Stocks in focus for Tuesday

Feb.12, 2008 in Market Outlook

GM, Qwest, Applied Materials, Schering-Plough

By MarketWatch

Last Update: 6:37 PM ET Feb 11, 2008

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Among the companies whose shares are expected to
see active trading in Tuesday’s session are General Motors, Qwest, Applied
Materials, and Schering-Plough.

General Motors Corp. (GM) is forecast to report a fourth-quarter loss of 54 cents
a share, according to analysts polled by Thomson Financial.

Qwest Communications (Q) is expected to post earnings of 14 cents a share in the
fourth quarter.

Applied Materials (AMAT) is projected to post earnings of 20 cents a share in the
fiscal first quarter.

Schering-Plough (SGP) is estimated to post earnings of 24 cents a share in the
fourth quarter.

Molson Coors Brewing Co. (TAP) is likely to report earnings of 65 cents a share
in the fourth quarter.

Omnicom Group (OMC) is projected to post fourth-quarter earnings of 95 cents a
share in the fourth quarter.

Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA) is expected to post earnings of 66 cents an ADS in the
fourth quarter.

Ecolab Inc. (ECL) is likely to post earnings of 40 cents a share in the fourth
quarter.

Macerich (MAC) is projected to report earnings of 59 cents a share in the fourth
quarter.

Cephalon Inc. (CEPH) is expected to report fourth-quarter earnings of 78 cents a
share.

XTO Energy Inc. (XTO) is likely to post earnings of 92 cents a share in the
fourth quarter.

Teradata (TDC) is forecast to report earnings of 39 cents a share in the fourth
quarter.

Wyndham Worldwide (WYN) is estimated to post earnings of 46 cents a share in the
fourth quarter.

Wynn Resorts Ltd. (WYNN) is projected to report fourth-quarter earnings of 68
cents a share.

Bob Evans Farms (BOBE) is likely to post fiscal third-quarter earnings of 54
cents a share.

After Monday’s closing bell, Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) responded to Yahoo Inc.’s
(YHOO) formal rejection of its $31-a-share takeover offer, saying its offer
provides Yahoo shareholders with superior value and is “in the best interests of
all parties.” A Microsoft-Yahoo combination would create a more effective company
that would provide greater value and service, Microsoft said, adding that it
reserves the right to pursue all necessary steps to ensure Yahoo’s shareholders
are provided with the best chance to realize the value of its proposal.

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