3 New Reasons To Consider Windstream Now

By Vatalyst: Windstream (WIN) is a player in the rural telecommunications market. It provides wireline broadband services, telephone services, managed services and cloud computing. The company does not have wireless services as part of its business offerings. The stock is currently paying a monster 10.9% dividend yield.

Zacks.com submits: The second largest cable operator in the United States, Time Warner Cable Inc. (TWC) postedexcellent second quarter 2010 financial results, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The increase was attributable to both the Commercial and Residential Subscription revenues, which grew along with Advertising revenues.

By Matthew Frankel:Monsanto (MON) reports earnings this Tuesday, and the company is expected to report a loss of 43 cents per share. Traditionally, the fourth quarter is the weakest for the company, as the one-time expenses are greatest at this time in the fiscal year. Monsanto has reported strong earnings lately, beating estimates 4 out of the last 5 quarters, and matching estimates once.

Zacks.com submits: Following the release of second quarter results on July 28, 2010, the majority of analysts covering WellPoint Inc. (WLP) made upward revisions to their fourth-quarter and 2010 annual estimates.

Zacks.com submits: Big Lots Inc. (BIG), which operates as a broad line closeout retailer in the United States, posted better-than-expected first-quarter 2010 results on May 27, 2010, buoyed by strong sales and effective inventory management, prompting management to raise the outlook.

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Zacks.com submits: Shares of aluminum giant Alcoa Inc. (AA) advanced 3% after the company reported results for the second quarter of 2010, reversing the trend of consistent decline in the share price since its first quarter 2010 results.

Zacks.com submits: There were a large number of estimate revisions following Texas Instruments, Inc.’s (TXN) very strong first-quarter earnings announced on April 26, 2010.