The stock market has traded exactly to plan going into the FOMC meeting and through the holidays, but recent activity suggests it is time to take profits a little sooner than previously expected.
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whispering from JMP Securities LLC on Tuesday, January 06, 2009. EMC Corp. -
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whispering from Credit Suisse on Tuesday, January 06, 2009. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. -
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whispering from Jefferies & Co. on Tuesday, January 06, 2009. Apollo Group Inc. -
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whispering from ThinkPanmure, LLC on Tuesday, January 06, 2009. Urban Outfitters Inc. -
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whispering from Friedman, Billings, Ramsey & C on Tuesday, January 06, 2009.
Thursday, December 11, 2008, 3:01:17 AM ET
Costco Wholesale (COST) reported first quarter earnings of $0.65 per share on revenue of $16.4 billion. The consensus earnings estimate was $0.62 per share on revenue of $16.7 billion for the quarter ending November 30, 2008. The Earnings Whisper ® number was $0.65 per share.
MasterCard Beats
Monday, November 03, 2008, 4:42:00 PM ET
MasterCard (MA) reported third quarter earnings of $2.47 per share on revenue of $1.34 billion. The consensus earnings estimate was $2.25 per share on revenue of $1.27 billion for the quarter ending September 30, 2008. The Earnings Whisper ® number was $2.35 per share.
Microsoft Meets Whispers
Thursday, October 23, 2008, 4:10:00 PM ET
Microsoft (MSFT) reported first quarter earnings of $0.48 per share on revenue of $15.06 billion. The consensus earnings estimate was $0.47 per share on revenue of $14.78 billion for the quarter ending September 30, 2008. The Earnings Whisper ® number was $0.48 per share.
Apple Beats
Tuesday, October 21, 2008, 4:40:00 PM ET
Apple (AAPL) reported fourth quarter earnings of $1.26 per share on revenue of $7.895 billion. The consensus earnings estimate was $1.11 per share on revenue of $8.05 billion for the quarter ending September 30, 2008. The Earnings Whisper ® number was $1.20 per share.
Yahoo! Reports Inline
Tuesday, October 21, 2008, 4:30:03 PM ET
Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO) reported third quarter earnings of $0.09 per share on revenue of $1.33 billion. The consensus earnings estimate was $0.09 per share on revenue of $1.37 billion for the quarter ending September 30, 2008. The Earnings Whisper ® number was $0.09 per share.
Perry Ellis Guides to Breakeven Results Tuesday, January 06, 2009, 4:35:00 PM ET
Perry Ellis International Inc. (PERY) said it expects fourth quarter results to be approximately breakeven on revenue of $200.0 million to $210.0 million. The current consensus estimate is for earnings of $0.38 per share on revenue ... more IXYS Guides Below Revenue Estimates Tuesday, January 06, 2009, 4:30:01 PM ET
IXYS (IXYS) said it expects second quarter revenue of $56.0 million to $58.0 million. The current consensus estimate is revenue of $71.0 million for the quarter ending September 30, 2008. Network Equipment Technologies Sees Revenue Below Estimates Tuesday, January 06, 2009, 4:23:44 PM ET
Network Equipment Technologies (NWK) said it expects third quarter revenue of $18.5 million to $19.5 million. The current consensus estimate is revenue of $21.3 million for the quarter ending December 31, 2008. Polycom Provides Mixed Guidance Tuesday, January 06, 2009, 4:16:44 PM ET
Polycom Inc. (PLCM) said it expects fourth quarter non-GAAP earnings of $0.39 to $0.41 per share on revenue of $263.0 million to $265.0 million. The current consensus earnings estimate is $0.35 per share on revenue of $275.4 million for the quarter ending December 31, 2008. Ixia Guides Below Estimates Tuesday, January 06, 2009, 4:15:01 PM ET
Ixia (XXIA) said it expects fourth quarter non-GAAP earnings of $0.02 to $0.03 per share on revenue of $40.5 million to $41.5 million. The current consensus earnings estimate is $0.07 per share on revenue of $47.2 million for the quarter ending December 31, 2008. Microchip Technology Lowers Guidance Tuesday, January 06, 2009, 4:15:01 PM ET
Microchip Technology Inc. (MCHP) said it now expects third quarter earnings of $0.23 to $0.26 per share on revenue of $186.1 million to $191.5 million. The company's previous guidance was earnings of $0.35 to $0.41 per share on revenue ... more
