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Friday April 20 Review
Friday April 20 Review
McDonald’s (MCD, quote) reported Q1 earnings of $1.23 per share on revenue of $6.55 billion. McDonald’s was expected to report earnings, excluding items, of $1.23 a share on revenue of $6.54 billion putting the earnings in line with analysis expectations.
Honeywell (HON, quote) posts an up surprise first-quarter earnings of $1.04 per share on revenues of $9.3 billion. The market was expected the Honeywell to earn 99 cents a share, on revenue of $9.15 billion
GE Operating Earnings 34 Cents a Share vs 33 Cents a Share Estimated
As we start last day of trading for the week the market’s weekly outcome reminds clouded. Both the Dow 30 and S&P 500 remind positive for week, however, the NASDAQ is in negative territory on a two day losing streak for all three indexes.
The National Association of Realtors reported existing home sales fell 2.6% in March to an annual rate of 4.48 million units.
Tumi Holdings shares opened up for the first time more than 45 percent above their offer price.
Spain’s Treasury auction saw solid demand on Thursday sending U.S. futures higher. Spain issued 2.5 billion in Euros or 3.3 billion in U.S. Dollars across 2 and 10 year bonds. Although demand was high – yield ticked higher compare to the last auction in January. Within the secondary market yields for both were slightly below primary sale.
U.S. markets gave up less than a percent across the board, however, several stocks managed to hit 52 week highs today. I always find companies that a can buck broader trend are always worth looking further into. Traders alike have fund many nuggets o the 52 week high list.
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