Month: November 2012

Stock Analysts

Yet Another Weak Quarter for Merge (GE) (MCK) (MRGE)

November 2, 2012 0

Merge Healthcare ( MRGE ) reported net loss of 4 cents per share in the third quarter of fiscal 2012, worse than the year-ago net loss of a penny per share. After adjusting for certain one-time items, the company reported breakeven earnings per share (EPS), in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The results, however, are considerably lower than the year-ago adjusted earnings of 5 cents per share. […]

Fast Money Episodes

New York Marathon Still a Go

November 2, 2012 0

[cnbc 3000126726] Former NYC Mayor Ed Koch says Mayor Bloomberg made the right decision to go ahead with the city’s marathon. The decision has divided the city, with Jeff Sonnenfeld, Yale School of Management. […]

Fast Money Episodes

Jobs, Stocks & the Election

November 2, 2012 0

[cnbc 3000126727] The FMHR team offers instant analysis of the jobs report, the stock market and the presidential election. Meanwhile, the gas crisis continues in New Jersey, with CNBC’s reporter team and John Eichberger, National Association of Convenience Stores. […]

Stock Analysts

Hercules Beats on Higher Revenue (ACAS) (HTGC)

November 2, 2012 0

Hercules Technology Growth Capital Inc. ’s ( HTGC ) third-quarter 2012 distributable net operating income (DNOI) came in at 26 cents per share, modestly beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 23 cents. This also compares favorably with the prior-year quarter’s DNOI of 22 cents […]

Stock Analysts

Harsco Beats in 3Q, Lowers Guidance (HSC) (KOOL) (SPW)

November 2, 2012 0

Harsco Corporation ( HSC ) posted adjusted diluted earnings per share of 39 cents from continuing operations in the third quarter of 2012 compared with 40 cents in the year-earlier quarter and 43 cents in the second quarter of 2012. The results surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 37 cents per share and management’s guidance range of 32 cents to 38 cents per share for the quarter. Revenue Revenues in the quarter amounted to $756.8 million, decreasing approximately by 11.6% year over year and 1.8% sequentially. […]

Stock Analysts

Republic Svcs. Misses on Both Lines (RSG) (WM)

November 2, 2012 0

Republic Services ’ ( RSG ) third-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings were 47 cents per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 49 cents and also behind the year-ago adjusted earnings of 53 cents. Adjusted earnings excluded 5 cents per share, pertaining to negotiation and withdrawal costs in the reported quarter. Adjusted earnings in the year-ago quarter excluded 1 cent per share pertaining to extinguishment of debt […]

Stock Analysts

Mixed 3Q for Edison, Profits Dip (EIX) (GE)

November 2, 2012 0

Edison International ( EIX ) reported adjusted earnings of 81 cents per share for the third quarter of 2012, missing both the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.10 and the year-ago quarterly earnings of $1.26 per share. The steep decline in earnings was primarily due to losses at the Midwest Generation unit and a delay in the 2012 rate case decision regarding regulatory support for investment made by the utility’s subsidiary Southern California Edison. […]

Max Keiser

Wall Street Won Before The Election

November 2, 2012 0

[youtube BiePRhYpCQ8] In this episode, Max Keiser and Stacy Herbert discuss how Wall Street has won big time with zero interest rate policy and that the biggest winner, JP Morgan Chase, has seen its deposits increase by 46% from 2007 (pre ZIRP) to 2012 and yet its interest expenses declined by nearly 89%. They also discuss the Vomitorium in Florida where Obama’s ‘historic’ mortgage settlement may be used to plug government deficits or political pay rises instead of helping the 11% of mortgage holders in foreclosure. […]