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WEEK OF 5/01/00-5/05/00 |
5/05/00 |
ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS (ADCT, 57)- The
network equipment maker has agreed to acquire optical components maker
Altitun for 15.227 million shares in an $872 million deal. The
company said it expects the deal to lower 2000 and 2001 earnings by eight
cents per share. Separately, the company said it has also agreed to
acquire Swedish fiber optic equipment maker IBSEN Micro Structures for $80
million.
AMKOR TECHNOLOGY (AMKR, 60.56)- The
semiconductor packaging maker met expectations as first quarter earnings
rose 69% to 27 cents per share. Revenues increased 32% to $555
million in the quarter. The shares fell 5.56 in after hours trading
on the news.
CARRIAGE SERVICES (CSV, 4)- The
operator of funeral homes and cemeteries met expectations as first quarter
earnings fell 33% to 18 cents per share. Revenues in the quarter
rose to $35.6 million from last year's $33.5 million.
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET (CENT,
11.50)- The maker of lawn care products and aquariums beat estimates
by three cents as second quarter earnings rose 13.7% to 58 cents per
share. Revenues fell 14.4% to $382.9 million in the quarter.
DSL.NET INC (DSLN, 13)- The
provider of DSL services beat estimates by three cents as its first
quarter loss widened to 33 cents per share ($18.34 million) from last
year's loss of 21 cents. Revenues increased 114% sequentially to
$1.74 million in the quarter.
JOHN HANCOCK FINANCIAL SERVICES (JHF,
17.81)- The financial services company beat estimates by 12 cents as
first quarter earnings jumped 41.3% to 65 cents per share. Revenues
in the quarter improved to $1.84 billion from last year's $1.73 billion.
LIVEPERSON INC (LPSN, 8.13)- The
provider of real-time Internet customer support applications said its
first quarter loss widened to 28 cents per share ($6.6 million) from last
year's loss of three cents. Revenues increased 94% sequentially to
$774,000 in the quarter.
PIXAR INC (PIXR, 38.38)- The
maker of computer-animated feature films beat estimates by eight cents as
first quarter earnings rose to 53 cents per share from last year's two
cents. Revenues jumped to $60.98 million from last year's $3.44
million. The company attributed the better than expected results to
a strong worldwide showing by its Toy Story 2 movie. The shares are
up 1.05 in pre-open trading on the news.
QLT PHOTO THERAPEUTICS (QLTI, 53)-
The drug developer missed estimates by five cents as its first quarter
loss widened to 19 cents per share from last year's loss of 10
cents. Product ales royalties slipped to $619,000 from $621,000 in
last year's first quarter.
SOFTNET SYSTEMS (SOFN, 15.56)-
The broadband service provider missed estimates by seven cents as its
second quarter loss narrowed to 66 cents per share ($22.1 million) from
last year's loss of 71 cents. Revenues increased 65% to $1.69
million in the quarter. The shares fell 0.81 in after hours trading
on the news.
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5/04/00 |
CHARLES
sch CORP (SCH, 45.25)- The discount broker announced a 3 for 2
stock split.
CHIRON CORP (CHIR, 34.56)- The
biotech drug maker beat estimates by five cents as first quarter earnings
rose 50% to 21 cents per share. Revenues rose 23% to $217 million in
the quarter, and product sales jumped 70% to $158 million. Vaccine
product sales increased 147% to $110 million. The shares jumped 3.87
in after hours trading on the news.
HOMESTORE.COM (HOMS, 23.13)- The
Internet based provider of home information beat estimates by two cents as
its first quarter loss narrowed to 14 cents per share from last year's
loss of 31 cents. Revenues increased 271%, and 38% sequentially, to
$38.6 million in the quarter. The shares rose 0.87 in after hours
trading on the news.
