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Smith & Wesson's two-day stock rally has made for a strongweek, with its shares climbing about 20% and poised for their bestfive-day performance since June 2021. (Bloomberg) -- Shares of Smith & Wesson Brands Inc. rose Friday, puttingthem on track for their best week in a year after the gun maker reportedquarterly profit that topped analysts' expectations and raised its dividend. The stock's low valuation and Smith & Wesson's significant free cashflow has allowed the company to buy back nearly 11 million of itsshares, said Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC analyst Steve Dyer. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on the quarterly earnings and operating results for the Long Island City, New York-based American Medical Alert Corp. for the 1st quarter that ended March 31, 2011. It says that the company has achieved earnings of 1,046,378 dollars or 0.11 dollars per diluted share, excluding the effect of its equity in net loss from investment of Lifecomm. The company revenues for the quarter, consisting primarily of monthly recurring revenues (MRR) grow 7% to 10,631,733 dollars.

The article offers information on the financial results of Pall Corp., of Port Washington, New York, for the 2nd quarter of fiscal 2011 which ended on January 31, 2011. It says that the filtration, separation and purification industry sees earnings per share of 0.64 dollars, an increase of 52%, and sales of 645.2 million dollars, a gain of 15.1%, compared to those of 2010. It states that the growth has been factored mainly by biopharmaceuticals and microelectronics markets and their geographies.

This article presents information on the investment pattern of Thomas Putnam, who manages $33 million from Cobleskill, New York, a tiny village tucked away in Catskill. Putnam founded his investment firm, Fenimore Asset Management, in 1975. That was after the market had fallen 50% and when the Dow Industrials were stuck near 800. The stocks Putnam likes are those of low-priced, low-tech companies. These were on the bargain counter in 1975, when price/earnings ratios were as low as 5 to 6 times earnings.

The article reports on the corporate-investor relationship to produce an impressive string of ever-increasing quarterly per-share earnings in Wall Street, New York. It states that some managers argue that their relationship with the institutional investors is now more important than ever because they can dominate in the stock market. It also notes that few companies can demonstrate that the demand for their stock actually increased due to their relationship with the investors.

The article reports on the move of mutual fund managers in Wall Street, New York City in determining rising earning curve by getting into mortgage investment trusts. It states that money men suspects that the rising stock price can give the company the means to increase earnings per share. It notes that the success of mortgage trusts turns partly on the soaring rates for construction and development loans. However, if enough trusts begin calling for prime loans, those rate could fall.

Examines Warren Buffett and his company Berkshire Hathaway whose stock is up 10 percent this year. How Buffett does not like to split his stocks as the prices increase which makes his stock a rarity; Comparison to Microsoft stock; Reasons that Buffett prefers high prices on his stock; How the New York Stock Exchange has changed rules to allow Berkshire stock to trade in dimes rather than pennies; How long the ride can last; How Buffett has only once paid dividends on the stock but prefers to keep rolling the money into the company.

The article reports that Marine Midland Banks Inc. in Buffalo, New York has agreed to acquire Philadelphia's $5.5 billion First Pennsylvania Corp. after March 4, 1990. Marine will acquire all First outstanding common shares at that time for a minimum of $585 million. First's consolidated retained earnings per share during the period from October 1, 1986 through the last day of the month preceding the merger.

The article reports on the losses in foreign-currency trading at Franklin National Bank in New York. It cites the announcement made by the bank's holding company, Franklin New York Corp., that it would skip its quarterly dividend because earnings in the first quarter of 1974 had dropped 83% from 1973. It suggests that the bank's poor performance was due to losses in bond trading. In response, the bank announce plans to raise money by selling 50 million U.S. dollars of new stock to present shareholders .

The article reports on the financial performances of Pall Corp., manufacturing company of filtration, separation and purification products in Port Washington, New York in the fourth quarter of 2010. It states that the company has acquired 678.6 million dollars of sales from local and foreign currency exchange. Eric Krasnoff, chief executive officer (CEO) of the company, stated that the pro forma earnings per share of the company has increased by 26.3%.

