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Thursday, November 3, 2011

Surprises in Results: (SDVKY), (NOR), (TSE: TLM), (AEIS), (AMSF)

Sandvik Ab (SDVKY) reported earnings results for the quarter ended September 2011. Earnings came in at $0.08 per share compared to analyst estimates of $0.27 per share. Actual earnings missed estimated earnings by $-0.19 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.

Noranda Aluminum Holding Corp (NOR) reported earnings results for the quarter ended September 2011. They reported actual earnings per share of $0.21 when they were expecting earnings to be $0.21 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. Shares of NOR fell by 2.5% or $-0.26/share to $10.13. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $7.93 and as high as $17.82. On average, 309455 shares of NOR exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 116850.

Canadian listed Talisman En (TLM) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in September 2011. Earnings came in at $0.24 per share compared to analyst estimates of $0.21 per share. Earnings beat expectations by $0.03 per share or 14.29%. 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. A total of 4 analysts are currently covering this company. Shares of TLM traded higher by 0.7% or $0.1/share to $14.29. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $11.88 and as high as $24.82. On average, 4221600 shares of TLM.TO exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 744112.

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc (AEIS) announced their most recent earnings results for the quarter ended in September 2011. Analysts were expecting $0.19 per share, and the company reported $0.21 per share. Actual earnings beat estimated earnings by $0.02 per share. 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 AEIS fell by 5.49% or $-0.495/share to $8.52. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $7.56 and as high as $17.00. On average, 553055 shares of AEIS exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 151143.

Amerisafe, Inc (AMSF) reported earnings results for the quarter ended September 2011. Analysts were expecting $0.29 per share, and the company reported $0.33 per share. Earnings were 13.79% 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 5 analysts covering this firm. Investors can look to their reports for more information. Shares of AMSF fell by 1.21% or $-0.29/share to $23.70. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $15.58 and as high as $27.75. On average, 79838 shares of AMSF exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 16030.