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JP Morgan Sees Gap And Limited Earnings Driving Higher In 2010 (GPS, LTD) (The Business Insider) - 13:00 ET Mar 11, 2010

A new research report from JP Morgan indicates that Gap Inc. (GPS) and Limited Brands (LTD), parent company of Victoria's Secret, are poised to see profits increase this year and drive EPS growth. . For Gap Inc., a few key points include: . . 
 
Share:  A new research report from JP Morgan indicates that Gap Inc. (GPS) and Limited Brands (<span class="company">LTD</span>), parent company of Victoria's Secret, are poised to see profits increase this year and drive EPS growth. . For Gap Inc., a few key points include: . . Tweet this 

Limited Brands on the Rise (Zacks - Analyst Blog) - Mar 08, 2010

Limited Brands Inc.'s ( LTD , Analyst Report ) sustained focus on cost containment, inventory control, merchandise initiatives and effective capital management has kept it afloat in a difficult consumer environment. The company ended fiscal year 2009 and posted better than expected earnings results. The quarterly earnings of $1.01 per share outdid the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 98 cents and rose 49% from 68 cents delivered in the prior year quarter. 
 
Share:  <span class="company">Limited Brands</span> Inc.'s ( LTD , Analyst Report ) sustained focus on cost containment, inventory control, merchandise initiatives and effective capital management has kept it afloat in a difficult consumer environment. The company ended fiscal year 2009 and posted better than expected earnings results. The quarterly earnings of $1.01 per share outdid the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 98 cents and rose 49% from 68 cents delivered in the prior year quarter. Tweet this 

February Sales Rise as Shoppers Look for Clothes, Housewares (Daily Finance) - Mar 04, 2010

Helped by good Valentine's Day sales, Limited Brands ( ) had a comparable sales increase of 10%, with Victoria's Secret sales up 10% and Bath & Body Works up 11%. The apparel retailers' sales still came in above expectations, noted Ann Poole, retail analyst at investment bank Stephens Inc. 
Ann Poole
Ann Poole
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Share:  The apparel retailers' sales still came in above expectations, noted <span class="analyst">Ann Poole</span>, retail analyst at investment bank Stephens Inc. Tweet this 

S&P maintains 'BB' rating on Limited Brands (The Associated Press) - Mar 03, 2010

"The ratings on Limited Brands reflect its participation in the intensely competitive specialty retail industry and weak credit measures," Standard & Poor's credit analyst Jackie Oberoi said in a statement. 
 
Share:  "The ratings on <span class="company">Limited Brands</span> reflect its participation in the intensely competitive specialty retail industry and weak credit measures," Standard & Poor's credit analyst Jackie Oberoi said in a statement. Tweet this 

Limited Brands, Inc. (Moody's Global Credit Research) - Mar 11, 2010

 
 
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Limited Brands, Inc.’s (LTD) Price Target Raised (Benzinga) - Feb 26, 2010

Soleil Securities has raised the price target for Limited Brands, Inc. (NYSE: LTD) to $24. . The company has made a strong start in February. 
 
Share:  Soleil Securities has raised the price target for Limited Brands, Inc. (NYSE: LTD) to $24. . The company has made a strong start in February. Tweet this 

Citigroup Reiterates Buy on Limited Brands on Strong Q4 Results (LTD) (Comtex Smartrend) - Feb 25, 2010

By Chip Brian, SmarTrend Analytics Team 2/25/2010 Citigroup reiterated its Buy rating on Limited Brands ( NYSE:LTD ) with a $24.00 price target as the bank was impressed with Limited's Q4 results and believes the company's 2010 Guidance is conservative. Analyst Kimberly Greenberger commented, "4Q results support our thesis for improving sales on better execution in core categories & GM expansion (4Q ~+650 bps) off of trough levels given IT system upgrades, focus on speed/agility and disciplined financial and inventory mgmt, driving cont'd upward EPS revisions. We see margin expansion opportunity to ~15% (vs. 10% in '09E) 
Kimberly Greenberger
Kimberly Greenberger
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Share:  Analyst <span class="analyst">Kimberly Greenberger</span> commented, "4Q results support our thesis for improving sales on better execution in core categories & GM expansion (4Q ~+650 bps) off of trough levels given IT system upgrades, focus on speed/agility and disciplined financial and inventory mgmt, driving cont'd upward EPS revisions. Tweet this 

