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Thursday October 22, 2009

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AQNM, RTN, PSFT, PWRM, MDT, CSRH, SLB, CVAT, BA

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RTN, Raytheon Co.

RTN designs, develops, manufactures, integrates, and supports technological products, services, and solutions for governmental and commercial customers in the United States and internationally.

RTN reported third quarter 2009 income from continuing operations of $499 million, up 14 percent compared to $437 million in the third quarter 2008. EPS from continuing operations for the third quarter 2009 was $1.25, up 24 percent compared to $1.01 in the third quarter 2008.

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PSFT, Powersafe Technology Corp., PSFT.PK

Powersafe Technology Corp.’s (Other OTC: PSFT.PK) Subsidiary Amplification

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Monday September 28, 2009

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COV, PWRM, GETI, TSPG, GMTN, AQNM, RTN

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COV, Covidien plc

COV engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of healthcare products for use in clinical and home settings worldwide. The company operates through four segments: Medical Devices, Imaging Solutions, Pharmaceutical Products, and Medical Supplies.

COV has agreed to buy Aspect Medical Systems Inc. for about $210 million

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PWRM, Power 3 Medical Products Inc, PWRM.OB

Power3 Medical Products, Inc. is a leading bio-medical company engaged in the commercialization of neurodegenerative disease and cancer biomarkers, pathways, and mechanisms of diseases through the development of diagnostic tests and drug targets. Power3’s

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Raytheon Co. (RTN) announced today that it has received a contract from the US Army worth up to $777.4 million.

The company said that the 5-year Battle Command Development contract enables it to compete for task orders that will enhance and maintain the Army Battle Command System.

The contract is managed by the US Army Communications and Electronics Command.

Last week the company was awarded a contract worth $259.9 million by the US Navy to overhaul and upgrade 57 Phalanx close-in weapon systems.

Shares of Raytheon have gained almost 3% on volume of approximately 3.1 million, which is lower than average daily volume of about 4.0 million.

RTN is a Zacks #3 Rank ("Hold") stock.

"RTN" Free Stock Analysis: Buy? Sell? Hold?Zacks Investment Research

Companies highlighted in this weekly wrap include Raytheon Co. (RTN), Family Dollar Stores, Inc.( FDO), Yum Brands (YUM), Giant Interactive Group Inc. (GA) and Strayer Education, Inc. (STRA).

< ?DART(15);?> Raytheon Co. (RTN) has seen a swift rebound off recent multi-year lows and compares favorably to the market over the past year. Analysts are bullish on RTN's earnings for both 2009 and 2010, calling for annual growth of 16% and 6%, respectively.

Bullish Forecasts

Current full-year earnings estimates of $4.71 per share were boosted by 16 out of 20 covering analysts from last month's projections of $4.63 per share. For the following year, 9 out of 19 covering analysts hiked earnings forecasts by a penny from last month's $5.00 per share.

The company boasts an outstanding track record of topping analysts' estimates since July

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Highlights include Microsemi Corp. (MSCC), The Boeing Co. (BA), Raytheon Co. (RTN), Rockwell Automation (ROK), Lockheed Martin Corp. (LMT), Northrop Grumman Corp. (NOC), L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc. (LLL)and Boston Scientific Corp. (BSX).Microsemi Segments Have Limited ExposureMicrosemi Corp. (MSCC) is well positioned in strong growth markets. Its High Reliability products for the defense, aerospace, commercial air and medical markets are extremely well positioned. Since these products have limited exposure to the uncertain conditions in the market, growth is expected to continue.High-reliability products have higher ASPs and higher margins. Management's current R&D effort is focused on this area, since it is expected that a higher percentage of sales from this line would improve the profitability of the company. This would, in turn, enable it to generate the targeted model of 50-55% gross margin and 30% operating margin....

For Immediate Release

Chicago, IL - May 4, 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: Sepracor, Inc. (SEPR), Raytheon Co. (RTN), AstraZeneca PLC (AZN), GATX Corporation (GMT) and Tetra Tech, Inc. (TTEK).

Get the most recent insight from Zacks Equity Research with the free Profit from the Pros newsletter: http://at.zacks.com/?id=4579.

Here are highlights from Friday's Analyst Blog:

Sepracor Building a Base

Business fundamentals at Sepracor, Inc. (SEPR) have been poor over the past several quarters. Lunesta growth disappointed throughout 2008 and guidance for 2009 assumes sales will decline between 5% and 10%.

Likewise, Xopenex and Xopenex HFA also disappointed

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 Raytheon Continues to Report Improved ResultsRaytheon Co. (RTN) continues to consistently report improved year-over-year revenue and EPS results.The bullish story on Raytheon revolves around signs of an improving business jet market, increased defense spending, superior backlogs, and strong cash flow. Revenue and earnings growth continue to be driven by strong demand for missile and missile defense systems as well as network-centric mission solutions, including sensor and communication systems.Raytheon announced strong financial results for its 1st quarter of 2009. Excluding non-recurring items, earnings from continuing operations were $457 million, or $1.11 per diluted share ($1.12 basic), up 14%, compared to earnings of $401 million, or $0.92 per diluted share ($0.94 basic), in the year-ago quarter. In the reported quarter, net income increased to $452 million, or $1.12 per diluted share ($1.13 basic), from $398 million, or $0.92 per diluted share ($0.94 basic), recorded ...

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Companies highlighted in this weekly wrap include Raytheon Co. (RTN), Shenandoah Telecommunications Co. (SHEN), DeVry, Inc. (DV) and Techne Corp. (TECH).

< ?DART(15);?> Raytheon Co. (RTN) is trading at a higher share price than it was when the company was last featured as a Growth and Income pick in late November, outpacing the Dow Jones ($DJI), S&P 500 (SPX) and NASDAQ (COMP) over that time frame.

Stable Estimate Revisions

Wall Street earnings estimates for 2009 have been holding steady over the past 2 months at about $4.68 per share. This estimate translates into earnings growth of 16% in comparison to the 2008 earnings estimate of $4.04 per share.

The most accurate expectation for 2009 earnings is a more bullish $4.80 per share. Three months ago, analysts had 2009 earnings projections pegged at $4.45 per share.

RTN Continues to Outpace the Industry

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