Shares of ExamWorks (NYSE: EXAM) jumped to a new all-time high Wednesday, after the provider of independent medical examinations late Tuesday reported a narrowed Q4 net loss that was smaller than expected while revenue topped Street estimates and the company forecast Q1 and 2014 revenue above analysts’ expectations. EXAM was up 17% at $35.76 recently,…
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is posting gains in early pre-market trade Wednesday, gaining momentum in the wake of reports the company is in talks with Panasonic about investing nearly $1 billion in a battery factory in the U.S. Panasonic said it was considering various options to strengthen its ties with Tesla, according to multiple media reports citing…
Sprectranetics (NASDAQ:SPNC) rose 10% and touched a 52-week high after the company said late Monday its trial using laser atherectomy to treat patients suffering from peripheral artery disease (PAD) had achieved statistical endpoints. Separately, Stifel Nicolas repeated its Buy recommendation on the stock and raised its price target to $30 from $24. Spectranetics, a maker…
Bravo Brio Restaurant (NASDAQ:BBRG) delivered 4Q13 operating earnings of $0.30 per share. Results were driven by same-store sales of (1.3%) at Bravo and (1.5%) at Brio. Total revenues decreased approximately (5.2%) y/y to $106.1 million, based partially on same-store sales of (1.3%) at Bravo and (1.5%) at Brio. The company opened 4 new Brio during…
National Australia Bank delivered another solid performance for first-quarter fiscal 2014 with a 7% increase in unaudited cash profit to AUD 1.55 billion, modestly below consensus of AUD 1.58 billion. Earnings for the major bank again benefited from a sharp fall in bad debts, down 23% to AUD 324 million for the quarter. Moderate loan…
On Monday, February 10, Blount issued a broad press release lowering its 2013 guidance and offering 2014 guidance that was below the Street expectations. Management held a conference call Tuesday afternoon to explain the results and outlook. Other corporate information was offered as well, including new 2018 targets and an update on the company’s long-term…
