FeedPosted Feb 9th 2010 7:00PM by Elizabeth Harrow (RSS feed)
Filed under: Earnings Reports, Forecasts, Good news, Stocks to Buy
Shares of Baidu (BIDU) are pointed sharply higher in after-hours trading, with investors cheering the company's fourth-quarter earnings report. The Internet-search issue swung to a profit of $62.7 million, or $1.80 per American depositary share, while revenue jumped 40% to $184.7 million. Analysts were looking for a slimmer per-share profit of $1.69, according to Thomson Reuters.
Looking ahead, BIDU said it expects first-quarter revenue to range between $176 million and $181 million, compared to consensus expectations for revenue of $170 million. This upbeat forecast sent the stock surging to a gain of nearly 9% in electronic trading.
Continue reading Baidu Blazes Past 4Q Earnings Expectations
Posted Feb 9th 2010 1:20PM by Sheldon Liber (RSS feed)
Filed under: Major Movement, Earnings Reports, Good news, Money and Finance Today, Hasbro Inc (HAS), Chasing Value, Stock Screen, Stock Picks

Yesterday Hasbro, Inc. (
HAS) r
eported 2009 fourth quarter and full-year results.
For the fourth quarter 2009, the Company reported net revenues of $1.38 billion, an increase of $144.1 million or 12%, compared to $1.23 billion a year ago. 2009 fourth quarter revenues grew 7% excluding a $55.4 million positive impact of foreign exchange. The Company reported net earnings for the quarter of $165.6 million or $1.09 per diluted share,
an increase of $72.0 million or 77%, compared to $93.6 million or $0.62 per diluted share in 2008.
The strong results in a bad year support my contention that today's stock market, even in these uncertain times, does have plenty of bargains.
Continue reading Chasing Value: Hasbro Earnings Makes My Point
Posted Feb 8th 2010 1:30PM by Brent Archer (RSS feed)
Filed under: Major Movement, Earnings Reports, Good news, Hasbro Inc (HAS), Options, Technical Analysis

Hasbro (
HAS -
option chain) shares are rising today after the company reported earnings this morning, posting a
fourth-quarter profit of $165.56 million, or $1.09 per share, on revenue of $1.38 billion. Analysts had forecast a profit of 81 cents per share on revenue of $1.34 billion. If you think that the stock won't fall by too much in the coming months, then now could be a good time to look at a bullish hedged trade on HAS.
HAS opened this morning at $33.65. So far today the stock has hit a low of $33.53 and a high of $35.19. As of 11:40, HAS is trading at $34.99 up $4.18 (13.6%). The chart for HAS looks bullish and
S&P gives HAS a positive 4 STARS (out of 5) buy ranking.
Continue reading Hasbro Soars on Q4 Earnings 22% Above Estimates
Posted Feb 8th 2010 12:30PM by Gary E. Sattler (RSS feed)
Filed under: Good news, Products and Services, AT and T (T), Sprint Nextel Corp (S), Verizon Communications (VZ)
One facet of the Obama administration's sweeping stimulus initiatives of which I have taken particular interest is its protracted effort to increase our national broadband access and capabilities. In pursuit of that end, The Broadband Technologies Opportunities Program (BTOP), which seeks to build and enhance broadband access in unserved and underserved regions of our country, has been provided with over $4.5 billion in Recovery Act funds.
I am pleased to report that amazingly, BTOP has already dispensed with much of the red tape that might normally bog down an effort of this magnitude. Large chunks of BTOP funds are beginning to be granted. In the short term, the benefit of this program may well be to create jobs. In the long term, these infrastructure improvements could possibly increase the profit bases of companies such as Verizon Communications (VZ), Sprint Nextel Corp. (S), AT&T (ATT) and a host of other digital communication and entertainment providers.
Continue reading Big Stimulus Money Is Hitting the Wires
Posted Feb 4th 2010 1:30PM by Brent Archer (RSS feed)
Filed under: Major Movement, Forecasts, Good news, Gap Inc (GPS), Options, Technical Analysis

Gap (
GPS -
option chain) shares are rising today after
the company said it expects to see Q4 EPS of 49 to 51 cents, well above analysts' estimates of 44 cents. GPS is also getting momentum from its January sales results. The retailer announced its
same-store sales rose 5.0 percent in January, topping analysts' forecasts of a 4.4 percent gain. If you think that the stock won't fall by too much in the coming months, then now could be a good time to look at a bullish hedged trade on GPS.
GPS opened this morning at $19.57. So far today the stock has hit a low of $19.25 and a high of $20.00. As of 11:40, GPS is trading at $19.59 up 57 cents (3.0%). The chart for GPS looks neutral and
S&P gives GPS a neutral 3 STARS (out of 5) hold ranking.
Continue reading Gap Lifts Q4 Forecast, January Sales Up
Posted Jan 28th 2010 8:00AM by Michael Fowlkes (RSS feed)
Filed under: Major Movement, Earnings Reports, Forecasts, Good news, Products and Services, Competitive Strategy, Netflix, Inc. (NFLX)

Following Wednesday's market close, Netflix (
NFLX) reported its fourth quarter numbers, and the stock soared 13% higher in after-hours trading when the company posted
better-than-expected numbers for the quarter.
The company had a great quarter, with profit rising by an impressive 36%. While the fourth quarter earnings were dramatic, what really had the stock moving after hours was the upbeat forecast for 2010.
Continue reading Netflix Soars on Strong Fourth Quarter Numbers
Posted Jan 27th 2010 3:40PM by Brent Archer (RSS feed)
Filed under: Major Movement, Good news, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A), Options, Technical Analysis, S and P 500

Berkshire Hathaway Class B (
BRK.B -
option chain) shares are are on the move today after
Standard & Poor's announced that the stock will be added to its benchmark S&P 500 index, replacing Burlington Northern Santa Fe
(BNI), which will be acquired by Berkshire. BRK.B will also be added to the S&P 100. If you think that the stock won't fall by too much in the coming months, then now could be a good time to look at a bullish hedged trade on BRK.B, which is now possible with the recent 50:1 stock split.
BRK.B opened this morning at $73.28. So far today the stock has hit a low of $70.82 and a high of $73.28. As of 12:00, BRK.B is trading at $71.08 up $3.09 (4.5%). The chart for BRK.B looks bullish.
Continue reading Berkshire Hathaway Class B to Be Added to S&P 500
Posted Jan 26th 2010 6:30PM by Joseph Lazzaro (RSS feed)
Filed under: International Markets, Forecasts, Good news

Tuesday's upbeat data point: the International Monetary Fund is now forecasting that the global economy
will grow 3.9% in 2010, up from the earlier forecast of 3.1% growth in October 2009.
The global economy grew a scant 1.3% in 2009, equivalent to a global recession -- the world's first since the end of World War II. The IMF also expects the global economy to growth 4.3% in 2011.
What's more, the IMF also raised its 2010 GDP growth forecast for the United States to 2.7%, up from the earlier 2.6% estimate. The U.S. economy contracted 0.3% in 2009, using the IMF's methodology and data. Meanwhile, the developed world is expected to growth 2.1%, in 2010, after an -0.7% contraction in 2009.
China's economy is expected to grow 10.0% in 2010, leading a 6.0% emerging market rebound. The IMF sees India growing 7.7%; Russia, 3.6%; Brazil, 4.7%; Mexico, 4.0%.
Continue reading Ray of Light: IMF Ups 2010 Global Growth Forecast to 3.9%
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