Stock Analysts

Edison International (EIX) Q3 Earnings Top, Revenues Miss

Edison International EIX reported third-quarter 2017 earnings per share (EPS) of $1.43 from continuing operations beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.33 by 7.5%. The bottom line also increased 12.6% from $1.27 in the year ago. Total Revenue Edison International's third-quarter revenues came in at $3,672 million, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3,793 million by 3.2%. […]

Stock Analysts

Can Hyatt (H) Pull Off a Surprise This Earnings Season?

Hyatt Hotels Corporation H is scheduled to report third-quarter 2017 results on Nov 2, before the opening bell. The company’s third-quarter results are expected to be positively impacted by its efforts to continue gaining market share globally on its solid brand portfolio, continuous expansion, and innovative and exceptional personalized service to guests. Additionally, Hyatt is focusing on utilizing third-party distribution channels such as Booking.com and Expedia more effectively by implementing new initiatives intended to increase efficiency and flexibility, besides driving demand […]

Stock Analysts

BP Surpasses Q3 Earnings Estimates on Higher Production

British energy giant BP plc BP reported strong third-quarter 2017 earnings, courtesy of higher realized prices of liquid and natural gas. Contribution from key upstream projects during the quarter also supported the upside. Following the release, the stock gained nearly 3% on the NYSE during pre-market hours […]

Stock Analysts

Can Melco Resorts (MLCO) Pull Off a Surprise in Q3 Earnings?

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited MLCO is scheduled to report third-quarter 2017 results on Nov 2, before the opening bell. Its revenues and earnings are expected to improve on a year-over-year basis. Last quarter, this developer, owner and operator of casino gaming and entertainment casino resort facilities in Asia, witnessed a negative earnings surprise of 20% […]

Stock Analysts

Kellogg (K) Beats on Q3 Earnings & Revenues, Margins Grow

Kellogg Company K posted better-than-expected third-quarter 2017 results. Cost-saving initiatives as well as higher demand for its frozen foods and Kashi snacks helped the company offset the industry-wide soft consumption trends for packaged food items. Earnings Beat Third-quarter comparable earnings of $1.05 per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 93 cents by 12.9%. […]

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CONSOL (CNX) Misses Q3 Earnings Estimates, Revenues Top

Diversified fuel producer, CONSOL Energy Inc . CNX incurred loss of 15 cents per share in third-quarter 2017, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of earnings of 3 cents. The company is working hard to separate its coal and natural gas business and is expected to complete the same before the end of this year. […]

Economic Data

Will Markets Stay Spooked This Halloween?

Tuesday, October 31, 2017 Yesterday before the opening bell, the first indictments and first conviction in the Russia collusion scandal in the 2016 U.S. presidential election helped pump the brakes on the extended bull-market rally. Trump’s former campaign manager and a long-time aide face 12 grand jury charges, while a low-level Trump campaign operative has already pled guilty to lying to the FBI. […]

Technicals

Should You Buy Live Nation (LYV) Ahead of Earnings?

Investors are always looking for stocks that are poised to beat at earnings season and Live Nation Entertainment LYV may be one such company. The firm has earnings coming up pretty soon, and events are shaping up quite nicely for their report. That is because Live Nation is seeing favorable earnings estimate revision activity as of late, which is generally a precursor to an earnings beat […]