| More GM-Magna Fallout: What Russia Will Have to Learn Craig Pirrong submits: Vladimir Putin is whining, predictably, about the GM board’s decision to terminate the sale of Opel:"We will have to take into account this style of dealing with partners in the future, though this scornful approach toward partners mainly affects the Europeans, not us,” Putin told a cabinet meeting in Moscow. [nL5471607]Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |
Diana Shipping Inc. Q4 2009 Earnings Call Transcript Diana Shipping Inc. (DSX)Q4 2009 Earnings Call TranscriptFebruary 23, 2010 9:00 am ETComplete Story » seekingalpha.com |
Increased Volume Boosts Union Pacific Zacks.com submits: Union Pacific Corp.’s (UNP) first-quarter earnings of $1.01 per share were ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 95 cents. This also compares favorably with earnings of 72 cents in the prior-year quarter.The results for the reported quarter primarily benefited from increased operating revenues due to growth in business volumes. Stable Customer Satisfaction Index, core pricing gains and strong cash from operations were also among the positives. However, higher operating expenses, primarily as a result of increased fuel costs and depreciation, were the downside.Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |
Southwest Airlines Soars to Higher Earnings Zacks.com submits: On July 29, the low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) declared its second-quarter 2010 adjusted earnings of 29 cents per share surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 26 cents and the year-ago earnings of 8 cents. The company reported its earnings before market opens. Higher business travel demand and strong traffic led to the better-than-expected earnings.Net income, excluding special items, shot up 266% year-over-year to $216 million driven by strong revenues partially offset by higher fuel prices and other cost pressures. This represents the second-best earnings in the company’s history after the second quarter of 2006.Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |
Earnings Preview: Harley-Davidson theflyonthewall.com submits: Harley-Davidson (HOG) is expected to report Q3 earnings before the market open on Tuesday, October 19 with a conference call scheduled for 9 am ET. GuidanceAnalysts are looking for a profit of 36c on revenue of $1.1B. The consensus range is 23c-46c for EPS, and revenue of $1.03B-$1.14B, according to First Call. UBS said Harley-Davidson's U.S. retail sales likely declined in September, but not as much as industry declines. The firm expects Q3 sales to be down 10% but does not expect a change in the company's 2010 production guidance. Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |