Tag Archives: Earnings

Macro Notes from the Alcoa Conference Call

Posted on January 10, 2012 by macromon

4Q 2011 Highlights Loss from continuing operations of $193 million, or $0.18 per share; excluding special items, loss from continuing operations of $34 million, or $0.03 per share Revenue of $6 billion, down 7 percent sequentially, up 6 percent from … Continue reading →

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Ingersoll-Rand Warns, Stock Swan Dives

Posted on September 30, 2011 by macromon

Here’s what they said: Revenues were negatively affected by slower than expected end-markets in several businesses. Consumer-related businesses, such as residential heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), golf and residential security, were the most significantly affected, accounting for the majority … Continue reading →

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Macro Notes from the IBM Conference Call

Posted on July 18, 2011 by macromon

The following are direct quotes from today’s IBM earnings conference call, which was fairly upbeat.  Note, however,  more than 50% (7 of the12 percent) of the company’s revenue growth was due to currency effects. Key Metrics In the second quarter, … Continue reading →

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Apple: Break Out the Pom Poms

Posted on April 21, 2011 by macromon

We’re gonna put on the pom poms for Apple again here.   Last night the company reported $65.6 in cash and marketable securities, which equates to around $71 per share.    Adjusting for the cash and assuming a conservative $27 in earnings … Continue reading →

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Apple Juices the Shorts

Posted on April 21, 2011 by macromon

The past week we have been blasted with e-mails and comments about Apple’s head & shoulders pattern, how it’s going to $280, blah, blah.   This stock is a fave of the MoMo boyz and the leveraged set, which is a … Continue reading →

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Macro Notes from the Intel Conference Call

Posted on April 20, 2011 by macromon

Intel put up some surprisingly strong numbers as reflected below.  The stock traded up as much as 7 percent in after hours.  Holding gains after earnings has proven elusive in the past.  It will be interesting to see if “this … Continue reading →

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Key Charts from IBM Earnings

Posted on April 19, 2011 by macromon

Wild trading in IBM in the after hours session.  The stock traded up almost to $170 a few minutes after earnings were announced then down to almost $160.  Strong numbers but apparently traders were not happy with the signings.  (click … Continue reading →

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Macro Notes from the Alcoa Conference Call

Posted on April 13, 2011 by macromon

Here is our takeaway from the Alcoa conference call.  We build our macro view on micro foundations.   Alcoa’s stock is down 7 percent since announcing earnings on Monday evening.  The following are excerpts from the conference call taken directly from … Continue reading →

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Macro Notes from the Goldman Conference Call

Posted on January 19, 2011 by macromon

Here are what we believe were money quotes from Goldie ‘s earnings call.  All about the lack of client conviction. The take-away quote: There is no question, having all of that liquidity is a drag on our return. As you … Continue reading →

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Godspeed, Steve Jobs….

Posted on January 18, 2011 by macromon

Global Macro Monitor is one of Mr. Jobs’ biggest fans.  We believe he’s rebuilt Apple into the world’s best company.  We’re praying for his speedy recovery and full return to health. We have no idea how this will play out … Continue reading →

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