TCX, PLAB, LZB, SF, DRL Expected To Be Up Before Next Earnings Releases.

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BUYINS.NET / www.squeezetrigger.com is monitoring the performance of all stocks with earnings being released in the coming weeks and determining how the stocks have performed Before their last 12 quarterly, 6 quarterly and February earnings reports. TUCOWS INC (AMEX:TCX), PHOTRONICS INC (NASDAQ:PLAB), LA-Z-BOY INC (NYSE:LZB), STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP (NYSE:SF), DORAL FINANCIAL CORP (NYSE:DRL) are all expected to be Up Before their earnings are released . The movement of stock prices in the days and weeks leading to and following these earnings announcements may follow a predictable pattern. Most companies stock price histories show random or unpredictable movements around earnings dates. But some seem to repeat the same pattern quarter after quarter, year after year. The # of Reports in the table below shows how many previous quarterly reports comprise the indicator that predicts how a stock will act after its earnings are released. The specific technology used to make these predictions is available for a low monthly fee at http://www.squeezetrigger.com/services/strat/mh.php . The following stocks are expected to go Up Before earnings are released :

Symbol Company # of Reports Quarter Release Date

TCX TUCOWS INC 6 Quarter Q4 02/16/2011

PLAB PHOTRONICS INC 6 Quarter Q1 02/15/2011

LZB LA-Z-BOY INC 6 Quarter Q3 02/15/2011

SF STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP 12 Quarter Q4 02/15/2011

DRL DORAL FINANCIAL CORP 6 Quarter Q4 02/14/2011

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TUCOWS INC (AMEX:TCX) - Tucows Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides Internet services worldwide. The company offers reseller services, including domain services, email services, personal names service, SSL digital certificates, and platypus ISP billing solutions. It also provides domain names through YummyNames, a portfolio of various classes of domain names, such as gems, premium names, direct navigation names, and surname. In addition, it offers various retail services, such as domain registration, email, and other Internet services through Hover.com. Further, the company provides content services through tucows.com, a directory site offering reviews of and links to approximately 40,000 shareware, freeware, and demo software packages; and butterscotch.com that provides television-like shows and video tutorials designed to visually teach users about technology and the Internet. Tucows Inc. provides domain name registration, security, and identity products through digital certificates; and email through its global Internet-based distribution network of Internet service providers, Web hosting companies, and other providers of Internet services. The company was formerly known as Infonautics, Inc. and changed its name to Tucows Inc. in August 2001. Tucows was founded in 1992 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

PHOTRONICS INC (NASDAQ:PLAB) - Photronics, Inc. engages in the manufacture and sale of photomasks primarily in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Photomasks are high precision photographic quartz plates containing microscopic images of electronic circuits, which are used in the manufacture of semiconductors and flat panel displays, as well as used as masters to transfer circuit patterns onto semiconductor wafers and flat panel substrates during the fabrication of integrated circuits, and other types of electrical and optical components. The company sells its photomasks to semiconductor designers, manufacturers, foundries, and other high performance electronics manufacturers through its sales personnel and customer service representatives. Photronics, Inc. was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Brookfield, Connecticut.

LA-Z-BOY INC (NYSE:LZB) - La-Z-Boy Incorporated manufactures, markets, imports, distributes, and retails upholstery products and wood casegoods furniture products under the La-Z-Boy name in the United States and Canada. It operates in three segments: Upholstery Group, Casegoods Group, and Retail Group. The Upholstery Group segment manufactures and sells upholstered furniture to furniture retailers and proprietary stores. Its products include recliners and motion furniture, sofas, loveseats, chairs, ottomans, sleeper sofas, sectionals, and modulars. The Casegoods Group segment imports, markets, and distributes manufactured or imported wood casegoods furniture to furniture retailers. Its products include tables, chairs, entertainment centers, headboards, dressers, accent pieces, and various coordinated upholstered furniture. The Retail Group segment sells upholstered furniture to end consumers through the retail network. As of April 25, 2009, La-Z-Boy Incorporated had 68 company-owned La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries stores. The company was formerly known as Floral City Furniture and changed its name to La-Z-Boy Incorporated in 1996. La-Z-Boy Incorporated was founded in 1927 and is based in Monroe, Michigan.

STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP (NYSE:SF) - Stifel Financial Corp., a financial holding company, operates as a retail and institutional brokerage, and investment banking company in the United States and internationally. Its Global Wealth Management segment provides securities brokerage services, including the sale of equities, mutual funds, fixed income products, and insurance and annuity products. This segment also offers retail and commercial banking services to private and corporate clients, including personal loan programs, such as fixed and variable mortgage loans, home equity lines of credit, personal loans, loans secured by CDs or savings, automobile loans, and securities-based loans; and commercial lending programs, such as small business loans, commercial real estate loans, lines of credit, credit cards, term loans, and inventory and receivables financing. As of December 31, 2009, it operated a network of 1,885 financial advisors, located in 272 branch offices in 42 states; and 166 independent contractors. The companys Capital Markets segment provides research, equity and fixed income institutional sales and trading, investment banking, public finance, and syndicate services. It distributes proprietary equity research products to institutional investors; provides financial advisory services principally with respect to mergers and acquisitions, and the execution of public offerings and private placements of debt and equity securities; and co-ordinates managed equity and debt offerings. The companys customers include individual investors, corporations, municipalities, and institutions. Stifel Financial Corp. was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.

DORAL FINANCIAL CORP (NYSE:DRL) - Doral Financial Corporation, through its subsidiaries, provides a range of banking and financial services primarily in Puerto Rico and New York. It accepts deposits from the general public and institutions; obtains borrowings; originates and invests in loans, primarily residential real estate mortgage loans; invests in mortgage-backed securities, as well as in other investment securities; and offers traditional banking services. The company also provides commercial loans, such as lines of credit and term facilities to finance business operations and to provide working capital for specific purposes, such as to finance the purchase of assets, equipment, or inventory; consumer credit and personal secured loans; automobile leasing; and interim, construction, and bridge loans secured by multifamily apartment buildings and other commercial properties. In addition, it operates a federal savings bank, which gathers deposits through an Internet-based platform, originates and invests in interim loans secured by multi-family apartment buildings and commercial properties, and invests in investment securities. As of December 31, 2009, the company operated 35 branch offices in Puerto Rico. Further, Doral Financial Corporation offers property, casualty, life, and title insurance primarily to its mortgage loan customers. The company was founded in 1972 and is based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Doral Financial Corporation is a subsidiary of Doral Holdings Delaware, LLC.

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Wells Fargo Finances Six Solar Power Projects Completed by GCL-Poly.

Projects totaling 6 MW begin operation at University of San Diego, Antelope Valley Joint Union High School District in Southern California

SAN FRANCISCO -- Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) andGCL-Poly Energy Holdings Limited (3800.HK) today announced tax equity financing is complete for solar photovoltaic (PV) projects with a capacity of 6 MW at the University of San Diego and five high schools in the Antelope Valley Joint Union High School District. The six GCL-Poly sponsored projects were funded by Wells Fargo through a joint program announced in November that will provide over $100 million in funding to solar PV projects by the end of 2011.

The program allows GCL-Poly subsidiary GCL Solar Energy, Inc. to cost-effectively provide a clean and reliable source of electricity to its customers, including schools, municipalities, corporations, and utilities across the U.S. The projects at the University of San Diego and Antelope Valley Joint Union High School District are the first to be completed under the agreement. Both schools will purchase the electricity produced by the systems under long term power purchase agreements (PPAs).

The 1.2 megawatt (MW) system at the University of San Diego will provide approximately 15 percent of the institution's energy needs. Nearly 5,000 solar panels top the roofs of the university's academic buildings, residence halls, parking structure and a pavilion. The system, which is the tenth-largest solar facility on a college campus in the United States, was developed under GCL Solar's partnership with AMSOLAR, a solar developer focused on projects for educational institutions.

