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Earnings Updates : Tivo, Dollar Financial, Micros Systems, PetroChina, Aruba Networks

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:54:57 GMT

TiVo Inc. (TIVO), the creator of the digital video recorder, recently reported second quarter fiscal year 2010 results. The company delivered improved results compared to its guidance. Dollar Financial Corporation’s (DLLR) fourth quarter earnings came in at 39 cents per share, ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 35 cents per share. However, total revenues declined to $124.4 million from $150.3 million in the same quarter last year. Micros Systems (MCRS) designs, manufactures, markets, and services enterprise information solutions for the hospitality and specialty retail industries. Yesterday, the company posted better-than-expected results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009. Earlier today, PetroChina Company Ltd. (PTR) reported results for the six months ended June 30, 2009. Net income for the period was 50.5 billion yuan ($7.4 billion), down more than 7% from 54.4 billion yuan ($7.7 billion) a year earlier.[More...]

Dollar Financial a Buy in Lean Times - Analyst Blog

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:47:00 GMT

Dollar Financial Corp. (DLLR), located in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, is an international financial services company serving under-banked consumers. DLLR provides a range of consumer financial products and services primarily consisting of check cashing, short-term consumer loans, Western Union money orders and money transfers, along with other conveniences such as utility bill payments, currency exchange, and tax preparation. DLLR's 1Q09 (ended September 30, 2008) diluted earnings of $0.55 per share were ahead of consensus estimates. The company continued to deliver outstanding revenue growth (17.0% during the reported quarter), despite difficult economic environment. Net income increased by 12.9%, based on strong growth especially in the U.S. markets, as a result of acquisitions. After reviewing the 1Q09 results, we are[More...]

Analyst Comments: Wabtec Corp, Philippine Telecom, Universal Forest, Exxon Mobil, BP, MBIA Inc, Citigroup, 51job

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:01:00 GMT

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp. (WAB) recently declared a dividend of one cent per share and watched Wall Street hike forecasts after it delivered a strong second quarter. Company Description Wabtec Corporation is a global company servicing the rail industry. Through its subsidiaries, the company manufactures products for locomotives, freight cars and passenger transit vehicles. Wabtec also builds new switcher and commuter locomotives, and provides aftermarket services. Growth Through Expansion The company recently announced that it expanded its presence in South Africa by establishing joint ventures to manufacture, supply and service its broad range of[More...]

Another Payday Loan/Pawn Shop Breaks Out on Higher Guidance - A Trend Seems to be Afoot

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:25:00 GMT

This is the second name this week to breakout off of higher guidance; earlier in the week we saw Cash America (CSH) (Jul 7: Missed Opportunity in Cash America) The past 2 days we have an incredible technical breakout (on the chart) of EZCORP (EZPW) on inc[More...]

Missed Opportunity in Cash America

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:24:00 GMT

I've been secretly studying the pay day lenders and wondering why in my "Pooring of America" scenario the charts were not better. Cash America (CSH) is one of the handful of names in this space and today we have the type of news I've been waiting for. And[More...]

Analyst Comments: Dollar Financial, Cleveland BioLabs, Methanex, Gerdau S.A., Broadcom, Mylan, PALM

Tue, 20 May 2008 22:19:15 GMT

Dollar Financial's (DLLR) 3Q08 (ended March 31, 2008) diluted earnings of $0.56 per share, were two cents short of our estimates as well as the consensus. Consolidated revenues were up 26.4% and net income increased by 18.3%, based on strong growth in Canada and the U.K. markets. The bottom-line results were partly offset by higher store and regional expenses, reflecting continued expansion and...[More...]

Analyst Comments: Stryker, BJ's Wholesale, Fannie Mae, Dean Foods, CombinatoRx, Akzo Nobel, AmBev, Aftermarket, American Capital, Overseas Shipholding, Joy Global, Stone Energy, Dollar Financial, Santarus

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 22:47:20 GMT

In February 2008, Stryker Corporation (SYK) announced a $750 million share buyback program that reflects its strong cash position, offsetting some share dilution while also suggesting lack of solid acquisition targets. Stryker's strength is its diversification. Core hips and knees are about one-third of total revenues, making Stryker the least directly exposed to the reconstructive implant market of any of the major orthopedic manufacturers,...[More...]

