Free Research Reports on APA, BKS, GRPN and TJX Issued by the Bedford Report

NEW YORK, NY -- (Marketwired) -- 05/10/13 -- 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.

Apache Corporation (NYSE: APA) shares spiked over 4.0 percent on more than double the average daily volume Thursday. The company announced that it plans to sell $4 billion in assets by the end of the year, and plans to use approximately $2 billion to repurchase shares of its common stock.

Find out more about Apache including full access to the free equity report at: www.BedfordReport.com/APA

Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS) shares surged over approximately 22 percent on volume of over 12.0 million shares traded Thursday. TechCrunch reported that Microsoft, who already owns a 17 percent stake in Nook Media, is considering purchasing Nook's digital assets for approximately $1.0 billion.

Find out more about Barnes & Noble including full access to the free equity report at: www.BedfordReport.com/BKS

Groupon Inc. (NASDAQ: GRPN) shares spiked nearly 10.0 percent on volume of nearly 60.0 million shares traded Thursday. The company reported revenues grew 8 percent year-over-year to $601.4 million for the first quarter of 2013, revenues in the quarter were driven by a 42 percent revenue growth in North America.

Find out more about Groupon including full access to the free equity report at: www.BedfordReport.com/GRPN

The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TJX) shares have gained approximately 20.0 percent year-to-date. The company reported comparable store sales for April increased 8 percent year-over-year. TJX now expects earnings per share for the first quarter of 2013 to be in the range of $0.61 to $0.62.

Find out more about The TJX Companies including full access to the free equity report at: www.BedfordReport.com/TJX

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