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The article discusses stock repurchases by companies. Industrial firm Ingersoll-Rand PLC and parcel-delivery company FedeEx Corp. have been among the more aggressive buyers of their own stock. Buybacks can boost a firm's earnings per share, and Warren Chiang of Mellon Capital Management Corp. says the main reason for buybacks is to increase executive compensation, which is often tied to that earnings metric.

The article examines concerns that U.S. stock prices in 2013 have increased to the point of creating a stock market bubble. Factors which suggest that the bull market of 2013 does not constitute a bubble are considered including the price-earnings ratio of stocks in the Standard & Poor's 500 stock price index, the relatively small amount of increases in assets of stock funds and exchange traded funds and the continued low rate of return on bonds.

The article looks at the expected increase of share buybacks by U.S. companies in 2013. It states that the strategy, used by companies such as conglomerate General Electric and computer technology company International Business Machines, can increase a company's earnings per share rate. Particular attention is given to its use by companies in the Standard and Poor's 500-stock index (S&P).

The article discusses decreasing share prices for the consumer electronics maker Apple Inc. as of January 17, 2013. Topics include levels of investor confidence in Apple stock; comments by shareholders including Daniel Genter of RNC Genter Capital Management; the rate of Apple's earnings growth; and an earnings report to be published by Apple at the end of January 2013.

The article discusses a study on corporate earnings produced by professor Joseph Grundfest and doctoral student Nadya Malenko. By studying corporate earnings-per-share figures at the one-one-hundredths-of-a-cent level, the two compiled data suggesting firms often manage their earnings by slightly rounding them upwards.

The article lists earnings-per-share estimates of several businesses in the U.S. in 2016 including manufacturing company Alcoa Inc., railroad operator CSX and investment banking company Citigroup Inc.

The article reports on the externalization deals of Great Britain-based pharmaceuticals company AstraZeneca to retain its earnings per share.

The article reports that some large investors in Goldman Sachs Group Inc. have asked the firm to increase its earnings per share (EPS) by reducing bonuses paid to employees. Although Goldman's bonus payments for 2009 are expected to be the largest in company history, its EPS will be substantially below the figure recorded in 2007.

The article reports on the increase of stock shares of American automobile manufacturer Ford Motor Co. in 2015 and discusses its third-quarter tally of earnings.

The author reports on the impact which the 2007 third quarter earnings for the U.S. portion of HSBC Holdings PLC, HSBC Americas Inc., may have on the U.S. financial industry. The way in which HSBC America has been able to predict financial problems in the past is discussed. Implications on the U.S. economy which may occur due to the third quarter earnings report of HSBC America are mentioned.

This article discusses the financial performance of European companies during October of 2006. The article notes that U.S. mutual funds focuses on shares of European companies have risen 23% during 2006, up from the 10% return that U.S. companies have shown. The author notes that investors are beginning to turn to European stocks in 2006 due to their high rate of return.

The article reports on potential difficulties involved when investors holding shares of small community banks with big price tags hope they will be acquired by a bigger player. It is possible that lower valuations for shares of big banks could keep them from going on a buying spree. Shares of big banks like Citigroup and Bank of America trade at about 11 times their expected per-share earnings for 2006 while shares of small community banks trade at more than 19 times their projected per-share profits for 2006. Professional investors are confused by this persistent gap in valuation between big and small banks.

The article reports on strong corporate earnings in 2005 and investors' desire for share buybacks which would boost stock prices. The consistently strong earnings growth has not been matched by stock market strength. Investors feel that earnings should be given back to shareholders, either by buying stock back or by boosting dividends. Fewer shares would mean that the earnings-per-share figure rises, which can lead to a higher stock price. Some companies, such as Tyco International Ltd., General Electric Co., and Swiss Reinsurance Co., have engaged in share repurchase programs or deals that will serve to boost dividends.

Discusses how public companies are now required to treat stock options like any other compensation cost, according to new accounting rules. Assumption that many stock analysts are ignoring this rule; Ways of getting around the rule by not reporting stock options; How many companies think that by including stock options their per-share earnings will be reduces; Policies at some firms that require analysts to take the cost of options into account.

