http://www.rttnews.comGlobal financial news, market analysis, economics and forex newsen-usSat, 07 Nov 2009 11:45:03 GMTGlobal Payments Inc. (GPN) traded to the upside throughout the first half of Thursday's session. The stock took out the highs of the day going into the close and finished up by $2.04 at $52.39.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1120820&Category=Before%20the%20bellFri, 06 Nov 2009 12:47:44 GMTDPL Inc. (DPL) moved in a narrow range for the majority of Thursday's session, but rose steadily throughout the final 2 hours of the afternoon. The stock closed higher by $1.25 at $27.49 on the highest volume of the year.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1120817&Category=Before%20the%20bellFri, 06 Nov 2009 12:46:42 GMTI2 Technologies Inc. (ITWO) reported third quarter EPS of $0.39 Thursday morning, up from $0.33 last year. The company also announced that it agreed to be acquired by JDA Software Group (JDAS) for approximately $396 million.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1120816&Category=Before%20the%20bellFri, 06 Nov 2009 12:45:23 GMTVertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. (VRTX) posted early gains Thursday morning and climbed further in the final hour of the afternoon. The stock closed up by $1.85 at $38.74.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1120813&Category=Before%20the%20bellFri, 06 Nov 2009 12:44:11 GMTHanesbrands Inc. (HBI) traded to the upside during the first 2 hours of Thursday's session and advanced further going into the close. The stock finished higher by $2.08 at $24.59 on above average volume.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1120810&Category=Before%20the%20bellFri, 06 Nov 2009 12:42:09 GMTEstee Lauder Companies (EL) climbed for the bulk of Thursday morning and rose further in the final 90 minutes of the afternoon. The stock finished higher by $1.43 at $46.17.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1120807&Category=Before%20the%20bellFri, 06 Nov 2009 12:40:59 GMTDIRECTV Group Inc. (DTV) reported third quarter EPS of $0.37 Thursday morning, which fell short of the consensus estimate of $0.39. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1120804&Category=Before%20the%20bellFri, 06 Nov 2009 12:39:40 GMTShares of Automatic Data Processing (ADP) rose steadily throughout the first hour of trade Thursday. The stock climbed further during the later portion of the afternoon and finished up by $1.44 at $42.24.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1120799&Category=Before%20the%20bellFri, 06 Nov 2009 12:38:12 GMTAmerican Express Co. (AXP) climbed until the middle of Thursday morning and took out the highs of the session late in the afternoon. The stock finished up by $1.78 at $37.74.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1120796&Category=Before%20the%20bellFri, 06 Nov 2009 12:37:04 GMTMercadolibre Inc. (MELI) reported third quarter EPS of $0.25 after the close Wednesday, compared to the $0.14 reported last year. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1120792&Category=Before%20the%20bellFri, 06 Nov 2009 12:36:02 GMTShares of Armstrong World Industries (AWI) traded to the upside for the majority of Thursday's session, but settled into a range late in the afternoon. The stock closed higher by $5.72 at $42.06 on strong volume.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1120789&Category=Before%20the%20bellFri, 06 Nov 2009 12:34:50 GMTFuel Systems Solutions (FSYS) reported third quarter EPS of $0.88 Thursday morning, up from the $0.75 in the prior year period. The consensus estimate was for EPS of $0.43. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1120784&Category=Before%20the%20bellFri, 06 Nov 2009 12:33:31 GMTSonic Solutions (SNIC) traded to the upside for the bulk of Wednesday afternoon. The stock finished higher by $0.56 at $6.69.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1119085&Category=Before%20the%20bellThu, 05 Nov 2009 12:49:53 GMTJAKKS Pacific Inc. (JAKK) announced Wednesday morning that it intends to offer $85 million in aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2014 in a private placement.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1119076&Category=Before%20the%20bellThu, 05 Nov 2009 12:48:29 GMTMolson Coors Brewing (TAP) reported third quarter income from continuing operations of $1.31 per share after the close Tuesday, up from the $0.90 per share posted last year. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1119068&Category=Before%20the%20bellThu, 05 Nov 2009 12:46:19 GMTState Street Corp. (STT) pulled back around midday Wednesday and fell further in the final hour of trade. Shares finished down by $1.57 at $40.64.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1119062&Category=Before%20the%20bellThu, 05 Nov 2009 12:44:39 GMTGarmin Ltd. (GRMN) reported third quarter EPS of $1.02 Wednesday morning, compared to the consensus estimate of $0.69. