<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1" ?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>RTT - Before%20the%20Bell</title><link>http://www.rttnews.com</link><description>Global financial news, market analysis, economics and forex news</description><language>en-us</language><lastBuildDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2009 03:00:04 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title>China Medical Technologies Fell Two-Month Low Thursday </title><description>China Medical Technologies (CMED) reported a second quarter profit of $0.10 per ADS Thursday morning.</description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1136446</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:59:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Talbots Finished At Lowest Level In Over Two Months Thursday </title><description>Talbots Inc. (TLB) traded to the downside until noon Thursday and declined further in the final 90 minutes of the afternoon. The stock closed lower by $1.00 at $7.12.</description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1136444</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:57:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Stein Mart Closed At One-Month High Thursday </title><description>Stein Mart Inc. (SMRT) reported third quarter EPS of $0.07 Thursday morning, compared to the loss of $0.34 in the prior year period. </description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1136441</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:55:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hot Topic Set New Low For Year Thursday </title><description>Hot Topic Inc. (HOTT) reported third quarter EPS of $0.13 after the bell Wednesday, which matched the consensus estimate. The company expects to report fourth quarter EPS of $0.23 to $0.26, compared to the consensus estimate of $0.30.</description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1136440</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:54:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pre-Paid Legal Services Set 6 1/2 Month Low Thursday </title><description>Pre-Paid Legal Services (PPD) announced early Thursday afternoon that it received a proposed draft complaint from the FTC seeking permanent injunctive relief, disgorgement of proceeds and other relief, including costs, relating to the company's Identity Theft Shield and Affirmative Defense Response System Program. </description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1136439</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:53:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>King Pharmaceuticals Finished At New High For Year Thursday </title><description>Shares of King Pharmaceuticals Inc. (KG) rose steadily during the first 2 hours of trade Thursday, but settled into a range for the remainder of the session. The stock closed higher by $0.57 at $11.76 on above average volume.</description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1136437</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:51:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>GSI Commerce Set New 52-Week High Thursday </title><description>GSI Commerce Inc. (GSIC) announced Thursday morning that it signed a multiyear agreement to provide Mattel (MAT) with e-commerce technology, fulfillment, customer care and marketing services.</description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1136436</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:50:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>NetApp Set New High For Year Thursday </title><description>NetApp Inc. (NTAP) announced second quarter EPS of $0.37 after the close Wednesday, which topped the consensus estimate of $0.30. The company expects to report third quarter EPS of $0.36 to $0.37, compared to the consensus estimate of $0.36.</description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1136433</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:48:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Trina Solar Closed At New High For Year Thursday </title><description>Trina Solar Ltd. (TSL) reported third quarter net income of $1.29 per ADS Thursday morning, compared to $1.17 per ADS last year. </description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1136430</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:47:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Donaldson Set New 52-Week High Thursday </title><description>Donaldson Company (DCI) reported first quarter EPS of $0.45 after the bell Wednesday, which beat the consensus estimate of $0.34. The company expects to report full year 2010 EPS of $1.75 to $1.95, which is above the consensus estimate of $1.45.</description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1136429</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:46:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bon-Ton Stores Set New High For Year Thursday </title><description>Bon-Ton Stores (BONT) reported a third quarter net loss of $0.24 Thursday morning, compared to the loss of $0.85 in the prior year. The company now expects to report a loss of $2.30 to $1.20 for the full year 2009.</description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1136427</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:44:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Eagle Bulk Shipping Set 5 1/2 Month High Wednesday </title><description>Eagle Bulk Shipping (EGLE) traded to the upside throughout the first half of Wednesday's session and rose further going into the close. The stock finished higher by $0.66 at $6.75 on the highest volume of the year.</description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1135159</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:48:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Illumina Closed At 9 1/2 Month Low Wednesday </title><description>Illumina Inc. (ILMN) sharply declined in early trade Wednesday, but settled into a range for the majority of the session. The stock finished lower by $2.08 at $29.18 on strong volume.</description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1135158</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:47:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chico's FAS Finished Wednesday At New 52-Week High </title><description>Chico's FAS Inc. (CHS) reported third quarter EPS of $0.13 Wednesday morning, up from $0.01 last year. The consensus estimate was for EPS of $0.07. </description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1135155</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:46:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Zimmer Holdings Closed Wednesday At Second Consecutive New 52-Week High </title><description>UBS upgraded its rating on shares of Zimmer Holdings Inc. (ZMH) Wednesday morning from a "Neutral" to a "Buy."