Новости за 21.10.2015

A top U.S. banking regulator on Wednesday warned about risks in the fast-growing auto-lending sector.

A top U.S. banking regulator on Wednesday warned about risks in the fast-growing auto-lending sector.

U.S. stocks fail to defend modest gains and close down for a second session on Wednesday as allegations about improprieties at Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. weigh on the S&P 500’s health-care sector and pressure the broader market.

U.S. stocks fail to defend modest gains and close down for a second session on Wednesday as allegations about improprieties at Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. weigh on the S&P 500’s health-care sector and pressure the broader market.

Shares of hospital operators fell in the extended session Wednesday after Community Health Systems Inc. forecast third-quarter results below the Wall Street consensus. Community Health Systems shares dropped 15% to $34.40. The company estimated third-quarter earnings of 56 cents a share on revenue of about $4.85 billion. Analysts surveyed by FactSet had estimated earnings of 89 cents a share on revenue of $4.95 billion. Shares of other hospital operators fell on the news with Tenet Healthcare Corp. Читать дальше...

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Shares of Las Vegas Sands Corp. rallied in Wednesday's extended session as the casino operator's quarterly earnings beat expectations despite challenges in Macau. Las Vegas Sands said its third-quarter earnings fell to $618.2 million, or 65 cents a share, from $860.5 million, or 83 cents a share, a year ago. On an adjusted basis, Las Vegas Sands would have earned 66 cents a share, better than 63 cents a share forecast by analysts in a FactSet survey. Revenue declined to $2.89 billion from $3.53 billion... Читать дальше...

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Shares of Ferrari N.V. raced to a solid gain in its first day of public trading Wednesday. Ferrari shares gained $3, or 5.8%, to end the day at $55. Shares of the Italian car maker traded as high as $60.97, but gains for the company came as the broader stock market retreated. The Ferrari family owns 10% of the luxury sports-car maker, while Fiat Chrysler Automobiles owns the remaining stake. Ferrari's relatively strong showing marks a bright spot for an otherwise lackluster IPO market, which... Читать дальше...

Valeant Pharmaceuticals rejected a damning report on the company by short selling firm Citron Research

Shares of Texas Instruments Inc. soared 7% in after-hours trade following the company's stronger-than-expected quarter earnings and sales. The company reported net income of $798 million, or 76 cents a share, compared with $826 million, or 76 cents, in the year-earlier period. Analysts had been forecasting adjusted earnings per share of 71 cents. Revenue for the three-month period fell 2% to $3.43 billion from $3.5 billion last year, but was above the consensus estimate of $3.3 billion, according to FactSet. Читать дальше...

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Treasury prices rise Wednesday, pushing yields lower, as investors bought U.S. government debt ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting on monetary policy scheduled for next week.

Data storage company Seagate Technology Plc said Wednesday its board of directors has approved a 17% increase in the company's annual dividend to $2.52 a share from $2.16 a share. The dividend will continue to be paid quarterly, with the first payment of 63 cents a share to be paid Nov. 20 to shareholders of record Nov. 6. In a separate announcement, Seagate said it appointed David H. Morton its chief financial officer. Current CFO Patrick O'Malley will remain at Seagate as executive vice president. Читать дальше...

EBay Inc. said profit in its latest quarter fell less than analysts had expected, delivering a message that going it alone might not be as tough as Wall Street thought. Shares of the San Jose, Calif., online marketplace jumped 8.8% to $26.35 in after-hours trading after the report. The quarter posted Wednesday marks eBay's first as a stand-alone company without the benefit of payments firm PayPal's more consistent growth.

Shares of Lululemon fell 1% after hours Wednesday after the company said it had promoted its senior vice president of the women's division to creative director and had eliminated the role of chief product officer. Lee Holman will serve as executive vice president, creative director and will report to the company CEO. With this promotion, he'll oversee both men's and women's designs. "Changes to the organizational structure, including the new role of Creative Director, are critical to executing... Читать дальше...

Ferrari shares end up nearly 6% on first trading day

EBay Inc.'s stock soared 7.8% in after-hours trade Wednesday, after the online marketplace reported a third-quarter profit that beat expectations, and lifted its full-year outlook. Earnings for the quarter ended Sept. 30 fell to $539 million, or 45 cents a share, from $673 million, or 54 cents a share. Excluding non-recurring items, adjusted earnings per share were 43 cents, above the FactSet consensus of 40 cents. Revenue fell 2% to $2.1 billion, matching the FactSet consensus, as gross merchandise... Читать дальше...

CIT Group Inc. shares rose 2.4% in after-hours trade Wednesday, after the company unveiled a succession plan for Chief Executive John Thain, who will retire at the end of March 2016. The middle-market lender said Thain will be replaced by board member Ellen Alemany, who will become vice chair on Nov. 1 and then CEO on April 1, 2016. Corporate controller Carol Hayles will become chief financial officer on Nov 1. Vice chair Steven Mnuchin will step down March 31, 2016, but remain on the board. Thain has been CEO of CIT since 2010... Читать дальше...

Equifax Inc. shares rose in the extended session Wednesday after the credit rating company topped Wall Street expectations for the quarter. Equifax shares advanced 2.9% to $109, after being up as much as 10%, after hours. The company reported adjusted third-quarter earnings of $1.14 a share on revenue of $667.4 million. Analysts surveyed by FactSet had estimated $1.10 a share on revenue of $664.6 million. Equifax forecast full-year adjusted earnings of $4.46 to $4.48 a share on revenue of $2.65... Читать дальше...

CIT says CEO John Thain to retire

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Shares of Citrix gained 7% Wednesday after the company said that it appointed Robert Calderoni, currently the executive chairman of the company, as its interim president and chief executive. Calderoni will continue acting as executive chairman. The company's search for a permanent CEO is ongoing. Calderoni, who was previously the CEO of Ariba Inc., heads the search committee. Mark Templeton, Citrix's long-time CEO, announced he would retire in July.

Microsoft is scheduled to report first-quarter earnings Thursday and analysts say they’ll likely beat expectations.

Microsoft is scheduled to report first-quarter earnings Thursday and analysts say they’ll likely beat expectations.