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The company confirmed full year 2011 EPS guidance in the range of $2.72 to $2.82, vs. the consensus estimate for $2.86 per share.

Hugh Grant, chairman, president and CEO for Monsanto said, "We came into this year with an operational plan built around creating value for our customers.

Monsanto (NYSE:MON) reported Q2 EPS of $1.88 this morning, vs. the consensus estimate for $1.85 per share. Revenues for the quarter were up 6.1% year-over-year to $4.13 billion, vs. the consensus estimate for $4.15 billion.

David Sandler, President and CEO said, "I'm absolutely delighted with our performance and the strong financial results that our team delivered, driven by excellent execution, stronger demand across our customers than originally an

MSC Industrial Direct Co (NYSE:MSM) reported Q2 EPS of $0.78, beating the consensus estimate for a $0.70 per share profit. Revenue for the quarter was up 22.2% to $483.4 million, beating the consensus estimate for $475.7 million.

The company is down 40% since July of 2010, after four straight disappointments in earnings or guidance. The bank sees lower ASPs, lower gross margins, and lower market share for the company offsetting strong industry volume growt

Cree has a potential upside of 26.8% based on a current price of $45.68 and an average consensus analyst price target of $57.90.

Morgan Stanley downgraded Cree Inc (NASDAQ:CREE) to underweight from equal-weight, and maintained its $36 target price for the stock.

James H. Morgan, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented: "In fiscal 2011, Krispy Kreme generated operating income, excluding impairment and lease termination costs, of $19.2 million, which was at the high end of our $17

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (NYSE:KKD) reported a Q4 loss of $0.02 per share. Revenues for the quarter rose 5.7% to $91.7 million, missing consensus estimates of $92.55 million.

The bank cited the travel website's ongoing dispute with American Airlines as a drag on air transaction growth, expecting bookings to be 10% to 15% lower year-over-year since AMR left or was pulled from the website.

Expedia has a potential upside of 21.9% based on a current price of $22.58 and an average consensus analyst price target of $27.53.

UBS lowered its price target for Expedia Inc (NASDAQ:EXPE) to $25 from $27 and maintained its neutral rating on the company.

John McConnell, Chairman and CEO, said, "We are very pleased with the excellent results this quarter and continue to see positive signs of recovery in many of our markets.

Worthington Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WOR) reported Q3 EPS of $0.35, beating the consensus estimate for a $0.25 per share profit. Revenue for the quarter was up 26.3% year-over-year to $569.4 million, falling short of the consensus

Comparable store unit sales increased 12% in the quarter from the year earlier period.

Tom Folliard, president and CEO, said, "We are pleased to report strong fourth quarter and fiscal year results. Comparable store used unit sales increased 12% in the fourth quarter, despite facing the toughest comparison of the ye

CarMax, Inc. (NYSE:KMX) reported Q4 EPS today of $0.39, vs. the consensus estimate of $0.38 per share. Revenue was up 22.9% year-over-year to $2.25 billion, beating the consensus estimate for $2.17 billion.

Sales of $2.26 billion are up from $2.09 billion a year earlier. The Street looked for $2.26 billion.

The company guides for Q3 EPS of $0.92 to $0.97 and FY EPS at $3.13 to $3.23. The Street is at $0.94 and $3.12, respectively.

Family Dollar Stores Inc. (FDO) reports Q2 EPS of $0.99 compared to $0.82 a year earlier and topping the Thomson Reuters mean analyst estimate for $0.97.

Larry Rogers, President and CEO stated, "Our first quarter results were consistent with the expectations and objectives that we established as we entered the year, with overall revenues in-line with our Q1 internal plan.

Sealy Corp (NYSE:ZZ) reported a Q1 loss of $0.01 per share, a narrower loss than the $0.03 per share loss analysts expected. Revenue for the quarter was down 2% year-over-year to $305.5 million, below the consensus estimate for $3

The notes will be offered only to qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933.

InterDigital has a potential upside of 17.8% based on a current price of $43.57 and an average consensus analyst price target of $51.31.

InterDigital is currently below its 50-day moving average (MA) of $48.47 and should find support at its 200-day MA of $35.39.

InterDigital (NASDAQ:IDCC) said it will sell $150million of senior notes convertible into shares.