Microsoft Beats Expectations On Strength Of Xbox And Kinect Sales

theflyonthewall.com submits: Microsoft (MSFT) is expected to report Q2 earnings after the market close on Thursday, January 27, with a conference call scheduled for 5:30 pm ET.

Macy's, Inc. (M) opened in the green today after the company reaffirmed its full-year guidance as April sales picked up after a harsh winter. The department store that caters to mid and upscale customers also announced its first-quarter results for fiscal year 2014 (1QFY14; ended May 3, 2014). The company managed to beat earnings estimates but fell short on account of revenues for the thirteen-week period.

theflyonthewall.com submits: Symantec (SYMC) is expected to report Q3 earnings after the market close on Wednesday, January 26, with a conference call scheduled for 5 pm ET.

By Zvi Bar:On Friday, August 3, after the markets closed, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) reported that it earned $3.1 billion net income, or $1.25 per Class B share. Berkshire's revenue grew slightly, from $38.3 billion to $38.5 billion.

By Zvi Bar:On Tuesday, January 17, 2012, before the markets open, Wells Fargo (WFC), the largest U.S. financial based on market capitalization, reported a 20 percent increase in fourth-quarter profit, above most analyst estimates. See a recent WFC performance chart, below: (Click to enlarge)

By Zvi Bar:On Thursday, January 19, 2011, before Bank of America (BAC) reported its fourth-quarter of 2011 and full year results. The nation's second-largest U.S.

Dr. Stephen Leeb submits:While lackluster economic data has failed to derail the market’s rally (likely because of an anticipated second round of quantitative easing), earnings season has the ability to do so by offering further insight into the strength of the economy.