Early Briefing and Review:Kellogg, Hillshire Brands, McCormick & Co., and Diamond Foods

LONDON, December 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

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On Monday, December 09, 2013, the U.S. equity market advanced as the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 16,025.53, up 0.03%; the S&P 500 ended the day at 1,808.37, up 0.18%; and the NASDAQ Composite finished at 4,068.75, up 0.15%. The S&P 500 Consumer Staples Sector Index finished at 442.84, up 0.20%; and the S&P 500 Food Products Industry Index closed 0.15% higher at $450.06. The S&P 500 Food Products Industry Index has advanced 1.53% in the previous three trading sessions and 3.49% in the last one month, outperforming the S&P 500, which has gained 0.87% and 2.13% during the respective periods. The major movers in the industry included Kellogg Co. (NYSE: K), Hillshire Brands Co. (NYSE: HSH), McCormick & Co. Inc. (NYSE: MKC), and Diamond Foods Inc. (NASDAQ: DMND). AAAResearchReports.com has released free charting and technical research on these aforementioned companies. Register to read these reports at:

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Kellogg Co.'s shares posted gains on Monday, tracking the broader market. The company's shares closed at $61.94, up 0.49%, after oscillating between $61.71 and $62.31 during the trading session. A total of 1.72 million shares were traded, which is below the daily average volume of 1.93 million. The company's shares have advanced 1.71% in the previous three trading sessions, outperforming the S&P 500, which has gained 0.87% during the same period. Additionally, Kellogg Co.'s stock is trading above its 50-day moving average of $61.39. Sign up for free report on K at:

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Hillshire Brands Co.'s stock rose 1.34% on Monday, ending the day at $33.23, after vacillating between $32.74 and $33.32 during the trading session. A total of 0.70 million shares were traded, which is below the daily average volume of 1.23 million. The company's shares have gained 3.68% in the previous one month, outperforming the S&P 500, which has gained 2.13% during the same period. Further, Hillshire Brands Co.'s stock is trading above its 50-day moving average of $32.23. HSH free technical report can be accessed by signing up at:

http://www.AAAResearchReports.com/HSH121013.pdf

Shares in McCormick & Co. Inc. finished the day at $69.88, which is 0.74% higher than the previous day's closing price of $69.37. On Monday, the company's shares fluctuated between $69.58 and $70.52 during the trading sessions. A total of 0.55 million shares were traded, which is above the daily average volume of 0.54 million. McCormick & Co. Inc.'s shares have advanced 1.88% in the previous three trading sessions, outperforming the S&P 500 which has gained 0.87% during the same period. Furthermore, the company's stock is trading above its 50-day moving average of $68.02.  A free report on MKC can be accessed by registering at:

http://www.AAAResearchReports.com/MKC121013.pdf

On Monday, Diamond Foods Inc.'s stock advanced 0.85%, tracking gains in the broader market. The company's shares oscillated between $25.38 and $26.13 before closing the day at $26.01. A total of 0.57 million shares were traded, which is above the daily average volume of 0.38 million. The company's shares have gained 11.77% in the previous three months and 7.04% in the last one month, outperforming the S&P 500, which has gained 8.17% and 2.13% during the respective periods. Moreover, Diamond Foods Inc.'s stock is trading near its 52-week high of $26.23 and also above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages of $23.39 and $19.75, respectively. Register with AAA Research Reports and download research on DMND for free at:

http://www.AAAResearchReports.com/DMND121013.pdf

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