The five projects completed last December for the Antelope Valley Joint Union High School District, ranging from 200 kilowatts (kW) to 1.2 MW each, are part of a series of projects at 10 schools in the greater Los Angeles area expected to be completed early in 2011. Once finished by GCL Solar and its strategic development and asset management partner PsomasFMG, these projects will be the largest solar power installation at a single school district in the U.S constructed to date. With more than 41,000 PV panels, the system is projected to save the school district more than $40 million in energy costs over the next 20 years.

To date, Wells Fargo has invested more than $480 million in solar projects and has become a leader in providing capital and support to renewable energy companies. Since making its first project commitment in 2006, Wells Fargo has deployed more than $2.1 billion of tax equity into more than 250 renewable energy projects in the U.S. The projects account for over 4,200 MW of new clean energy capacity across 25 states. Combined, these projects generate approximately 12 terawatt-hours of electricity per year, which is enough clean, renewable energy to power about 1 million American households.

About Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a nationwide, diversified, community-based financial services company with $1.3 trillion in assets. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in San Francisco, Wells Fargo provides banking, insurance, investments, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance through more than 9,000 stores, 12,000 ATMs, the Internet (wellsfargo.com and wachovia.com), and other distribution channels across North America and internationally. With approximately 280,000 team members, Wells Fargo serves one in three households in America. Wells Fargo & Company was ranked No. 19 on Fortune's 2009 rankings of America's largest corporations. Wells Fargo's vision is to satisfy all our customers' financial needs and help them succeed financially.

About GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Limited (stock code: 3800.HK)

GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Limited is China's largest polysilicon producer and one of the world's leading wafer suppliers and also a top green energy enterprise in China. Annual polysilicon production capacity attained 21,000MT at the end of 2010, and the quality of polysilicon products reached electronic grade level. The Group's wafer production capacity already achieved 3.5GW at the end of November 2010. In addition, the Group owns a 20MW solar farm in Xuzhou, Jiangsu province, which is currently the largest solar farm in China. For more information about GCL-Poly, please visit the company's website at www.gcl-poly.com.hk.

Visa Unveils Visa Luxury Hotel Collection Platform to Affluent Cardholders in Latin America.

Visa announced that it puts some of the world's most exotic and luxurious hotels and resorts at the fingertips of its Visa Platinum, Signature and Infinite cardholders in Latin America and the Caribbean with the launch of the Visa Luxury Hotel Collection (VLHC) benefits platform in the region.

"Travel benefits consistently rank at the top of our Visa premium cardholders' lists of preferred perks," said Vicente Echeveste, Head of Consumer Products, Visa Inc. Latin America and the Caribbean. "The Visa Luxury Hotel Collection enhances Visa's ability to meet the lifestyles of today's affluent cardholder with access to the travel perks they value most. Whether planning a weekend getaway or a family vacation, Visa cardholders can enjoy sophisticated accommodations hand-picked by invitation only and appraised annually to ensure consistency with our highest standards."

The Company said the Visa Luxury Hotel Collection offers cardholders access to a number of perks, which may include the best available rate, a room upgrade, VIP guest status, complimentary valet parking or internet access, a food and beverage voucher, complimentary continental breakfast, and late checkout privileges. Cardholders can browse properties, check room availability, review rates, and make reservations through the Web site in Spanish. There is no need to prepay for the hotel stay; payment is due only at checkout. Bookings can also be carried by calling the Visa Concierge service.

Visa noted that it has created this new program to enhance its benefits platform for the affluent segment, which includes concierge services, medical protection, and travel insurances, to offer what this select group of cardholders' values the most.

The Visa Luxury Hotel Collection is powered by Kiwi Collection, one of the most-selective collections of luxury properties.

Visa is a global payments technology company that connects consumers, businesses, financial institutions and governments in more than 200 countries and territories to secure digital currency.

