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Costco
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beat by 0.02; Q4 net rose 19.5%. The
company announced a $1 billion stock buyback plan.
Wal Mart
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+3.8% and said that hurricanes Katrina and Rita will cut Q3 EPS by 0.01. The
company reiterated Q4 guidance of $0.55 – $0.59.
Marriot
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better than expected–and raised its 2005 view.
Wet Seal
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expected.
Chico’s FAS
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sales rose 16%.
ATI Technologies
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expected Q4 loss of 0.12, excluding items. The company sees Q1 revenue up 15%.
Starbucks‘
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same store sales rose more than expected.
Talbot’s
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5.1% vs. the consensus of a rise of 2.8%, The company lowered guidance for Q3.
Sharper Image
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sales fell 21%, much more than expected. The company also lowered Q3 guidance.
Merck
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100% effective in tests..