Assesses pharmaceutical companies as an investment option. Percentage drop in the Dow Jones Pharmaceuticals index, indicating poor earnings reports from Merck, Pfizer Inc., GlaxoSmithKline and Schering-Plough; Factors leading to a downturn in the industry, including competition from generic drug makers; Price-to-earnings ratio for drug stocks in the pharmaceuticals index, indicating they are trailing the overall market; Comments from David Sowerby, a portfolio manager at Loomis Sayles, regarding the value of some stocks and the expected profits down the road from new drugs; Why Sowerby recommends Pfizer Inc. INSET: Drug-Company Stocks Fizzle Out.

Reports that Citigroup Inc.'s third quarter net income rose 20 percent. Comments from Citigroup chairman Sanford I. Weill, regarding the immediate future of the company; Quarterly net income and earnings-per-share results, indicating the financial services industry has benefited from the recent economic recovery and losses on corporate loans have been shrinking; Comments from Todd Thomson, Citigroup's chief financial officer regarding improved corporate credit.

Profiles Gartner Inc., a research and consulting company. What is needed for Gartner to pay off a convertible bond it sold during the market boom, which will result in a big cash stake; Comments from Jeff Ubben, managing partner at ValueAct Capital Partners LP, regarding the bond pay off and what it could mean for Gartner; Details of the bond agreement with Silver Lake Partners LP; Percentage share price decrease for Gartner, which led to an increase in the number of shares Silver Lake received and decreased Gartner's earnings per share.

Advises investors to be wary of technology stocks which are performing well. Percentage increase in the Nasdaq Composite Index, indicating that companies are finally spending on technology upgrades; Economic history related to market growth in the month of September, suggesting now is a difficult time to navigate the market; Financial performance of Network Appliance Inc., suggesting that shares are selling much higher than expected earnings-per-share; Speculated factors that will lead to a decrease in Network Appliance's stock; Comments from Kevin Schwenger, an analyst at Thompson Financial, regarding what is to be interpreted from executives within Network Appliance selling their shares; Financial performances of Sonus Networks Inc. and J2 Global Communications Inc., suggesting they are not good investment options.

The article discusses the financial performance of health care company Aetna Inc. in the third quarter of 2015 and the increase of its full-year earnings per share forecast due to the better-than-expected earnings during the quarter.

The article reports that investors concerned about capacity growth at airlines got some relief, with Delta Airlines reporting third-quarter revenue of $11.1 billion and adjusted earnings per share of $1.74.

The article reports on the $10 billion share-buyback program of American pharmaceutical and consumer packaged goods manufacturer Johnson & Johnson announced in October 2015, highlighting the company's revenue and earnings per share in the third quarter of 2015.

The article reports on the financial performance of American financial services company J.P. Morgan & Chase Co. in the third quarter of 2015, on topics dealing with its net income, revenue and earnings per share which is below analyst expectations.

The article reports on the business and financial performance of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals during the second quarter of 2015 including brief details about its revenue, earnings per share, and product sales.

The article reports on the business and financial performance of insurance firm Allstate Corp. during the second quarter of 2015 including brief details about the impact of reported road accidents on company profits, its earnings per share, and credit rating.

The article reports on the business and financial performance of luxury fashion firm Coach Inc. during the second quarter of 2015 including brief details on its North American retail sales, earnings per share and gross margin.

The article reports on the business and financial performance of food processing firm Archer Daniels Midland Co. during the second quarter of 2015 including brief details on the trading value of its shares, profits and earnings per share.

The article reports on the growth of product sales and adjusted earnings per share of American biotechnology Gilead Sciences Inc. after it posted strong results for the second quarter of 2015 driven by its hepatitis C drugs Sovaldi and Harvoni.

The article reports on the financial results of financial services company Visa Inc. for the third quarter that ended June 30, 2015 including profits, revenue, and earnings per share.

The article reports that corporate earnings per share have performed below expectations during the second quarter of 2015.

