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THIS MORNING'S STOCKS
WEEK OF 1/24/00-1/28/00 |
1/28/00 |
ACTIVE VOICE CORP (ACVC,
48.43)- The provider of messaging software beat estimates by a penny
as third quarter earnings rose to nine cents per share, excluding charges,
from last year's loss of 32 cents. Revenues increased 33% to $22.2
million in the quarter. The company also announced a 2 for 1 stock
split.
ADAPTIVE BROADBAND CORP (ADAP,
139)- The developer of wireless broadband services met expectations as
its second quarter loss narrowed to 15 cents per share from last year's
loss of 24 cents. The company reported revenues of $2.2 million and
bookings of $19.7 million in the quarter. The company said it plans
to divest noncore businesses in order to focus on its wireless broadband
business. The company also announced a 2 for 1 stock split.
The shares rose 8 in after hours trading on the news.
INTERTRUST TECHNOLOGIES (ITRU,
173)- The maker of "digital rights management" software beat
estimates by a penny as it reported a fourth quarter loss of 25 cents per
share. Revenues in the quarter rose to $692,000 from last year's
$77,000. The company also announced a 2 for 1 stock split. The
shares jumped 25 to 198 in after hours trading on the news. The
company, with $1.5 million in revenues last year, now has a market cap of
$7.8 billion. Separately, the American Stock Exchange announced
plans to start trading options on the company's stock next Thursday.
STERLING COMMERCE (SE,
26.75)- The provider of e-business services said it expects to report
fiscal first quarter earnings of $0.33-$0.34, excluding charges, compared
to analysts' expectations of $0.31. The company also said it has
agreed to sell its XcelleNet unit to investment group Francisco Partners
for $50 million.
TARRANT APPAREL GROUP (TAGS,
7.50)- The maker of private label apparel warned that fourth quarter
1999 earnings and revenues will fall short of expectations. The
company now sees revenues of $90 million and earnings of $0.01-$0.05 per
share in the quarter. Analysts were looking for the company to earn
26 cents. Tarrant also lowered its forecast for full year 2000
earnings to $1.10-$1.20, compared to expectations of $1.38.
The company attributed the shortfall to higher costs and inventory
markdowns.
TOYMAX INTERNATIONAL (TMAX,
5.25)- The toymaker warned that it will report a third quarter loss of
$0.20-$0.23. Analysts were looking for a profit of 17 cents in the
quarter. The company blamed the shortfall on lower than expected
sales of promotional toys. |
1/27/00 |
AVIS
RENT A CAR (AVI,
22.31)- The provider of car rental and vehicle leasing services beat
estimates by seven cents as fourth quarter earnings rose 81.8% to 20 cents
per share. Revenues increased 4.5% to $1 billion in the quarter.
CALLAWAY GOLF (ELY,
17.06)- The golf club maker met expectations as it reported breakeven
fourth quarter results, compared to last year's loss of 93 cents per
share. Revenues rose 1.1% to $115.7 million in the quarter.
The company also warned that first quarter earnings could be as low as 12
cents per share. Analysts were looking for the company to earn 28
cents in the first quarter.
CONEXANT SYSTEMS (CNXT,
74.31)- The communications chipmaker will join the S&P 500 after
Friday's close. The shares surged 15.69 to 90 in after hours trading
on the news.
DELL COMPUTER (DELL,
40.38)- The PC maker warned that fourth quarter earnings will fall
short of expectations. The company now sees earnings of 15 cents per
share, excluding a one cent gain, in the quarter. Analysts were
looking for the company to earn 21 cents. The company attributed the
shortfall to component shortages and a Y2K related revenue slowdown.
The company said it expects annual revenue growth to slow to between
30%-34%, and sees margins falling to between 7%-7.5%. The shares
fell 3.88 in after hours trading as investors digested the company's
second straight quarterly warning.
HNC SOFTWARE (HNCS,
93.38)- The maker of real-time predictive software beat expectations
by seven cents as its fourth quarter loss narrowed to 12 cents per share
from last year's loss of 19 cents. Revenues were essentially flat,
rising 0.8% to $53 million in the quarter.
