Here are some highlights from last week's earnings coverage from BloggingStocks:
- AK Steel Holding Corp. (NYSE: AKS) reported better-than-expected Q3 results but shares fell anyway.
- Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU) posted strong Q3 results but shares sold off on a disappointing guidance.
- Burger King Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BKC) said lower Q1 earnings fell short of analysts expectations.
- Dreamworks Animation SKG Inc. (NYSE: DWA) topped Q3 profit and revenue estimates, lifting shares.
- Geron Corp. (NASDAQ: GERN) posted a narrower-than-expected Q3 loss, sending shares sharply higher.
- Honda Motor Co. Ltd. (NYSE: HMC) reported lower Q2 earnings and sales on weak demand for cars.
- LDK Solar Co. Ltd. (NYSE: LDK) boosted its revenue guidance for Q3 well above analysts' estimates.
- Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) strong Q1 numbers resulted in an upgrade from one analyst.
- Novo-Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) reported better-than-expected Q3 results but offered weak guidance.
- PAR Technology Corp. (NYSE: PTC) was downgraded following its weak Q3 report and order delays.
- Stanley Inc. (NYSE: SXE) was upgraded after better-than-expected Q3 results and raised guidance.
- Symantec Corp. (NASDAQ: SYMC) posted strong Q2 earnings, and revenue declined but beat estimates.
- Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT) increasing same-store sales and earnings potential garnered its an upgrade.
- Torchmark Corp. (NYSE: TMK) lower earnings fell short of expectations, as did its outlook for the year.
- Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ) Q3 earnings topped expectations and cash flow was strong.
- Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. (NASDAQ: WINN) was downgraded following its weaker-than-expected Q1 results.
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