Here are some highlights from this past week's earnings coverage from BloggingStocks:
- American Electric Power Co. Inc. (NYSE: AEP) lowered its earnings forecast for fiscal 2009.
- Apollo Group Inc. (NASDAQ: APOL) reported better-than-expected Q2 earnings and strong revenue growth.
- Borders Group Inc. (NYSE: BGP) reported better-than-expected Q4 earnings despite a decline in sales.
- CarMax Inc. (NYSE: KMX) soaring earnings beat Q4 expectations despite a decline in revenue.
- Colgate-Palmolive Co. (NYSE: CL) was downgraded on risk to its earnings from currency issues.
- Lennar Corp. (NYSE: LEN) posted a Q1 loss on low consumer confidence and growing foreclosure rates.
- Monsanto Co. (NYSE: MON) Q2 earnings beat expectations but cash flow declined in the quarter.
- Research in Motion Ltd. (NASDAQ: RIMM) posted better-than-estimated Q4 earnings, sending shares higher.
- Rite Aid Corp. (NYSE: RAD) reported a larger-than-expected Q4 loss and guidance in line with estimates.
Also see Upcoming earnings season expected to be brutal - what to look for.
Upcoming earnings releases include Alcoa (NYSE: AA), Bed Bath & Beyond (NASDAQ: BBBY), Pier 1 (NASDAQ: PIR), Family Dollar (NYSE: FDO), WD-40 (NASDAQ: WDFC).
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