JDS UNIPHASE (JDSU,
216.75)- The acquisitive fiber optic equipment maker beat estimates by
two cents as second quarter earnings rose 125% to 18 cents per share,
excluding charges. Revenues increased 119% from the prior year, and
22% sequentially, to $281.7 million. The shares rose 4.88 in after
hours trading on the news.
JOHN HANCOCK FINANCIAL (JHF,-)-
The financial services company priced 102 million shares at $17 a share.
Trading begins on the NYSE on Thursday.
MCLEOD USA (MCLD,
67.75)- The provider of telecom services met expectations as its
fourth quarter loss widened to 43 cents per share from last year's loss of
25 cents. Revenues increased 50.5% to $909 million in the quarter.
The shares rose 2.25 in after hours trading on the news.
MEDIMMUNE INC (MEDI,
166.06)- The biotech company met expectations as fourth quarter
earnings increased 149% to 69 cents per share. Revenues rose 55% to
$173.7 million in the quarter, and gross margins improved to 77% from 74%.
The shares fell 4 points in after hours trading on the news.
SYCAMORE NETWORKS (SCMR,
300.06)- The maker of fiber optic network products announced a 3 for 1
stock split. The shares rose 13.94 in after hours trading on the
news. |
1/26/00 |
AMGEN INC (AMGN,
69.38)- The biotech beat estimates by one cent as fourth quarter
earnings rose 18% to 26 cents per share. Revenues rose 20.1% to
$926.9 million in the quarter. The company said it sees earnings
rising at a "low double digit" rate during 2000, and sees full
year earnings of $1.05-$1.07, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.09.
BMC SOFTWARE (BMCS,
43.68)- The software maker missed lowered expectations by a penny as
third quarter earnings fell 9% to 41 cents per share. Revenues rose
24% to $426.3 million in the quarter. The shares fell 1.68 in after
hours trading on the news.
COMMERCE ONE (CMRC,
199.88)- The provider of b-to-b e-commerce services reported a much
wider than expected fourth quarter loss of 40 cents per share.
Analysts were looking for the company to lose 15 cents in the
quarter. Revenues increased 63% sequentially to $16.9 million in the
quarter. The shares fell 14.88 in after hours trading on the news.
COMPAQ COMPUTER (CPQ,
32.25)- The PC maker beat estimates by a penny as fourth quarter
earnings tumbled 56% to 16 cents per share (excluding a gain of
$0.03). Revenues fell 4% to $10.5 billion in the quarter.
Despite the year-on-year revenue decline, the company recorded strong
sequential revenue growth from the third quarter in both its enterprise
and consumer divisions. The company said first quarter revenues may
decline sequentially from the fourth quarter, but it remains confident it
can meet current analysts' earnings estimates. The shares fell 1.25
in after hours trading on the news.
DALLAS SEMICONDUCTOR (DS,
70.06)- The chipmaker announced a 2 for 1 stock split. The
company also said it will raise its quarterly dividend to $0.065 per share
from the current rate of $0.05.
EBAY INC (EBAY,
137.50)- The online auction house beat estimates by two cents as
fourth quarter earnings rose 33% to $0.04 per share. Revenues
increased 139% to $73.9 million in the quarter. The company
said it expects to face increased competition in the months ahead. The
shares rose 9.56 to 146.88 in after hours trading on the news.
ELECTRONIC ARTS (ERTS,
75.94)- The maker of entertainment software beat estimates by five
cents as third quarter earnings rose 20% to $1.38 per share.
Revenues rose 15% to $601 million in the quarter. The shares rose
6.81 in after hours trading on the news.
KIMBERLY CLARK (KMB,
62.25)- The maker of tissues and personal care products beat estimates
by three cents as fourth quarter earnings rose 16.2% to 79 cents per
share. Revenues increased 10.2% to $3.4 billion in the
quarter. The company attributed the better than expected results to
strong growth in its personal care products.
LSI LOGIC (LSI,
83.43)- The maker of communications semiconductors beat estimates by
four cents as fourth quarter earnings increased to 47 cents per share from
last year's five cents. Revenues increased 30% to $585 million in
the quarter. The company also announced a 2 for 1 stock split.
The shares rose 3.50 in after hours trading on the news.
