How it All Plays Out: New Research on Bon-Ton Stores, Tuesday Morning, Alon Blue, Big Lots, and Burlington

NEW YORK, February 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

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Moments ago, Analysts Review released new research updates concerning several important developing situations including Bon-Ton Stores (NYSE: BONT), Tuesday Morning (NYSE: TUES), Alon Blue (NYSE: BSI), Big Lots (NYSE: BIG), and Burlington (NYSE: BURL). Analysts Review provides a single unified platform for investors' to hear about what matters - proudly employing registered CFA® research staff and rigorous compliance procedures. The full research reports are being made available to the public for informational purposes only.

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BONT Research Report: ( http://get.analystsreview.com/pdf/?c=Bon-Ton%20Stores&d=20-Feb-2015&s=BONT ),

TUES Research Report: ( http://get.analystsreview.com/pdf/?c=Tuesday%20Morning&d=20-Feb-2015&s=TUES  ),

BSI Research Report: ( http://get.analystsreview.com/pdf/?c=Alon%20Blue&d=20-Feb-2015&s=BSI ),

BIG Research Report: ( http://get.analystsreview.com/pdf/?c=Big%20Lots&d=20-Feb-2015&s=BIG ),

BURL Research Report: ( http://get.analystsreview.com/pdf/?c=Burlington&d=20-Feb-2015&s=BURL ).

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Analyst Update: Changes in Leadership, New Offers, Philanthropic Initiative and Financial Results

Reviewed by: Rohit Tuli, CFA®  

The US stock markets closed on a mixed note on Thursday. The Nasdaq rose for a seventh straight session boosted by a rally of 8.5% in the Priceline Group shares. The Dow and the S&P 500 on the other hand eased following declines in energy shares and a disappointing outlook from Wal-Mart. Uncertainty over prospects of a debt deal with Greece added to investor caution. Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down 44.08 points, or 0.24%, at 17,985.77; S&P 500 closed down 2.23 points, or 0.11%, at 2,097.45; while the Nasdaq closed up 18.34 points, or 0.37%, at 4,924.70. Europe's stock rally lost steam on Thursday, with a benchmark index retreating from a seven-year high, after Germany rejected a new proposal from Athens for an extension of its bailout programme. The German finance ministry described the Greek proposal as "not a substantial solution" because it failed to fulfill the conditions of an EU/IMF bailout programme. In Asia, the Nikkei rose to a 15-year high following better-than-expected export data, while trade in the rest of Asia was quiet with several markets closed for Lunar New Year.

The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.'s (Bon-Ton Stores) Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer - Keith E. Plowman has decided to retire from his role in August 2015. The Company's Board has agreed to his decision upon a notice period of approximately six months, followed by a consulting arrangement of 18-month duration.

Tuesday Morning Corp.'s (Tuesday Morning) Q2 FY 2015 net income increased 33.9% YoY to $23.7 million. Net sales for the quarter increased 5.5% YoY to $301.4 million. Q2 FY 2015 comparable store sales increased 7.6% YoY, which comprised of a 7.7% increase in customer transactions, offset by a 0.1% decrease in average ticket.

Alon Blue Square Israel Ltd. (Alon Blue) announced the appointment of three new directors - Mr. Tal Yeshua, Mr. Avigdor Kaplan and Avshalom Haran. Additionally, the Company informed that Ms. Diana Bogoslavsky has ended her tenure as one of its directors following the end of her term as CEO of Mishkei Emek Hayarden and the Regional Plants, one of the shareholders of Alon Israel Oil Company.

Big Lots, Inc. (Big Lots) announced season deals on mattresses, sofas, loveseats, bedding and more for their home, helping shoppers make the most of their tax refunds. Along with hot deals available through February 21, 2015, the Company is also offering value and convenience with Easy Leasing.

Burlington Stores, Inc. (Burlington) announced its extended collaboration with WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease, in an effort to support women's heart health education and increase awareness for this chronic and life-threatening disease. Marking the third year of their partnership, the duos also announced the launch of their nationwide Heart of Style Tour.

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