Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) has set the debut date for ‘House of Cards”.

Netflix To Show ‘House Of Cards’

The streaming service provider Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) has announced that it will start the streaming of the first original Netflix series ‘House of Cards’ from 1, February 2013.

The show, starring Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright, will be available for UK, Ireland, North America, Latin America and Nordic Countries customers. ‘House of Cards’ is a political drama set in Washington DC.

Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) chief content officer Ted Sarandos said, “‘House of Cards’ combines the best of filmmaking with the best of television. Beau Willimon’s compelling narrative, David Fincher’s unparalleled craftsmanship, indelible performances by Kevin Spacey and the rest of the cast unite to create a gripping story and a new kind of viewing experience for Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) members to immerse themselves in”.

Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) shares were at 66.67 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a -13.1% change in the stock price over the past 3 months.

Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Moderate Sell
Mean recommendation: Error
(1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell)
3 Months Ago: Error
Zack’s Rank: 4 out of 19 in the industry

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE:WMT) has opened its first San Jose Neighborhood market.

Wal-Mart Moving Neighbourhood Markets To San Jose

The grocery retailer Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE:WMT) has expanded its Neighborhood market portfolio by opening a new 38,000 square-foot store at Westgate mall in San Jose.

The new store will sell all items including groceries, meat and diary products, bakery, frozen foods, fresh local produce, tortilla factory and organic items.

A Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE:WMT) spokeswoman Delia Garcia said, “We are happy to be giving the community fresh and affordable groceries. You will find the same variety of grocery products that you find in one of our Walmart Supercenters. But these stores are smaller and are set up for quick and convenient grocery shopping”.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE:WMT) shares are currently standing at 74.20.

Price History
Last Price: 74.20
52 Week Low / High: 52.13 / 75.24
50 Day Moving Average: 73.58
6 Month Price Change %: 21.6%
12 Month Price Change %: 41.9%

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) has decided to hire 1,000 seasonal workers in Swansea.

Amazon.com To Expand Holiday Workforce

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN), the online retailer, has announced that it is recruiting more than 1,000 seasonal workers at its Swansea distribution centre.

The jobs are part of Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN)’s hiring of over 10,000 employees on temporary contracts around the UK for the Christmas period.

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) stated that, “Thousands of UK employees initially on temporary contracts had moved into permanent roles over the past three years”.

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) stocks are currently standing at 250.60.

Price History
Last Price: 250.60
52 Week Low / High: 166.97 / 264.11
50 Day Moving Average: 244.02
6 Month Price Change %: 27.3%
12 Month Price Change %: 16.6%

Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) has partnered with JBF Industries to set up a production facility in Brazil.

Coca-Cola Signs Brazil Production Deal

Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) announced that it has partnered with JBF Industries in an effort to increase the production of its PlantBottle TM packaging material.

JBF industries will set up a new bio-glycol production facility in Brazil. Bio-glycol is the key ingredient of PlantBottle packaging and it will be produced using locally sourced sugarcane and sugarcane processing waste.

Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) vice president Ronald J. Lewis said, “The benefits of sustainable innovation are only fully realized when commercialized and put in the hands of consumers. We are pleased that our partnership with JBF Industries Ltd. will help us further expand global production”.

Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE:KO) stocks are currently standing at 37.93.

Price History
Last Price: 37.93
52 Week Low / High: 31.67 / 40.67
50 Day Moving Average: 38.71
6 Month Price Change %: 2.5%
12 Month Price Change %: 9.9%

Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) has rolled out the new business-centric ElitePad 900 tablet.

Hewlett-Packard Releases ElitePad Tablet

Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ), the world’s largest PC maker, has rolled out its new tablet ElitePad 900 for Windows 8 operating system.

The new tablet is designed for business customers and will comfortably fit in hand. The device features 10.1 inch Gorilla glass 2 display, machined-aluminum back, next-generation Intel mobile processors and it will also work with optional Smart Jackets.

Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ)’s commercial notebook products director Ajay Gupta said, “This has really been designed from a business point of view. We believe this is the baseline for all tablets that are going to be launched. This is something we believe people will be glad to carry”.

Hewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE:HPQ) stocks were at 17.06 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a -15.2% change in the stock price over the past 3 months.

Hewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE:HPQ) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Moderate Sell
Mean recommendation: Error
(1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell)
3 Months Ago: Error
Zack’s Rank: 1 out of 2 in the industry

Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) has sold out its Verismo single-serve coffee-maker.

Starbucks Coffee Machine Sells Out

The coffee retailer Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) has announced that the sale of its Verismo single-serve coffee brewer exceeded its expectations, and that the initial sale surpassed forecasts.

The brewer is being sold through Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) website and Williams-Sonoma Inc.

The machine is priced at $199, and will be available through its US stores starting from October 16.

Alias Martinez, a Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) spokeswoman said, “It’s really exceeded our expectations. Some of the machines are on back order and they should be in today. Starbucks won’t have trouble getting enough Verismo inventory for the holiday season. We have a good understanding of the demand that we’re going to be seeing”.

Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) shares were at 50.10 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a -6.4% change in the stock price over the past 3 months.

Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy
Mean recommendation: Error
(1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell)
3 Months Ago: Error
Zack’s Rank: 12 out of 47 in the industry

Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) is set to open seven Twin Cities Best Buy Mobile stores.

Best Buy To Open New Stores

The electronic retailer Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) is going to open seven new Best Buy Mobile Stores as part of its Twin Cities strategy.

The new locations will be at Roseville, Woodbury, Stillwater, Maplewood and Burnsville.

These stores will be twice as large as their previous Mobile locations.

A Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) spokesman Jeff Haydock said, “These are off-mall stores, and we don’t currently have anything like it here in the Twin Cities. They’re not strip mall locations as much as they are stand-alone buildings, (which) you’d typically find near bigger retailers like a Home Depot or a Target”.

Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) shares were at 17.61 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a -4.9% change in the stock price over the past 3 months.

Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Hold
Mean recommendation: Error
(1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell)
3 Months Ago: Error
Zack’s Rank: 2 out of 6 in the industry

American Express (NYSE:AXP) has launched integration with Apple’s Passbook.

American Express To Integrate iOS Passbook

American Express (NYSE:AXP) announced that it is launching an integration with Apple’s Passbook, a feature of Apple’s newly released iOS 6.

It is a mobile wallet that allows iPhone and iPod touch users to keep frequently used cards at their fingertips.

Brad Minor, American Express (NYSE:AXP) spokesman, said that, “American Express (NYSE:AXP) has essentially re-imagined what’s possible for the newly launched Apple iOS6 Passbook technology – taking it beyond just mobile ticketing, coupons, and loyalty cards. This is an entirely new use-case for Pass that makes it useful every day and not just for specific occasions”.

American Express Co. (NYSE:AXP) stocks were at 57.86 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a 1.9% change in the stock price over the past 3 months.

American Express Co. (NYSE:AXP) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Hold
Mean recommendation: Error
(1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell)
3 Months Ago: Error
Zack’s Rank: 3 out of 23 in the industry