Detailed Research: Economic Perspectives on United States Steel, Zoe's Kitchen, First Horizon National, Starbucks, Nuance Communications, and Alphabet — What Drives Growth in Today's Competitive Landscape

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NEW YORK, April 16, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In new independent research reports released early this morning, Fundamental Markets released its latest key findings for all current investors, traders, and shareholders of United States Steel Corporation (:X), Zoe's Kitchen, Inc. (:ZOES), First Horizon National Corporation (:FHN), Starbucks Corporation (SBUX, Financial), Nuance Communications, Inc. (NUAN, Financial), and Alphabet Inc. (GOOG, Financial), including updated fundamental summaries, consolidated fiscal reporting, and fully-qualified certified analyst research.

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The new research reports from Fundamental Markets, available for free download at the links above, examine United States Steel Corporation (:X), Zoe's Kitchen, Inc. (:ZOES), First Horizon National Corporation (:FHN), Starbucks Corporation (SBUX, Financial), Nuance Communications, Inc. (NUAN, Financial), and Alphabet Inc. (GOOG, Financial) on a fundamental level and outlines the overall demand for their products and services in addition to an in-depth review of the business strategy, management discussion, and overall direction going forward. Several excerpts from the recently released reports are available to today's readers below.

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Important Notice: the following excerpts are not designed to be standalone summaries and as such, important information may be missing from these samples. Please download the entire research report, free of charge, to ensure you are reading all relevant material information. All information in this release was accessed April 13th, 2018. Percentage calculations are performed after rounding. All amounts in millions (MM), except per share amounts.

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UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION (X, Financial) REPORT OVERVIEW

United States Steel's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, United States Steel reported revenue of $3,133.00MM vs $2,650.00MM (up 18.23%) and basic earnings per share $0.91 vs -$0.49. For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, United States Steel reported revenue of $12,250.00MM vs $10,261.00MM (up 19.38%) and basic earnings per share $2.21 vs -$2.81. United States Steel is expected to report earnings on April 26th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending March 31st, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was -$0.83. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $5.41 and is expected to report on January 30th, 2019.

To read the full United States Steel Corporation (X, Financial) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=X

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ZOE'S KITCHEN, INC. (ZOES, Financial) REPORT OVERVIEW

Zoe's Kitchen's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Zoe's Kitchen reported revenue of $71.38MM vs $61.98MM (up 15.16%) and basic earnings per share -$0.14 vs -$0.02. For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Zoe's Kitchen reported revenue of $314.10MM vs $275.96MM (up 13.82%) and basic earnings per share -$0.10 vs $0.09. Zoe's Kitchen is expected to report earnings on May 24th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending March 31st, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.01. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is -$0.08 and is expected to report on February 28th, 2019.

To read the full Zoe's Kitchen, Inc. (ZOES, Financial) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=ZOES

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FIRST HORIZON NATIONAL CORPORATION (FHN, Financial) REPORT OVERVIEW

First Horizon National's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, First Horizon National reported interest income of $287.63MM vs $219.90MM (up 30.80%) and basic earnings per share -$0.25 vs $0.24. For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, First Horizon National reported interest income of $989.93MM vs $817.91MM (up 21.03%) and basic earnings per share $0.66 vs $0.95 (down 30.53%). First Horizon National is expected to report earnings on July 13th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending June 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.27. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $1.71 and is expected to report on January 18th, 2019.

To read the full First Horizon National Corporation (FHN, Financial) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=FHN

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STARBUCKS CORPORATION (SBUX, Financial) REPORT OVERVIEW

Starbucks' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Starbucks reported revenue of $6,073.70MM vs $5,732.90MM (up 5.94%) and basic earnings per share $1.58 vs $0.52 (up 203.85%). For the twelve months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, Starbucks reported revenue of $22,386.80MM vs $21,315.90MM (up 5.02%) and basic earnings per share $1.99 vs $1.91 (up 4.19%). Starbucks is expected to report earnings on April 26th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending March 31st, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.45.

To read the full Starbucks Corporation (SBUX, Financial) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=SBUX

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NUANCE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (NUAN, Financial) REPORT OVERVIEW

Nuance Communications' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Nuance Communications reported revenue of $501.65MM vs $487.66MM (up 2.87%) and basic earnings per share $0.18 vs -$0.08. For the twelve months ended September 30th, 2017 vs September 30th, 2016, Nuance Communications reported revenue of $1,939.36MM vs $1,948.90MM (down 0.49%) and basic earnings per share -$0.52 vs -$0.04. Nuance Communications is expected to report earnings on May 8th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending March 31st, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.32.

To read the full Nuance Communications, Inc. (NUAN, Financial) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=NUAN

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ALPHABET INC. (GOOG, Financial) REPORT OVERVIEW

Alphabet's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Alphabet reported revenue of $32,323.00MM vs $26,064.00MM (up 24.01%) and basic earnings per share -$4.38 vs $7.73. For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Alphabet reported revenue of $110,855.00MM vs $90,272.00MM (up 22.80%) and basic earnings per share $18.27 vs $28.32 (down 35.49%). Alphabet is expected to report earnings on April 23rd, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending March 31st, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $7.73. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $46.96 and is expected to report on February 7th, 2019.

To read the full Alphabet Inc. (GOOG, Financial) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=GOOG

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