MKM Partners Say Ciena (CIEN) Weakness is Overdone; Reiterates Buy

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CIENA's (CIEN) Weak Guidance Is a Temporary Overhang - Needham

December 14, 2015 8:55 AM EST

Needham & Company analyst, Alex Henderson, points out that CIENA (NYSE: CIEN) guidance for the January quarter was significantly weaker than the positive book to bill ratio would suggest is a sustainable growth rate. The divergence is the result of large Metro orders with acceptance criteria. Ciena's suppliers are seeing strong orders. Ciena noted strong orders. Yet the revenue forecast is soft. This reflects... More

Ciena's (CIEN) Strong Sell Rating Removed at Off Wall Street

December 11, 2015 9:52 AM EST

Off Wall Street removed its Strong Sell rating on Ciena (NYSE: CIEN), according to sources.

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Unusual 11 Mid-Day Movers 12/10: (BLT) (INVT) (LOJN) Higher; (AEZS) (AIXG) (MW) Lower

December 10, 2015 1:01 PM EST

Blount International, Inc. (NYSE: BLT) 84.5% HIGHER; announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by affiliates of American Securities LLC and P2 Capital Partners, LLC, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $855 million, including the assumption of debt. Blount is a global manufacturer and marketer of replacement parts, equipment, and accessories for consumers and professionals operating in three market segments: Forestry, Lawn, and Garden; Farm, Ranch, and Agriculture (FRAG); and Concrete Cutting and Finishing.

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Northland Capital Markets Upgrades CIENA (CIEN) to Outperform

December 10, 2015 12:48 PM EST

Northland Capital Markets upgraded CIENA (NYSE: CIEN) from Market Perform to Outperform with a price target of $25.00.

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Shares of CIENA closed at $24.11 yesterday.

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Pre-Open Stock Movers 12/10: (BLT) (LOJN) (OLLI) Higher; (AIXG) (MW) (CIEN) Lower (more...)

December 10, 2015 9:32 AM EST

Blount International, Inc. (NYSE: BLT) 82.5% HIGHER; announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by affiliates of American Securities LLC (American Securities) and P2 Capital Partners, LLC (P2 Capital Partners) in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $855 million, including the assumption of debt. Blount is a global manufacturer and marketer of replacement parts, equipment, and... More

Ciena (CIEN) Tops Q4 EPS by 3c

December 10, 2015 7:01 AM EST

Ciena (NYSE: CIEN) reported Q4 EPS of $0.42, $0.03 better than the analyst estimate of $0.39. Revenue for the quarter came in at $692 million versus the consensus estimate of $683.56 million.

GUIDANCE:

Ciena sees Q1 2016 revenue of $550-590 million, versus the consensus of $634.8... More

Trading Radar for 12/10: Adobe (ADBE), Ciena (CIEN), Vince Holding (VNCE), Finisar (FNSR) Report

December 9, 2015 2:52 PM EST

The Trading Radar highlights key earnings and economic announcements for the next trading session:

Before Markets Open:
Economics:
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Initial Claims - Street sees 269kContinuing Claims - Street sees 2.167MExport Prices: ex. Ag - no Street consensusImport Prices: ex. Oil - no Street consensus

Earnings:

Cantel Medical... More