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Earnings Preview For Sep 28 - Oct 2 - Earnings Preview

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 05:03:14 GMT

Five S&P 500 companies are confirmed to report: Constellation Brands (STZ), Darden Restaurants (DRI), Jabil Circuit (JBL), Nike (NKE) and Walgreen (WAG). A total of 27 companies are on the calendar.[More...]

Business Consulting Services

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:05:00 GMT

Although the majority of attention regarding the current recession has focused on the consumer sector, business are being forced to cut back on expenditures as well. With businesses in nearly every industry looking for ways to lower non-critical expenses, we expect the business consulting industry to face a challenging operating environment in the near term. OUTLOOK We have a negative outlook for the business consulting services industry, based upon the difficult economic environment facing the companies' existing and potential customers. Business consulting companies provide a wide range of services to their clients. Typical services include litigation support, business strategy planning, market and demand forecasting, policy analysis and consulting in the areas such as corporate finance, human resources, technology and restructuring. With the economy currently in recession, companies in all industries are searching for ways[More...]

Business Consulting - Industry Outlook

Wed, 06 May 2009 18:51:07 GMT

Earnings Preview For Mar 16 - 20

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:27:00 GMT

Guess, Inc. (GES) could top expectations. FedEx Corporation (FDX) could disappoint. Adobe Systems (ADBE), Nike (NKE) and Oracle (ORCL) will also report. The earnings calendar is limited this week with just 93 companies confirmed to report. First-quarter earnings season will[More...]

EXBD Falling on Hard Times - Analyst Blog

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 21:37:00 GMT

Highlighted in this post are the following companies: Corporate Executive Board (EXBD), CRA International (CRAI), First Advantage Corporation (FADV) and Navigant Consulting (NCI). Shares of Sell-rated Corporate Executive Board (EXBD) are trading down 20% after releasing 4th-quarter results that fell short of Street expectations, and issuing a disappointing 2009 forecast. These results could be an ominous sign for other firms in the business consulting[More...]

Business Consulting Services

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:40:00 GMT

Analyst Comments: FactSet, Dean Foods, Jabil Circuit, CRA International, Broadcom, El Paso, Xilinx, Vodafone

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:49:00 GMT

FactSet Research Systems, Inc. (FDS) is a leading provider of global online integrated data-related products and services for the investment community (primarily bankers, investment managers and brokerage firms). The company combines information from more than 200 databases into its online service and provides tools to download and customize data for investment and portfolio analysis. FactSet generates revenue on a monthly subscription basis from its clients. FDS continues to demonstrate healthy growth as it expands internationally and enhances its offerings through strategic acquisitions. The company's flagship offering, Portfolio Manager Workstation (PMW) is a staple among asset managers. However, increasing competition from companies like S&P ([More...]

Analyst Comments: Verisign, Commerce Bancshares, Cyclacel Pharmaceuticals, Newmont, Ball Corp, Wendy, CRA International, Daimler

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:17:00 GMT

Verisign, Inc. (VRSN) reported $303 million in revenues during Q2, up 17.1% y/y but down 14.4% q/q. Revenues from core business (Domain Names, SSL Certificates, and Identity and Authentication Services (IAS), came in at $233 million. GAAP EPS came in at ($0.35) for the quarter. Pro-forma EPS of $0.25 exceeded our estimate by $0.03. Core business generated a non-GAAP operating margin of 34.2%, up from 30.3% registered in Q1 2008. Growth in the naming business slowed down. The management provided Q3 revenue guidance of $236-241 million. They remain confident of exiting 2008 with an operating margin of 35%. VeriSign is trading at 31.7 times our reduced 2008 earnings estimate of $0.98 per share. As the Internet spreads to mobile devices, we see VeriSign tapping this growth market with an array of value-added services. Moreover, we believe[More...]

Analyst Comments: Ciena Corp., Anadys, Coca-Cola, Jabil Circuit, Vertex Pharma, CRA International, Ferrellgas, Soapstone

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 20:19:19 GMT

Ciena Corp. (CIEN) reported strong margins in the first half of FY 2008, and looks poised to maintain this throughout the year. Its FlexSelect products allow carriers to transition networks to carrier grade Ethernet, one of the fastest-growing technologie[More...]

Analyst Comments: Napster, Manulife Financial, CRA International, Neurochem, Hershey, Dow Chemical, 3D Systems

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 22:24:09 GMT

Napster (NAPS) reported Q3 revenues of $32.8 million, in line with our estimate of $33 million. Revenues grew 15.5% y/y and 3.8% q/q. GAAP net loss narrowed to $0.06 per share and was better than our estimate of a loss of $0.12 per share as well as the company's guidance. The salient feature of...[More...]

FirstEnergy Ohio Utilities File Application to Secure Power Supply Service

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:46:00 GMT

US-based FirstEnergy has said that its Ohio power utility companies, Ohio Edison, The Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company and Toledo Edison, have filed an application for a market rate offer to provide electricity generation service to retail customers who choose not to shop with alternative suppliers.
The market rate offer, which was filed with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, would establish a competitive bidding process (CBP) to secure electricity generation supply and pricing beginning June 1, 2011.
The proposed process is similar to the CBP conducted earlier in 2009 to secure generation supply for FirstEnergy's Ohio utility customers through May 31, 2011.

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Analyst Comments: FactSet, Dean Foods, Jabil Circuit, CRA International, Broadcom, El Paso, Xilinx, Vodafone

Analyst Comments: Verisign, Commerce Bancshares, Cyclacel Pharmaceuticals, Newmont, Ball Corp, Wendy, CRA International, Daimler

Analyst Comments: Ciena Corp., Anadys, Coca-Cola, Jabil Circuit, Vertex Pharma, CRA International, Ferrellgas, Soapstone

Analyst Comments: Napster, Manulife Financial, CRA International, Neurochem, Hershey, Dow Chemical, 3D Systems

FirstEnergy Ohio Utilities File Application to Secure Power Supply Service

CRA International upgraded, shares bounce

Carbon Plan Stirs Anxiety in Missouri Power Sector

Still traveling for business, but carefully

'Cap and Trade' Bill Has Lofty Goals and Plenty of Critics

EDITORIAL: For What? Cap and Trade Bad Deal for U.S.

Electric Rates to Fall 12.6% for Consumers

API: Windfall Profits Tax Could Harm US Economic Growth

Climate Change Action Plan: Utilities Worried About Future

Movers: GE, Nike, Discover Financial, Capital One, Goodyear

CRA International Advises Jordan on Major Concession Agreement for Exploration and Development of its Gas Resources

Charles River Associates Announces Third-Quarter Fiscal 2009 Financial Results

ITC, NorthWestern Sign Expression of Interest on Regional Project ; Support for Green Power Express Project Continues To Grow

ITC, NorthWestern Sign Expression of Interest on Regional Project

Texas Will Take Big Hit From House Climate Bill, Study Shows

CRA International Announces Changes To Its Board Of Directors

Energy Consultants From CRA International Develop Master Electricity Plan for New York City

ITC Signs Green Power Express Agreement With MDU Resources ; Interest, Investment in Upper Midwest Transmission Network Continues to Grow

New Hires Enhance NERA's Capabilities in Energy

CRA International Announces Grant of Inducement Stock Options to Key Marakon Associates Personnel Under NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

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