Here are some highlights from this past week's earnings coverage on BloggingStocks:
- Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) better-than-expected Q4 numbers due to strong holiday sales of media products.
- BlackRock Inc. (BLK) reported strong Q4 results and doubled assets under management due to an acquisition.
- Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) shares fell despite better-than-expected Q4 earnings as guidance fell short of the Street view.
- DeVry Inc. (DV) reported better-than-expected Q2 numbers due to increasing enrollments, which lifted shares.
- EMC Corp. (EMC) reported strong Q4 results that beat the Street view and offered full-year guidance.
- General Dynamics Corp. (GD) Q4 results fell short of expectations and its guidance was less than estimates.
- Honeywell International Inc. (HON) lower Q4 earnings still topped analysts' expectations by a penny.
- Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) reported better-than-expected Q4 and full-year results but shares fell on the guidance.
- Netflix Inc. (NFLX) shares soared after the release of better-than-expected Q4 numbers and Q1 guidance.
- Newell Rubbermaid Inc. (NWL) reported strong Q4 earnings, profit margins, and cash flow, but revenue declined.
- Potash Corp. (POT) shares fell despite an earnings beat due to lowered Q1 and full-year outlook.
- Procter & Gamble Co. (PG) shares rose after it reported better-than-expected earnings for Q2.
- SAP (SAP) reported a decline in earnings and revenues but expects revenue growth in 2010.
- Sherwin-Williams Co. (SHW) strong Q4 results and guidance led shares to a new 52-week high.
- 3M Co. (MMM) reported better-than-expected Q4 earnings, increased revenue, and strong cash flow.
- United Technologies Corp. (UTX) Q4 earnings matched estimates but revenue was better than expected.
- Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) lower Q4 earnings missed analysts' estimates but free cash flow increased.
- VMware Inc. (VMW) reported better-than-expected Q4 earnings and higher revenue, and offered guidance.
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