjet and Magnicharter. The Monterrey, Acapulco, and Ciudad Juarez airports also had the largest traffic reductions.   International traffic decreased principally because of the cancellation of international routes by Continental, Grupo Aeromexico, and Alaska Airlines, in addition to the suspension of Aviacsa. The Monterrey, Mazatlan, Acapulco, and San Luis Potosi airports were the most affected.   Airlines all over the world are facing difficulties, primarily due to the collapse of the ...

For Immediate Release

Chicago, IL – November 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: EOG Resources Inc. (EOG), Grupo Televisa S.A. (TV), OGE Energy Corp. (OGE), Edison International (EIX) and Dynegy Inc. (DYN).

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Here are highlights from Friday’s Analyst Blog:

EOG Resources Remains Neutral

EOG Resources Inc. (EOG) reported third-quarter earnings of 81 cents per share, compared with the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 65 cents and a year-ago profit of $2.34. Before adjusting one-time items, earnings were 2 cents per share. Despite an increase

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Last week, Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico, S.A.B. de C.V. (PAC) reported gloomy results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009. During the quarter, revenues declined 4.8% year over year and reached MXN$40.2 million. The decrease was primarily due to the decrease in aeronautical revenues. Revenues from aeronautical services declined 5.8% and reached MXN$37.8 million, mainly as a result of a decline of MXN$42.4 million in passenger charges, which was offset by an increase in airplane landing fees and airplane parking fees. Non-aeronautical service declined 1.3% to MXN$2.3 million. Cost of services declined 22.4% to MXN$56.1 million; as a percentage of revenues, cost of services decreased 560 basis points. Per workload unit ("WLU"), cost of services declined MXN$6.1 million from MXN$44.3 million in the third quarter of 2008 to MXN$38.2 million in the third quarter of 2009. As a result of the decrease in total ...

SAP AG (SAP) reported third quarter of 2009 net income from continuing operations of 60 cents per share, compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 58 cents. U.S. GAAP software and software-related service revenues were €1.94 billion (previous year: €1.99 billion), a decrease of 3%. U.S. GAAP total revenues were €2.51 billion (€2.76 billion), a decrease of 9%. U.S. GAAP software revenues were €525 million (€763 million), a decrease of 31% (30% at constant currencies). In the third quarter of 2009, SAP closed major contracts in several key regions including Dagrofa/SuperGros, Prada S.p.A., SeverStal OAO, Surgutneftegaz OAO, Swiss Life AG, and Telefonica, S.A. (TEF) in EMEA; Banco Industrial S.A., ConocoPhillips (COP), Dolby Laboratories (DLB), Fairfax County, Research In Motion Limited (RIMM) and Valero Services Inc. in Americas; and APL Co. Pte. Ltd, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia, HDFC Standard Life ...

Last week, Vale S.A. (VALE) announced a strong set of operational and financial results for the third quarter of 2009, returning to growth after the impact of the global financial shock. The improved performance reflects the company's underlying earnings power based on its world-class assets and strategic position, its efforts to weather the global downturn and the broadening of the economic recovery.  Vale continues to pursue sustainable shareholder value creation, implementing its growth strategy with tight discipline in terms of capital allocation, in line with its long-term vision for the mining industry.  Operating revenue was $6.89 billion, down 43% from the previous year's $12.12 billion. Revenue from ferrous metals was $4.37 billion, while revenue from nonferrous minerals reached $1.99 billion. EBITDA was $3.01 billion compared to $6.37 billion in the year ago quarter.  Vale posted a net profit of $1.68 billion compared to $4.82 billion ...