Limited Surpasses Expectations (Zacks - Analyst Blog) - Feb 25, 2010

Limited Brands Inc ( LTD , Analyst Report ), a specialty retailer of women's intimate and other apparel, beauty and personal care products, recently posted stronger than expected fourth quarter 2009 results sending shares up 4% or 85 cents to $22.39 in after market trading on Wednesday. The company's sustained focus on cost containment, inventory management, and merchandise initiatives has kept it afloat in a difficult consumer environment. Earnings versus Zacks Consensus. 
 
Share:  <span class="company">Limited Brands</span> Inc ( LTD , Analyst Report ), a specialty retailer of women's intimate and other apparel, beauty and personal care products, recently posted stronger than expected fourth quarter 2009 results sending shares up 4% or 85 cents to $22.39 in after market trading on Wednesday. The company's sustained focus on cost containment, inventory management, and merchandise initiatives has kept it afloat in a difficult consumer environment. Earnings versus Zacks Consensus. Tweet this 

Limited Brands, Abercrombie both exceed forecasts (Columbus Dispatch) - Feb 05, 2010

Central Ohio retailers Limited Brands and Abercrombie & Fitch posted better than expected sales growth in January, surprising analysts. "While January is not a particularly important month in terms of sales volume, retailers nonetheless posted a better than expected January comp gain of 33 percent despite limited clearance levels and several adverse storms during the month," said Ken Perkins, president of research firm Retail Metrics, in a note to investors 
Ken Perkins
Ken Perkins
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Share:  "While January is not a particularly important month in terms of sales volume, retailers nonetheless posted a better than expected January comp gain of 33 percent despite limited clearance levels and several adverse storms during the month," said <span class="analyst">Ken Perkins</span>, president of research firm Retail Metrics, in a note to investors Tweet this 

Limited Brands, Inc. (Moody's Global Credit Research) - Mar 10, 2010

Global Credit Research Credit Opinion 10 MAR 2010 Credit Opinion: Limited Brands, Inc. Limited Brands, Inc. Columbus, Ohio, United States Ratings Category Moody's Rating Outlook Positive Corporate Family Rating Ba2 Senior Unsecured 
 
Share:  Global Credit Research Credit Opinion 10 MAR 2010 Credit Opinion: Limited Brands, Inc. Limited Brands, Inc. Columbus, Ohio, United States Ratings Category Moody's Rating Outlook Positive Corporate Family Rating Ba2 Senior Unsecured... Tweet this 

Retailers surprise analysts (dispatch.com: Business) - Feb 05, 2010

Central Ohio retailers Limited Brands and Abercrombie & Fitch posted better than expected sales growth in January, surprising analysts. "While January is not a particularly important month in terms of sales volume, retailers nonetheless posted a better than expected January comp gain of 33 percent despite limited clearance levels and several adverse storms during the month," said Ken Perkins, president of research firm Retail Metrics, in a note to investors 
Ken Perkins
Ken Perkins
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Share:  "While January is not a particularly important month in terms of sales volume, retailers nonetheless posted a better than expected January comp gain of 33 percent despite limited clearance levels and several adverse storms during the month," said <span class="analyst">Ken Perkins</span>, president of research firm Retail Metrics, in a note to investors Tweet this 

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Limited Brands (NYSE: LTD) Raised to Outperform at BMO Capital 
 
Share:  Limited Brands (NYSE: <span class="company">LTD</span>) Raised to Outperform at <span class="analyst">BMO Capital</span> Tweet this 

Limited Brands Seems Limited (Zacks - Analyst Blog) - Jan 13, 2010

We have recently initiated coverage on Limited Brands Inc ( LTD , Analyst Report ), a specialty retailer in the United States, with a Neutral recommendation and a target price of $20, as we anticipate it to perform in line with the industry. Based in Columbus, Ohio, the company sells women's intimate and other apparel, beauty and personal care products, home fragrance products and accessories The company sells its merchandise through specialty retail stores, which are primarily mall based, and through its websites, catalogue and other channels 
 
