Where Opportunity is Found: Featured Research on Group 1 Automotive, Hillenbrand, HNI Corp., International Game Technology and Jarden

NEW YORK, December 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Moments ago, Realtime Equities released new analyst updates concerning several important developing situations including Group 1 Automotive (NYSE: GPI), Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI), HNI Corp. (NYSE: HNI), International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT), and Jarden (NYSE: JAH). Realtime Equities is the leader in realtime news, commentary and analysis - 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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Analyst Update: Expansion, Quarterly Results and Dividends
Reviewed by: Rohit Tuli, CFA®

The U.S. stock market on Wednesday ended the day in green, following the Federal Reserve's (Fed) dovish tone at the conclusion of its two-day meeting, shrugging off the falling oil worries and deflationary concerns. Fed's Chairwoman Janet Yellen sounded positive on the economy but noted that there was room for improvement. Yellen also stated that inflation is running below the Fed's 2% target inflation rate, but expects to see normalization.  The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) recorded their best one day performance in 2014. The S&P 500 advanced 2.04%, DJIA gained 1.69%, and the Nasdaq Composite moved up 2.12%. Asian markets were mixed on Wednesday as investors awaited the outcome of the Federal Reserve policy meeting. The European stock market also witnessed a late recovery, as a rebound in energy stocks and new signs of economic stimulus measures from the European Central Bank lifted shares.

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (Group 1 Automotive) has acquired three BMW/MINI dealerships located in the United Kingdom, thus expanding its UK footprint to 17 dealerships. With the acquisition, the Company expects its UK operations to generate approximately $1.3 billion in estimated annual revenues.

Hillenbrand Inc's (Hillenbrand) board has increased its regular quarterly cash dividend to $0.20 per share on the Company's common stock, payable on December 31, 2014, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 17, 2014.

HNI Corporation (HNI Corp.) reported strong growth in its topline during Q3 FY 2014, led by double digit growth in its hearth business. For Q4 FY 2014, the Company expects sales to grow 13% to 17% YoY while for FY 2014 it has raised its guidance of non-GAAP diluted EPS to the range of $1.95 to $2.00.

International Game Technology's Megabucks ® video slot at Rampart Casino in Las Vega paid a huge $14 million Jackpot on November 30, 2014. Previously, its Wheel of Fortune also made players millionaires by giving $1.4 million to a player on November 24, 2014 at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and a whopping $1.2 million to a player who played the famed game at the Plaza Hotel & Casino on November 15, 2014.

Jarden Corporation (Jarden) reported double digit growth in its net income and net sales for third quarter 2014. With the strong results, the Company marks the first third quarter in its history in which revenues exceeded the two billion dollar mark.

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GPI Research Report: ( http://get.realtimeequities.com/pdf/?c=Group%201%20Automotive&d=18-Dec-2014&s=GPI ),

HI Research Report: ( http://get.realtimeequities.com/pdf/?c=Hillenbrand&d=18-Dec-2014&s=HI ),

HNI Research Report: ( http://get.realtimeequities.com/pdf/?c=HNI%20Corp.&d=18-Dec-2014&s=HNI ),

IGT Research Report: ( http://get.realtimeequities.com/pdf/?c=International%20Game%20Technology&d=18-Dec-2014&s=IGT ),

JAH Research Report: ( http://get.realtimeequities.com/pdf/?c=Jarden&d=18-Dec-2014&s=JAH ).

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