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Yum! Brands (YUM) reported earnings of $0.59 per share, topping the consensus analyst estimate of $0.53, yesterday after market close. The stock has been upgraded by MarketGrader, from a HOLD to a BUY on improving revenue and income growth.

Alcoa (AA) is scheduled to announce earnings after market close this coming Monday, April, 12th, officially kicking off earnings season. Biogen Idec (BIIB) will be the first Barron’s 400 component to report on the same day. Barron’s 400 components: Intel (INTC), Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) and YUM! Brands (YUM), will be reporting next week, as well. We will be highlighting some of the Barron’s 400 components in our Blog over the next few weeks.