Author: John Meady

Analysis, BioTech, business, Finance

Markets Watch: Del Frisco’s Restaurant (NASDAQ:DFRG) Hits Record High

Del Frisco’s Restaurant (NASDAQ:DFRG) reached a record high Wednesday after reporting an improved Q4 year-over-year but fell short of analysts’ expectations. The company also provided fiscal 2014 earnings guidance below Street estimates. Shares are up 0.74% at $24.44, reaching an all-time high of $25.64. The company, which owns and operates Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House, Sullivan’s Steakhouse, and Del Frisco’s Grille, reported Q4 adjusted earnings … Continue reading Markets Watch: Del Frisco’s Restaurant (NASDAQ:DFRG) Hits Record High

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Analysis, Services Sector

Watchlist Movers: END, DAL, SUNE

Endeavour International Corporation (NYSE:END), an independent oil and gas company, said a valve in the Rochelle field in the U.K. that had been stuck in the “shut” position has now been opened and production is expected to re-start in the next few days. The Rochelle field came on line in October of 2013. Endeavour has a 44% working interest in the field, which is located … Continue reading Watchlist Movers: END, DAL, SUNE

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BioTech, business, Consumer Goods

Stocks Alert: PLUG, CCO.TO, CCJ, OIIM

Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG): Stock is up between 3.93 and a high of 4.65 in pre-bell trade. Upside momentum has been steady in the 3.93 to 4.31 area, levels where longs may want to watch for a possible near-term floor support to form. Denison Mines Corp. (NYSEMKT: DML.TO, DNN) is up 4% in pre-market trade on Wednesday as it provided an update on uranium exploration … Continue reading Stocks Alert: PLUG, CCO.TO, CCJ, OIIM

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news

Fifth & Pacific Companies (NYSE:FNP) Sees Sales Soar in Q4

Fifth & Pacific Companies (NYSE:FNP), which designs and markets premium brands Juicy Couture and Kate Spade, reported its fiscal Q4 net income tripled as net sales climbed. For the quarter ended Dec. 28, Q4 net income rose to $185.2 million, or $1.48 per share, up from $57 million, or $0.47 per share, a year earlier. Excluding one-time items and discontinued operations such as the Lucky … Continue reading Fifth & Pacific Companies (NYSE:FNP) Sees Sales Soar in Q4

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Analysis

Mid Day Movers: SNDK, GENE, IR, ATHM

Ingersoll-Rand Plc (NYSE:IR) is up 2.3% to $60.75 per share in Monday mid-day trading following a positive mention in this weekend’s Barrons. The article identifies companies with 1-2% dividend payouts that could double over the next five years, including IR, a diversified industrial company that could benefit from a housing recovery. Also mentioned in this article as candidates well positioned for potential dividend increases: AIG, … Continue reading Mid Day Movers: SNDK, GENE, IR, ATHM

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Analysis

GT Advanced Technologies (NASDAQ:GTAT) Soars After Smaller Than Expected Losses

GT Advanced Technologies (NASDAQ:GTAT) was higher more than 8% in early trading Monday, having earlier hit $13.47 – its highest level since July 2011 – after reporting a Q4 loss that was smaller than analysts had expected, while its FY guidance straddled estimates. The maker of materials for the consumer electronics, power electronics, solar and LED industries said its Q1 non-GAAP loss widened to $0.26 … Continue reading GT Advanced Technologies (NASDAQ:GTAT) Soars After Smaller Than Expected Losses

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