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What: Shares of generator manufacturer Generac Holdings
So what: Fourth-quarter earnings of $0.49 per share beat the analyst consensus by $0.02, and the revenue outperformance was even stronger. New products and a stronger distribution system are expected to keep the good times rolling throughout 2011 -- even in the chronically challenged residential market.
Now what: Generac plans to raise prices while cutting costs this year, which sounds cheeky, but the company has the end-market respect it needs in order to pull it off without losing sales. Generac also sports stronger margins than competitors Cummins
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