Playing With Paycheck Loan Stocks

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 23:41:11 GMT

Stock market players are always looking for great investments, and some are turning to public payday lending companies like American Cash Advance. However, others think this investment is risky due to the negative regulation of the industry. Proponents and investors in these companies believe they have a niche in a capitalistic society that needs cash flow to run smoothly. Opponents argue that they are too unregulated and can cause further financial trouble to people who take them out. Investors have assumed that the fact that people take out payday loans when they are short of cash, means they are a recession-proof industry. Since few markets are performing well and many experts fear a recession, public payday lending companies [More...]

Analyst Comments: Goodyear, Capella, MGIC Investment, Ryland Group, Electroglas, Dollar Financial

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 15:33:19 GMT

Better-than-expected earnings per share (EPS) of financial services company Dollar Financial Corporation (DLLR), led Zacks financial sector analyst Neena Mishra to issue a Buy rating to the shares of the company. The following excerpts explain her position:'DLLR reported 1Q08 (ended September 30, 2007) diluted earnings of $0.52 per share, six cents ahead of our estimates, based on stronger-than-expected growth in comparable store sales in Canada and the U.K. as well as strengthening...[More...]

Mortgage Freeze Helps a Small Percentage

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 19:01:56 GMT

Not surprisingly, Zacks senior finance industry analyst Neena Mishra has few positive words for the mortgage industry outlook going into 2008. We wanted to get a few specifics from her on what investors should be expecting. You cover banks and other specialty finance companies that are being negatively affected by subprime mortgage problems. Are the companies suffering the most the ones with the highest exposure to subprime lending? Yes, the companies which have direct or indirect exposure to subprime mortgages have suffered the most. But as of now the problem is not limited to the subprime loans. In fact, subprime loans probably represent only about 25% of the problem loans. There are substantial problems in second mortgages, hybrid intermediate-term ARMs (adjustable-rate mortgages) and Pay Option ARMs. Deterioration in housi[More...]

The Baltimore Sun Jay Hancock Column: Jay Hancock: Coping With the 'He-Cession'

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:52:00 GMT

Jul. 17--Nicholas Martin majored in economics and thought about getting a master's in business administration but chose nursing instead.
He's one of 12 men in the newest class at the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing.
As the economy falls apart, health care, education and other sectors traditionally dominated by women are shedding jobs at a far slower rate than "male" occupations such as manufacturing and construction.

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Earnings Updates : Tivo, Dollar Financial, Micros Systems, PetroChina, Aruba Networks

Dollar Financial a Buy in Lean Times - Analyst Blog

Analyst Comments: Wabtec Corp, Philippine Telecom, Universal Forest, Exxon Mobil, BP, MBIA Inc, Citigroup, 51job

Another Payday Loan/Pawn Shop Breaks Out on Higher Guidance - A Trend Seems to be Afoot

Missed Opportunity in Cash America

Analyst Comments: Dollar Financial, Cleveland BioLabs, Methanex, Gerdau S.A., Broadcom, Mylan, PALM

Analyst Comments: Stryker, BJ's Wholesale, Fannie Mae, Dean Foods, CombinatoRx, Akzo Nobel, AmBev, Aftermarket, American Capital, Overseas Shipholding, Joy Global, Stone Energy, Dollar Financial, Santarus

Playing With Paycheck Loan Stocks

Analyst Comments: Goodyear, Capella, MGIC Investment, Ryland Group, Electroglas, Dollar Financial

Mortgage Freeze Helps a Small Percentage

The Baltimore Sun Jay Hancock Column: Jay Hancock: Coping With the 'He-Cession'

Unemployment on Rise in County

Dollar Financial Corp Announces Strong First Quarter Results

Dollar Financial Corp. Announces Fiscal Year 2010 First Quarter Conference Call

Money Mart Welcomes Finalization of Loan Regulations in Province of British Columbia

Dollar Financial Corp Announces Record Fiscal 2009 Results

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Dollar Financial Corp. Announces Fiscal Year 2009 Fourth Quarter Conference Call

Money Mart Welcomes New Payday Loan Regulation for Province of Nova Scotia

Dollar Financial Corp Announces Purchase of Established Consumer Lending Business in Poland

Dollar Financial Corp Announces Expansion in Secured Pawn Lending With Acquisition of Two Long Standing High Volume Pawn Shops in Scotland

Dollar Financial Corp Announces Acquisition of Four Stores in Northern Ireland; Strengthens Store Footprint in Belfast

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