Share:  We have recently initiated coverage on <span class="company">Limited Brands</span> Inc ( LTD , Analyst Report ), a specialty retailer in the United States, with a Neutral recommendation and a target price of $20, as we anticipate it to perform in line with the industry. Tweet this 

Limited Brands upgraded to "buy" (Newratings.com) - Jan 11, 2010

, Analysts at Jesup & Lamont upgrade Limited Brands (LTD) from "hold" to "buy" 
 
Share:  , Analysts at <span class="analyst">Jesup & Lamont</span> upgrade Limited Brands (<span class="company">LTD</span>) from "hold" to "buy" Tweet this 

Moody's upgrades Limited Brands' sr unsecured gtd notes to Ba1; changes outlook to positive (Moody's Global Credit Research) - Mar 09, 2010

Global Credit Research Rating Action 9 MAR 2010 Rating Action: Limited Brands, Inc. Moody's upgrades Limited Brands' sr unsecured gtd notes to Ba1; changes outlook to positive New York, March 09, 2010 -- Moody's Investors Service today 
 
Share:  Global Credit Research Rating Action 9 MAR 2010 Rating Action: Limited Brands, Inc. Moody's upgrades Limited Brands' sr unsecured gtd notes to Ba1; changes outlook to positive New York, March 09, 2010 -- Moody's Investors Service today... Tweet this 

Limited Brands Raises Outlook (Zacks - Analyst Blog) - Jan 08, 2010

Limited Brands, Inc ( LTD , Snapshot Report ), a specialty retailer of women's intimate and other apparel, beauty and personal care products, recently raised its fourth quarter 2009 guidance on the heels of better than expected sales and merchandise margin rates in the quarter. Limited Brands now expects its fourth quarter 2009 earnings in the range of 92 cents to 97 cents a share, up from 71 cents to 86 cents forecasted earlier Limited Brands said comparable store sales for the five weeks ended , 2010 dropped 2% year over year, after increasing 3% for the four weeks ended , 2009 
 
Share:  <span class="company">Limited Brands</span>, Inc ( LTD , Snapshot Report ), a specialty retailer of women's intimate and other apparel, beauty and personal care products, recently raised its fourth quarter 2009 guidance on the heels of better than expected sales and merchandise margin rates in the quarter. Tweet this 

Shoppers dawdle, but please retailers (dispatch.com: Business) - Jan 08, 2010

"Going forward, we plan to continue our conservative management of the business and increase our emphasis on speed and agility" Limited Brands was among the retailers that "reported significant increases in merchandise margin thanks to well controlled inventory and less deep discounts relative to last year," wrote Kimberly Greenberger, of Citi Investment Research & Analysis in a note to investors Dispatch reporter Tim Feran contributed to this story 
Kimberly Greenberger
Kimberly Greenberger
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Share:  <span class="company">Limited Brands</span> was among the retailers that "reported significant increases in merchandise margin thanks to well controlled inventory and less deep discounts relative to last year," wrote <span class="analyst">Kimberly Greenberger</span>, of Citi Investment Research & Analysis in a note to investors Tweet this 

Retail stocks higher today after better December sales projections (Palm Beach Post (blog)) - Jan 04, 2010

Lazard Capital Markets' Todd Slater raised his estimates on retailers including Target and Limited Brands Inc (LTD), both of which were trading higher 
Todd Slater
Todd Slater
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Share:  Lazard Capital Markets' <span class="analyst">Todd Slater</span> raised his estimates on retailers including Target and Limited Brands Inc (<span class="company">LTD</span>), both of which were trading higher Tweet this 

LTD’s Exchange Offer for Notes (Zacks - Analyst Blog) - Jan 04, 2010

Limited Brands Inc ( LTD , Snapshot Report ), a premier retail company, recently announced an exchange offer for its outstanding 8.5% Senior Notes due 2019, originally issued on , 2009, in a private offer aggregating $500 million in principal. In accordance with the sale, Limited Brands entered into a registration rights agreement under which it offered to exchange the Senior Notes for new notes registered under the Securities Act of 1933 According to the terms of the registration statement, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, holders of the Senior Notes will be able to exchange them for new notes of an equal principal amount 
 
