Wal-Mart predicted that it will miss Wall Street expectations for its current-quarter earnings as a result of a drop in consumer spending. On the other hand, Target’s earnings exceeded Wall Street expectations.
Wal-Mart Doesn’t Live Up To Expectations
Wal-Mart has predicted that its earnings for this quarter will be lower than Wall Street analysts’ expectations. Consumer spending has decreased as a result of high fuel prices.
UPS Volume Growth Beating Expectations
UPS executives said U.S. domestic volume growth was “well ahead” of second quarter expectations and international export volume continued to climb at a double-digit rate as expected.
High Expectations For Final Star Wars Movie
Just over a week to go until Star Wars Episode III Revenge of The Sith opens! Lots of pre-reviews are appearing around the net…
Southwest Airlines Beats Expectations for 1Q
Southwest Airlines reported first quarter 2005 net income of $76 million, or $.09 per diluted share, compared to $26 million for first quarter 2004, or $.03 per diluted share.
IBM Posts Profits, Doesn’t Meet Expectations
IBM announced first- quarter 2005 diluted earnings per common share of $.85 from continuing operations as reported…
Black & Decker Raises Expectations
Black & Decker announced that, due to continuing strong sales, especially in its North American Power Tools and Accessories business…
Dell To Reiterate Expectations
Dell executives tomorrow will reiterate expectations for fiscal first-quarter 2006 revenue and earnings per share, as well as the company’s plans to grow from $49 billion to $80 billion in annual sales.
AmerisourceBergen Lowers Expectations
AmerisourceBergen lowered its fiscal year 2005 estimate for diluted earnings per share from continuing operations to $3.10 to $3.50 from $4.00 to $4.10.
The Power of Expectations
You can sit around and wait on FedEx to drop off a big box of happiness on your doorstep if you want to. But that’s not likely to happen anytime soon. Or you can get up, create an action plan, and get on with your life. It’s 100% up to you.