The article discusses the impact of health-care reform law in the U.S. on the profits of drug manufacturer Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., based in New York City. Its earnings per share reduced by 2 cents due to the higher rebates given to Medicaid and managed-care organizations. It is informed that its profit increased by 16.5 percent whereas its first quarter earnings per share decreased by 3 cents. It also discusses other additional costs for the company due to health reform laws.

The article reports on the more than 40 million dollar net sales forecasted by the Dewitt, New York-based company Anaren Inc. in its 2009-2010 fiscal second quarter. It features the statement by Anaren president and chief executive officer Lawrence A. Sala on the Space & Defense Group net sales and soft Wireless infrastructure market. It also notes on the company's predicted earnings per share and the successful transition of several programs from low-rate to volume production.

The article reports that the earnings of the Community Bank System Inc. has increased for 45 percent in the fourth quarter of 2007 as compared with the 2006 results in New York. The company earned $11.85 million or 39 cents per share in 2007 from $8.15 million or 27 cents a share in the same period of 2006. The increase has been boosted by the company's noninterest income, fee income and nonbanking business.

This article focuses on the business planning of Ark Restaurants Corp. Instead of going bust, though, the Manhattan, New York-based company--owner of 22 upscale restaurants and bars and 26 fast-food outlets in New York, Las Vegas and Washington, D.C., has made a full recovery. Last year, Ark managed to pay off the last of its once-crushing debts, shell out the first dividends in its 20-year history and double its profits, on revenues of $116 million. No wonder the company has become a stock market darling. Its shares hit a recent high of $43, six times their lows of July 2003. At the same time, the company has refocused on operations in casinos and in high-traffic areas, including properties such as its Bryant Park Grill in Manhattan and its America restaurant in Washington's Union Station.

The article reports on the decline in the profit of New York-based Signature Bank in the first quarter of 2018. Topics discussed include the bank's net income and earnings per share, its writedown of taxi medallion loans which contributed to the decrease in profit, and the reorganization of the bank's credit management structure.

The article focuses on the financial performance of New York-based Tompkins Financial Corp. in the fourth quarter of 2009. The company reports diluted earnings per share of 0.76 dollar from 0.68 dollar in the fourth quarter of 2008. It indicates that the quarter represents the eleventh consecutive quarter of net interest income growth.

The article discusses the financial performance of several company shares at the stock exchange in Wall Street, New York City. Amazon.com Inc. registered an increase of 69 percent in the earnings. Analyst, Shawn Milne says that company has a strong hold on costs and therefore expects Amazon to post annual earnings growth of 25 percent over the next two to three years. Other company shares expected to register increase in earnings are Capital One Financial Corp. and RightNow Technologies Inc.

The article offers information on the fifth annual Value Investing Congress, which was held from October 19-20, 2009 in New York City. The meeting discussed macroeconomics involved in choice of stocks and presented opinions and suggestions from analysts on their preferred stocks. One of them Kian Ghazi, portfolio manager at Hawkshaw Capital Management, said he focuses on current earnings of shares rather than the future earnings and notes that stocks of convenience stores are resistant to recession.

The article reports on the profit decline of Beacon Federal Bancorp Inc. in Dewitt, New York in the first quarter of 2009. It states that the company earned $436,000 for the quarter, which down nearly 55% from the prior year. It mentions that its earnings per share totaled 6 cents, which declined from 14 cents in the prior year. It perceives that the decline was attributed to the $424,000 charge related to its losses on collateralized mortgage obligation and trust-preferred security.

The article reports on the financial performance of ConMed Corp. in Utica, New York in the fourth quarter of 2008. It states the decline of ConMed's sales by 9% due to unfavorable foreign currency exchange fluctuations. Key information on the company's earning per share and financial report is further presented.