The article reports that analysts have reduced their forecasts got Tesla Motors for 2015, with projected earnings per share and average target price of the company's traded stock.

The article reports on the financial performance recorded by financial services firm Credit Suisse Group SA for the first quarter of 2015 including brief details about its net profits, net revenue, and earnings per share.

The article reports on the financial performance recorded by regional lender Fifth Third Bancorp for the first quarter of 2015 including brief details about its profits, revenue, and earnings per share.

The article reports on the financial performance recorded by Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. for the first quarter of 2015 including brief details about its revenue, earnings per share, and restaurant sales.

The article discusses first-quarter earnings in 2015 and the 2015 earnings-per-share forecast for the petroleum company Halliburton Co. and cost-cutting measures associated with its purchase of oil-field-services company Baker Hughes Inc.

The article reports on the struggle of financial services company American Express in keeping up with its 2015 goals of boosting its revenue at eight percent a year or better, and earnings per share by 12 percent to 15 percent, and achieving a return on equity of 25 percent.

The article reports that there were 22 companies in the Standard & Poor's 500 stock market index whose per-share profit growth in 2014 were from stock buybacks.

A table of earnings-per-share estimates for the period December 22-26, 2014 is presented showing forecasts from Dow Jones weekly survey of economists.

The article examines forecasting that U.S. banking industry and financial services industry firms will have a decrease in earnings per share in the second quarter of 2014.

A chart is presented that lists changes in dividend yields for the week ending April 24, 2014 in various categories including increased, reduced, and funds and investment companies.

The article presents statistics on the share prices of ski resort company Vail Resorts Inc. as of March 2014. Topics include projected fiscal 2014 earnings, sales of season-passes as Vail's resorts, and the rate of ski trip visits per capita. The U.S. National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) index of ski resort consumers, the costs associated with visiting a Vail facility, and Vail's consumer demographics are also mentioned.

The article presents multiple three-month charts on the topic of changes in stock earnings, or closing share prices, as of February 27, 2014, with stocks including home-improvement store Lowe's (LOW), discount retailer Dollar Tree (DLTR), and energy company Newfield Exploration (NFX).

A calendar of stock market events from December 2-6, 2013 is presented which includes earnings-per-share estimates related to construction spending, vehicle sales, and the international trade deficit.

The author offers opinions on banking industry firm Citigroup, stating that despite disappointing earnings per share in the third quarter of 2013, the company has improved its bank capital ratios which should allow its stock to offer higher rates of return in the future.

The article reports that aluminum industry company Alcoa Inc. announced a corporate profit of $24 million, or two cents a share, for the third quarter of 2013.

The article reports that 19 companies in the Standard & Poor's 500-stock index reported per-share earnings growth that was gained solely through share buybacks in the first quarter of 2013, including the firm Dun & Bradstreet Corp., satellite firm DirecTV, and defense firm Northrop Grumman Corp.

Several corrections to articles printed in the journal during 2013 are presented, including articles on Bahrain's defense budget, the net income and earnings per share of the information technology corporation Hewlett-Packard Co. and the sale of the German clothing brand Thor Steinar.

The article examines how concerns over the safety of chicken in China has impacted Yum Brands Inc., operator of fast food restaurant chain KFC, noting that the Chinese government's investigation into antibiotics used in poultry has led to a decline in Yum's earnings per share.

The article examines areas that could experience earnings growth in 2013, noting that stocks will benefit less from the U.S. Federal Reserve's monetary-easing policies while discussing forecasts for consumer-discretionary companies, automobile manufacturers, and companies in emerging markets.

The article offers suggestions on which earnings figures reported by public companies investors should rely on, stating that diluted earnings per share (EPS) provide the best indication of a company's total earnings.

The article discusses the financial status of consumer goods company Procter and Gamble (P&G). It states that investors are anticipating a report from P&G Chief Executive Bob McDonald on the company's earnings per share for the third financial quarter of 2012. Other topics covered include P&G's domestic business, criticism of McDonald, and activist investor Bill Ackman. A chart is also provided on P&G's projected U.S. sales for 2011-2012.