<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1" ?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>RTT - Before the Bell</title><link>http://www.rttnews.com</link><description>Global financial news, market analysis, economics and forex news</description><language>en-us</language><lastBuildDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 23:15:03 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title>Actavis Inc. (ACT) Rose To A New High After Acquisition </title><description>Actavis Inc. (ACT) announced Monday morning that it agreed to acquire Warner Chilcott (WCRX) in a stock-for-stock transaction valued at approximately $8.5 billion. </description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2121650</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 11:50:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cubist Pharmaceuticals Inc. (CBST) Leaped To A New High In Late Trade </title><description>Cubist Pharmaceuticals Inc. (CBST) traded in a range for the majority of Monday's session, but broke out sharply to the upside in late trade. The stock finished up by 3.97 at $53.48 on the highest volume of the year.</description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2121648</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 11:40:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Campbell Soup Co. (CPB) Dropped To A 1-Month Low After Q3 Report </title><description>Campbell Soup Co. (CPB) reported third quarter adjusted EPS of $0.62 Monday morning, up from $0.56 in the previous year. The consensus estimate was for EPS of $0.56. Looking ahead to fiscal 2013, Campbell Soup now expects adjusted EPS of $2.58 to $2.62. The consensus estimate is for EPS of $2.56.</description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2121646</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 11:30:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>OSI Systems Inc. (OSIS) Pulled Back Sharply On DHS News </title><description>OSI Systems Inc. (OSIS) announced Monday that its Security division, Rapiscan Systems, has been notified that the Department of Homeland Security issued a Notice of Proposed Debarment in connection with a Show Cause letter from the Transportation Security Administration received by Rapiscan in November 2012.</description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2121645</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 11:20:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Team Inc. (TISI) Pulled Back Sharply After Q4 Guidance Lowered </title><description>Team Inc. (TISI) announced Monday morning that it now expects to report fourth quarter EPS of $0.52 to $0.60, down from prior expectations of $0.69 to $0.84. The company now expects fourth-quarter revenues to be in the range of $195 million-$200 million. Prior guidance was for revenues of $192 million to $207 million. </description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2121644</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 11:10:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Meade Instruments Corp. (MEAD) Leaped To A 7-Month High On Merger News </title><description>Meade Instruments Corp. (MEAD) announced after the bell Friday that it agreed to be acquired by Jinghua Optics &amp; Electronics for approximately $4.5 million or $3.45 per share in cash. The acquisition is expected to be completed by the end of July 2013.</description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2121642</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 11:00:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>JA Solar Holdings (JASO) Surged To A New High On Q1 Results </title><description>JA Solar Holdings (JASO) reported a first quarter loss per share of RMB 1.06 or $0.17, compared to a loss of RMB 1.28 in the year ago quarter. Net revenue was RMB 1.7 billion or $270.0 million, an increase of 4.7% from RMB 1.6 billion or $258.0 million last year.</description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2121641</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 10:50:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Plains Exploration &amp; Production (PXP) Set A New High On Special Dividend News </title><description>Plains Exploration &amp; Production (PXP) announced Monday morning that its Board of Directors received the approval of Freeport-McMoRan Copper &amp; Gold (FCX) to declare a special one-time cash dividend of $3.00 per share. The dividend will be conditioned upon and paid immediately prior to the completion of PXP's merger with Freeport-McMoRan.</description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2121640</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 10:40:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Websense Inc. (WBSN) Jumped To A New High On Merger News </title><description>Websense Inc. (WBSN) announced Monday morning that it agreed to be acquired by Vista Equity Partners for $24.75 per share in cash.</description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2121639</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 10:30:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Earnings Watch For May 21 (BBY, HD, MDT, SKS, NTAP) </title><description>Struggling consumer electronics retailer Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) is expected to report results for the first quarter before the market opens. The earnings of the Richfield, Minnesota-based company are expected to decline sharply to $0.25 per share from $0.72 per share last year. Quarterly revenues are anticipated at $10.64 billion, lower than the previous year's $11.61 billion. The shares closed Monday at $26.81. (52-wk H/L $27.37/$11.20)</description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2121939</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 09:23:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pre-market Movers For May 20 (YHOO, WCRX, ACT, WBSN, CHK, PXP, XNPT, PPHM) </title><description>Gainers:</description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2121316</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 12:53:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Uni-Pixel Inc. (UNXL) Fell To Over A 1-Month Low </title><description>Uni-Pixel Inc. (UNXL) steadily declined until around 1:00PM Friday, before settling into a range. The stock ended the day with a loss of 9.55 at $27.19 on the highest volume of the year.</description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2120784</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 11:50:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>J. C. Penney (JCP) Pulled Back After Wider Than Expected Q1 Loss </title><description>J. C. Penney (JCP) reported a first quarter adjusted loss of $1.31 after the close Thursday. The consensus estimate was for a loss of $0.86. Total sales came in at $2.64 billion, a decline of 16.4 percent from the prior year. Same-store sales declined by 16.6 percent.</description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2120783</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 11:40:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Real Goods Solar (RSOL) Surged To A New High For The Year </title><description>Real Goods Solar (RSOL) climbed for the majority of Friday's session and ended the day with a gain of 2.28 at $4.03 on the highest volume of the year.</description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2120781</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 11:30:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Stage Stores Inc. (SSI) Dropped To A 2-Month Low Following Q1 Loss </title><description>Stage Stores Inc. (SSI) reported a first quarter adjusted loss of $0.02 per share Friday morning, down from the profit of $0.05 per share last year. The consensus estimate was for EPS of $0.09. Full year 2013 adjusted EPS is expected to be between $1.45 and $1.55, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.55.