JUPITER COMMUNICATIONS (JPTR, 25.88)-
The provider of Internet research services beat estimates by eight cents
asit reported breakeven first quarter results, compared to last year's
loss of three cents. Revenues increased 185% to $17.2 million in the
quarter, and gross margins improved to 61.2% from last year's 50.9%.
The shares rose 1.63 in after hours trading on the news.
PEAPOD INC (PPOD, 3.25)- The
online grocer missed estimates by three cents as its first quarter loss
widened to 47 cents per share from last year's loss of 29 cents.
Revenues increased 38.3% to $24.9 million in the quarter.
PEDIATRIX MEDICAL GROUP (PDX, 8.13)-
The neonatal physician management group missed estimates by a penny as
first quarter earnings fell to 22 cents per share from last year's 45
cents. Revenues increased to $59.4 million from last year's $53.8
million.
SAPIENT CORP (SAPE, 79.38)- The
provider of e-business consulting services will join the S&P 500 Index
after the close today. The shares are up 15.63 in pre-open trading
on the news.
TALK CITY INC (TCTY, 3.43)- The
provider of online interactive communities missed estimates by a penny as
its first quarter loss narrowed to 41 cents per share from last year's
loss of 47 cents. Revenues increased 261% to $3.5 million in the
quarter. The shares rose 0.13 in after hours trading on the news.
US INDUSTRIES INC (USI, 13)- The
building products maker beat estimates by a penny as second quarter
earnings slipped to 32 cents per share from last year's 33 cents.
Revenues increased 7.7% to $913 million in the quarter. The company
said it sees full year earnings of $1.40-$1.50 per share, in line with
current analysts' estimates of $1.47. Separately, the company said
it is exploring strategic alternatives for, including the possible sale
of, its Lighting Corporation of America division.
WALT DISNEY CO (DIS, 41.25)- The
entertainment and media company beat estimates by four cents as second
quarter earnings rose to 38 cents per share. Revenues increased 14%
to $6.2 billion in the quarter.
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5/03/00 |
BESTFOODS INC (BFO, 50.56)- The
food company said it has rejected an $18.4 billion, $66 per share, hostile
bid from Unilever (UL, 24.75). The company called the offer
"financially inadequate".
BREAKAWAY SOLUTIONS (BWAY, 30)- The
provider of application hosting services beat estimates by a penny as its
first quarter loss widened to six cents per share from last year's loss of
two cents. Revenues increased 71% sequentially from the fourth
quarter to $18.1 million. The shares fell 1 in after hours trading
on the news.
BURR-BROWN CORP (BBRC, 64.06)-
The chipmaker will join the S&P MidCap 400 Index after the close of
trading on May 9th. The shares gained 3.32 in after hours trading on
the news.
CDNOW INC (CDNW, 4.19)-
The online music seller missed estimates by four cents as its first
quarter loss, excluding charges, widened to 92 cents per share from last
year's loss of 90 cents. Revenues increased 99% to $43.6 million in
the quarter. The company announced a plan designed to reduce
quarterly operating expenses by $12 million, but said the plan will cause
second and third quarter revenues to fall short of those recorded in the
first quarter. The shares fell 0.69 in after hours trading on the
news.
MAXIM INTEGRATED PRODUCTS (MXIM,
63.88)- The maker of analog products will join the S&P 500 Index
after the close on May 9th. The shares rallied 4.38 in after hours
trading on the news.
PEROT SYSTEMS CORP (PER, 19.13)-
The provider of information technology consulting services beat estimates
by a penny as first quarter earnings, excluding one-time gains, rose 13%
to 17 cents per share. Revenues were flat at $274 million in the
quarter.
TD WATERHOUSE GROUP (TWE, 20.63)-
The discount brokerage has agreed to acquire U.K. discount broker Dealwise
Limited for $127.5 million. The company said the acquisition will
make it the largest provider of discount brokerage services in the U.K.
