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Thursday, August 4, 2011

Surprises in Results: (CMCSA), (PNK), (VICL), (DCIX), (WFR)

Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) reported earnings results for the quarter ended June 2011. Analysts were expecting $0.41 per share, and the company reported $0.42 per share. Actual earnings beat estimated earnings by $0.01 per share. 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 19 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of CMCSA fell by 4.7% or $-1.12/share to $22.73. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $16.76 and as high as $27.16. On average, 18043300 shares of CMCSA exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 28575788.

Pinnacle Entertainment Inc (PNK) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in June 2011. The company reported $0.17 per share when analysts were expecting earnings of $0.08. Earnings were 112.5% 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. There are currently 17 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of PNK fell by 1.37% or $-0.19/share to $13.71. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $9.77 and as high as $15.57. On average, 534574 shares of PNK exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 26347.

Vical Inc (VICL) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in June 2011. The company reported $-0.12 per share when analysts were expecting earnings of $-0.12. 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 6 analysts are currently covering this company. Shares of VICL fell by 3.77% or $-0.1699/share to $4.34. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $1.70 and as high as $5.30. On average, 1013510 shares of VICL exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 91572.

Diana Containerships Inc (DCIX) reported earnings results for the quarter ended June 2011. They reported actual earnings per share of $-0.06 when they were expecting earnings to be $0.06 per share. Earnings were unexpectedly -200.0% lower or $-0.12 per share below estimates. 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. A total of 7 analysts are currently covering this company. Shares of DCIX fell by 4.59% or $-0.27/share to $5.61. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $5.87 and as high as $15.50. On average, 301068 shares of DCIX exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 30430.

Memc Electronic Materials Inc (WFR) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in June 2011. The company reported $0.29 per share when analysts were expecting earnings of $0.07. Earnings beat expectations by $0.22 per share or 314.29%. 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 18 analysts are currently covering this company. Shares of WFR fell by 4.01% or $-0.28/share to $6.71. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $6.82 and as high as $15.04. On average, 6444740 shares of WFR exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 1411947.