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Friday, August 5, 2011

Surprises in Results: (TSE: ELF), (MDS), (LUV), (TSE: TGO), (MSCI)

Canadian listed E-l Financial (ELF) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in June 2011. Analysts were expecting $19.46 per share, and the company reported $5.23 per share. Actual earnings missed estimated earnings by $-14.23 per share. 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. Shares of ELF remained unchanged at $458.00. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $400.00 and as high as $510.00. On average, 478 shares of ELF.TO exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 0.

Midas Inc (MDS) 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. A total of 2 analysts are currently covering this company. Shares of MDS fell by 3.17% or $-0.17/share to $5.19. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $5.28 and as high as $9.77. On average, 101389 shares of MDS exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 82427.

Southwest Airlines Co (LUV) reported earnings results for the quarter ended June 2011. The company reported $0.15 per share when analysts were expecting earnings of $0.21. Earnings were unexpectedly -28.57% 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. There are currently 12 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of LUV fell by 1.02% or $-0.09/share to $8.75. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $8.83 and as high as $14.32. On average, 8712130 shares of LUV exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 3047825.

Canadian listed Terago Inc (TGO) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in June 2011. Analysts were expecting $-0.03 per share, and the company reported $-0.04 per share. Earnings were unexpectedly -33.33% lower or $-0.01 per share below estimates. 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 TGO traded higher by 3.68% or $0.39/share to $10.99. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $5.00 and as high as $11.75. On average, 1917 shares of TGO.TO exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 200.

Msci Inc (MSCI) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in June 2011. They reported actual earnings per share of $0.45 when they were expecting earnings to be $0.44 per share. Earnings beat expectations by $0.01 per share or 2.27%. 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 MSCI fell by 1.33% or $-0.45/share to $33.51. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $29.02 and as high as $40.79. On average, 571989 shares of MSCI exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 247807.