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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Surprises in Results: (CNC), (FRME), (T.CNR), (TSS), (WIBC)

Centene Corp (CNC) reported earnings results for the quarter ended September 2011. Earnings came in at $0.55 per share compared to analyst estimates of $0.54 per share. Earnings were 1.85% larger than expected. An upside surprise. 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 13 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of CNC traded higher by 1.23% or $0.39/share to $32.13. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $21.19 and as high as $39.35. On average, 728153 shares of CNC exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 65812.

First Merchants Corp (FRME) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in September 2011. They reported actual earnings per share of $-0.25 when they were expecting earnings to be $-0.25 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 3 analysts are currently covering this company. Shares of FRME traded higher by 1.27% or $0.1/share to $7.97. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $6.70 and as high as $9.70. On average, 103870 shares of FRME exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 3191.

Cdn Natl Ry (T.CNR) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in September 2011. The company reported $1.38 per share when analysts were expecting earnings of $1.33. Earnings beat analyst estimates by 3.76%. 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 11 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information.

Total System Services, Inc (TSS) reported earnings results for the quarter ended September 2011. Earnings came in at $0.3 per share compared to analyst estimates of $0.28 per share. Earnings beat expectations by $0.02 per share or 7.14%. 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. A total of 17 analysts are currently covering this company. Shares of TSS traded higher by 7.96% or $1.49/share to $20.20. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $14.97 and as high as $19.36. On average, 1990600 shares of TSS exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 1133827.

Wilshire Bancorp Inc (WIBC) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in September 2011. Analysts were expecting $0.04 per share, and the company reported $0.14 per share. Earnings were 250.0% 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. A total of 7 analysts are currently covering this company. Shares of WIBC traded higher by 5.26% or $0.16/share to $3.20. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $2.40 and as high as $8.13. On average, 476874 shares of WIBC exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 74832.