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Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Surprises in Results: (STV), (HD), (MEDH), (CCM), (DELL)

China Digital Tv Holding Co., Ltd (STV) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in June 2011. The company reported $0.19 per share when analysts were expecting earnings of $0.15. Earnings beat analyst estimates by 26.67%. 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. Shares of STV traded higher by 2.39% or $0.12/share to $5.15. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $3.88 and as high as $9.49. On average, 202462 shares of STV exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 22981.

The Home Depot, Inc (HD) reported earnings results for the quarter ended July 2011. They reported actual earnings per share of $0.86 when they were expecting earnings to be $0.82 per share. Earnings beat analyst estimates by 4.88%. 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 21 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of HD traded higher by 1.33% or $0.44/share to $33.56. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $27.10 and as high as $39.38. On average, 13151300 shares of HD exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 1115739.

Medquist Holdings Inc (MEDH) reported earnings results for the quarter ended June 2011. Analysts were expecting $0.3 per share, and the company reported $0.11 per share. Earnings were unexpectedly -63.33% lower than estimated. Investors could 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. Shares of MEDH remained unchanged at $8.40. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $7.84 and as high as $14.20. On average, 356762 shares of MEDH exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 30957.

Concord Medical Services Holdings Limited (CCM) reported earnings results for the quarter ended June 2011. Earnings came in at $0.12 per share compared to analyst estimates of $0.1 per share. Actual earnings beat estimated earnings by $0.02 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. A total of 1 analyst is currently covering this company. Shares of CCM fell by 1.86% or $-0.07/share to $3.69. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $3.31 and as high as $7.99. On average, 55277 shares of CCM exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 200.

Dell Inc (DELL) reported earnings results for the quarter ended July 2011. The company reported $0.54 per share when analysts were expecting earnings of $0.49. Earnings beat analyst estimates by 10.2%. 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 32 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of DELL fell by 6.8% or $-1.075/share to $14.72. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $11.34 and as high as $17.60. On average, 26645500 shares of DELL exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 13840246.