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Friday, November 4, 2011

Stocks Report Results: (OIS), (HBIO), (ANR), (ESV), (KERX)

Oil States International Inc (OIS) reported earnings results for the quarter ended September 2011. The company reported $1.67 per share when analysts were expecting earnings of $1.48. Earnings beat analyst estimates by 12.84%. 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 are currently 12 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of OIS traded higher by 2.91% or $2.07/share to $73.25. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $46.46 and as high as $87.00. On average, 853283 shares of OIS exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 437087.

Harvard Bioscience Inc (HBIO) reported earnings results for the quarter ended September 2011. They reported actual earnings per share of $0.02 when they were expecting earnings to be $0.08 per share. Actual earnings missed estimated earnings by $-0.06 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. There is currently 1 analyst covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of HBIO fell by 2.83% or $-0.13/share to $4.46. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $3.71 and as high as $6.26. On average, 96536 shares of HBIO exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 8161.

Alpha Natural Resources, Inc (ANR) reported earnings results for the quarter ended September 2011. The company reported $0.35 per share when analysts were expecting earnings of $0.1. Earnings were 250.0% 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. Shares of ANR traded higher by 2.32% or $0.63/share to $27.74. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $17.65 and as high as $68.05. On average, 9586050 shares of ANR exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 5543095.

Ensco Plc (ESV) reported earnings results for the quarter ended September 2011. The company reported $0.91 per share when analysts were expecting earnings of $0.83. Earnings were 9.64% 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 are currently 22 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of ESV fell by 1.27% or $-0.67/share to $52.03. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $39.49 and as high as $60.31. On average, 3495450 shares of ESV exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 1043571.

Keryx Biopharmaceuticals Inc (KERX) reported earnings results for the quarter ended September 2011. The company reported $-0.15 per share when analysts were expecting earnings of $-0.12. Earnings were unexpectedly -25.0% lower or $-0.03 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 KERX fell by 1.98% or $-0.06/share to $2.97. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $2.71 and as high as $5.91. On average, 1546060 shares of KERX exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 363407.