Stock Analysts

Steven Madden Misses Q2 Earnings, Revenues; Lowers FY View

Shoe and fashion accessories retailer Steven Madden Ltd. ’s ( SHOO ) shares slipped 6.7% in the trading session on Jul 31, as lower year-over-year second-quarter fiscal 2014 earnings dampened investors’ confidence. Long Island City, NY-based Steven Madden reported earnings of 44 cents per share missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny. […]

Stock Analysts

Talisman Energy Q2 Loss Disappoints Estimates, Narrows Y/Y

On Jul 29, Canadian energy explorer, Talisman Energy Inc. ( TLM ), reported second-quarter 2014 adjusted loss of approximately 1 cent per share, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of earnings of 5 cents per share owing to lower natural gas volumes. A decrease in North American natural gas prices also resulted in the miss. […]

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Starz Tops Q2 Earnings, Lags Revenues, Home Video Sales Drop

Starz ( STRZA ) reported mixed financial results for the second quarter of 2014. While net income significantly outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate, total revenue fell well below. Quarterly net income stood at $70.1 million or 62 cents per share compared with $63.9 million or 52 cents per share in the year-ago quarter […]

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ON Semiconductor (ONNN) Tops Q2 Earnings on Higher Revenues

ON Semiconductor ( ONNN ) reported second-quarter 2014 earnings of 20 cents, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny, driven by higher revenues and solid cost cutting measures undertaken by management. Revenues ON Semiconductor reported revenues of $757.6 million, up 7.2% sequentially and 10.1% year over year. Reported revenues came toward the higher end of the company’s expected range of $738.0–$768.0 million and beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $755.0 million […]

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Edison International Tops Q2 Earnings on Solid Utility Sales

Edison International ( EIX ) reported solid second quarter 2014 results with its adjusted earnings of $1.08 per share well ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 83 cents by 30.1%. Earnings for the quarter also increased 36.7% from the year-ago figure of 79 cents per share. This striking performance reflects impressive results from its prime affiliate Southern California Edison (SCE) backed by higher authorized revenues from rate base growth and income tax benefits. […]

Technicals

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) Jumps: Stock Rises 5.7% – Tale of the Tape

Marathon Petroleum Corporation ( MPC ) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise almost 6% on the day. The move came on solid volume too with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This reverses the recent trend of the company, as the stock is now trading above the volatile price range of $75.79 to $80.90 over the past one-month time frame. […]