Here are some highlights from this past week's earnings coverage from BloggingStocks:
- Alcoa Inc. (NYSE: AA) Q2 earnings decline on materials costs but beat analysts estimates (see transcript).
- Apollo Group Inc. (NASDAQ: APOL) solid Q3 results were accompanied by a share buyback program.
- Boeing Co. (NYSE: BA) warned that Q2 results will include a delay-related charge of 22 cents per share.
- Cash America International Inc. (NYSE: CSH) predicted Q2 earnings above previous guidance.
- EZcorp Inc. (NASDAQ: EZPW) predicted better-than-expected Q3 results due to strong sales.
- Family Dollar Stores Inc. (NYSE: FDO) beat Q3 expectations and raised its Q4 guidance.
- Flow International Corp. (NASDAQ: FLOW) swung to a better-than-expected Q4 profit on strong demand.
- General Electric Co. (NYSE: GE) reported mixed Q2 results and offered an uninspiring Q3 outlook (transcript).
- Helen of Troy Ltd. (NASDAQ: HELE) Q1 results were colored by write-downs and other charges.
- International Speedway Corp. (NASDAQ: ISCA) Q2 earnings soared while revenue slipped.
- Levis Strauss Q2 profitability plunged due to declining sales and higher administrative costs.
- Marriott International Inc. (NYSE: MAR) topped Q2 estimates but lowered its guidance (see transcript).
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