• Halliburton HAL reported better-than-expected earnings and revenues as earnings of 52 cents beat Zacks estimates of 37 cents a share, and revenues of $4.4 billion reflected 25.6% YoY improvement and were ahead of Zacks estimates of $4.1 billion
• Hasbro HAS posted estimate-topping earnings, but a revenue miss with second quarter results of 29 cents showing a nickel beat, but revenues of $737.8 million, a 6.9% drop from last year, off estimates of $748.3 million.
• Delta DAL reported second quarter earnings of 65 cents a share, beating Zacks projections by 2 cents, on revenues of $8.17 billion, compared with Zacks estimates of $8.27 billion
• A Barron's article suggested Google GOOG "remains one of the best plays on the continued growth of web content and commerce"
• Research in Motion RIMM, peeved by Apple's AAPL remarks surrounding antenna problem universality, noted, "One thing is for certain. RIM's customers don't need to use a case for their Blackberry smartphone to maintain proper connectivity"
• Nokia NOK is said to be eyeing certain Motorola MOT wireless assets for $1.2 billion cash
• Private equity funds Carlyle and TPG have outbid KKR KKR for Australia's Healthscope for $1.7 billion
• Goldman Sachs GS has removed Bank of America BAC from its Conviction Buy List
• Reports suggest possible seepage near BP's BP capped well
Zacks Investment Research© 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
Comments
Trade confidently with insights and alerts from analyst ratings, free reports and breaking news that affects the stocks you care about.