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The following are today's upgrades for Validea's Growth/Value Investor model based on the published strategy of James P. O'Shaughnessy. This two strategy approach offers a large-cap value model and a growth approach that looks for persistent earnings growth and strong relative

The following are today's upgrades for Validea's Earnings Yield Investor model based on the published strategy of Joel Greenblatt. This value model looks for companies with high return on capital and earnings yields.

The following are today's upgrades for Validea's Low PE Investor model based on the published strategy of John Neff. This strategy looks for firms with persistent earnings growth that trade at a discount relative to their earnings growth and dividend yield.

The following are today's upgrades for Validea's Price/Sales Investor model based on the published strategy of Kenneth Fisher. This value strategy rewards stocks with low P/S ratios, long-term profit growth, strong free cash flow and consistent profit margins.

The following are today's upgrades for Validea's Small-Cap Growth Investor model based on the published strategy of Motley Fool. This strategy looks for small cap growth stocks with solid fundamentals and strong price performance.

The following are today's upgrades for Validea's P/E/Growth Investor model based on the published strategy of Peter Lynch. This strategy looks for stocks trading at a reasonable price relative to earnings growth that also possess strong balance sheets.

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(RTTNews) - Revised data released by the Labor Department on Thursday showed U.S. labor productivity increased by less than initially estimated in the fourth quarter of 2019.

What happened Shares of integrated energy giant Chevron (NYSE: CVX) fell roughly 12% in February, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. Peer ExxonMobil's (NYSE: XOM) stock dropped even more, declining by 17%. Drilling-focused ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP), mean

The outlook for the global economy continues to darken, and a growing number of analysts see oil demand contracting in 2020.

Yum! Brands'(NYSE: YUM) Taco Bell plans to expand its Cantina brand by opening new locations and converting some existing locations to the higher-end concept. The chain's Cantinas, which have a different menu than its regular eateries and sell alcohol, brought the brand from its

(RTTNews) - With the more closely watched monthly jobs report looming, the Labor Department released a report on Thursday showing a modest decrease in first-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits in the week ended February 29th.

(RTTNews) - Canadian shares are likely to open on a negative note Thursday morning, tracking weak European markets, and sharply lower U.S. and Canadian futures, amid concerns about the economic impact of the rapidly spreading coronavirus infections.

(RTTNews) - Indian shares ended off their day's highs on Thursday as investors fretted about rising coronavirus cases in the country.

(RTTNews) - Ciena Corp. (CIEN) will host a conference call at 8:30 AM ET on March 5, 2020, to discuss Q1 20 earnings results.

(RTTNews) - Kroger Co. (KR) will host a conference call at 10:00 AM ET on March 5, 2020, to discuss Q4 19 earnings results.

(RTTNews) - Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) will host a conference call at 5:00 PM ET on March 5, 2020, to discuss Q2 20 earnings results.

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By The Investing Edge:By Daniel Shvartsman

(RTTNews) - German stocks edged down slightly on Thursday as the coronavirus crisis showed no signs of abating, with Italy confirming that it will shut all schools for 10 days.