HARRYPLONES/AnSen · Datasets at Hugging Face

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The reason behind this revenue diversification is that each segment, while somewhat dependent on the level of and changes in interest rates, has its own unique growth drivers.	2	positive	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
A back-of-the-envelope analysis suggests that, assuming no significant changes to spending, each $2 million in upside on the top line generates a penny of upside to the bottom line in our model.	1	neutral	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
Gross margin was strong at 84.0% versus our model of 83.3% benefiting from the Restasis royalty buy-out and the elimination of contract sales, offset by some higher overhead.	2	positive	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
We believe risks to achieving our 12-month price target include softness in North American and/or global demand, further material cost pressure (given exposure to auto), integration or restructuring mishaps, a tighter or costlier M&A environment, and/or an unwillingness on the part of investors to pay a richer multiple for ITW's blend of automotive and construction end markets..	0	negative	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
This unit showed 22% revenue growth in 2002, and 32% in 2001 fueled by higher debit and ATM card usage.	2	positive	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
For each of its three EIA options (first, a 2-year point-to-point return, second, a fixed rate option, and third, a binomial payout model), the company fully hedges its risk upon inception (as opposed to a dynamic hedging process).	1	neutral	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
The Wegener's trial is currently enrolling and data is expected in late 2003..	1	neutral	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
The top-line growth, as said by Unilever management, is going to be less high in 3Q01 than figures shown earlier this year.	0	negative	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
We project that earnings will be up 44% on a year-over-year basis in the June quarter and 69% in the September quarter.	2	positive	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
Strong top- and bottom-line performances combined with these two catalysts of debt reduction and unlocking KBR value should provide upside momentum to HAL's share price in our opinion.	2	positive	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
Additionally, we note that our lack of confidence in Clorox management's prior guidance for 4Q03 also reflected our uneasiness about the company's overall forecasting abilities.	0	negative	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
Operating profit in the quarter increased 15.9% year over year to $18.3 million from $15.8 million.	2	positive	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
ARPU has remained flat, while voice ARPU has actually declined....	0	negative	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
Revenue to inventory has been moving higher from 16.9x to 19.6x in the same time frame.	2	positive	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
Risks to Valuation: Current risks to our valuation include macro economic and interest rate risk, which could negatively impact both revenue and earnings growth.	0	negative	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
We continue to believe that Kimberly-Clark will see its multiple expand relative to other branded consumer non-durable consumer products companies, particularly in the aftermath of the Neenah Papers spinoff (which should make KMB more stable).	2	positive	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
Apache, on the other hand, is down 10% year-to-date and down 18% relative to the market.	0	negative	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
Express Scripts' customers can have any medical question answered 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.	1	neutral	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
We think Oracle is the best positioned enterprise software company and the most capable of handling a potential slowdown in IT spending.	2	positive	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
It sells the power which is excess to its smelting requirements predominantly to BC Hydro and Powerex for resale.	1	neutral	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
While November suffers from fewer shopping days due to the shift in Thanksgiving holiday, the company's initial November guidance was lower than we anticipated, leading us to believe that heavy discounting and promotions across the retail landscape could be negatively impacting traffic patterns at Big Lots stores.	0	negative	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
More details to follow to follow after the conference call..	1	neutral	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
Bookings declined 8% y/y, the book-to-bill ratio came in at 0.94, and backlogs went up by 27%.	0	negative	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
The company indicated that national pacing were flat, implying local is up 1-2%.	1	neutral	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
Due to the post Miles temporary absence of share repurchases, our existing forecast of a "difficult" year for Kraft in 2004, and PMI's well-documented excise tax issues in Western Europe (in particular, substantial excise tax increases in France, Germany, and Italy adversely impacting PMI's unit volume growth outlook and local currency profit growth), we have already anticipated well below trend EPS growth for Altria during 2004.	0	negative	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
Strong growth in both ice (+35%) and non-ice applications.	2	positive	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
Fasteners Pricing Flat and Below Trend -- Not an Attractive Sector.	0	negative	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
So long as these concerns exist, we think valuation is unlikely to improve.	0	negative	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
Efforts to improve retention of Wells` enormous customer base will likely be the most significant source of incremental revenues over time.	2	positive	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
Sales of the 2nd generation antibody will result in a lower royalty to Biogen.	0	negative	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
The company stated that the consolidation of the golf equipment industry and a competitive rate environment adversely affected the top line.	0	negative	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
We will adjust our estimates following the company's call tomorrow at 8:00 am EDT.	1	neutral	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
After two years of price cuts, grocers are still working to narrow the price gap with Wal-Mart and other discounters.	1	neutral	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
We expect the electronics business to grow 8%/9% for F06/F07, bio-analytical to grow 6% and 10%.	2	positive	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
Moves to preserve their liquid financial resources as well as moves to ancillary sources of capital are also being explored.	1	neutral	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
We estimate Human Code to contribute incremental revenue of $1.5M in 3Q00, $5M in 4Q00, and $30M in 2001.	2	positive	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
On a FV/EBITDA basis, PBG is trading at 7.6 times estimated 2004 EBITDA, which represents a 5% premium to its two year average multiple of 7.3 times.	1	neutral	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
Monster announces terms of settlement with former CEO.	1	neutral	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
This target price implies an estimated 2004 EV/EBITDA multiple of 5.4 times versus 5.6 times for ALLTEL, 5.6 times for the regional Bell operating companies (RBOCs), 7.4 times for the wireless stocks (based on price targets), and 3.5 times for AT&T Corp (based on current price and company earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, or EBITDA guidance).	1	neutral	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
Until resolution, Robbins will be losing $1.5 million a quarter.	0	negative	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
As of July 31, 2006, AVP had recruited 154,934 reps, indicating that 33,339 reps received licenses in August.	1	neutral	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
Specifically, we calculate that Qwest will generate sufficient near-term free cash flow which, when combined with the company's cash on hand, should support not only a $1.0-$1.5B share repurchase program, but also a regular dividend sized to deliver a 4% yield at the current share price.	2	positive	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
├»┬┐┬╜ In the long term, Brunswick targets a return to peak op.	1	neutral	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
Occupancy percentage was 101.9% below our forecast of 103.5%; total passengers carried was 831,000.	0	negative	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
Countries in which the company has had success in this area include India and the Philippines.	2	positive	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
The company benefits fr om a number of well known br and names, such as Stanley , Bostitch, MAC, Proto , and Husky .	2	positive	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
A third well on a prospect 300 miles away from the dry holes, Edd #1, is currently drilling.	1	neutral	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
General Re's first quarter 1997 results were reduced by two large property losses--the Chunnel fire in Europe and a fire in a large semiconductor plant in Taiwan, which served to reduce earnings by perhaps $0.08 per share.	0	negative	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
90% of Sherwin-Williams' Paint Stores customers are professional contractors, who tend to be a very loyal crowd to quality building products, like Sherwin-Williams paint. The ever increasing demand by Baby Boomers for larger, more expensive, repair and remodeling jobs should bode well for continued strength in Sherwin's Paint Stores segment, which accounts for 60% of company sales.	2	positive	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
Operating Summary Total revenues grew 11% to $2.393 billion, as expected -- core up 6% and 5 points from net acquisition/divestiture.	2	positive	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
From a product standpoint, all major product areas experienced absolute dollar increases except for Foundation products (most tied to box shipments) in 4Q.	2	positive	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
In particular, we are concerned that spark spreads volatility will yield a poor return on FPLE's merchant portfolio.	0	negative	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
Not only has KBR cut operating costs, international energy demand is expanding, which is fueling growth in the international oil and natural gas markets.	2	positive	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
Sequentially, organic enrollment fell by 60,000 net members to 2.45 million primarily as a result of previously announced large group losses in St.	0	negative	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
As a result, we continue to expect MWV's credit profile and financial metrics to deteriorate over the medium term (2├»┬┐┬╜3 years).	0	negative	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
Unit Volume Growth Still Tepid, Both In U.S. And Abroad.	0	negative	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
Credit operations came in healthy with net write offs at 8.5% of trailing receivables and with a widening provisions gap.	2	positive	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
This position does not change with the first-quarter report.	1	neutral	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
Other strategic measures to be exploited include the alldigital transition (which would fortify the current analog video subscriber base by coupling expanded basic tiers with VOD, HD, DVR and other digital services that currently require a digital box, which is still only about 38% as of 2Q04 in Comcast's case) and more aggressive VoIP deployments.	1	neutral	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
However, this was offset by better than expected results for both E&P and chemicals, as well as lower corporate charges.	2	positive	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
Nevertheless, we view the strategy of using the 401k retirement product as an introduction to the firm, and the subsequent product offerings as a mechanism to attract incremental assets per client, as not only realistic but also consistent with its primary objective of luring clients to its investment management franchise..	2	positive	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
Consensus (currently $3.11) likely will come down short term as well, particularly if equity mkts don't recover by quarter-end.	0	negative	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
into 4Q which holds our 2000 EPS estimate at $1.47 which represents just over 15% y-o-y EPS growth.	2	positive	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
New products and DSD execution drove sales growth.	2	positive	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
During FQ4 CSC announced new signings of approximately $2.8 billion consisting of federal signings of $2.4 billion and commercial signings of $400 million.	1	neutral	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
Medication Delivery Business -- 39% of Sales ($842 million, up 12.3%).	1	neutral	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
Since 2003 should be the first full year of growth for the semiconductor industry, we are using the average 3Q and 4Q 2003 EPS to calculate that number, which is $0.60.	1	neutral	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
Print biz ($100M rev), $0.02/shr charge for asset writedown.	0	negative	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
