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Chicago, IL – November 18, 2009 – Zacks Equity Research highlights NeurogesX (NGSX) as the Bull of the Day and Sears Holdings (SHLD) the Bear of the Day. In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on Target Corporation (TGT), Wal-Mart Stores Inc.(WMT) and Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN).

Full analysis of all these stocks is available at http://at.zacks.com/?id=5506

Here is a synopsis of all five stocks:

Bull of the Day:

NeurogesX (NGSX) received some very good news this week when the U.S. FDA approved Qutenza for the management of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). Management will now move forward with preparing for the commercial launch during the first half of 2010.

Securing reimbursement and hiring the sales force remain the next biggest hurdles for the company. However, with approval now complete and the financial position solid ($57 million in cash on hand),

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Target Corporation (TGT) recently reported better-than-expected third-quarter 2009 results. Net earnings for the quarter jumped 18.4% year-over-year to $436 million, on the heels of a 5.5% decline in credit card expenses, an 18.3% fall in net interest expense, and lower effective tax rate (36.1% in the quarter as against 41.7% in the prior-year quarter). Target’s quarterly earnings of 58 cents a share outdid the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 49 cents. Earnings for the quarter rose 18.6% year-over-year from 49 cents a share reported in the year-ago quarter. Total revenue for the quarter inched up by 1.1% to $15,276 million. Retail sales rose 1.4% to $14,789 million, but the revenue from the Credit Card segment fell 7.5% to $487 million. Despite the stronger-than-expected result, Target holds a cautious outlook about its fourth-quarter results. Realizing the fact that customers are reluctant to pay higher prices, Target announced ...

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Chicago, IL – October 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: Target Corporation (TGT), Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT), Hasbro Inc. (HAS), Mattel Inc. (MAT) and Citigroup Inc. (C).

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Here are highlights from Thursday’s Analyst Blog:

Target Lowers Toy Prices

In order to woo customers this holiday season, major discount retailer Target Corporation (TGT) recently announced an aggressive price cut on toys. The announcement came on the back of the Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT) news on offering 100 toys for

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In order to woo customers this holiday season, major discount retailer Target Corporation (TGT) recently announced an aggressive price cut on toys. The announcement came on the back of the Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT) news on offering 100 toys for $10 each through the Christmas holiday, up from 10 toys offered last year. Target slashed the price of selective toys by up to 50%, which include the Barbie Fashion Doll ($5), GI Joe Tough Troopers Figure ($14.99), and the Fisher-Price Little People Play 'N Go Farm Set 50th Anniversary edition ($11). The holiday seasons are generally important for toymakers and retailers, who expect an uptick in demand with more children splurging in toy stores. However, toy companies did not reap any benefit in the 2008 holiday sales season due to recessionary effects, as consumers cut back their spending and prioritized their purchases. Realizing the ...

Target Corporation (TGT) recently announced that with effect from October 2009, flu vaccinations would be readily available at over 1,500 Target Pharmacy locations nationwide. The vaccination program will begin on Oct 3, 2009, and run through Nov 7, 2009. The cost of flu vaccines starts at only $24.  Target accepts various insurance plans so that the people do not have to bear the cost of vaccinations. These vaccines do not safeguard against the deadly H1N1 flu, but are essential to protect families against seasonal flu and are recommended by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  Local, state and federal health authorities are currently administering the production and distribution of the H1N1 vaccine. More than 200,000 people suffer from seasonal flu in the U.S. every year.  The target group falls within the age bracket of 6 months to 19 years and 50 years or above, pregnant ...

CRWENewswire.com is pleased to announce a stock highlight on Target (NYSE: TGT), K-Sea Transportation Partners L.P. (NYSE: KSP), Acetylon Pharmaceuticals

Target (NYSE: TGT) announced today that it plans to build and manage its own platform for Target.com. The company expects to launch the new platform in advance of the holiday season in 2011. “Amazon has been an important strategic partner since we re-launched Target.com in 2001, and the strength of Amazon’s technology and fulfillment services has been a contributing factor in Target.com’s success,” said Steve Eastman, president, Target.com. About Target Minneapolis-based Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) serves guests at 1,719 stores nationwide and at Target.com, a fully integrated online business.

K-Sea Transportation Partners L.P. (NYSE: KSP) announced today that it has priced its previously announced public offering of 2.9 million common units representing limited partner interests at a price to the public of $19.15 per common unit. The offering is scheduled to close on

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Major U.S. Retailer Will Offer Original, Innovative Scratch Protection

ZAGG Inc. (OTCBB: ZAGG), announces they have signed a distribution agreement with Target Corporation. (NYSE: TGT). Beginning this week, over 1,000 Target stores nationwide will sell ZAGG’s invisibleSHIELDTM, a tough, ultra-thin clear film that protects personal electronics from scratches and nicks.

Target, a major U.S. retailer and trendsetter, will offer five of ZAGG’s most popular invisibleSHIELD designs, including custom-made shields for Apple’s iPhone 3G, iPod touch, and iPod nano. ZAGG’s invisibleSHIELD offers consumers an alternative to bulky cases with thousands of precision-cut designs for a multitude of gadgets, including cell phones, digital cameras and laptops.

“This is an amazing opportunity for us, to partner with such a widely known and respected corporation as Target,” said Derek Smith, ZAGG’s Vice President of Sales. “Electronics owners who want to protect their gadgets from scratches, but still be able to show them off, will

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Companies highlighted in this weekly wrap include Casey's General Stores Inc. (CASY), Altera Corp. (ALTR), Cubic Corporation (CUB) and Target Corporation (TGT).

Casey's General Stores Inc. (CASY) continues to perform well after recently spiking on a strong third quarter. Analysts remain bullish on earnings, raising the fiscal full-year estimate by a penny since we last featured CASY as a Growth and Income pick in mid-May. The company is scheduled to report fourth-quarter and full-year results in mid-June.

Bullish Forecasts

Analysts' earnings estimates for the year ended April 2009 are at $1.75 per share, above last month's $1.74 and the

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Target Corporation (TGT) recently announced first-quarter earnings of 69 cents per share, surpassing the consensus estimate by 15%. Sales of $14.4 billion came in above last year's $14.3 billion.

Company Description

Target Corporation operates large-format general merchandise and food discount stores in the United States, which include Target and SuperTarget stores. They offer everyday essentials and fashionable, differentiated merchandise at exceptional prices.

They operate as a single business segment. Their credit card operations represent an integral component of their core retail business. They also operate a fully integrated online business, Target.com. Although Target.com is small relative to their overall size, its sales are growing at a much more rapid pace than their in-store sales, and it provides important benefits to their stores and credit card operations.

Solid results in the First Quarter

The company reported first-quarter results last week. Earnings of 69 cents per

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