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Watch your words.(effects of one's word)(The Culture)

Byline: Bea Roegge

In his memorial speech in Tucson, Ariz., last week, President Obama asked for more civil discourse. Other recent public speakers have sought to make people aware that both what they say and how they say it can invite reaction that may be harmful. Thinking about the power of the spoken word, I was immediately transported in thought to the home I grew up in. While working in the kitchen, my sister and I often audibly fought with each other. "Watch your words," our mother would caution.

Over the years I've gained a positive side to that warning: Gentle words tend to bring peace to thought and action. As the Bible says, "Let your speech be alway with grace" (Col. 4:6). This doesn't mean we have to ignore wrongdoing or refuse to stand up for what we believe. Rather, it's a recognition of Jesus' command that we should love our neighbors as ourselves. Jesus' love was from the Christ, the spiritual reality of God's goodness and each individual's unity with the divine. When the love of the Christ guides our speech, our words become healing words.

Today when radio, television, and the Internet constantly supply us with words to listen to, alertness will help us discern which statements are healing and unifying and which are not. Just the tone of a comment can often soothe hurt feelings or, unfortunately, incite discord. When the latter threatens, prayer is an essential response. No matter where we are, even in the midst of a meeting or other gathering, we can pray not only for our own peace but also insist that God's purpose, which leads only to good, will prevail.

It's important to cultivate a genuine listening ear, as well as to be careful of what we put into others' ears. I can't count the times that someone has come to me with hurt feelings over what another has said. In many cases, upon analyzing the words, it's clear that they were open to interpretation and may not have meant what the hearer had thought and took offense to.

This reinforces the point that we need to be sure of what we really are thinking before giving it utterance. An old axiom makes this point: "Think more and talk less." Since our thoughts drive our words, the real challenge is to ensure that our thinking has a healing component. Then, even in difficult situations, we will be able to help instead of harm others by our words.

The King James Version of the Bible notes, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God" (John 1:1). There have been slightly differing interpretations of that statement, but the fact remains that it was the divine Word that brought forth creation. This "Word" had, and has, to be thought before anything is created.

Mary Baker Eddy, who discovered and founded Christian Science, spoke of the Word of God reverently, and advised, "We must resolve to take up the cross, and go forth with honest hearts to work and watch for wisdom, Truth, and Love" ("Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," p. 15). Words of "wisdom, Truth, and Love," thought and uttered, bring healing to our conversations, especially when we are willing to pause and wait for those healing words to come to thought before we open our mouths. We don't have to fill every silence with words. Rather, we can use quiet times to pray for more spiritual understanding - and better words.

Spidey on the web.(News)

THERE'S a new webslinger on the block - Brit actor Andrew Garfield.

A picture of the 27-year-old in his superhero suit leaked on to the internet yesterday.

Andrew recently said of his role in next year's 3D movie: "I want to feel stronger than I've ever felt, and more flexible."

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Reportlinker Adds The Future of Personal Care Consumer Trends in Australia.

NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:

The Future of Personal Care Consumer Trends in Australia

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Introduction

Understanding the most important trends impacting Australian consumers requires a broader understanding of the macro environment forces that have affected Australia in recent years. This report outlines how these social drivers translate into distinct attitudinal and behavioral shifts among Australian consumers with respect to personal care shopping and consumption.

Features and benefits

* Identify the five most important consumer developments occurring in Australia, and understand how these affect consumers' personal care choices* Gain an in-depth understanding of the broader socio-demographic, economic and technological forces shaping Australian consumer behavior* Benefit from Australia-focused consumer insight, benchmarked against global sentiment, to cater for contextualized, region-specific information needs* Access multiple waves of primary research to increase the likelihood of being 'on-trend' with NPD and marketing in Australia* Identify the companies, brands and campaigns most likely to succeed in the Australian market in the near future, and adapt strategies accordingly

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Nearly one-quarter of Australians will be over 65 by 2050. Addressing population aging requires rethinking of all aspects of a company's marketing strategy-from product design to promotion. Companies need to take a proactive approach to addressing this historically undervalued segment, in order to capitalize on rapidly shifting demographic trends. Over four-in-10 Australians find shopping enjoyable, but almost the same proportion think there is too much product choice when shopping. Retailers can reconcile this paradox by competing on non-price characteristics such as customer service and in-store layout, to ensure the shopping experience is interesting and engaging for Australians. Over half of all Australians express concern about personal care products that have been tested on animals. As more is learnt and publicized about how personal care products are made and distributed, products with a strong ethical positioning will be a key differentiator in the coming years.

