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International leisure travel company, TUI Travel PLC (TT) rose 2.7% after reporting a narrowing net loss and rising sales. TUI Travel is trading at a price of $249.00,a dramatic change of +5.70 with % change of 2.34 from its previous day's close. Currently, the company has a Market capitalization...

Jefferies is out with its report today on Beacon Roofing (NASDAQ: BECN), maintaining Hold. In a note to clients, Jefferies writes, "We believe Beacon Roofing is a well-run company with strong operational and financial controls. In our view, the macro uncertainty including weak residential...

Kaman Corporation (NASDAQ: KAMN) today updated the status of its aerostructures program to build wing components and assemblies for the Air Force's A-10 fleet. “As we previously disclosed, we now expect the A-10 program to ramp up closer to the end of 2011 than originally expected. This has...

Jefferies reiterated its Buy rating on Kaman Corporation (NASDAQ: KAMN). At the same time, Jefferies increased its price target on Kaman from $38 to $41. In a research report published today, Jefferies based its optimism on rising sales and demand. In the report, Jefferies states, "We reiterate...

Beacon Roofing Supply (NASDAQ: BECN) Reports EPS of $(0.13) vs. $(0.08) Estimate; Revenues $296.3M vs. $303.19M Estimate

BHP Billiton Limited (NYSE:BHP) is trading at a price of $95.50, says company and Australia poised to reap benefits of rebalancing of economic weight to Asia; but short to medium-term challenges remain. BHP Billiton Ltd Chairman Jacques Nasser said Monday he believes in a “go-slow” approach to...

During 1Q11 Textainer (NYSE: TGH) invested $426.7 million in new containers to be delivered in the first half of 2011. Given Textainer's investment in 2010 and 1Q11, Dahlman updated its 2011 EPS estimates. Dahlman forecasts 2011 EPS of $3.16, up from our prior estimate of $3.09 and compared to the...

In a recent report, Jefferies has maintained a hold rating on Textainer (NYSE: TGH) and a price target of $34.00 after EPS for 1Q were in-line with estimates. In the report, Jefferies said, "Management expressed optimism about the global trade environment and are bullish about container growth...

Interline Brands (NYSE: IBI) Reports EPS of $0.20 vs. $0.23 Estimate; Revenues $297.4M vs. $293.62M Estimate

In a recent report, J.P. Morgan has maintained an overweight rating on Watsco (NYSE: WSO) after the company's 1Q results stayed in line with estimates. In the report, J.P. Morgan said, "The “buy and build” capital allocation thesis remains in place longer term, but for now this is all about the...

Deutsche Bank reiterated its Hold rating on H&E Equipment Services (NASDAQ: HEES). In a research report published today, Deutsche Bank stressed both strong Q1 revenue growth and volatility as reasons for its decision. In the report, Deutsche Bank states, "H&E reported double-digit 1Q rev...

Weight Watchers International Inc (NYSE: WTW) is expected to report its Q1 earnings at $0.89 per share on revenue of $478.31 million. Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO) is projected to report its Q1 EPS at $4.35 on revenue of $1.06 billion. Liberty Media Corp (NASDAQ: LINTA) is projected to...

Kaman Corp (NASDAQ: KAMN) Reports EPS of $0.45 vs. $0.39 Estimate

FLY Leasing (NYSE: FLY) reported 1Q11 EPS of $0.14 missing Dahlman's and the consensus estimate. Lease revenues in the quarter were down by 12.3% leading to the earnings miss. Management indicated they currently expect annualized lease revenues of $210 million before lease incentives based on the...

Dahlman Rose is estimating Aircastle Limited's (NYSE: AYR) 2Q11 EPS of $0.26 and revenue of $142 million, which is down slightly from the $157.9 million reported in the first quarter. The company has one aircraft it is currently re-marketing, but because its engines need maintenance, the aircraft...