Factors of Influence in 2018, Key Indicators and Opportunity within Fred's, Nexstar Broadcasting Group, CNO Financial Group, Neurocrine Biosciences, Kosmos Energy, and Loews — New Research Emphasizes Economic Growth

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NEW YORK, May 14, 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 Fred's, Inc. (FRED, Financial), Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. (NXST, Financial), CNO Financial Group, Inc. (:CNO), Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (NBIX, Financial), Kosmos Energy Ltd. (:KOS), and Loews Corporation (:L), including updated fundamental summaries, consolidated fiscal reporting, and fully-qualified certified analyst research.

Complimentary Access: Research Reports

Full copies of recently published reports are available to readers at the links below.

FRED DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=FRED
NXST DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=NXST
CNO DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=CNO
NBIX DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=NBIX
KOS DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=KOS
L DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=L

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The new research reports from Fundamental Markets, available for free download at the links above, examine Fred's, Inc. (FRED, Financial), Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. (NXST, Financial), CNO Financial Group, Inc. (:CNO), Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (NBIX, Financial), Kosmos Energy Ltd. (:KOS), and Loews Corporation (:L) 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 May 11th, 2018. Percentage calculations are performed after rounding. All amounts in millions (MM), except per share amounts.

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FRED'S, INC. (FRED, Financial) REPORT OVERVIEW

Fred's' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended January 31st, 2018 vs January 31st, 2017, Fred's reported revenue of $271.66MM vs $290.55MM (down 6.50%) and basic earnings per share -$0.88 vs -$0.60. For the twelve months ended January 31st, 2018 vs January 31st, 2017, Fred's reported revenue of $1,805.41MM vs $1,886.24MM (down 4.29%) and basic earnings per share -$4.02 vs -$1.80. Fred's is expected to report earnings on June 5th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending April 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was -$0.06.

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

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NEXSTAR BROADCASTING GROUP, INC. (NXST, Financial) REPORT OVERVIEW

Nexstar Broadcasting Group's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, Nexstar Broadcasting Group reported revenue of $615.34MM vs $540.32MM (up 13.88%) and basic earnings per share $1.04 vs $0.14 (up 642.86%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Nexstar Broadcasting Group reported revenue of $2,431.97MM vs $1,103.19MM (up 120.45%) and basic earnings per share $10.38 vs $2.98 (up 248.32%). Nexstar Broadcasting Group is expected to report earnings on August 14th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending June 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.93. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $7.08 and is expected to report on February 26th, 2019.

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

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CNO FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. (CNO, Financial) REPORT OVERVIEW

CNO Financial Group's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, CNO Financial Group reported revenue of $1,007.80MM vs $1,070.70MM (down 5.87%) and basic earnings per share $0.50 vs $0.36 (up 38.89%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, CNO Financial Group reported revenue of $4,297.20MM vs $3,985.10MM (up 7.83%) and basic earnings per share $1.03 vs $2.03 (down 49.26%). CNO Financial Group is expected to report earnings on July 25th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending June 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.45. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $2.19 and is expected to report on February 12th, 2019.

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

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NEUROCRINE BIOSCIENCES, INC. (NBIX, Financial) REPORT OVERVIEW

Neurocrine Biosciences' Recent Financial Performance

For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Neurocrine Biosciences reported revenue of $161.63MM vs $15.00MM (up 977.51%) and basic earnings per share -$1.62 vs -$1.63. Neurocrine Biosciences is expected to report earnings on August 2nd, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending June 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was -$0.68. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $1.58 and is expected to report on February 12th, 2019.

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

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KOSMOS ENERGY LTD. (KOS, Financial) REPORT OVERVIEW

Kosmos Energy's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, Kosmos Energy reported revenue of $127.18MM vs $151.97MM (down 16.31%) and basic earnings per share -$0.13 vs -$0.07. For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Kosmos Energy reported revenue of $636.84MM vs $385.36MM (up 65.26%) and basic earnings per share -$0.57 vs -$0.74. Kosmos Energy is expected to report earnings on August 6th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending June 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was -$0.02. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is -$0.05 and is expected to report on February 25th, 2019.

To read the full Kosmos Energy Ltd. (KOS, Financial) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=KOS

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LOEWS CORPORATION (L, Financial) REPORT OVERVIEW

Loews' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, Loews reported revenue of $3,581.00MM vs $3,300.00MM (up 8.52%) and basic earnings per share $0.89 vs $0.88 (up 1.14%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Loews reported revenue of $13,735.00MM vs $13,105.00MM (up 4.81%) and basic earnings per share $3.46 vs $1.93 (up 79.27%). Loews is expected to report earnings on July 30th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending June 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.76. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $3.85 and is expected to report on February 11th, 2019.

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

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