WEBMETHODS INC (WEBM, 113.75)-
The B2B software maker beat estimates by six cents as its fourth quarter
loss widened to 21 cents per share, excluding charges, from last year's
loss of four cents. Revenues jumped 360% to $10.4 million in the
quarter. The shares fell 8.75 in after hours trading on the news.
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5/02/00 |
APPLIED ANALYTICAL
INDUSTRIES (AAII, 10,38)- The drug development company met
expectations as its first quarter earnings improved to three cents per
share from last year's loss of 22 cents. Revenues fell to $24.9
million from last year's $26.1 million.
AT&T CORP (T, 49)- The
telecom operator beat estimates by 12 cents as first quarter earnings
improved to 54 cents per share from last year's 38%. Revenues
increased 5.8% to $15.84 billion in the quarter. Consumer services
revenues fell 5.6%, but wireless revenues jumped 40.7% to $2.2 billion.
BARNESANDNOBLE.COM (BNBN,10.94)- The
online bookseller met expectations as its first quarter loss widened to 19
cents per share from last year's loss of 18 cents. Revenues in the
quarter increased 142% to $78.2 million. The shares inched up 0.15
in after hours trading on the news.
CIGNA CORP (CI, 78.94)- The
insurer beat estimates by 12 cents as first quarter earnings jumped 42.7%
to $1.57 per share. Revenues increased 8.9% to $4.9 billion in the
quarter. The company attributed the better than expected showing to
strong growth in its health businesses.
CYBERGOLD INC (CGLD, 8.38)- The
online loyalty marketing company missed estimates by 11 cents as its first
quarter loss widened to 38 cents per share from last year's loss of 37
cents. Revenues rose 760%, and 59% sequentially, to $4.3 million in
the quarter. The shares gained 0.18 in after hours trading on the
news.
EXPEDIA INC (EXPE, 19.38)- The
Microsoft controlled online travel service beat estimates by 17 cents as
it reported a third quarter loss of 40 cents per share. Revenues
increased 212% to $58.8 million in the quarter. The company said
gross travel bookings rose 60% sequentially to $401 million. The
shares jumped 3.38 in after hours trading on the news.
GLOBAL CROSSING LTD (GBLX, 34.81)-
The telecom operator is considering the sale of its local phone business.
The shares rose 1.13 in after hours trading on the news.
HEALTHEON/WEBMD (HLTH, 19.75)-
The Internet based healthcare company's first quarter loss widened to 42
cents per share from last year's loss of 18 cents. Revenues
increased 275%, and 98% sequentially, to $65.9 million in the quarter. The
company said it expects 2001 revenues to exceed $1 billion.
REGISTER.COM INC (RCOM, 57.03)-
The provider of Internet domain registration services beat estimates by 10
cents as its first quarter loss narrowed to four cents per share from last
year's loss of six cents. Revenues increased 139% sequentially from
the fourth quarter to $12.4 million. The shares rose 2.97 in after
hours trading on the news.
SIEBEL SYSTEMS (SEBL, 123.31)-
The maker of eBusiness software will join the S&P 500 Index on an as
yet undetermined date. The shares rose 9.94 in after hours trading
on the news.
UNITED DOMINION REALTY TRUST (UDR,
10.19)- The apartment REIT met expectations as first quarter funds
from operations rose 3.2% to 37 cents per share. First quarter
rental income increased 4.1% to $146.2 million, and operating margins
improved to 61.6% from last year's 61.2%.
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5/01/00 |
ATCHISON CASTING CORP (FDY, 7.06)- The
maker of steel castings missed estimates by 14 cents as first quarter
earnings fell to a penny per share from last year's 17 cents.
Revenues increased 4.4% to $124.7 million in the quarter. The
company attributed the shortfall to the strength of the British pound
against the German mark, and to weakness in the steel market.
BIPUR SA (BIPRY, 10)- The Mexican
wireless service provider said first quarter earnings fell to three cents
per ADR from last year's 21 cents. Revenues tumbled 20.4% to $6.5
million in the quarter. The company attributed the revenue fall off
to a switch by many customers to prepaid calling card plans.