NORTEL NETWORKS (NT,
102.63)- The telecom equipment maker beat estimates by 10 cents as
fourth quarter earnings rose 53% to 55 cents per share. Revenues
rose 21% to $6.99 million in the quarter. The company also announced
a 2 for 1 stock split. The shares rose 2 points in after hours
trading on the news.
OPENTV CORP (OPTV,
97.88)- The maker of interactive television software reported a wider
than expected fourth quarter loss of 10 cents per share, excluding
charges. Analysts were looking for a loss of six cents.
Revenues increased 150% to $8.4 million in the quarter.
PLANETRX.COM (PLRX,
16.94)- The Internet based drugstore beat estimates by five cents as
it reported a fourth quarter loss of 75 cents per share. Revenues
increased 66% sequentially from the third quarter to $5.1 million.
The shares rose 0.42 in after hours trading on the news.
QUALCOMM (QCOM,
149)- The wireless equipment maker beat estimates by a penny as fiscal
first quarter earnings rose 212% to 25 cents per share. Revenues
increased 19% to $1.1 billion in the quarter. The company warned
that it may experience a sequential drop in phone chip shipments during
the second quarter due to "seasonal factors". The company
said it expects second quarter earnings of at least 25 cents per
share. The shares tumbled 10.50 in after hours trading on the
warning.
REALNETWORKS (RNWK,
157.88)- The provider of streaming media products for the Internet
beat estimates by two cents as fourth quarter earnings rose to seven cents
per share from last year's loss of three cents. Revenues increased
111% to $43.5 million in the quarter. The company also announced a 2
for 1 stock split. Separately, the company said it has agreed to
acquire Netzip Inc, a maker of utility software, for $1.7 million shares
in a $268 million deal. The shares rose 14.25 in after hours trading
on the news.
WALLACE COMPUTER SERVICES (WCS,
14.13)- The provider of outsourced printing services warned that
second quarter earnings will fall short of expectations due to weakness in
the promotional printing industry and costs stemming from the integration
of a recent acquisition. The company now sees earnings of
$0.28-$0.33 in the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of 50
cents. |
1/25/00 |
ABOUT.COM INC (BOUT,
63.06)- The Internet directory beat estimates by 23 cents as it
reported a narrower than expected fourth quarter loss of 57 cents per
share, compared to last year's loss of 75 cents. Revenues increased
65% sequentially from the third quarter to $13 million, and average daily
page views rose 55% to 8.2 million. The shares jumped 8.38 in after
hours trading on the news.
BIOGEN INC (BGEN,
85.19)- The biotech will join the S&P 500 after the close on
Friday. The shares soared 11.88 to 97 in after hours trading on the
news.
CORNING INC (GLW,
155)- The fiber optics maker beat estimates by 3 cents as fourth
quarter earnings rose 28% to 51 cents per share. Revenues rose 35%
to $1.2 billion in the quarter. The company said it expects fiscal
2000 earnings growth of 20%-25%.
FOUNDRY NETWORKS (FDRY,
143.50)- The networking company beat estimates by five cents as fourth
quarter earnings rose 175% to 11 cents per share. Revenues rose to
$55.1 million from last year's $8.8 million. The shares rose 8.50 in
after hours trading on the news.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON (HDI,
71.38)- The motorcycle maker will join the S&P 500 after the close
on Friday.
TIBCO SOFTWARE (TIBX,
156.88)- The software maker announced a 3 for 1 stock split. The
shares rose 5.25 in after hours trading on the news.
WEBTRENDS CORP (WEBT,
95.63)- The maker of Internet traffic log analysis software beat
estimates by a penny as fourth quarter earnings rose to $0.08 per share
from last year's $0.01. Revenues increased 200% to $7.4 million in
the quarter. Operating margins increased to 9% from the third
quarter's 7%. The company also announced a 2 for 1 stock
split. The shares rose 4.37 in after hours trading on the news. |
1/24/00 |
ARGONAUT GROUP (AGII,
18.38)- The workers compensation insurer said its fourth quarter loss
widened to $1.63 per share from last year's loss of 28 cents. The
company attributed the lower results to price competition.
CAVANAUGHS HOSPITALITY CORP (CVH,
7.75)- The hotel operator and entertainment company warned that a Y2K
related slowdown in holiday revenues will cause fourth quarter earnings to
fall short of expectations. The company now sees earnings of
$0.05-$0.06 in the quarter. Analysts were looking for 7 cents.
