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MOST NOTEWORTHY: Fifth Street Finance and Home Depot were today's noteworthy initiations:
- Wachovia believes Fifth Street Finance (NYSE: FSC) is better positioned than many of its peers, especially in the areas of capital and growth. The firm, which started shares with an Outperform rating, believes the company's reduced competition and liquidity should allow it to pick the best investment opportunities.
- Home Depot (NYSE: HD) was initiated with a Buy rating and $30 target at Rochdale, citing Home Depot's valuation and shift towards maximizing ROIC and cash flow from growth.
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Consumers sick of recession, may spend extra on holidays
Corrections, seasonality and Santa Claus