The article reports on the possible dividend cuts to be imposed by Pathfinder Bancorp Inc., holding company for Pathfinder Bank, in 2009 in Oswego County, New York. Along with the possibility of a reduction on January 2, 2009, the company also reveals a dividend of just over 10 cents a share as the quarter ended on December 31, 2008. CEO and president Thomas Schneider stresses that these dividend cuts would provide the bank improvement at its capital ratios amidst the recession.

The article reports on the 2009 sales forecast conducted by Honeywell in Skaneateles Falls, New York. Accordingly, the company expects sales of $33.6 billion to $35.3 billion during the year and earnings per share of $3.20 to $3.55. The firm also expects to finish 2008 with sales of about $36.6 billion and earnings per share of $3.76 to $3.80. Both figures are within the company's previously announced guidance range.

The article reports on the financial performance of Community Bank of Orange NA in New York. The bank reveals a new loss of $2,000 or less than .01 per share for the three month period ending June 30, 2008. In this period, Community Bank recognized a decrease of $100,000 in interest income on loans, securities and fed funds sold from the corresponding three-month period in 2007.

The article reports on the third quarter financial performance of MSC Industrial Direct Co. Inc. in Long Island, New York. Its earnings increased to 12% as revenue increased and costs edged higher. Net income ending May 31, 2008 climbed to $51.4 million of 81 cents per share. About 78 cents per share are being expected by analysts or sales of $460.5 million.

The article reports that the earnings of Norwich, New York-based NBT Bancorp. Inc. were down to nearly 3 percent in the first quarter of 2008. The company earned $13.7 million from $14.1 million in the first quarter of 2007. NBC revealed that the decline was due to a $4.4 million increase in the provision for loan losses from the first quarter of 2007 and a $3.2 million increase in noninterest expense.

The article reports on the profit increase of Pathfinder Bancorp Inc., holding company for Pathfinder Bank, in the first quarter of 2008 in New York. The company got a total of 13 cents per share from 7 cents in 2007. Thomas Schneider, Pathfinder Bancorp's president and chief executive officer, stated that the increasing profits of the company came from both net interest income and fee income sources.

The article reports that the JPMorgan Chase & Co. has declined 21 percent on its earnings in the fourth quarter of 2007 as compared to 2006 in New York. It is stated that the lower quarterly results were affected by the investment banks' markdowns in subprime-related positions and weaker trading. Jamie Dimon, chairman and chief executive officer of JPMorgan, added that the result was also associated with the worse performance of consumer home equity and subprime loan portfolios.

The article reports that the earnings of the M&T Bank Corp. in the fourth quarter of 2007 has declined 70% from 2006 in New York. Rene Jones, executive vice president and chief financial officer of M&T, states that the losses were due to mortgage troubles in housing and financial market. It is revealed that the company has only earned $65 million in the fourth quarter of 2007 compared with $213 million in the same period in 2006.

The article reports that the earnings of the Bank of America Corp. in the fourth quarter of 2007 has declined 95% from 2006 in New York. It is stated that the turbulent financial markets and a slowing economy were the reason for the losses. Kenneth Lewis, chairman and chief executive officer of the Bank of America, admits that the company was not pleased with the outcome, but optimistic enough for 2008.

The article reports on the financial performance of Dice Holdings Inc., a leading provider of specialized career Web sites for professional communities in New York City. According to the article, the Manhattan-based company hit a 52-week low of $6.95. Since Dice Holdings went public in July 2007, the company's shares have plummeted 30%.

The article reports on the release of third quarter earnings by Wilber Corp. in Hudson Valley, New York. The firm has reported a net income of $1.991 million and $0.19 earnings per share for the three-month period ended September 30, 2007. The value makes up a 21.1 percent increase in net income and a 26.7 percent increase in earnings per share.

The article presents economic forecasting for the stock performance of Hess Corp., an international integrated oil and gas company based in Manhattan, New York. It has been predicted that earnings per share of Hess would increase to $5.70 in 2007. Research analyst Catharina Milostan has predicted that a 10 percent increase in crude oil prices would translate into a 30 percent rise in Hess' value.

