Free Research Reports on BSX, F, HES and VLO Issued by the Bedford Report

NEW YORK, NY -- (Marketwire) -- 01/30/13 -- The Bedford Report has released new equity reports today. As a leading provider of free in depth reports and timely market updates, Bedford is an essential resource for hundreds of thousands of investors across the country.

Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) despite reporting a 44 percent decline in fourth quarter fourth quarter earnings shares of the medical-device maker surged 3.6 percent on 60 million shares traded Tuesday. The company estimates sales for the first quarter of 2013 in a range of $1.740 to $1.815 billion.

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Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) shares declined 5 percent on over 100 million shares traded Tuesday after reporting fourth quarter results. The company reported a full year 2012 net income of $5.7 billion, which was $307 million lower than 2011.

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Hess Corp. (NYSE: HES) shares surged 8.5 percent on more than five-times the average daily volume Tuesday. Elliott Management Corp. is seeking to elect independent directors to the board, and are urging for a plan to spin off some of the company's assets to boost returns for shareholders.

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Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO) shares gained over 11 percent on more than double the average daily volume Tuesday. The company reported net income of $1.0 billion, or $1.82 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2012 compared to net income of $45 million, or $0.08 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2011. Valero's fourth-quarter earnings per share were the highest since 2005.

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