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Thursday, July 28, 2011

Earnings Surprises of the Day: (MCO), (FBCM), (WLL), (TCBK), (BMC)

Moody's Corp (MCO) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in June 2011. Earnings came in at $0.79 per share compared to analyst estimates of $0.57 per share. Earnings beat analyst estimates by 38.6%. 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. There are currently 5 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of MCO fell by 0.45% or $-0.16/share to $35.29. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $20.72 and as high as $41.93. On average, 3011500 shares of MCO exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 173703.

Fbr Capital Markets Corporation (FBCM) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in June 2011. The company reported $-0.04 per share when analysts were expecting earnings of $0.03. Earnings were unexpectedly -233.33% lower than estimated. Investors might 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. Shares of FBCM traded higher by 0.67% or $0.02/share to $3.00. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $2.96 and as high as $4.13. On average, 151462 shares of FBCM exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 7946.

Whiting Petroleum Corp (WLL) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in June 2011. The company reported $1.02 per share when analysts were expecting earnings of $1.02. 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. There are currently 23 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of WLL fell by 11.58% or $-7.07/share to $54.00. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $40.85 and as high as $75.91. On average, 2573680 shares of WLL exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 745088.

Trico Bancshares (TCBK) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in June 2011. They reported actual earnings per share of $0.17 when they were expecting earnings to be $0.13 per share. Earnings beat expectations by $0.04 per share or 30.77%. 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 4 analysts are currently covering this company. Shares of TCBK traded higher by 0.89% or $0.13/share to $14.73. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $13.01 and as high as $19.13. On average, 22027 shares of TCBK exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 1400.

Bmc Software Inc (BMC) reported earnings results for the quarter ended June 2011. The company reported $0.6 per share when analysts were expecting earnings of $0.57. Actual earnings beat estimated earnings by $0.03 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 BMC fell by 6.12% or $-2.992/share to $45.90. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $34.47 and as high as $56.55. On average, 1693340 shares of BMC exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 229114.