Here are some highlights from this past week's earnings coverage from BloggingStocks:
- Anadarko Petroleum Corp. (NYSE: APC) reported that its Q4 profit tripled but it fell short of estimates.
- Biogen Idec Inc. (NASDAQ: BIIB) met earnings estimates but it is getting more pressure from Carl Icahn.
- BP (NYSE: BP) surprised Wall Street with a multibillion dollar Q4 loss due to lower oil prices.
- Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO) beat Q2 estimates but warned that incoming orders have declined.
- Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. (NYSE: DKS) reaffirmed its previous Q4 guidance, which pleased investors.
- Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) topped Q2 earings estimates and it announced job cuts.
- Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) Q4 earnings fell on higher claim expenses and lower investment income.
- JDS Uniphase Corp. (NASDAQ: JDSU) adjusted earnings were in line with estimates but revenue fell.
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