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Thursday, July 28, 2011

Company Earnings News: (AVB), (BVN), (RA), (LAD), (IACI)

Avalonbay Communities Inc (AVB) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in June 2011. The company reported $1.13 per share when analysts were expecting earnings of $1.12. Actual earnings beat estimated earnings by $0.01 per share. 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 AVB fell by 1.4% or $-1.88/share to $132.48. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $100.49 and as high as $139.91. On average, 803917 shares of AVB exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 211172.

Compania De Minas Buenaventura Sa (BVN) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in June 2011. They reported actual earnings per share of $0.8 when they were expecting earnings to be $0.96 per share. Earnings were unexpectedly -16.67% lower than estimated. 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. A total of 3 analysts are currently covering this company. Shares of BVN traded higher by 1.04% or $0.43/share to $41.72. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $35.33 and as high as $57.20. On average, 1550030 shares of BVN exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 176437.

Railamerica, Inc (RA) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in June 2011. Earnings came in at $0.17 per share compared to analyst estimates of $0.17 per share. These earnings are in line with investor expectations. Investors could expect the stock price to remain stable based on this news of earnings meeting expectations. Guidance, current stock price, and revenue estimates must be considered for stock price direction. A total of 12 analysts are currently covering this company. Shares of RA traded higher by 3.49% or $0.51/share to $15.11. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $9.16 and as high as $17.34. On average, 165678 shares of RA exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 43927.

Lithia Motors Inc (LAD) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in June 2011. Earnings came in at $0.55 per share compared to analyst estimates of $0.35 per share. Earnings beat expectations by $0.2 per share or 57.14%. 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 5 analysts are currently covering this company. Shares of LAD fell by 0.05% or $-0.01/share to $21.52. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $7.50 and as high as $23.84. On average, 228150 shares of LAD exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 62083.

Iac/interactivecorp (IACI) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in June 2011. Analysts were expecting $0.26 per share, and the company reported $0.47 per share. Earnings were 80.77% larger than expected. An upside surprise. Investors might 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 10 analysts are currently covering this company. Shares of IACI traded higher by 1.59% or $0.67/share to $42.71. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $23.34 and as high as $43.80. On average, 1131400 shares of IACI exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 291185.