Author: Adam Keintzel

Adam Keintzel covers IT Systems & Networking. Prior to joining Tech Insider, he worked for technology firms in the Silicon Valley in engineering and business development roles. In both 2008 and 2009, he was included in The Wall Street Journal’s “Best on the Street” analyst rankings – Computers and Office Equipment. In 2009, he was designated as an Institutional Investor “Best Up and Comer” – IT Hardware.
Diversified Tech

SS&C Technologies Report Healthy Fourth-Quarter Results

SS&C reported healthy fourth-quarter results that were roughly in line with expectations on the top line but above expectations on the bottom line. The company delivered revenue of $182.5 million (growth of 6.3% year-over-year), slightly below consensus at $182.6 million, and non-GAAP EPS of $0.53, which was a penny ahead of the Street ($0.52). The software-enabled services and software license segments continue to benefit from … Continue reading SS&C Technologies Report Healthy Fourth-Quarter Results

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tripadvisor NASDAQ:TRIP Trip
BioTech, Software

Talisman Energy Moving in Right Direction After Q4 Results

Trip Advisor (TLM) reported Q413 CFPS of $0.56, ~3% lower than our estimate of $0.58 but in line with consensus of $0.56 based on a company survey of analysts. Quarterly production of 387 mboe/d was slightly lower than our estimate of 393 mboe/d and consensus of 389 mboe/d. Operating EPS of ($0.11) was lower than our estimate of ($0.03) and consensus of $0.01, and included … Continue reading Talisman Energy Moving in Right Direction After Q4 Results

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Software

3D Systems Forecasts 2014 Declines

3D Systems announced preliminary fourth quarter and full year 2013 results Wednesday morning, with revenue in line with expectations and a full-year adjusted EPS range of $0.83-$0.87, below previous guidance and consensus expectations. Management’s previous full-year adjusted EPS guidance range was $0.93-$1.03 and consensus was $0.97. GAAP EPS for the full year are expected to be $0.43-$0.45. The earnings shortfall was attributed to gross margin … Continue reading 3D Systems Forecasts 2014 Declines

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Commodities, Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Software, Tech IPO

Tyco Posts Positive Results Despite Macro Headwinds

Tyco reported strong fiscal second-quarter results in the face of continued weakness in global commercial construction. The security and fire firm increased year-overyear organic revenue by 2% in the quarter, a slight acceleration from 1% growth in the prior quarter. Increased project selectivity in North America commercial security curbed revenue from growing further, but the company should see better growth from higher-margin service revenue in … Continue reading Tyco Posts Positive Results Despite Macro Headwinds

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BioTech, Software

GSE Systems Posts Respectable Q3 Performance in Tough Environment

Last night, GVP reported a good quarter, delivering contract revenue upside, in line GAAP EPS and relatively stable backlog in its 3Q13 earnings report. Despite posting a respectable performance, the company is still feeling the impact from stalled nuclear and non-nuclear simulator projects in the US, and from cancelled and delayed nuclear projects in Japan and Germany. We’re reiterating our Speculative Hold rating because we … Continue reading GSE Systems Posts Respectable Q3 Performance in Tough Environment

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Finance

What’s Hot: Bellatrix Exploration Ltd. (NYSE:BXE), Ametek Inc. (NYSE:AME), McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE:MCD), CytRx Corporation (NASDAQ:CYTR), Pacific Continental Corp. (NASDAQ:PCBK)

Bellatrix Exploration (NYSE:BXE) had its target price decreased by BMO Capital Markets from C$4.75 to C$3.75 in a report issued on Monday. They currently have a market perform rating on the stock. Bellatrix Exploration Ltd. (NYSE:BXE) belongs to Basic Materials sector. Its weekly performance is -18.82%. On last trading day company shares ended up $2.07. Bellatrix Exploration Ltd. (NYSE:BXE) distance from 50-day simple moving average … Continue reading What’s Hot: Bellatrix Exploration Ltd. (NYSE:BXE), Ametek Inc. (NYSE:AME), McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE:MCD), CytRx Corporation (NASDAQ:CYTR), Pacific Continental Corp. (NASDAQ:PCBK)

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