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Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Surprises in Results: (LAS), (SID), (FRFHF), (RAVN), (TGS)

Lentuo International Inc (LAS) reported earnings results for the quarter ended June 2011. Earnings came in at $0.06 per share compared to analyst estimates of $0.16 per share. Earnings were unexpectedly -62.5% lower or $-0.1 per share below estimates. 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 2 analysts are currently covering this company. Shares of LAS fell by 1.54% or $-0.08/share to $5.12. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $2.73 and as high as $8.50. On average, 89242 shares of LAS exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 103.

Companhia Siderurgica Nacional (SID) reported earnings results for the quarter ended June 2011. They reported actual earnings per share of $0.48 when they were expecting earnings to be $0.28 per share. Earnings beat expectations by $0.2 per share or 71.43%. 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 2 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of SID fell by 0.46% or $-0.04/share to $8.74. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $8.01 and as high as $18.41. On average, 5492140 shares of SID exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 274554.

Fairfax Fin Ltd (FRFHF) reported earnings results for the quarter ended June 2011. Analysts were expecting $5.0 per share, and the company reported $3.4 per share. Earnings were unexpectedly -32.0% 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 2 analysts are currently covering this company.

Raven Industries Inc (RAVN) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in July 2011. Analysts were expecting $0.51 per share, and the company reported $0.68 per share. Earnings were 33.33% larger than expected. An upside surprise. 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 is currently 1 analyst covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of RAVN traded higher by 0.42% or $0.2/share to $47.28. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $30.76 and as high as $61.92. On average, 52380 shares of RAVN exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 1776.

Transportadora De Gas Del Sur S.a (TGS) reported earnings results for the quarter ended June 2011. Analysts were expecting $0.05 per share, and the company reported $0.06 per share. Earnings beat expectations by $0.01 per share or 20.0%. 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 1 analyst is currently covering this company. Shares of TGS fell by 1.36% or $-0.05/share to $3.62. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $2.94 and as high as $6.46. On average, 53464 shares of TGS exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 3775.