BOYD BROTHERS TRANSPORTATION (BOYD,
5.19)- The trucking company missed estimates by 16 cents as first
quarter earnings fell to $0.07 per share from last year's 18 cents.
Revenues rose 13% to $33.83 million in the quarter. The company
attributed the profit shortfall to a 28% increase in the cost of fuel.
CAMECO CORP (CCJ, 12.38)- The
uranium producer reported flat first quarter earnings of 17 cents per
share. First quarter evenues slipped to $142.4 million from last
year's $147 million, and gross margins fell to 23% from last year's 25%.
CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES (CPK, 16.88)-
The utility company beat estimates by four cents as first quarter earnings
rose 12% to $1.09 per share. Revenues in the quarter increased to
$98.5 million from last year's $55.6 million.
CHURCH & DWIGHT CO (CHD, 17.88)- The
maker of Arm & Hammer brand consumer products beat estimates by three
cents as first quarter earnings increased 24% to 26 cents per share,
excluding one-time gains. Revenues rose 9.7% to $191.6 million in
the quarter.
CONESTOGA ENTERPRISES (CENI, 19.88)-
The local telecom service provider said first quarter earnings fell 75% to
$0.03 per share. Revenues in the quarter increased 7% to $21.95
million.
DAY RUNNER INC (DAYR, 1.03)- The
maker of organizers announced a 1 for 5 reverse stock split, effective
Monday.
DIME BANCORP INC (DME, 18.75)-
The NY bank said it will explore strategic options following the
termination of its merger agreement with Hudson United Bancorp (HU,
22.56).
DME
HU
EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORP (EDUC,
3)- The children's book publisher met expectations as fiscal 2000
earnings slipped to 24 cents per share from the prior year's 26
cents. Fiscal year revenues increased to $16.85 million from 1999's
$16.67 million.
HICKORY TECH CORP (HTCO, 13.13)-
The telecom holding company said its first quarter earnings fell 25% to 15
cents per share. Revenues rose 8.6% to $24.1 million in the
quarter. The company said its wireless revenues jumped 53.9% to $1.6
million.
MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT, 69.75)- The
Justice Department submitted a 17-page proposal seeking a breakup of the
software maker to a Federal judge. The shares rose 0.75 in after
hours trading on the widely anticipated news.
MORTON INDUSTRIAL GROUP (MGRP, 4)-
The industrial equipment contract manufacturer's first quarter earnings
improved to a profit of 18 cents per share, compared to last year's loss
of 43 cents. Revenues rose 85.5% to $73.1 million in the
quarter. The company attributed the return to profit to cost cutting
and improving conditions in the agricultural industry.
ONEOK INC (OKE, 25.25)- The
natural gas company said its first quarter earnings increased 9.4% to
$1.28 per share. Revenues increased 50.7% to $824.6 million in the
quarter.
PRECISION OPTICS CORP (POCI, 11.56)-
The maker of optical thin film coatings said its third quarter loss
widened to eight cents per share from last year's loss of six cents.
Revenues in the quarter slipped to $784,503 from last year's
$790,846. The shares rose 0.38 in after hours trading on the news.
SK TELECOM (SKM, 32.06)- The
Korean wireless operator will be added to the S&P Asia Pacific 100
Index after the close on Tuesday.
THOMASTON MILLS (TMSTA, 1.13)-
The maker of textile products said its third quarter loss narrowed to 29
cents per share from last year's loss of 85 cents. Revenues fell 5%
to $45.7 million in the quarter.
UNITRIN INC (UNIT, 33.75)- The
property and casualty insurer beat estimates by 10 cents as first quarter
earnings fell to 60 cents per share from last year's 70 cents.
Revenues increased 12.2% to $479.6 million in the quarter.
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