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Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Surprises in Results: (GCA), (SCR), (FRM), (ARNA), (ES)

Global Cash Access Holdings, Inc (GCA) 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 $0.11. Earnings were unexpectedly -63.64% lower or $-0.07 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. Shares of GCA traded higher by 1.42% or $0.04/share to $2.85. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $2.07 and as high as $4.30. On average, 434258 shares of GCA exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 868758.

Simcere Pharmaceutical Group (SCR) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in June 2011. They reported actual earnings per share of $0.15 when they were expecting earnings to be $0.13 per share. Earnings beat analyst estimates by 15.38%. 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. Shares of SCR fell by 2.86% or $-0.28/share to $9.52. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $8.14 and as high as $13.75. On average, 73803 shares of SCR exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 2500.

Furmanite Corporation (FRM) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in June 2011. They reported actual earnings per share of $0.14 when they were expecting earnings to be $0.14 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. Shares of FRM fell by 1.63% or $-0.13/share to $7.86. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $4.04 and as high as $8.60. On average, 129425 shares of FRM exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 133209.

Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc (ARNA) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in June 2011. They reported actual earnings per share of $-0.16 when they were expecting earnings to be $-0.16 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. Shares of ARNA traded higher by 0.63% or $0.01/share to $1.60. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $1.21 and as high as $7.60. On average, 2343510 shares of ARNA exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 4569385.

Energysolutions, Inc (ES) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in June 2011. The company reported $0.05 per share when analysts were expecting earnings of $0.02. Actual earnings beat estimated earnings by $0.03 per share. 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 5 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of ES fell by 3.35% or $-0.17/share to $4.91. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $4.35 and as high as $7.23. On average, 840452 shares of ES exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 1025774.