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Earnings Highlights: AutoZone, Ciena, Fannie Mae, PetSmart, Sotheby's ...

Here are some highlights from this past week's earnings coverage on BloggingStocks:

  • AutoZone Inc. (AZO) reported better-than-expected Q2 earnings, as well as sales and gross margin growth.
  • Big Lots Inc. (BIG) beat Q4 earnings expectations, raised its guidance, and lifted its share repurchase program.
  • Carmike Cinemas Inc. (CKEC) swung to better-than-expected profit in Q4 and reported strong sales growth.
  • Ciena Corp. (CIEN) reported a bigger-than-expected Q1 net loss and some revenue growth, and offered guidance.
  • DISH Network Corp. (DISH) posted a year-over-year increase in Q4 revenue but also a decline in per-share earnings.

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Doomsday Scenario: Hedge funds front running clients, Twitter bubble peaks

It's Friday, and a big storm is approaching the West Coast, a fitting end to a wild week. The SEC is investigating whether certain hedge funds allowed employees and favored clients to redeem their money before less favored clients. If allegations are true, then this gives new meaning to the term "front running", and should prove a great way to rebuild the reputation of an industry already viewed as having questionable ethics.

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