• Priceline.com (NASDAQ:PCLN) reported adjusted third quarter earnings of $3.45 a share, 55 cents above consensus estimates, on better-than-expected revenues of $730.7 million, ahead of estimates of $$693.97 million on strong summer season travel. The firm provided fourth quarter guidance at about $1.06-$1.16

• Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:ERTS) said it plans to cut 1500 additional jobs. The firm reported second quarter adjusted earnings of 6 cents, a one penny miss, on revenues of $1.15 billion, which slightly topped Street projections of $1.12 billion. The firm forecast 2010 earnings of $0.70-$1.00, topping estimates of 89 cents on revenues of $4.2-$4.4 billion versus estimates of $4.26 billion

• Cadbury (NYSE:CBY) rejected the latest Kraft (NYSE:KFT) bid calling it "derisory"

• Moody's (NYSE:MCO) commented that AIG (NYSE:AIG) will be able to repay its Federal loans

• Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) lifted its growth expectations for the semiconductor group following release of third quarter numbers. Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) remained its first

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Coca Cola Enterprises (CCE) reported its second consecutive quarter of strong results, with earnings of 51 cents per share. Earnings were 5 cents above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 46 cents, driven by the benefits of price and package initiatives in North America, volume and pricing growth in Europe and efficient cost control mechanisms. Net operating revenues during the quarter declined 3% year-over-year. Benefits of positive net pricing (+7.5% in North America and +4.5% in Europe) were fully offset by 10.0% volume declines in North America. Volumes in Europe grew 4.0%. Currency translations have negatively impacted the top-line by 3.0%. Overall physical case and can volume declined 6.5% while net revenue per case increased 7.5% year-over-year. In North America, revenues fell 3.9% as the benefits of pricing and packaging initiatives of 7.5% were fully offset by volume declines of 10% year-over-year. In the year-ago period, North ...

Correcting and Replacing - Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) updated its guidance, not The Coca-Cola Company (KO), as the orginal version stated. KO has NOT provided guidance. Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) on Tuesday September 8, 2009, narrowed its annual earnings guidance to the high end of the previously guided range of $1.44 to $1.49 per share. The revision was based on the performance of the company in the third quarter so far. The guidance excludes one-time items and includes an approximate 15 cent per share of negative currency translation. Management intends to boost sales through continued investment in its brands and new product innovation. Moreover, during the quarter, the company announced plans to invest an additional $200 million in Vietnam over the next three years. The company has already invested $200 million in its operations, comprising bottling plants near Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh ...

Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) reported its second consecutive quarter of strong results, with earnings of $0.67 per share. Earnings were $0.24 above Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.43, driven by benefits of price and package initiatives in North America, volume and pricing growth in Europe and efficient cost control mechanisms.     Net operating revenues during the quarter were almost flat year over year, declining marginally by 0.5%. Benefits of positive net pricing (+8.5% in North America and +4.0% in Europe) was partially offset by 3.5% volume declines in North America. Volumes in Europe grew 6.5%. Currency translations negatively impacted the top-line by 6.5%. Overall physical case and can volume declined 1.1% while net revenue per case increased 8.0% year-over-year.

The Board also raised dividend by $0.04 to $0.32 per share, effective with the dividend payment in September. The dividend increase is testimony of the company’s confidence in its key growth strategies

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Companies highlighted in this weekly wrap include Papa John's International Inc. ( Revenue slumped a bit to $285 million, mostly due to the sale of 62 company-owned stores to franchises. But income came in at $17.8 million, up from $8.6 million last year, producing earnings of 43 cents, 9 cents ahead of the consensus.

Estimates Advance

Estimates jumped after the good quarter, with the current-year advancing 3 cents to $1.42 per share and the next-year climbing 4 cents to $1.81 per share, a

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Highlights include Avon Products (AVP), Coca Cola Enterprises (CCE), Pepsi Bottling Group (PBG) and Procter & Gamble (PG).A major theme at CAGNY (Consumer Analysts Group of New York) was the depth, breath and speed of the rally in the U.S. dollar in late 2008. That flight to the U.S. dollar continues now in the 1st quarter of 2009. The moves of the dollar versus many currencies were unprecedented — one even being an 8 standard deviation event (a one in a trillion occurrence). Global risk aversion — precipitated by the failure of Lehman — brought about U.S. dollar strengthening as the credit crisis drove a flight to quality.In September 2008, the U.S. and global credit markets seized, and the commercial paper markets closed for almost all companies except a few rated A-1 P-1. Retailers and distributors (which are not rated A-1 …

Warren Buffet has shown the prowess of his trading strategy once again. Not only did he walk away with over $1.5 billion in his pocket earlier this week, but now his prized investment in Coca-Cola (NYSE:CCE) is jumping in value.

Warren Buffet continues to show investors why his name is consistently at the top of the list of richest Americans. The man makes deals that simply work, no matter what happens in the industry or economy surrounding him.

Take this week’s news as a prime example. Buffet wanted to diversify into the nuclear-power industry, so he offered to buy Constellation Energy Group (NYSE:CEG) for $4.7 billion. It was a pretty low bid and drew plenty of criticism from shareholders.

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The Coca-Cola Company (KO) has strong soft drink brands, leading market shares, and generates solid cash flow. The company's new CEO, Muhtar Kent, will continue with Isdell's revitalization plan to deal with the challenges of sluggish volume trends.Though world-wide volume growth has begun to improve, it is being driven by non-carbonated beverages and international markets along with incremental marketing spending of $400 million annually.Profit warnings by two Coca-Cola bottlers -- Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) and Coca-Cola Hellenic (CCH) -- are concerning. The Hold recommendation is maintained.Read the full analyst report on KORead the full analyst report on CCERead the full analyst report on CCH "KO" Free Stock Analysis: Buy? Sell? Hold?"CCE" Free Stock Analysis: Buy? Sell? Hold?"CCH" Free Stock Analysis: Buy? Sell? Hold?...

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INSIDERS NAME TITLE $ VALUE NO. OF SHARES IN TRANS. RANGE OF VALUES TRANSACTIONS DATES Boston Scientific P. Nicholas D $49,214,381 5,460,000 8.85-9.41 Oct. 8, 2008 Boston Scientific J. Abele D 31,394,381 3,460,000 8.85-9.41 Oct. 8, 2008 Apartment Investment & Management T. Considine CEO 22,270,222 989,600 20.02-23.80 Oct. 8-10, 2008 Coca Cola Enterprises M. Herb D 17,739,045 1,371,100 12.53-13.56 Oct. 8-9, 2008        ...