</description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2120780</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 11:20:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Autodesk Inc. (ADSK) Fell To A 2-Week Low After Weak Q1 Report </title><description>Autodesk Inc. (ADSK) reported first quarter adjusted EPS of $0.42 after the bell Thursday, which fell short of the consensus estimate of $0.45. Second quarter adjusted EPS is expected to be between $0.39 and $0.44, compared to the consensus estimate of $0.51. </description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2120779</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 11:10:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Aruba Networks Inc. (ARUN) Plunged To A 9-Month Low After Q3 Miss </title><description>Aruba Networks Inc. (ARUN) reported third quarter non-GAAP net income of $0.11 per share after the bell Thursday, down from $0.16 in the previous year. The consensus estimate was for EPS of $0.15. </description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2120778</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 11:00:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Northrop Grumman Corp. (NOC) Rose To A New High After Repurchase Announcement </title><description>Northrop Grumman Corp. (NOC) announced after the close Thursday that its board of directors has authorized an additional $4 billion for the repurchase of the company's common stock.</description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2120777</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 10:50:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SolarCity Corp. (SCTY) Soared To A New High For The Year </title><description>SolarCity Corp. (SCTY) traded to the upside until around 1:15PM Friday, before settling into a range. The stock finished with a gain of 9.31 at $45.00 on above average volume.</description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2120775</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 10:40:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ViaSat Inc. (VSAT) Surged To A New High On Better Than Expected Q4 Earnings </title><description>ViaSat Inc. (VSAT) reported fourth quarter adjusted EPS of $0.19 after the close Thursday, compared to the loss of $0.01 in the prior year period. The consensus estimate was for EPS of $0.02. </description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2120774</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 10:30:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Earnings Watch For May 20 (CPB, JASO, TIVO) </title><description>Campbell Soup Co. (CPB) is due to post its third quarter results before the market opens. The company is expected to record earnings of $0.56 per share, flat with last year. The Camden, New Jersey-based maker of ready-to-serve soups, pastas and sauces, is anticipated to generate  revenues of $2.04 billion, up from $1.83 billion reported a year earlier. Shares of CPB closed Friday's trade at $47.63. (52-wk H/L $48.43/$31.32)</description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2121118</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 09:29:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pre-market Movers For May 17 (AAPL, TSLA, JCP, ARUN, DCI) </title><description>Gainers:</description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2120486</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 12:50:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Jack In The Box Inc. (JACK) Pulled Back From The Highs After Q2 Report </title><description>Jack in the Box Inc. (JACK) reported second quarter non-GAAP EPS of $0.33 after the close Wednesday, compared to $0.30 last year. The consensus estimate was for EPS of $0.31. Full year 2013 non-GAAP EPS is expected to be between $1.55 and $1.65, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.61. </description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2120015</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 11:40:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>NetApp Inc. (NTAP) Broke Out To A New High On Elliott Management Reports </title><description>Several media reports stated that Elliott Management has taken a "significant" stake in NetApp Inc. (NTAP) and intends to push for changes to the board.</description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2120014</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 11:30:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tesla Motors Inc. (TSLA) Closed Challenging The Highs Of The Year </title><description>Tesla Motors Inc. (TSLA) announced offerings of 2,703,027 shares of common stock and $450 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2018 in concurrent underwritten registered public offerings after the bell Wednesday. </description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2120011</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 11:20:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Eagle Bulk Shipping (EGLE) Surged To A New High Following Q1 Report </title><description>Eagle Bulk Shipping (EGLE) reported first quarter EPS of $0.08 after the close Wednesday, compared to the loss of $1.11 a year ago. The consensus estimate was for a loss of $2.10. </description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2120010</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 11:10:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kohl's Corp. (KSS) Rose To Over A 5-Month High On Q1 Results </title><description>Kohl's Corp. (KSS) reported first quarter EPS of $0.66 Thursday morning, up from $0.63 in the prior year period. The consensus estimate was for EPS of $0.58. Second quarter EPS is expected to be between $1.00 and $1.08, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.05.</description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2120009</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 11:00:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dillard's Inc. (DDS) Set A New High On Q1 Results </title><description>Dillard's Inc. (DDS) reported first quarter adjusted EPS of $2.40 after the close Wednesday, which topped the consensus estimate of $2.09. </description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2120008</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 10:50:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO) Jumped To A New High On Q3 Earnings News </title><description>Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO) reported third quarter adjusted EPS of $0.51 after the bell Wednesday, up from $0.48 a year ago. The consensus estimate was for EPS of $0.49.</description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2120004</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 10:40:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Aegerion Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AEGR) Surged To A New High For The Year </title><description>Aegerion Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AEGR) climbed steadily until around mid-afternoon Thursday. The stock ended the session with a gain of 14.73 at $61.70 on the highest volume of the year.</description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2120003</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 10:30:29 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
