NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In new independent research reports released early this morning, Fundamental Markets released its latest key findings for all current investors, traders, and shareholders of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI), Vectren Corporation (NYSE:VVC), Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation (NYSE:COG), NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG), First Data Corporation (NYSE:FDC), and Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) including updated fundamental summaries, consolidated fiscal reporting, and fully-qualified certified analyst research.
Complimentary Access: Research Reports
Full copies of recently published reports are available to readers at the links below.
ATVI DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=ATVI
VVC DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=VVC
COG DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=COG
NRG DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=NRG
FDC DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=FDC
MS DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=MS
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The new research reports from Fundamental Markets, available for free download at the links above, examine Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI), Vectren Corporation (NYSE:VVC), Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation (NYSE:COG), NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG), First Data Corporation (NYSE:FDC), and Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) on a fundamental level and outlines the overall demand for their products and services in addition to an in-depth review of the business strategy, management discussion, and overall direction going forward. Several excerpts from the recently released reports are available to today’s readers below.
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Important Notice: the following excerpts are not designed to be standalone summaries and as such, important information may be missing from these samples. All information in this release was accessed October 26, 2017. Please download the entire research report, free of charge, to ensure you are reading all relevant material information. All amounts in millions (except per share amounts).
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ACTIVISION BLIZZARD, INC. (ATVI) REPORT OVERVIEW
Activision Blizzard's Recent Financial Performance
For the three months ended June 30, 2017 vs June 30, 2016, Activision Blizzard reported revenue of $1,631 vs $1,570 (up 3.9%), diluted earnings per share $0.32 vs $0.20 (up 60%). For the twelve months ended December 31, 2016 vs December 31, 2015, Activision Blizzard reported revenue of $6,608 vs $4,664 (up 41.7%), diluted earnings per share $1.28 vs $1.19 (up 7.6%). Activision Blizzard is expected to report earnings on 11/02/2017. The report will be for the fiscal Quarter ending September 2017. According to Zacks Investment Research, based on 8 analysts' forecasts, the consensus EPS forecast for the quarter is $0.45. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.46.
To read the full Activision Blizzard, Inc. (ATVI) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=ATVI
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VECTREN CORPORATION (VVC) REPORT OVERVIEW
Vectren's Recent Financial Performance
For the three months ended June 30, 2017 vs June 30, 2016, Vectren reported revenue of $631 vs $534 (up 18.2%), diluted earnings per share $0.45 vs $0.39 (up 15.4%). For the twelve months ended December 31, 2016 vs December 31, 2015, Vectren reported revenue of $2,448 vs $2,435 (up 0.5%), diluted earnings per share $2.55 vs $2.39 (up 6.7%). Vectren is expected to report earnings on 11/02/2017. The report will be for the fiscal Quarter ending September 2017. According to Zacks Investment Research, based on 2 analysts' forecasts, the consensus EPS forecast for the quarter is $0.68. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.74.
To read the full Vectren Corporation (VVC) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=VVC
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CABOT OIL & GAS CORPORATION (COG) REPORT OVERVIEW
Cabot Oil & Gas's Recent Financial Performance
For the three months ended June 30, 2017 vs June 30, 2016, Cabot Oil & Gas reported revenue of $460 vs $247 (up 86.2%), diluted earnings per share $0.05 vs -$0.14, and dividends per share $0.05 vs $0.02 (up 150%). For the twelve months ended December 31, 2016 vs December 31, 2015, Cabot Oil & Gas reported revenue of $1,156 vs $1,357 (down 14.8%), diluted earnings per share -$0.91 vs -$0.28, and dividends per share $0.08 vs $0.08 (unchanged). Cabot Oil & Gas is expected to report earnings on 10/27/2017. The report will be for the fiscal Quarter ending September 2017. According to Zacks Investment Research, based on 7 analysts' forecasts, the consensus EPS forecast for the quarter is $0.09. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was -$0.05.
To read the full Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation (COG) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=COG
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NRG ENERGY, INC. (NRG) REPORT OVERVIEW
NRG's Recent Financial Performance
For the three months ended June 30, 2017 vs June 30, 2016, NRG Energy reported revenue of $2,701 vs $2,248 (up 20.2%), diluted earnings per share -$1.98 vs -$0.61, and dividends per share $0.03 vs $0.03 (unchanged). For the twelve months ended December 31, 2016 vs December 31, 2015, NRG Energy reported revenue of $12,351 vs $14,674 (down 15.8%), diluted earnings per share -$2.22 vs -$19.46, and dividends per share $0.24 vs $0.58 (down 58.6%). NRG Energy is expected to report earnings on 11/02/2017. The report will be for the fiscal Quarter ending September 2017. According to Zacks Investment Research, based on 4 analysts' forecasts, the consensus EPS forecast for the quarter is $1.06. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $1.27.
To read the full NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=NRG
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FIRST DATA CORP (FDC) REPORT OVERVIEW
First Data's Recent Financial Performance
For the three months ended June 30, 2017 vs June 30, 2016, First Data reported revenue of $3,025 vs $2,928 (up 3.3%), diluted earnings per share $0.20 vs $0.17 (up 17.7%). For the twelve months ended December 31, 2016 vs December 31, 2015, First Data reported revenue of $11,584 vs $11,451 (up 1.2%), diluted earnings per share $0.46 vs -$7.70. First Data is expected to report earnings on 10/30/2017. The report will be for the fiscal Quarter ending September 2017. According to Zacks Investment Research, based on 13 analysts' forecasts, the consensus EPS forecast for the quarter is $0.35. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.29.
To read the full First Data (FDC) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=FDC
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MORGAN STANLEY (MS) REPORT OVERVIEW
Morgan Stanley's Recent Financial Performance
For the three months ended June 30, 2017 vs June 30, 2016, Morgan Stanley reported revenue of $9,503 vs $8,909 (up 6.7%), diluted earnings per share $0.87 vs $0.75 (up 16%). For the twelve months ended December 31, 2016 vs December 31, 2015, Morgan Stanley reported revenue of $34,631 vs $35,155 (down 1.5%), diluted earnings per share $2.92 vs $2.90 (up 0.7%).
To read the full Morgan Stanley (MS) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=MS
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