Detailed Research: Economic Perspectives on Gap, Cleveland-Cliffs, Altria, Express, Merck & Co., and Halliburton – What Drives Growth in Today's Competitive Landscape

NEW YORK, Nov. 01, 2017 -- In new independent research reports released early this morning, Fundamental Markets released its latest key findings for all current investors, traders, and shareholders of The Gap, Inc. (NYSE:GPS), Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE:CLF), Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE:MO), Express, Inc. (NYSE:EXPR), Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK), and Halliburton Company (NYSE:HAL) 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.

GPS DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=GPS

CLF DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=CLF

MO DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=MO

EXPR DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=EXPR

MRK DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=MRK

HAL DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=HAL

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The new research reports from Fundamental Markets, available for free download at the links above, examine The Gap, Inc. (NYSE:GPS), Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE:CLF), Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE:MO), Express, Inc. (NYSE:EXPR), Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK), and Halliburton Company (NYSE:HAL) 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. All information in this release was accessed October 31, 2017. Please download the entire research report, free of charge, to ensure you are reading all relevant material information. All amounts in millions (except per share amounts).

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THE GAP, INC. (GPS) REPORT OVERVIEW

Gap's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended July 29, 2017 vs July 30, 2016, Gap reported revenue of $3,799 vs $3,851 (down 1.4%), diluted earnings per share $0.68 vs $0.31 (up 119.4%), and dividends per share $0.23 vs $0.23 (unchanged). For the twelve months ended January 28, 2017 vs January 30, 2016, Gap reported revenue of $15,516 vs $15,797 (down 1.8%), diluted earnings per share $1.69 vs $2.23 (down 24.2%), and dividends per share $0.92 vs $0.92 (unchanged). Gap is expected to report earnings on 11/16/2017. The report will be for the fiscal Quarter ending October 2017. According to Zacks Investment Research, based on 12 analysts' forecasts, the consensus EPS forecast for the quarter is $0.55. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.60.

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

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CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC. (CLF) REPORT OVERVIEW

Cleveland-Cliffs' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30, 2017 vs September 30, 2016, Cleveland-Cliffs reported revenue of $698.4 vs $553.3 (up 26.2%), diluted earnings per share $0.18 vs -$0.12. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2016 vs December 31, 2015, Cleveland-Cliffs reported revenue of $2,109.0 vs $2,013.3 (up 4.8%), diluted earnings per share $0.87 vs -$5.13.

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

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ALTRIA GROUP, INC. (MO) REPORT OVERVIEW

Altria's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30, 2017 vs September 30, 2016, Altria reported revenue of $6,729 vs $6,905 (down 2.6%), diluted earnings per share $0.97 vs $0.56 (up 73.2%), and dividends per share $0.66 vs $0.61 (up 8.2%). For the twelve months ended December 31, 2016 vs December 31, 2015, Altria reported revenue of $25,744 vs $25,434 (up 1.2%), diluted earnings per share $7.28 vs $2.67 (up 172.7%), and dividends per share $2.35 vs $2.17 (up 8.3%).

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

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EXPRESS, INC. (EXPR) REPORT OVERVIEW

Express' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended July 29, 2017 vs July 30, 2016, Express reported revenue of $478.5 vs $504.8 (down 5.2%), diluted earnings per share -$0.15 vs $0.13. For the twelve months ended January 28, 2017 vs January 30, 2016, Express reported revenue of $2,192.5 vs $2,350.1 (down 6.7%), diluted earnings per share $0.73 vs $1.38 (down 47.1%). Express is expected to report earnings on 12/07/2017. The report will be for the fiscal Quarter ending October 2017. According to Zacks Investment Research, based on 4 analysts' forecasts, the consensus EPS forecast for the quarter is $0.08. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.11.

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

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MERCK & CO., INC. (MRK) REPORT OVERVIEW

Merck & Co's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended June 30, 2017 vs June 30, 2016, Merck & Co. reported revenue of $9,930 vs $9,844 (up 0.9%), diluted earnings per share $0.71 vs $0.43 (up 65.1%), and dividends per share $0.47 vs $0.46 (up 2.2%). For the twelve months ended December 31, 2016 vs December 31, 2015, Merck & Co. reported revenue of $39,807 vs $39,498 (up 0.8%), diluted earnings per share $1.41 vs $1.56 (down 9.6%), and dividends per share $1.85 vs $1.81 (up 2.2%).

To read the full Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=MRK

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HALLIBURTON COMPANY (HAL) REPORT OVERVIEW

Halliburton's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended September 30, 2017 vs September 30, 2016, Halliburton reported revenue of $5,444 vs $3,833 (up 42.0%), diluted earnings per share $0.42 vs $0.01 (up 4100%), and dividends per share $0.18 vs $0.18 (unchanged). For the twelve months ended December 31, 2016 vs December 31, 2015, Halliburton reported revenue of $15,887 vs $23,633 (down 32.8%), diluted earnings per share -$6.69 vs -$0.78, and dividends per share $0.72 vs $0.72 (unchanged).

To read the full Halliburton Company (HAL) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=HAL

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