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Bear Stearns
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PowerRating) reported 2.56 vs a 2.37 estimate; revenues were $1.9.
Viacom will split into two companies in an effort to unlock
shareholder value. One company will be called Viacom and will include Paramount,
the cable networks and the home video unit. The other–to be called CBS and led
by Les Moonves–will be comprised of the CBS and UPN networks. The spinoff is
expected to be completed in Q1 2006.
Illinois Tool Works
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PowerRating) said Q2 will be between 1.22 -1.26 vs
1.35 Street estimate. The company also lowered its 2005 outlook.
International Flavors and Fragrances
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PowerRating) said earnings will take
a $0.06 – $0.07/share due to contaminated paprika.
Tommy Hilfiger
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PowerRating) lowered guidance and said it will delay the
release of its Q4 and full-year results.
Eli Lilly
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PowerRating) and Alkermes
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PowerRating) said that a Phase
II study showed that people who used inhaled insulin had blood sugar levels
similar to those who used injectable insulin. Further, 80% of patients preferred
the inhaled system over the injection system.
Symantec
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PowerRating) was upgraded at Prudential to overweight from
neutral weight.
Firearms Training Systems
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PowerRating) was awarded a $4 million
contract with the U.S. Army National Guard.
Atari
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PowerRating) beat by a penny but was light on revenues.