</description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1135154</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:45:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>CNH Global Finished At New 52-Week High Wednesday </title><description>CNH Global (CNH) moved in a narrow range until around mid-morning Wednesday, but climbed for the remainder of the session. Shares finished up by $1.48 at $23.95 on above average volume.</description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1135152</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:43:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Simon Property Group Closed At New 52-Week High Wednesday </title><description>Simon Property Group (SPG) climbed for the majority of the morning Wednesday and rose further in the final hour of the afternoon. Shares finished up by $3.40 at $75.58.</description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1135148</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:42:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Panera Bread Set New 52-Week High Wednesday </title><description>Panera Bread Co. (PNRA) announced after the bell Tuesday that CEO Ron Shaich will become Executive Chairman of the Board at the adjournment of the company's next annual meeting. The company also announced that its Board of Directors approved a 3-year share repurchase program, of up to $600 million. </description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1135147</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:41:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Merck Finished Wednesday At New High For Year </title><description>Merck &amp; Co. (MRK) posted modest gains around mid-morning Wednesday and climbed throughout the first half of the afternoon. The stock closed higher by $0.85 at $35.14.</description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1135142</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:39:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Advanced Micro Devices Closed Wednesday At New High For Year </title><description>Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) announced Wednesday morning that it intends to commence an offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes in a private offering.</description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1135137</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:38:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Deere Finished At New High For Year Wednesday </title><description>Deere &amp; Co. (DE) gapped open higher Wednesday and posted gains in early trade. Shares advanced further around mid-morning and finished up by $2.31 at $51.46 on above average volume.</description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1135133</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:37:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Compellent Technologies Set New High For Year Wednesday </title><description>Compellent Technologies Inc. (CML) announced the pricing of its public offering of 3,340,000 shares of its common stock Wednesday morning, at a price of $19.25 per share.</description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1135129</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:35:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Colgate-Palmolive Closed At Third Consecutive New High For Year Thursday </title><description>Colgate-Palmolive Co. (CL) traded in a narrow range for the majority of Wednesday's session, but spiked sharply to the upside late in the afternoon. The stock finished higher by $3.03 at $85.87 on the highest volume of the year.</description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1135125</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:34:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Potash Set Five-Month High Tuesday </title><description>Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan (POT) traded in a range during the first 2 hours of Tuesday's session, but climbed for the remainder of the day. The stock closed up by $6.42 at $110.60.</description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1133690</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:48:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Jacobs Engineering Group Dropped To Four-Month Low Tuesday </title><description>Jacobs Engineering Group (JEC) reported fourth quarter EPS of $0.63 after the bell Monday, down from the $0.92 posted in the prior year period. The consensus estimate was for EPS of $0.68. The company expects to report full year 2010 EPS of $2.00 to $2.60, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.83.</description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1133687</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:47:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Isis Pharmaceuticals Closed At 11-Month Low Tuesday </title><description>Isis Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ISIS) and Genzyme (GENZ) announced data from the phase 3 study of mipomersen Tuesday morning, in patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia. The study met its primary endpoint and also met each of its secondary endpoints.</description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1133682</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:46:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>DirecTV Group (DTV) Finished Tuesday At Third Consecutive New High For Year </title><description>DIRECTV Group Inc. (DTV) traded to the upside during the first half hour of Tuesday's session and rose further around mid-afternoon. Shares closed higher by $0.62 at $30.93.</description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1133680</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:44:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dress Barn Set New High For Year Tuesday </title><description>Dress Barn Inc. (DBRN) gapped up slightly Tuesday and rose sharply in early trade. The stock settled into a range for the majority of the session and closed higher by $1.73 at $21.13 on the highest volume in 4 1/2 months.</description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1133677</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:43:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Barrick Gold Closed Tuesday At New High For Year </title><description>Barrick Gold Corp. (ABX) gapped open lower Tuesday, but climbed during the first 45 minutes of trade. Shares rose further for the bulk of the afternoon and closed up by $1.11 at $45.10.</description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1133675</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:42:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Massey Energy Finished At Second Consecutive New High For Year Tuesday </title><description>Massey Energy Co. (MEE) was range-bound until around midday Tuesday, but climbed throughout the afternoon. The stock finished higher by $2.17 at $40.39.</description><link>http://www.rttnews.com/ArticleView.aspx?Id=1133672</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:41:21 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
