• Priceline.com (NASDAQ:PCLN) reported adjusted third quarter earnings of $3.45 a share, 55 cents above consensus estimates, on better-than-expected revenues of $730.7 million, ahead of estimates of $$693.97 million on strong summer season travel. The firm provided fourth quarter guidance at about $1.06-$1.16

• Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:ERTS) said it plans to cut 1500 additional jobs. The firm reported second quarter adjusted earnings of 6 cents, a one penny miss, on revenues of $1.15 billion, which slightly topped Street projections of $1.12 billion. The firm forecast 2010 earnings of $0.70-$1.00, topping estimates of 89 cents on revenues of $4.2-$4.4 billion versus estimates of $4.26 billion

• Cadbury (NYSE:CBY) rejected the latest Kraft (NYSE:KFT) bid calling it "derisory"

• Moody's (NYSE:MCO) commented that AIG (NYSE:AIG) will be able to repay its Federal loans

• Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) lifted its growth expectations for the semiconductor group following release of third quarter numbers. Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) remained its first

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For Immediate Release

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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For Immediate Release

Chicago, IL – August 28, 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: General Electric (GE), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), United Technologies Corp. (UTX), Tyco International (TYC) and Precision Castparts Corp. (PCP).

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Here are highlights from Thursday’s Analyst Blog:

GE to Sell Security Business

General Electric (GE) is arranging to sell its security business, which makes alarms, surveillance systems and other safety products, and hopes to attract bids in the range of $2 billion for the unit. This move represents GE’s strategy

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General Electric (GE) is arranging to sell its security business, which makes alarms, surveillance systems and other safety products, and hopes to attract bids in the range of $2 billion for the unit. This move represents GE’s strategy of exiting from non-core businesses. GE has hired JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) to sell the portion of its business that makes security products. The business has drawn interest from GE’s rivals United Technologies Corp. (UTX) and Tyco International (TYC). Security assets have traditionally attracted private equity buyers, but due to the difficult economic environment and an expressed interest by GE in selling these assets to a strategic buyer, bid amounts could be depressed for such a product portfolio. It remains in question whether acquirers will be interested in GE Security’s full portfolio of products, or only bits and pieces of the business. General ...

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Highlights include Brink’s Home Security Holdings (CFL) and Tyco International (TYC).Today we have initiated coverage on shares of Brink’s Home Security Holdings (CFL) with a Hold rating and price target of $20.00 per share.CFL installs, services, and monitors security alarm systems throughout North America. The company was spun-off from its former parent, The Brink’s Company (BCO) in October of 2008.As the second-largest security monitoring firm in the county, trailing only the ADT unit of Tyco International (TYC), the company is well positioned to add market share in a highly fragmented industry. CFL estimates that only 18% of households in the United States currently have a monitored system, suggesting that there is ample capacity to expand the overall market size.Despite this favorable market opportunity, we believe that the company will face material challenges in executing its business plan …

Tyco Electronics, Ltd. (TEL) is an OEM [original equipment manufacturer] of passive electronic components. The company separated from Tyco International on June 29, 2007. Fourth quarter revenue missed the consensus by a sliver, although the EPS exceeded. Forward guidance is for a -16% to -19% sequential decrease in sales in Q1. The divestiture of the power systems and RF businesses and de-emphasis on several computing products are restricting revenue growth. Lower volumes are also having a negative impact on margins. The debt level appears high. We believe the longer-term prospects are bright; however, we prefer to take a wait-and-see approach in view of the recession. Consequently, we are reiterating our Hold rating on TEL shares.TEL shares are currently trading at a 10.2x multiple of our 2008 earnings estimate (P/E). We are lowering the target price slightly to $15.00 (9.0x 2009 earnings estimate).Sejuti ...

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