Share:  <span class="company">Limited Brands</span> Inc ( LTD , Snapshot Report ), a premier retail company, recently announced an exchange offer for its outstanding 8.5% Senior Notes due 2019, originally issued on , 2009, in a private offer aggregating $500 million in principal. Tweet this 

Research Update: Limited Brands Outlook Revised To Stable From Negative On Improved Second-Quarter 2009; 'BB' Corp Credit Rating Affirmed (S&P Credit Research) - Mar 03, 2010

RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Research Update: Limited Brands Outlook Revised To Stable From Negative On Improved Second-Quarter 2009; 'BB' Corp Credit Rating Affirmed Publication date: 03-Mar-2010 Primary Credit Analyst: Jackie E 
 
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Limited Brands To Commence Registered Exchange Offer (The Street: Banks) - Dec 31, 2009

Limited Brands, Inc (NYSE: LTD) today announced the commencement of an exchange offer for its outstanding 85% Senior Notes due 2019 (the "Old Notes") The notes were originally issued on , 2009 , in a private offering in aggregate principal amount of $500 million (Logo:   ) In connection with the sale of the Old Notes, Limited Brands entered into a registration rights agreement in which it undertook to offer to exchange the Old Notes for new notes registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") 
 
Share:  Limited Brands, Inc (NYSE: LTD) today announced the commencement of an exchange offer for its outstanding 85% Senior Notes due 2019 (the "Old Notes") Tweet this 

Limited Brands’ Comp Sales Rise (Zacks - Analyst Blog) - Dec 07, 2009

Limited Brands Inc ( LTD , Snapshot Report ), a premier retail company, reported a 3% increase in comparable store sales in compared to the year earlier period. Overall sales were $781.1 million during the month versus $755.6 million in the previous year. However, on a year to date basis, comparable store sales decreased 5% versus the year ago period. 
 
Share:  <span class="company">Limited Brands</span> Inc ( LTD , Snapshot Report ), a premier retail company, reported a 3% increase in comparable store sales in compared to the year earlier period. Tweet this 

Limited Gets Profile Boost (TheStreet.com - Latest Headlines) - Dec 03, 2009

Gift baskets being offered at Bath & Body Works, for one, were priced at significant discounts to their actual value, and consumers who were looking for small, attractively priced presents for themselves or friends snapped them up, says Brian Sozzi, an analyst at Wall Street Strategies.  
Brian Sozzi
Brian Sozzi
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Share:  Gift baskets being offered at <span class="company">Bath</span> & Body Works, for one, were priced at significant discounts to their actual value, and consumers who were looking for small, attractively priced presents for themselves or friends snapped them up, says <span class="analyst">Brian Sozzi</span>, an analyst at Wall Street Strategies. Tweet this 

Winners and Losers From Black Friday Weekend (TIME) - Dec 02, 2009

Traffic to Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works was also strong, said Kimberly Greenberger, a managing director at Citigroup Global Markets.  
Kimberly Greenberger
Kimberly Greenberger
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Share:  Traffic to Victoria's Secret and <span class="company">Bath</span> & Body Works was also strong, said <span class="analyst">Kimberly Greenberger</span>, a managing director at Citigroup Global Markets. Tweet this 

Limited Brands Outlook Revised To Stable From Negative; 'BB' Corporate Credit Rating Affirmed (S&P Credit Research) - Mar 03, 2010

RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Limited Brands Outlook Revised To Stable From Negative; 'BB' Corporate Credit Rating Affirmed Publication date: 03-Mar-2010 Primary Credit Analyst: Jackie E Oberoi, New York (1) 212-438-2895; jackie_oberoi@standardandpoors.c 
 
Share:  RESEARCH Ratings Definitions Limited Brands Outlook Revised To Stable From Negative; 'BB' Corporate Credit Rating Affirmed Publication date: 03-Mar-2010 Primary Credit Analyst: Jackie E Oberoi, New York (1) 212-438-2895; jackie_oberoi@standardandpoors.c... Tweet this 

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