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Thursday, June 30, 2011

Earnings Results: (AM), (MON), (SJR), (TSE: SJR), (FDO)

American Greetings Corp (AM) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in May 2011. The company reported $0.78 per share when analysts were expecting earnings of $0.76. Earnings beat analyst estimates by 2.63%. Investors could expect the stock price to rise on better than expected results. Further analysis on other trends may need to be completed to determine whether the upswing will be confirmed. Guidance, stock price, and revenue estimates must be considered as well. A total of 1 analyst is currently covering this company. Shares of AM traded higher by 0.21% or $0.05/share to $24.30. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $17.89 and as high as $24.84. On average, 259878 shares of AM exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 3036.

Monsanto Co (MON) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in May 2011. Earnings came in at $1.26 per share compared to analyst estimates of $1.11 per share. Earnings were 13.51% larger than expected. An upside surprise. Investors might expect the stock price to increase as results were better than expected. Further analysis may need to be done to determine whether the upswing will come to effect. Guidance and revenue estimates must be taken into consideration. Shares of MON traded higher by 0.2% or $0.14/share to $70.40. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $44.61 and as high as $76.69. On average, 4633810 shares of MON exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 166673.

Shaw Communications, Inc (SJR) reported earnings results for the quarter ended May 2011. Analysts were expecting $0.4 per share, and the company reported $0.52 per share. Earnings beat analyst estimates by 30.0%. Investors could expect the stock price to increase as results were better than expected. Further analysis may need to be done to determine whether the upswing will come to effect. Guidance and revenue estimates must be taken into consideration. A total of 6 analysts are currently covering this company. Shares of SJR traded higher by 0.85% or $0.19/share to $22.47. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $17.91 and as high as $22.89. On average, 123452 shares of SJR exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 4710.

Shaw Comm (SJR) reported earnings results for the quarter ended May 2011. They reported actual earnings per share of $0.51 when they were expecting earnings to be $0.41 per share. Earnings beat analyst estimates by 24.39%. Investors might expect the stock price to increase as results were better than expected. Further analysis may need to be done to determine whether the upswing will come to effect. Guidance and revenue estimates must be taken into consideration. A total of 10 analysts are currently covering this company. Shares of SJR traded higher by 0.85% or $0.19/share to $22.47. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $17.91 and as high as $22.89. On average, 123452 shares of SJR exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 4710.

Family Dollar Stores Inc (FDO) reported earnings results for the quarter ended May 2011. The company reported $0.91 per share when analysts were expecting earnings of $0.94. Earnings were unexpectedly -3.19% lower or $-0.03 per share below estimates. Investors could expect the stock price to fall as earnings were below expectations. Examining previous stock price movement may help to further determine the direction of the share price. Guidance, stock price, and revenue estimates must be considered as well. There are currently 17 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of FDO traded higher by 0.45% or $0.24/share to $53.68. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $35.31 and as high as $56.92. On average, 1021210 shares of FDO exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 10974.