When Exuberance Replaces Frugality in the Consumer Goods Sector Mar 19, 2010 08:54AM

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 03/19/10 -- www.rothmanresearch.com - The consumer goods industry encompasses a wide range of products - from appliances, automobiles to food and beverages. As demand waned in the wake of a long recession, companies were forced to cut back on production, which had a direct impact on their top line, bottom line and in some case lifelines as well. Take for example automobiles - barring Ford Motors, all other US automakers were forced to accept some sort of a government aid. The magnitude may have varied, but it affected all companies, as the once exuberant American consumer decided to hold their purse strings and became frugal. The US entered the age of frugality as uncertainty ruled the minds of consumers. However, the New Year brought some good news as headwinds changed into tailwinds ...


Pre-Open Movers 2/15: Best Buy (BBY) and Ultralife (ULBI) Down on Guidance, HJ Heinz (HNZ) Up On Guidance Feb 15, 2008 09:27AM

StreetInsider.com Pre-Open Movers:

ARRIS Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARRS) 22% LOWER; reports Q4 EPS of $0.16, 6 cents better than the analyst estimate of $0.22. Revenues for the quarter were $249.6 million, versus the consensus of $260.78 million. Sees Q1 EPS of $0.08 to $0.12, versus the consensus of $0.19.

Ramtron International (Nasdaq: RMTR) 16% HIGHER; reports Q4 EPS of $0.07, 4 cents better than the analyst estimate of $0.03. Revenues for the quarter were $14.3 million, versus the consensus of $13.46 million.

Ultralife (NASDAQ: ULBI) 14% LOWER; expects to report Q4 revenue in the range of $36.5 million and an operating loss in the range of $2.5 million. Prior guidance called for revenue of approximately $41 million to $44 million and operating profit of between $2.7 million and $3.5 million.

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) 10 ...