NEW YORK, April 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding Alliance Data Systems Corporation (NYSE: ADS), DIRECTV, Inc. (NASDAQ: DTV), Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM), Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) and Kohl's Corp. (NYSE: KOHL). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.analystsreview.com/1157-100free.
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Alliance Data Systems Corporation Analyst Notes
On April 10, 2014, Alliance Data Systems Corporation (ADS) announced that its Retail Services business, which manages more than 130 private label and co-branded credit programs, has entered into a long-term renewal agreement to continue providing private label and co-branded credit card services for Ann Inc. brands Ann Taylor and LOFT. The Company informed that Ann Inc. is one of the leading specialty retailers for fashionable women's apparel, shoes and accessories. As per the agreement, ADS will continue to provide marketing-driven private label and co-branded credit card programs that recognize and reward Ann Taylor and LOFT cardmembers. The full analyst notes on ADS are availabletodownload free of charge at:
http://www.analystsreview.com/1157-ADS-.pdf
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DIRECTV, Inc. Analyst Notes
On April 10, 2014, DIRECTV, Inc. (DIRECTV) announced the availability of its new Wireless Genie Mini (WGM), which gives customers the freedom to place their TVs anywhere they want and enjoy a full HD DVR experience on every TV without seeing the clutter of cable wires and boxes in every room, to all DIRECTV customers nationwide. The Company also launched a new national advertising campaign to support the rollout of the WGMs. According to the Company, each WGM acts just like an HD DVR "recording, pausing and rewinding live TV, with the ability to fast-forward and delete pre-recorded shows from any room in the home. Customers can also use DIRECTV's on demand programming platform if their DIRECTV Genie" is connected to the Internet. The full analyst notes on DIRECTV are availabletodownload freeof charge at:
http://www.analystsreview.com/1157-DTV-.pdf
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Yum! Brands, Inc. Analyst Notes
On April 9, 2014, Yum! Brands, Inc. (Yum) announced the opening of the first Pizza Hut in Iraq in collaboration with franchise partner, Al Kout Food Company, reflecting its continued expansion in emerging markets. The Company informed that the restaurant features a full casual dine-in experience for Iraqi consumers with a vibrant, youthful design and seating for 120 people. Also, the menu is in Kurdish and provides a range of appetizers, pizzas and flatbreads, pasta, salads, desserts and drinks. Al Kout Food Company intends to open four more Pizza Hut restaurants in Iraq in 2014 which will create more than 150 jobs in the region by the end of the year. The full analyst notes on Yum are availabletodownload free of charge at:
http://www.analystsreview.com/1157-YUM-.pdf
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Southwest Airlines Co.Analyst Notes
On April 9, 2014, Southwest Airlines Co. (Southwest) reported that it has commenced the operations of its first revenue flight utilizing a Boeing 737-800 equipped with Aviation Partner's Boeing Split Scimitar Winglets. According to Southwest, the upgradation of 737-800s with Split Scimitar Winglets is expected to increase annual fuel savings from approximately 3.5% per aircraft from Blended Winglets to approximately 5% - 5.5% per aircraft annually. Further, the airline also plans to retrofit 52 additional 737-800s currently in the fleet, expected to be completed by early 2015. All of the carrier's Boeing 737-700s and 737-800s, along with a majority of its 737-300s, are upgraded with Blended Winglets saving the Company roughly 55 million gallons of fuel annually. On April 9, 2014, the shares of Southwest ended 2.72% higher to close the day at $24.15. A total of 7.01 million shares changed hands during the day. The full analyst notes on Southwest are availabletodownload free of charge at:
http://www.analystsreview.com/1157-LUV-.pdf
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Kohl's Corp. Analyst Notes
On April 10, 2014, Kohl's Corp. (Kohl's) announced the availability of Peter Som for DesigNation collection at Kohl's stores nationwide. The Company informed that the collaboration features premier designer fashions based on international inspiration. The launch of Peter Som for DesigNation is supported with an integrated advertising and marketing campaign that spans across print, broadcast and digital media. Also, Som's collection captures the laidback chic sensibility of St. Barths, drawing from the island's scenery and nautical colors. The Company informed that the contemporary collection of tropical-inspired prints and chic silhouettes features misses' apparel at affordable prices ranging from $38 to $88. The full analyst notes on Kohl's are availabletodownload free of charge at:
http://www.analystsreview.com/1157-KOHL-.pdf
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