Synopsys board authorizes new buyback program, may repurchase up to $500 million in stockSeptember 9th, 2009 Synopsys to buy back up to $500 million in stockMOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Synopsys Inc., which makes software to develop and test chips, on Wednesday said its board replenished its stock repurchase authorization, allowing the company to buy back up to $500 million in common stock.
Mentor Graphics offers third-quarter outlook above Wall Street expectationsAugust 21st, 2009 Mentor Graphics issues strong 3Q outlookWILSONVILLE, Ore. — Software company Mentor Graphics Corp.
Microsoft, Hershey, Arch Coal, Eastman Chemical are among big market movers FridayJuly 24th, 2009 Microsoft, Hershey, Arch Coal are big moversNEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Friday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
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Hershey Co., down 83 cents at $40.97
An analyst upgraded the candy maker on renewed advertising and sales efforts, while another analyst downgraded it on its stock price. Arch Coal Inc., up $1.27 at $18.14
Arch Coal slumped to a second-quarter loss much larger than expected, citing a 20 percent drop in sales and production cutbacks.
Intel to buy development and testing software maker Wind River Systems for $884 millionJune 4th, 2009 Intel to buy Wind River Systems for $884MSANTA CLARA, Calif. — Chip maker Intel plans to buy testing and development software maker Wind River Systems for $884 million.
Quest Software 2nd-quarter profit more than doubles to tops Wall Street estimatesAugust 11th, 2009 Quest Software's 2Q results beat expectationsALISO VIEJO, Calif. —Quest Software Inc.
Websense shares fall 6 percent after-hours following weak 2nd-quarter revenue outlookJuly 7th, 2009 Websense posts 2Q outlook, shares fall after-hoursNEW YORK — Internet filtering and security software maker Websense Inc. said Tuesday it expects adjusted earnings of 30 cents to 32 cents per share for the second quarter.
Qualcomm posts slightly lower 3rd-quarter profit, revenueJuly 22nd, 2009 Qualcomm 3Q profit edges lowerNEW YORK — Qualcomm Inc. posted a slight decrease in its fiscal third-quarter profit Wednesday, though CEO Paul Jacobs said the chip maker had a strong quarter and healthy demand — a sign of recovery in the wireless market.
Manhattan Associates posts second-quarter loss, suspends 2009 earnings outlookJuly 22nd, 2009 Manhattan Associates posts second-quarter lossATLANTA — Manhattan Associates Inc., which provides software and services that help companies manage inventory and supplies, posted a second-quarter loss Tuesday, though adjusted results easily beat Wall Street's expectations. For the period ended June 30, the company posted a loss of $556,000, or 2 cents per share, compared with a profit of $9.1 million, or 37 cents per share, in the year-ago period.
Intel sales exceed subdued forecasts, chip maker absorbs $1.45B European Union antitrust fineJuly 14th, 2009 Intel shares soar as chip maker tops soft forecastSAN FRANCISCO — Intel Corp. offered support Tuesday for its assertion that the computer business is rebounding, even as other parts of the industry throw off mixed signals.
Sun Microsystems expects fiscal 4th-quarter results below Wall Street estimatesJuly 14th, 2009 Sun Micro expects 4Q results below estimatesSANTA CLARA, Calif. — Sun Microsystems Inc.
Mentor Graphics posts better-than-expected adjusted 2Q profit, shares jump 11 percentAugust 21st, 2009 Mentor Graphics 2Q results top estimatesWILSONVILLE, Ore. — Mentor Graphics Corp., which makes electronics-testing software, on Thursday reported a wider second-quarter loss but adjusted results and sales topped Wall Street expectations by a wide margin.
Tuesday market movers: Texas Instruments, Ceradyne, Quiksilver, Marvell Technology June 9th, 2009 Texas Instruments, Ceradyne are big movers
NEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
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Texas Instruments Inc., up $1.25 at $21.02
The chip maker hiked its profit and sales guidance for the quarter ending in June, signalling a rebound for the semiconductor sector. Quiksilver Inc., down 71 cents at $2.91
The outdoor apparel company swung to a second-quarter profit, but a weak outlook and expensive new loan facilities worried analysts.
CarMax, E-Trade, Microsoft, Research in Motion are among big market movers FridayJune 20th, 2009 CarMax, E-Trade, Microsoft are big moversNEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Friday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
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CarMax Inc., up $2.22 at $15.31
Sales tumbled and its auto financing division posted a loss, but the auto retailer's CEO said traffic rose and sales execution improved. Sealy Corp., up 40 cents at $2.20
An analyst upgraded the mattress maker after it previewed second quarter results for investors ahead of its June 30 earnings report.
AMD 2Q sales slump 13 pct, not as bad as Wall Street feared, but stock sinksJuly 21st, 2009 AMD 2Q sales slump 13 pct, shares diveSAN FRANCISCO — Advanced Micro Devices Inc. narrowed its loss in the second quarter, even though sales at the chip company slumped 13 percent.
Tibco Software shares up after 3Q results top Wall Street forecastsSeptember 25th, 2009 Tibco Software shares up after 3Q resultsNEW YORK — Shares of Tibco Software Inc. rose Friday after the company's third-quarter earnings topped Wall Street expectations with the help of lower expenses.