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1119057&Category=Before%20the%20bellThu, 05 Nov 2009 12:43:33 GMTTrue Religion Apparel (TRLG) reported third quarter EPS of $0.58 after the bell Tuesday, down from the $0.64 posted in the prior year period. The consensus estimate was for EPS of $0.59. The company now expects to report full year 2009 EPS between $1.82 and $1.86, which is below the consensus estimate of $1.88. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1119051&Category=Before%20the%20bellThu, 05 Nov 2009 12:42:26 GMTCon-way Inc. (CNW) reported third quarter EPS of $0.39 after the close Tuesday, which fell short of the consensus estimate of $0.52. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1119045&Category=Before%20the%20bellThu, 05 Nov 2009 12:41:15 GMTSTEC Inc. (STEC) reported third quarter EPS of $0.50 after the bell Tuesday, which came in above the consensus estimate of $0.47. The company expects to report fourth quarter EPS of $0.51 to $0.53, compared to the consensus estimate of $0.52.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1119038&Category=Before%20the%20bellThu, 05 Nov 2009 12:39:50 GMTMedifast Inc. (MED) traded to the upside until around mid-morning Wednesday, but was range-bound for the remainder of the session. The stock finished higher by $1.47 at $24.96.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1119033&Category=Before%20the%20bellThu, 05 Nov 2009 12:38:48 GMTDaVita Inc. (DVA) reported third quarter EPS of $1.06 after the close Tuesday, which beat the consensus estimate of $0.99.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1119030&Category=Before%20the%20bellThu, 05 Nov 2009 12:37:42 GMTSolera Holdings Inc. (SLH) reported first quarter EPS of $0.50 after the bell Tuesday, which came in above the consensus estimate of $0.43. The company also increased its full year 2010 EPS forecast to between $1.89 and $1.97, from prior expectations of $1.76 to $1.83.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1119025&Category=Before%20the%20bellThu, 05 Nov 2009 12:36:38 GMTBlackboard Inc. (BBBB) reported third quarter EPS of $0.40 after the bell Tuesday, which topped the consensus estimate of $0.37. The company expects to report fourth quarter EPS of $0.40 to $0.46 and full year 2009 EPS of $1.34 to $1.41. The consensus estimates are for EPS of $0.41 and $1.33 respectively.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1119019&Category=Before%20the%20bellThu, 05 Nov 2009 12:35:20 GMTCognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH) reported third quarter EPS of $0.48 Tuesday morning, which topped the consensus estimate of $0.41. The company expects to report fourth quarter EPS of $0.49 and full year 2009 EPS of $1.88. The consensus estimates are for EPS of $0.42 and $1.68 respectively.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1116987&Category=Before%20the%20bellWed, 04 Nov 2009 12:38:26 GMTDollar Financial Corp. (DLLR) reported first quarter EPS of $0.66 after the close Monday, compared to the $0.56 reported last year. The company expects to report full year 2010 EPS between $2.10 and $2.30.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1116981&Category=Before%20the%20bellWed, 04 Nov 2009 12:37:33 GMTBerkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A, BRK.B) announced Tuesday morning that it agreed to acquire the remaining 77.4% of outstanding shares of Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNI) that it does not currently own, for $100 per share. The transaction is valued at approximately $44 billion.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1116975&Category=Before%20the%20bellWed, 04 Nov 2009 12:36:17 GMTBerkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A, BRK.B) announced Tuesday morning that it agreed to acquire the remaining 77.4% of outstanding shares of Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNI) that it does not currently own, for $100 per share. The transaction is valued at approximately $44 billion.http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1116970&Category=Before%20the%20bellWed, 04 Nov 2009 12:34:50 GMTSykes Enterprises Inc. (SYKE) reported third quarter EPS of $0.46 after the close Monday, which came in above the consensus estimate of $0.34. The company expects to report fourth quarter EPS of $0.32 to $0.35 and full year 2009 EPS of $1.49 to $1.52. The consensus estimates are for EPS of $0.34 and $1.38. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1116959&Category=Before%20the%20bellWed, 04 Nov 2009 12:33:22 GMTInnophos Holdings Inc. (IPHS) reported third quarter EPS of $0.69 after the close Monday, down from the $3.62 reported last year. http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1116952&Category=Before%20the%20bellWed, 04 Nov 2009 12:32:24 GMT