The article reports on the pending acquisition of global aerospace and defense firm EDO Corp. by White Plains, New York-based defense electronics and services contractor ITT Corp. The $1.7 billion deal, which includes outstanding shares of EDO stock at $56 per share, $120 million of net debt and convertible notes, is anticipated to be neutral to ITT's earnings per share in 2008.

The article focuses on Manhattan, New York City-based EDO Corp. which has received $355 million orders from the U.S. Navy for improved signal-blocking devices that have the added benefit of not interfering with friendly signals. The company is expected to earn $1.77 a share in 2007. According to Paul Nisbet, an aerospace analyst at JSA Research Inc., everything seems to be proceeding very well for EDO.

The article presents the outlook of Credit Suisse Group AG for Countrywide Financial Corp. in New York. It predicted that Countrywide will take significant hits to the valuation of its residual interests in loans that have been packaged into securities during the third quarter of 2007. Credit Suisse also forecasted writedowns in residual interests to cut earnings by $5 per share in the second half of 2007 and servicing division to return to modest levels of profitability in 2008.

The article reports on developments related to business enterprises in New York. Long Island will capture less than one-fifth of the expected $14.8 billion in energy savings on the proposed natural gas project. The fiscal third-quarter earnings of NBTY Inc. rose by 71 percent. Nassau County Executive Thomas Suozzi reported that the county has selected two firms to develop plans to consolidate local government functions.

The article reports on the announcement of the board of directors of Libbey Inc. about their receipt of their quarterly cash dividend of $0.025 cents per share in Syracuse, New York. It was stated that the dividend will be paid on August 21, 2007 to the shareholders. It was also claimed that the company is a subsidiary corporation that designs, manufactures, and distributes ceramic dinnerware for food-service establishments mostly in the U.S.

The article reports that MGIC Investment Corp. and Radian Group Inc. had their earnings affected by joint ventures in New York. MGIC reported first quarter earnings of $92.4 million or $1.12 per share and for Radian the C-BASS loss cut its financial services net income from $38.7 million in 2006 to $10.8 million in 2007. Overall, net income was down nearly 31% at $113.5 million or $1.42 per share in the first quarter 2006.

The article reports that Chembio Diagnostics Inc.'s fourth quarter loss is becoming worse, despite a 93% increase in sales in Medford, New York. The company has reported a $2.6 million loss in the fourth quarter of 2006, compared to a $1.4 million in the same period in 2005. Such quarterly loss includes a $217,000 charge involving the payment of dividends. However, sales in the quarter is said to be increasing by 93%.

The article reports on the financial performance of North Fork Bancorporation Inc. in the third quarter of 2006 in Melville, New York. The company earned $203 million down from $237 million in the third quarter of last year. Its earnings per share fell to $0.44 from $0.50 in the year-earlier period. According to the company, it is continuing to reduce the size of its securities portfolio as well as its residential mortgages held for investment.

The article reports that the MortgageIT Holdings Inc. will be paying a cash dividend of $0.30 per common share for the third quarter in 2006 in New York. According to the report, the dividend was payable on October 13, 2006 to stockholders of record as of September 29, 2006. The company's dividends paid for the first through third quarters of 2006 will not include a return of capital and are therefore taxable dividends.

The article reports on the plan of Countrywide Financial Corp., a diversified financial provider, to issue hybrid securities in New York. The move to issue hybrid securities would increase earning per share of the company. The plan to issue hybrid securities would be derived from US$1.5 billion of available fund. In addition, the company also plans to use its current excess capital for investments additional buybacks.

The article presents information related to the performance of the stocks of various companies located in New York. Jean Bernhard Buttner, Chief Executive of Value Line Inc. has had a good run. Shares of the company have risen a startling 35% since March 2006. Investors are betting that summer sundresses will enable Ann Taylor Inc. to maintain its scorching profit performance. In the three month ending in early July 2006, the company is expected to log its fourth straight quarter of big jumps in per-share earnings with a 109% surge over the year-earlier period.