Google (GOOG | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) reported 0.85 vs a 0.77 consensus estimate. Revenues were $634 million vs. a $590 million estimate. Google commands 40% of the search market. Forty-eight percent of the revenue came from non-Google websites. The company has not provided any guidance. The stock rallied over 10 points after the close. Merrill Lynch raised its 2005 revenue forecast to $3.11 billion. Jeffries raised to a 'Buy.' Goldman lifted its earnings per share estimate by 25%.
Boeing (BA | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) reported earnings that beat by 0.18, but Q4 profit was lower on charges related to the closing of its 717 program and the cancellation of an Air Force tanker order. Net income fell 84%; revenue rose 1%. The company expects to deliver 320 planes in 2005.
Harrah's (HET | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) beat by a penny as net income jumped 118%.
Nvidia (NVDA | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) raised its Q4 forecast to $560-570
Devon Energy (DVN | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) beat by 0.09.
Rohm & Haas (ROH | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) beat by .07 and guided higher.
Fox Entertainment (FOX | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) beat by 0.05.
Monster Worldwide (MNST | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) earnings more than doubled; the company said it has acquired a 40% stake in ChinaHR.com