Earnings to Watch (22/01/2013)

Tuesday before Market Open, or BMO:

Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:DAL)provides scheduled air transportation for passengers and cargo across the U.S. and around the world. The company has a market capitalization of $11.69 billion. It is expected to report fiscal year 2012 fourth-quarter EPS of 28 cents on revenue of $8.58 billion, compared with a profit of 45 cents a share on revenue of $8.4 billion in the year-ago period. The analysts' consensus full-year forecast calls for EPS of $1.83 on revenue of $36.65 billion. That compares to $1.41 per share and $35.12 billion in the previous year. Delta Air Lines is trading around $13.76 a share. Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 57.9 percent.

E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Co. (NYSE:DD) is a chemical company. The company has a market cap of $43.11 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 fourth-quarter EPS of 7 cents on revenue of $7.3 billion, compared with a profit of 35 cents a share on revenue of $8.43 billion in the year-ago period. The analysts' consensus full-year forecast calls for EPS of $3.29 on revenue of $35.42 billion. That compares to $3.93 per share and $37.96 billion in the previous year. DuPont is trading around $46.25 a share. Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 4.8 percent.

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. (NYSE:FCX) is an international mining company. The company has a market cap of $32.35 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 fourth-quarter EPS of 76 cents on revenue of $4.62 billion, compared with a profit of 67 cents a share on revenue of $4.16 billion in the year-ago period. The analysts' consensus full-year forecast calls for EPS of $3.22 on revenue of $18.27 billion. That compares to $4.84 per share and $20.88 billion in the previous year. Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold is trading around $34.15 a share. Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 20.9 percent.

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ)is engaged in the research and development, manufacture, and sale of a range of products in the health-care field. The company has a market cap of $201.89 billion. It's expected to report FY 2012 fourth-quarter EPS of $1.17 on revenue of $17.67 billion, compared with a profit of $1.13 a share on revenue of $16.26 billion in the year-ago period. The analysts' consensus full-year forecast calls for EPS of $5.09 on revenue of $67.31 billion. That compares to $5.00 per share and $65.03 billion in the previous year. J&J is trading around $72.87 a share. Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 11.9 percent.

Regions Financial Corp. (NYSE:RF)is a financial holding company. The company has a market cap of $10.48 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 fourth-quarter EPS of 21 cents on revenue of $1.35 billion, compared with a profit of 9 cents a share on revenue of $1.36 billion in the year-ago period. The analysts' consensus full-year forecast calls for EPS of 74 cents on revenue of $5.42 billion. That compares to 17 cents per share and $5.55 billion in the previous year. Regions Financial is trading around $7.41 a share. Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 54.6 percent.

Synovus Financial Corp. (NYSE:SNV) is a financial-services and bank holding company. The company has a market cap of $2.07 billion. It is expected to report a loss of 9 cents per share in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2012 on revenue of $278.93 million, compared with a profit of 1 cent a share on revenue of $300.63 million in the year-ago period. The analysts' consensus full-year forecast calls for a loss per share of 1 cent on revenue of $1.14 billion. That compares to a loss of 15 cents per share and $1.26 billion in the previous year. Synovus Financial is trading around $2.63 a share. Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 64.8 percent.

The Travelers Cos. Inc. (NYSE:TRV)is engaged in providing a range of commercial and personal property and casualty insurance products and services. The company has a market cap of $28.99 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 fourth-quarter EPS of 14 cents on revenue of $5.34 billion, compared with a profit of $1.48 a share on revenue of $5.26 billion in the year-ago period. The analysts' consensus full-year forecast calls for EPS of $5.66 on revenue of $22.37 billion. That compares to $3.28 per share and $22.19 billion in the previous year. Travelers is trading around $76.01 a share. Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 16.3 percent.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) is a provider of communications, information, and entertainment products and services to consumers, businesses, and governmental agencies. The company has a market cap of $120.66 billion. It's expected to report FY 2012 fourth-quarter EPS of 54 cents on revenue of $29.73 billion, compared with a profit of 52 cents a share on revenue of $28.44 billion in the year-ago period. The analysts' consensus full-year forecast calls for EPS of $2.41 on revenue of $115.49 billion. That compares to $2.15 per share and $110.88 billion in the previous year. Verizon is trading around $42.27 a share. Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 8.3 percent

Top 10 Splurge Kings Around The World

When you are a billionaire, you can afford it all. And when you can afford it all, you must buy it all. At least that’s what the men in our list do:

1. Prince Alwaleed bin Talal

The Saudi Arabian billionaire ranks among the biggest spenders of the world. But his possessions are only a small part of what his net worth is. His most ambitious buy: Airbus A380, which costs in excess of $300 million.

2. Joseph Lau

The Hong Kong business magnate doesn’t hold back when it comes to buying gifts for his dear ones or just buying a piece of luxury for himself. His most ambitious buy: Boeing 747-8I VIP – $153 million.

3. Larry Ellison

The CEO of Oracle Corporation splashes out his dollars on the most expensive of yachts, islands, private jets, watches, etc. Nothing is too costly for the man who happens to be the 8th richest person in the world. His most ambitious buy: Hawaiian Paradise - $ 500-600 million.

4. Richard Branson

The Virgin Atlantic boss splurges and splurges in style. He is popular for his flamboyance and he puts to use the same while buying his favourite possessions. His most ambitious buy: Eco Island- $120 million.

5. Brad Pitt

One of the best and most popular actors in the world, Brad Pitt is well-known for his taste. And apart from buying only the best suits and watches for himself, he makes sure the lady in his arms, Angelina Jolie, is not left behind. We don’t know if this is the most expensive thing he has ever bought, but it does deserve a mention in the list. A $390,000 Patek Philippe Minute Repeater as a gift to Angelina Jolie.

6. Donald Trump

He dresses rich, he flies rich, he holidays rich and he lives rich. Donald Trump is not known for curbing his temptations to buy the best for himself. His most ambitious buy: $125 Million Home- The Most Expensive House in America.

7. Roman Abramavich

The billionaire and the owner of the private investment company Millhouse LLC, Roman Abramavich lives life king-size. No matter how enormously he spends, the money in his bank account is always stacking up. His most ambitious buy: Eclipse - $800 million.

8. Jay Leno

The American stand-up comedian is known for spending lavishly. Subtlety has never been an asset to him and his expensive buys have a long list. His most ambitious buy: Mercedes SLR McLaren- $450,000.

9. David Copperfield

The billionaire from America has quite a liking for islands. His most ambitious buy: A $50 million Island located at Bahamas.

10. Paris Hilton

The hotel heiress has always been in news for her lavish lifestyle. Taking out a list of her ambitious buys would mean flooding this page with plethora of big brand names. Let’s straightway get to her most ambitious buy: Diamond studded Bentley GT Continental- $285,000.


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