Management's renewed focus on cost cutting and operating efficiencies, clearly indicated by restructuring moves, gives us additional confidence in our EPS forecast.	2	positive	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
Management rattled off several impressive metrics: Xbox has sold 22MM consoles to date, and outsold PS2 in North America in the past holiday season; Xbox Live reached 2MM+ subscribers faster than TiVo, AOL or HBO; the company sold $125MM of Halo 2 on opening day, more than any other entertainment product, movie, music or game.	2	positive	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
After the original Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) action date was extended by three months, Mylan received an approvable letter from the FDA in May 2005.	2	positive	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
├»┬┐┬╜ The co. appears to be on track to generate $1 bil.	1	neutral	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
This premium averaged $2.70/mcf in 3Q01, which added an estimated $0.12/share to EPS.	1	neutral	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
Meanwhile, revenue and profit continue to be very strong at ALICO, in part, we believe because of continued growth in Japan.	2	positive	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
When customers switch back to the utility from alternative energy suppliers, PSEG Power provides energy to these returning customers.	1	neutral	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
The FDA presenter noted that the vasculitis and death observed in rats may be an issue in humans given that the human dose is higher than that in the rat.	0	negative	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
For FY2004, our revenue/EPS estimate goes to $3.6B/($0.30), from a previous $3.7B/($0.42), while our FY2005 estimates now call for revenue $3.9B (+9%Y/Y) and EPS improves to $0.20 vs. our previous $0.15 (and vs. consensus moving up but still just $0.12).	2	positive	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
We are reiterating our Outperform rating on shares of SAFC.	2	positive	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
In North America, supply inventories had declined to razor-thin levels and fiber manufacturers finally began to benefit from them.	2	positive	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
No change to balance sheet or cash flow While reported earnings will get hit, there will be no fundamental change to the balance sheet or cash flow.	1	neutral	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
Low Churn Rates The company continues to have a fairly low churn rate (at 2%).	2	positive	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
In this position, Walters is responsible for a global company with $13.4 billion in annual revenues and $372 billion in assets under management as of December 2007.	1	neutral	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
IDC, a well-respected market consulting firm, was reported to have estimated that worldwide unit shipments of PCs in the third quarter rose 18.5%, somewhat better than an earlier assessment that forecast 17% growth, led by over 35% growth in Asia and Japan.	2	positive	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
North American laundry compaction conversion is on track with the first conversion wave to take place in September.	1	neutral	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
Exhibit 1: LLTC Summary of March Quarter Earnings and June Quarter Guidance.	1	neutral	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
While this level is not quite as robust as others we have seen in the 13-14x range, we nonetheless see this as positive as it still supports the 10.5x pipeline EBITDA multiple we assume in our valuation.	2	positive	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
Negative foreign exchange impact expected to moderate.	1	neutral	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
However gross margin of 65.6% was 40 bps above our forecast and 60 bps ahead of guidance, which combined with lower opex of $3,699M - flat q/q and at 35.8% of revenue was well below guidance of 37% - added $0.02 to upside.	2	positive	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
Outside of the U.S., the company's drilling activity continues to get the job done as Far East natural gas volumes rose 8% sequentially and 4% over last year.	2	positive	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
The goal of "Target 285" is to achieve an incremental $285 million in annual pretax income by 2001..	2	positive	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
We believe that it is clear that the wireless market in North America will not support the current competitive landscape.	0	negative	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
Despite channel fill of new inkjet hardware and supplies products in the June Q, management expects channel inventories to remain relatively flat.	1	neutral	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
As the first generic Alphagan ANDAs were filed in January and are likely to experience the 30-month patent challenge clock, we do not expect generics until 2H04 at the earliest (Allergan sued Bausch & Lomb (BOL, 3M, $37, DeZoysa)and Alcon (ACL#, 2H, $33, Larson/Nalbone) for patent infringement in January 2002).	1	neutral	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
According to CEO Mark Bulriss, "These actions involved many difficult decisions but conditions today require a forceful response to sustain our competitiveness." ├»┬┐┬╜ $63.5 million repositioning charge, which follows 2Q's $235 million charge.	1	neutral	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
Third, we expect that the contribution margins on telephony and data can be quickly improved.	2	positive	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
In Southern California, Unilab's Tarzana location (the largest lab in California in terms of volume) and Quest's Van Nuys facility are within nine miles of each other.	1	neutral	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
The U.K. businesses generated $19.5 million in earnings.	1	neutral	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
At Masco's recent annual analysts' meeting, the company described in greater detail negative developments in its cabinet business and quantified the expected negative impact of currency translation.	0	negative	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
However, after excluding $0.07 per share for securities gains, loan securitization gains and gains from divestitures, earnings were $0.53 per share.	1	neutral	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.
WCOM's ability to leverage UUNET's global backbone, points of presence and ubiquity with its salesforce into the high end of the commercial market give WCOM a tremendous competitive position, and frankly, pricing power in the dedicated IP VPN marketplace.	2	positive	What is the sentiment of this news? Please choose an answer from negative, neutral, or positive.

The reason behind this revenue diversification is that each segment, while somewhat dependent on the level of and changes in interest rates, has its own unique growth drivers.

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