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DIAMOND FOODS INC NASDAQ:DMND, NACCO Industries NYSE:NC, Bank of America Corporation NYSE:BAC

Chutinush Taksinapinunt has upgraded DIAMOND FOODS INC NASDAQ:DMND to a strong buy with a price target of $80.

Chutinush Taksinapinunt said today “DIAMOND FOODS INC NASDAQ:DMND has shown strong growth in the past 5 years, the addition of Kettle and the expansion of UK manufacturing all point to increased sales in Europe that will see Diamond outperform over the next 2 years”

Diamond Foods had a transformational year in 2010. In addition to strong growth and profitability in the core business, the company acquired and successfully integrated the global operations of Kettle Foods. Diamond once again generated record earnings while continuing to invest in brands, innovation, operational infrastructure and people. We are pleased to report on Diamond’s fiscal 2010 results and plans for continuing growth in the future.

Diamond achieved a 23 percent increase in retail sales and a 41 percent increase in operating income during 2010. Snack sales increased 70 percent to $321 million and made up 47 percent of the company’s total net sales. These achievements were a direct result of expanded distribution, improved product mix, new products and the addition of four months of Kettle performance in the fiscal year. Net sales exceeded $680 million, generating profits of $36.8 million. Diamond’s earnings in 2010 expanded 52 percent, resulting in EPS of $1.91 per share.

EPS grew 32 percent for the year despite the issuance of approximately 30 percent more shares in an equity offering used to finance the Kettle acquisition. Diamond’s margin structure continued to improve as the proportion of sales represented by higher margin, branded retail products increased. Retail products comprised 84 percent of total sales in 2010, up from 49 percent in 2005. The shift in sales mix, coupled with cost-efficiency initiatives, has increased Diamond’s intrinsic earnings power. This is evidenced by a more than tripling of the operating margin since 2007. Our strategy is to continue to expand operating margin by growing our branded consumer product portfolio, while maintaining a strict discipline on growth, which will facilitate achievement of greater operating leverage in the future.

NACCO Industries NYSE:NC has been upgraded to a strong buy with a 2012 price target of $143 issued today by Shayne Heffernan.

Air Purifiers Reviewed | OrganicXpression.com

Hamilton Beach TrueAir: Air Purifiers Reviewed

Are you interested in purchasing an air purifier for your home or your business? If so, you are not alone. Over the past few years, air purifiers have rapidly increased in popularity. It seems as if each day, someone makes the decision to buy an air purifier. If you are interested in purchasing an air purifier, have you decided on a product yet? If not, you are urged to examine the Hamilton Beach TrueAir products.

When it comes to examining Hamilton Beach TrueAir products, you may notice something with the names. TrueAir products are associated with Hamilton Beach. Online, you will find that some of these products are referred to as Hamilton Beach products, while other are only referred to as TrueAir products. Just for your knowledge, these two are the same thing. Knowing this important piece of information may make it a little bit easier for you to shop for and research a Hamilton Beach TrueAir product online.

Now that you know how to go about finding an air purifier made by Hamilton Beach, TrueAir, you can begin to examine the products that are available for sale. According the Hamilton Beach online website, which can be found at www.hamiltonbeach.com, there are four different air purifiers that the company has available for sale, at least at the current moment. These air purifiers include an Ionic Air Purifier, a High-Efficiency Air Purifier, a Compact Air Purifier, as well as an Ultra UV Air Purifier.

With the Hamilton Beach TrueAir Ionic Air Purifier, you do not have to purchase any replacement filters. Instead of purchasing replacement filter, you just need to regularly vacuum the one that you have. The Hamilton Beach TrueAir Ionic Air Purifier also keeps the air inside a fairly large space clean. It is noted that this air purifier can effectively clean the air in rooms up to 180 square feet. Perhaps, the greatest thing about the Hamilton Beach TrueAir Ionic Air Purifier is that it looks like a modern product. If you are concerned with the appearance of your home, this air purifier may be perfect for you. This air purifier is available for as low as $140.

The Hamilton Beach TrueAir High Efficiency Air Purifier is also a popular air purifier. The only difference is the fact that the air filter needs to be replaced. However, that filter is a HEPA filter. In the air purifier industry, HEPA filters are considered the best performing filters; therefore, you should be able to rest assure knowing that the Hamilton Beach TrueAir High Efficiency Air Purifier is one of the best on the market. This air purifier sells for around $110 and the replacement filters can be purchased for around $60.

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