What You Ought to Know in Capital Goods Sector: Special Research on USG Corp, Valmont Industries, Vishay Intertechnology, Vishay Precision, and Visteon

NEW YORK, February 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

Moments ago, Analysts Review released new research updates concerning several important developing situations including USG Corp (NYSE: USG), Valmont Industries (NYSE: VMI), Vishay Intertechnology (NYSE: VSH), Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (NYSE: VPG), Visteon Corporation (NYSE: VC). 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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USG Research Report: ( http://get.analystsreview.com/pdf/?c=USG%20Corp&d=02-Feb-2015&s=USG ),

VMI Research Report: ( http://get.analystsreview.com/pdf/?c=Valmont%20Industries&d=02-Feb-2015&s=VMI ),

VSH Research Report: ( http://get.analystsreview.com/pdf/?c=Vishay%20Intertechnology&d=02-Feb-2015&s=VSH ),

VPG Research Report: ( http://get.analystsreview.com/pdf/?c=Vishay%20Precision&d=02-Feb-2015&s=VPG ),

VC Research Report: ( http://get.analystsreview.com/pdf/?c=Visteon&d=02-Feb-2015&s=VC ).

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Analyst Update: Scheduled Earnings, Guidance Revision, Product Update, Recognition and Appointments

Reviewed by: Rohit Tuli, CFA®  

The U.S. stocks ended lower on Friday, sending the S&P 500 index to its biggest monthly decline in a year, as an unexpected deceleration in the U.S. fourth quarter GDP growth raised concerns over the health of world's biggest economy, curbing appeal of the risky assets. A Commerce Department data on Friday showed that the U.S. economy grew at a slower-than-expected 2.6% annualized rate in the fourth quarter versus a 5% growth in the third quarter as businesses curbed spending while trade deficit widened. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 1.45% to close at 17,164.95, the S&P 500 fell 1.30% to close at 1,994.99, and the Nasdaq Composite slipped 1.03% to end at 4,635.24. European equities also ended lower on Friday as data showed that consumer prices in the euro area fell more than the forecasts in January, highlighting the challenges that European Central Bank faces in its battle with deflation. Meanwhile, Asian stocks edged up on Friday, taking cues from the Wall Street where stocks rose on back of strong earnings.

USG Corporation (USG Corp), a leading building products Company, to release its Q4 2014 and full-year 2014 financial results on Thursday, February 5, 2015, before market opens. The Earnings release will be followed by a conference call and webcast at 9:00 a.m. ET (8:00 a.m. CT). As per Zacks investment research, the Company is expected to report earnings of $0.38 per share for Q4 2014 and of $2.03 per share for full-year 2014.

In anticipation of reduced fourth quarter demand in the Irrigation segment, Valmont Industries, Inc. (Valmont Industries) lowered its 2014 earnings outlook with full-year diluted EPS now expected to be between $8.10 and $8.20. Production and shipping delays in the Utility Support Structures segment also negatively impacted the fourth quarter results.

Adding to its lineup of GREEN devices, Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (Vishay Intertechnology) introduced three new 200 Ω precision monolithic quad single-pole single-throw (SPST) analog switches. Measuring 1.4 mm by 1.4 mm, these analog switches comes in the ultra-compact WCSP 4 bump by 4 bump array package.

Vishay Precision Group, Inc.'s (Vishay Precision) Vishay Foil Resistors product line's (VFR) AUR series of through-hole Bulk Metal® Foil resistors was recognized in EDN's prestigious list of Hot 100 Products of 2014. Additionally, the Company intends to release results for its fourth quarter and full-year fiscal 2014 on February 11, 2015.

Visteon Corporation (Visteon) announced the appointment of Joanne M. Maguire and Rouzbeh Yassini-Fard to the Company's board of directors, with immediate effect. According to the Company, the aforesaid appointments strengthen Visteon's board with 10 directors, nine of whom are external and independent.

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