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Steven L. Watson, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, "We saw significant improvement in our business and the TiO2 industry during 2010.

Kronos Worldwide (NYSE:KRO) reported Q4 EPS of $0.66, ahead of consensus estimates of $0.61 per share. Revenues for the quarter rose 24% year-over-year to $373.3 million, missing consensus estimates of $376.6 million.

The bank cited an expectation of better behavioral trends, following UHS' Q4 results, as well as significant benefit from debt refinancing and EBITDA margin expansion.

Universal Health Services has a potential upside of 4.6% based on a current price of $47.79 and an average consensus analyst price target of $50.

Morgan Stanley raised its 2011 EPS estimate for United Health Services (NYSE:UHS) to $3.75 from $3.30, vs. consensus estimates of $3.60 per share, and its 2012 EPS estimate to $4.25 from $3.65, vs. consensus estimates of $4.09 per

The company sees Q1 GAAP EPS of $0.30 to $0.32 and 2011 GAAP EPS of $1.50 to $1.60.

Ron Sargent, Staples' chairman and chief executive officer, said, "I'm proud of all that we achieved in 2010. We got back to growing the top-line, achieved solid operating margin expansion and earnings growth, and generated over a

Staples (NASDAQ:SPLS) reported Q4 EPS of $0.39, missing consensus estimates of $0.41 per share. Revenues for the quarter rose less than 1% year-over-year to $6.42 billion, missing consensus estimates of $6.46 billion.

The stock opened down $3.14 at $174.10 before adding back $1.22 to trade at $174.93. Still down 1.30%.

Analyst Brian Pitz dropped the stock to "neutral" from "buy," and lowered his price target to $180 from $195. He noted: "It now looks likely AMZN will need to invest in acquiring content, distribution deals, and technology.

Amazon.com (AMZN) is down Monday, but moving off its earlier low. The online retailer was downgraded by UBS this morning over concerns that increasing costs will put new pressure on margins.

At the 2011 conference of the Consumer Analyst Group of New York, executives of Kraft Foods reviewed the company's growth strategy and highlighted progress toward top-tier financial performance. CEO Irene Rosenfeld said, "Kraft Fo

Neil Austrian, Office Depot's Interim Chairman and Chief Executive Officer said, "Our fourth quarter operating results were stronger than we anticipated, excluding the charges, We are taking the necessary steps to improve the futu

Office Depot (NYSE:ODP) reported a Q4 loss of $0.21 per share. Excluding one-time charges, the company reported Q4 EPS of $0.09. On average, analysts had expected a loss of $0.03 per share. Revenues for the quarter fell 3% year-ov

Chairman, President and CEO John Daane said, "The fourth quarter delivered a positive note to end a remarkable sales growth year.

Shares of Altera (NASDAQ:ALTR) are higher in extended trade after the company said that it sees first quarter sales of $527.6-$549.8 million. That is above the consensus estimate of $524.9 million. In Q4, the company reported EPS