Barnes & Noble Inc BKS:NYSE
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On the heels of the launch of Nook, the new eReader from Barnes & Noble, M-Edge Accessories announced a suite of accessories entirely compatible with the device.

Designed to bring protection, adaptability, and personalization to the eReading experience, M-Edge said the offerings meet the needs of Nook users and all eReader customers, from business travelers to the chic and fashion-forward.

Monday 02/08/2010 12:17 PM ET - Comtex SmarTrend(R)

Barnes & Noble (NYSE:BKS) is one of today's worst performing stocks, down 1.6% to $19.55. The S&P is currently trading 0.3% higher to 1,069 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average is trading 0% lower to 10,007.

Monday 02/08/2010 8:30 AM ET - BusinessWire

--Barnes & Noble Launches Exclusive In-Store Content and Promotions

Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world's largest bookseller, announced that its popular nook eBook reader -- the ultimate gift for book lovers -- is in stock online at nook.com and will be rolling out in the majority of Barnes & Noble stores beginning mid-week, just in time for Valentine's Day. While in-store, nook customers will enjoy exclusive holiday-themed online

Monday 02/08/2010 12:00 AM ET - Close-Up Media

On the heels of the launch of Nook, the new eReader from Barnes & Noble, M-Edge Accessories announced a suite of accessories entirely compatible with the device.

Designed to bring protection, adaptability, and personalization to the eReading experience, M-Edge's offerings meet the needs of Nook users and all eReader customers, from business travelers to the chic and fashion-forward, the Company noted.

Saturday 02/06/2010 12:42 AM ET - Close-Up Media

Barnes & Noble, Inc. has announced the finalists for its 2009 Discover Great New Writers Awards.

The winners in each category, fiction and nonfiction, receive a $10,000 prize and a full year of additional promotion from Barnes & Noble. Second-place finalists receive $5,000, and third-place finalists, $2,500, the Company noted in a release.

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Beta (5yr)

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1.1 Billion

Market Capitalization

58.8 Million

Shares Outstanding

50.98

Volatility Avg (1 Year)

2.9 Million

Avg Vol (10 day)

15.2x

P/E Ratio

1.27

EPS (TTM)

0.25 (12/31/09)

Declared QRTR Div explain

5.15%

Yield

12/8/2009

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Barnes & Noble Inc vs. Peers

Company Market Cap YTD Price Performance
BKS

Barnes & Noble Inc

1.1B
+1.9%
BGP

Borders Group, Inc.

75.7M
+6.8%
BAMM

Books-A-Million, Inc.

100.8M
-4.2%
AMZN

Amazon.com, Inc.

51.9B
-13.1%
WMT

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

201.7B
-1.0%

Company Background

Barnes & Noble, Inc. is a bookseller. Its principal business is the sale of trade books (generally hardcover and paperback consumer titles, excluding educational textbooks and specialized religious titles), mass-market paperbacks (such as mystery, romance, science fiction and other fiction), children's books, bargain books, magazines, gift, cafe products and services, music and movies direct to customers. As of January 31, 2009, the Company operated 778 bookstores and a Website. Of the 778 bookstores, 726 operate under the Barnes & Noble Booksellers trade name and 52 operate primarily under the B. Dalton Bookseller trade name. As of January 31, 2009, the Company owned an approximate 74% interest in Calendar Club. The Company subsequently sold its interest in Calendar Club in February 2009. In March 2009, the Company acquired Fictionwise. In September 2009, the Company acquired Barnes & Noble College Booksellers, Inc. and its trade name that was earlier licensed to the Company.

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