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Disney Outshines, Eyes Growth (DIS) (NWSA) (TWX)

Once again, both Media Networks and the Parks and Resorts segments’ robust performance facilitated The Walt Disney Company ( DIS ) to deliver strong fourth-quarter 2011 results that outshined the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The quarterly earnings of 59 cents a share came ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 55 cents and jumped 31% from 45 cents earned in the prior-year quarter. However, on a reported basis, including one-time items, quarterly earnings came in at 58 cents per share compared with 43 cents earned in the prior-year quarter. […]

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Caterpillar Eyes ERA Mining (CAT) (CNH) (JOYG) (KMTUY) (VOLVY)

Caterpillar Inc. ( CAT ) in tune with its twin strategies of strengthening its presence in the mining i ndustry in China has m ade an offer to acquire China based underground coal mining equipment manufacturer ERA Mining Machinery Limited. ERA Mining Machinery primarily operates through its wholly owned subsidiary Zhengzhou Siwei Mechanical & Electrical Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd., commonly known as Siwei. […]

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FutureFuel’s third quarter results: (FF)

FutureFuel’s third quarter results: Ian Gilson, CFA On November 9, 2011 FutureFuels ( FF ) reported its third quarter 2011 results followed by a conference call on November 10, 2011. The company reported record revenue and earnings. The balance sheet continues to strengthen. […]

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Core-Mark Beats, Maintains Outlook (CORE)

San Francisco, California-based Core-Mark Holding Company, Inc. ( CORE ) recently posted third quarter 2011 adjusted earnings of $1.14 per share, significantly ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 99 cents and the year-ago performance of 91 cents. […]

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Clean Diesel : RECENT NEWS (CDTI)

Clean Diesel : RECENT NEWS Ian Gilson, CFA Given the positive results of the third quarter we have increased our estimates for the fourth quarter 2011 and for 2012. Third quarter results: On November 10, 2011 Clean Diesel ( CDTI ) reported its third quarter 2011 results. Revenue was slightly ahead of our estimates but excellent control of operating expenses resulted in a smaller loss than we had forecast. […]

Day Trading Radio

DTR – Trader Spotlight w/rpm- Chris Hall Think or Swim Options and setups November 10,2011

[youtube XKIKT9rsrFo] DTR – Trader Spotlight w/rpm- Chris Hall Think or Swim Options and setups November 10,2011 Chris Hall, a long term member of DayTradingRadio.com and accomplished trader himself discuss options plays basics on Think or Swim platform. Look for more videos from Chris Hall on the Spotlight in the future. This show was mainly about the basics and the use of the TOS platform […]

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Regency’s FFO Marginally Beats (FRT) (REG)

Regency Centers Corporation ( REG ), a real estate investment trust (REIT), reported third quarter 2011 FFO (funds from operations) of $56.0 million or 62 cents per share, compared to $51.7 million or 62 cents in the year-earlier quarter. Fund from operations, a widely used metric to gauge the performance of REITs, is obtained after adding depreciation and amortization and other non-cash expenses to net income. Excluding non-recurring items, recurring FFO for the reported quarter was $54.9 million or 61 cents per share compared to $50.4 million or 60 cents in the year-ago period […]

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Nordstrom Ahead of Estimates (GPS) (JWN) (LTD)

Nordstrom Inc. ( JWN ) posted earnings growth of 11.3% to reach 59 cents a share in the third quarter of fiscal 2011 from 53 cents per share earned in the year-ago period, primarily driven by a double-digit growth in total revenue. Earnings per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny […]