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CF Industries Continues to Boast Solid Earnings in Q2

CF Industries reported second-quarter results that were generally in line with analysts’ expectations. Nitrogen volumes were up 2.2% year over year as the nitrogen application season in North America finished at a rapid pace following delays to planting caused by wet weather in the Corn Belt. Last season, warm weather in the spring pulled planting forward. For the first six months of 2013, nitrogen volumes … Continue reading CF Industries Continues to Boast Solid Earnings in Q2

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Parker Hannifin Falls Short of Expectations in Fourth Quarter

Parker Hannifin delivered fourth-quarter earnings of $1.78 per diluted share, resulting in full-year earnings of $6.26 per share. Both metrics were below our expectations as sluggish global demand in Parker’s end markets continues to stunt revenue growth. Additionally, the company has struggled to keep margins flat, which amplifies the impact on earnings. For 2014, the firm will spend roughly $100 million on restructuring, which should … Continue reading Parker Hannifin Falls Short of Expectations in Fourth Quarter

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Tourmaline Posts Impressive Quarter Despite Challenges

Tourmaline Oil reported second-quarter results after the market closed on Friday. Despite weatherrelated setbacks, the company still increased production, and has now set the stage to deliver phenomenal growth in the second half of the year. Results for the quarter lined up with expectations. Production averaged 70.1 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day versus our forecast of 70.9 mboe/d. Earnings per share was spot-on … Continue reading Tourmaline Posts Impressive Quarter Despite Challenges

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Today’s Hot List : GrubHub Inc. (NYSE:GRUB), Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F), General Employment Enterprises Inc. (NYSEMKT:JOB), Biocept, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIOC), BlackBerry Ltd (NASDAQ:BBRY)

GrubHub Inc. (NYSE:GRUB), a Chicago-based EatStreet competitor, raised a higher-than-expected $192 million in April in an initial public offering. GrubHub at the time had about 28,800 restaurants in 600 cities, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The company in 2013 had revenue of $137.1 million, the filing said. GrubHub Inc. (NYSE:GRUB) belongs to Technology sector. Its net profit margin is … Continue reading Today’s Hot List : GrubHub Inc. (NYSE:GRUB), Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F), General Employment Enterprises Inc. (NYSEMKT:JOB), Biocept, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIOC), BlackBerry Ltd (NASDAQ:BBRY)

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Investors Are Watching : Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE), E*TRADE Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:ETFC), Centene Corp. (NYSE:CNC), Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE:RJF), AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV)

This October, Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) is uniting with leaders in the breast cancer community in a public call-to-action to expand the breast cancer dialogue to include metastatic breast cancer. Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) belongs to Healthcare sector. Its net profit margin is 59.30% and weekly performance is 0.79%. On last trading day company shares ended up $29.38. Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) distance from 50-day simple moving average … Continue reading Investors Are Watching : Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE), E*TRADE Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:ETFC), Centene Corp. (NYSE:CNC), Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE:RJF), AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV)

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Trending Stocks : United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:UAL), Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:ABX), Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), Digital River Inc. (NASDAQ:DRIV), Alon USA Partners, LP (NYSE:ALDW)

United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:UAL) stated (08-Oct-2014) it expects its 3Q2014 consolidated system available seat miles to increase 0.5% year-over-year. Consolidated domestic ASMs is expected to decrease by 1.2% and consolidated international ASMs increased by 2.7% year-over-year in 3Q2014. The carrier’s 3Q2014 consolidated passenger revenue per available seat mile (PRASM) is expected to increase approximately 3.5% to 4.0% year-over-year, while 3Q2014 cargo revenue is estimated … Continue reading Trending Stocks : United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:UAL), Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:ABX), Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), Digital River Inc. (NASDAQ:DRIV), Alon USA Partners, LP (NYSE:ALDW)

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