John Meady

Thursday Market Movers: J.C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP), Mylan (NASDAQ:MYL)

Shares of J.C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) have soared almost 27% in pre-market trade to $7.55 after the company reported Q4 results during yesterday’s after-hours session that topped analyst expectations. JCP reported earnings per share losses of $0.68 for the quarter, compared to analyst forecasts of losses of $0.76 per share. The retailer also reported…

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Earnings Watch: HII, WEN, RBS, IRM, KBR, NRG

Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) reported Q4 earnings that were well ahead of analysts’ estimates. The ship- and submarine builder said its adjusted diluted earnings rose nearly 28% to $1.66, exceeding the $1.22 average estimate from analysts polled by Capital IQ, if comparable. On a non-adjusted basis, diluted net earnings rose to $91 million from $50…

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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,…

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