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Samsung Broadens Blu-ray and Companion Box Lineup.

Samsung Electronics Co. unveiled a new Blu-ray player and companion box enabling Google TV, as part of its ongoing smart TV product offerings.

As part of Samsung's continued roll-out of smart TV products and services, Samsung said its new Blu-ray player and companion box enabling Google TV lets consumers surf the Internet on their TV screens as they would on a computer including the ability to update social networks, track fantasy football scores, check e-mail and more.

According to a release, seamlessly integrating web content into a traditional TV watching experience, Samsung's new Blu-ray player and companion box enabling Google TV feature an Android based platform, which will include a variety of Internet services for consumers. In addition, a special Google TV remote control will provide users with a full Qwerty keypad and voice search supported through an internal microphone.

Samsung Electronics Co. is a company focused on semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2009 consolidated sales of US$116.8 billion.

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Zobrist Consulting Introduces Smart Merchandiser - Putting the Power of Information in Merchandisers' Hands.

VAN NUYS, Calif. -- Zobrist introduces Smart Merchandiser for the WebSphere Commerce platform. Smart Merchandiser joins the Zobrist product offering as one of the strongest and most versatile tools available for managing ecommerce stores.

Smart Merchandiser is the first single tool to combine the intelligence of web analytics with the ease of a graphic, intuitive inventory management system. With its WYSIWIG (What you See Is What You Get) interface, Smart Merchandiser allows non-technical users to see product analytics, ratings, conversion rates and stock status just by clicking on product images. Featuring drag-and-drop inventory arrangement, merchandisers can make fast, informed decisions based on real-time analytics and available colors and styles. No more digging through spreadsheets and complicated analytics reports and matching them up with inventory reports to make online store merchandising decisions - Smart Merchandiser put the information Merchandisers need to manage their online store right at their fingertips. "Things that used to take a couple days to accomplish now take a couple hours," reports Alan Tsang, Zobrist Solution Architect.

Greg Pulsifer, General Manager of eCommerce at The North Face, calls Smart Merchandiser "everything we've been looking for in a tool that will help streamline workflow for our merchants, as well as provide additional business intelligence to assist in merchandising decisions."

Merchandisers can see who's visiting their site, which products they're searching, and most importantly, which ones they're buying. This allows them to plan more effective campaigns and better target their customers, putting the products they want right up front, to optimize the shopper's experience and facilitate the highest possible conversion rate.

"This product is designed to help retailers listen to their customers," says Tsang. "They can react to trends more quickly. For example, if a popular actress starts carrying a retailer's handbag, Smart Merchandiser alerts the retailer that there is buzz about that product, and they can highlight it physically on their site." Zobrist customers report increasing conversion rates and overall sales as a result of using the integrated information they get from Smart Merchandiser.

Zobrist's extensive experience with Top 100 Internet Retailer sites gives it the insight and expertise needed to produce the cost-effective Smart Merchandiser solution.

For more information, please visit Zobrist at NRF #3223 or contactus@zobristinc.com.

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Zobrist is a Premier IBM Business Partner focusing on Online Retailing since 2001. Zobrist was awarded the IBM WebSphere Commerce Leadership Award for "Best B2C Deployment" in 2008 for the launch of the thenorthface.com. Zobrist and VF Services were recognized by IBM with the "Foundational Leadership Award" in 2009 for the launch of Lee.com and Wrangler.com.