Archive for the 'Earnings' Category



Apple Forecasts: Not Just Hype

Sunday 9 December 2007 @ 8:01 pm

Unusually aggressive guidance didn’t stop analysts from making even more optimistic predictions for the iPhone maker in 2008




Benioff Sounds Off

Tuesday 4 December 2007 @ 5:17 pm

In an interview, the outspoken CEO of Salesforce.com discusses customers, cash, and competitors—including his former boss at Oracle, Larry Ellison




Dell: Confounded by Costs

Thursday 29 November 2007 @ 8:01 pm

Restructuring expenses will take further toll on the computer maker’s earnings, likely weighing on shares and delaying its turnaround




Behind Freddie and Fannie’s Free Fall

Tuesday 20 November 2007 @ 5:37 pm

Analysts slash ratings and investors trounce share prices as the home financiers post huge third-quarter losses




Target: Cheap Chic Out of Style

Tuesday 20 November 2007 @ 2:51 pm

The retailer missed quarterly forecasts due to soft sales of apparel and home goods as pinched consumers rejected higher-margin, designer offerings




Starbucks: Trouble in Latte Land

Friday 16 November 2007 @ 1:56 pm

The company responsible for the ubiquity of coffee shops finds itself struggling with flagging growth, increased competition, and a declining stock price




Barclays Tries to Soothe the Street

Thursday 15 November 2007 @ 9:19 am

In an interview, the British bank’s president discusses the early results statement aimed at reassuring investors about its investment banking division




Wal-Mart’s Earnings Exceed Hopes

Tuesday 13 November 2007 @ 7:01 am

With many economists nervous about the American consumer’s resilience, Wal-Mart managed to turn in surprisingly strong results for the latest quarter




Wal-Mart Beats the Street

Tuesday 13 November 2007 @ 7:01 am

The chain’s 3Q sales surpassed analysts’ forecasts, as nervous consumers apparently opted for lower prices at the discount retail giant




Vonage’s Troubles Aren’t Over

Thursday 8 November 2007 @ 8:01 pm

Operating results have improved and Vonage has settled its patent lawsuits, but it now faces a debt-refinancing crunch




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