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Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Surprises in Results: (RVBD), (ISRG), (BAC), (UNH), (HTLD)

Riverbed Technology, Inc (RVBD) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in June 2011. Earnings came in at $0.09 per share compared to analyst estimates of $0.12 per share. Earnings were unexpectedly -25.0% lower than estimated. Investors might expect the stock price to decrease as earnings were worse than expected. Further analysis may need to be conducted to determine whether the downswing will occur. A total of 12 analysts are currently covering this company. Shares of RVBD fell by 21.71% or $-8.99/share to $32.41. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $14.96 and as high as $44.70. On average, 4412540 shares of RVBD exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 8726353.

Intuitive Surgical, Inc (ISRG) reported earnings results for the quarter ended June 2011. Analysts were expecting $2.71 per share, and the company reported $2.91 per share. Earnings beat expectations by $0.2 per share or 7.38%. 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. There are currently 15 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of ISRG traded higher by 6.01% or $22.53/share to $397.43. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $246.05 and as high as $384.49. On average, 312430 shares of ISRG exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 313336.

Bank Of America Corporation (BAC) reported earnings results for the quarter ended June 2011. Analysts were expecting $-0.91 per share, and the company reported $-0.9 per share. Earnings were 1.1% 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 16 analysts are currently covering this company. Shares of BAC traded higher by 1.38% or $0.1317/share to $9.70. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $9.40 and as high as $15.31. On average, 147238000 shares of BAC exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 31419884.

Unitedhealth Group, Inc (UNH) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in June 2011. The company reported $1.16 per share when analysts were expecting earnings of $0.95. Earnings beat analyst estimates by 22.11%. 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 19 analysts are currently covering this company. Shares of UNH remained unchanged at $51.45. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $29.94 and as high as $53.50. On average, 7689040 shares of UNH exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 798945.

Heartland Express, Inc (HTLD) reported earnings results for the quarter ended June 2011. Earnings came in at $0.25 per share compared to analyst estimates of $0.21 per share. Earnings beat expectations by $0.04 per share or 19.05%. 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. There are currently 17 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of HTLD fell by 1.9% or $-0.31/share to $15.99. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $14.23 and as high as $18.12. On average, 572975 shares of HTLD exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 74560.