ECHELON INTERNATIONAL (EIN,
27.50)- The real estate company has agreed to be acquired by
investment group EIN Acquisition Corp for $34.00 per share in a $230
million all cash deal.
ELECTRO SCIENTIFIC INDUSTRIES (ESIO,
80.25)- The maker of laser manufacturing systems announced a 2 for 1
stock split. The shares rose 5.75 to 86 in after hours trading on
the news.
FIRSTFED AMERICAN BANCORP (FAB,
11)- The financial services company beat estimates by seven cents as
third quarter earnings rose 9% to 35 cents per share.
IMRGLOBAL CORP (IMRS,
10.88)- The provider of Information Technology services warned that it
expects to report a fourth quarter loss due to Y2K related contract
signing delays. The company now sees a loss of 12 to 15 cents in the
quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of a profit of 12 cents.
LANDRYS SEAFOOD RESTAURANTS (LNY,
8.81)- The seafood restaurant operator said it expects fourth quarter
revenues of $97 million and earnings of six cents per share, a penny above
expectations. The company also sees same store sales rising 4.9% in
the quarter.
LIBERATE TECHNOLOGIES (LBRT,
106)- The Internet software company has filed for a secondary offering
of 8.5 million shares, with 5.61 million shares being sold by existing
shareholders. The shares fell 3.45 in after hours trading on the
news.
MACDERMID INC (MRD,
35.88)- The chemicals maker beat estimates by two cents as third
quarter earnings rose 21% to 47 cents per share, excluding charges.
Revenues increased 33% to $201.6 million in the quarter. Gross
margins slipped to 47.4% from 47.8% in last year's third quarter.
MP3.COM (MPPP,
29.63)- The Recording Industry Association of America has filed a
copyright infringement suit against the music web site. The shares
fell 1.63 in after hours trading on the news.
ONEOK INC (OKE,
27.56)- The natural gas distributor said it has terminated plans to
merge with Southwest Gas (SWX,
22.31).
PEDIATRIX MEDICAL GROUP (PDX,
9.25)- A federal court has dismissed a class action lawsuit that
alleged the company engaged in improper billing procedures.
SAUER INC (SHS,
10.81)- The maker of mobile hydraulic products has agreed to merge
with Danish hydraulics maker Danfoss Fluid Power A/S in a $259 million
cash and debt deal. Sauer will issue 16.2 million shares of stock to
acquire Danfoss, and will assume $80 million of Danfoss's debt. The
company expects the deal to be accretive to 2001 earnings. Sauer
will change its name to Sauer-Danfoss following the merger, and expects
the new company to have $840 million in annual revenues.
STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS (HOT,
25.43)- the hotel operator has agreed to sell its Westin St. Francis
hotel to BRE/St. Francis for $243 million.
STATEN ISLAND BANCORP (SIB,
17.31)- The bank beat estimates by a penny as fourth quarter earnings
rose 36% to 38 cents per share. Net interest income rose 8.6% to
$36.5 million in the quarter.
URSUS TELECOM CORP (UTCC,
16.50)- The provider of telecom services warned that it will report a
wider than expected third quarter loss of 20 to 22 cents per share.
Analysts were looking for the company to earn 5 cents in the
quarter. The company attributed the lowered expectations to a 39%
reduction in its retail prices and said it expects revenues in the quarter
to fall 34% to $7.3 million. The shares fell 1.38 in after hours
trading on the news.
VISTA BANCORP INC (VBNJ,
15.50)- The bank beat full year estimates by a penny as earnings rose
22% to $1.33 per share in 1999. Net interest income rose 13% to
$23.64 million in 1999.
WARREN BANCORP INC (WRNB,
7)- The bank beat estimates by 2 cents as fourth quarter earnings rose
23.5% to 21 cents per share.
WESTERBEKE CORP (WTBK,
3)- The maker of marine engines said fourth quarter earnings fell to
$0.01 per share from last year's seven cents. Revenues rose to $8.5
million from $6.4 million in last year's third quarter.
WHITMAN CORP (WH,
11.68)- The company will take a fourth quarter charge of 17 cents per
share to cover costs associated with environmental liabilities. |
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