Avon Pops On Earnings

Avon Products (AVP) shares jumped nearly 9 percent in late trade after the beauty company announced an 80 percent gain in firstquarter earnings. Lower costs helped offset slumping Jerseys Wholesale From China Free Shipping revenue, which fell 9 percent from a year ago.

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Citigroup analyst Wendy Nicholson lowered he price target fitflops clearance on Avon to $25 from $29 a share, but kept her "buy" rating on the stock, saying in a note that the nearterm fitflops canada outlet headwinds for the stock are priced in and that cost cutting could drive margins higher.