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Analyst Gives IMAX Two Thumbs Down On Weak Q2 Box Office
Wednesday, June 7, 2017 - 11:57am | 318Read More...Despite what seemed like a strong film slate, Imax Corp (USA) (NYSE: IMAX)’s poor second-quarter performance has led Benchmark analyst Mike Hickey to downgrade the stock from Buy to Hold. Hickey estimates revenue at $88 million vs. the Street’s $102 million and adjusted EBITDA of $22...
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Investors Cheer Take-Two Interactive's Earnings; What Does The Street Think?
Friday, November 4, 2016 - 10:54am | 520Read More...Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO) saw its shares gain nearly 8 percent on Thursday and hit a new 52-week high of $49.99 after the company reported a top- and bottom-line beat in its second-quarter earnings report. Here is a look at what some of Wall Street's top analysts had to say...
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Benchmark Downgrades Glu Mobile, Says It Could Be A Compelling Takeover Target
Monday, November 9, 2015 - 11:52am | 390Read More...Benchmark has downgraded Glu Mobile Inc. (NASDAQ: GLUU) after the company reduced its Q4 guidance. Benchmark believes that the stock offers a compelling valuation but sees an unclear growth outlook. However, Glu's valuation makes it a compelling buyout target. Benchmark analyst...
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Benchmark Initiates AMC Entertainment At Buy, References Magic Mike: 'You Don't Wanna Know What I Have To Do For Twenties...'
Thursday, July 2, 2015 - 10:08am | 133Read More..."Oh, you don't wanna know what I have to do for twenties..." -- Magic Mike. According to AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc (NYSE: AMC) analyst Mike Hickey, of Benchmark, that's the most effective way to begin a bullish note. Investors, so far, agree. Shares of the entertainment giant are up nearly 2...
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WWE Rises On Earnings Beat, But Are Investors Missing Something?
Thursday, February 12, 2015 - 4:23pm | 734Read More...World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWE) is up more than 6 percent this afternoon. Many investors appear to be satisfied with the company's growth, but are they missing something? Under the live events section of its earnings report, WWE notes: "North American live event...
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Benchmark Talks Of Activision Bid For Take-Two Sends Shares Higher
Friday, August 29, 2014 - 12:36pm | 126Read More...In a note out Friday, Benchmark analyst Mike Hickey makes a case for Activision (NASDAQ: ATVI) preparing to acquire Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ: TTWO). Hickey said, "For Activision, acquiring Take-Two Interactive would be a no brainer, in our view, circling some of the strongest...
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UPDATE: Benchmark Downgrades Glu Mobile
Thursday, July 31, 2014 - 2:16pm | 72Read More...In a report released Thursday, Benchmark analyst Mike Hickey downgraded Glu Mobile (NASDAQ: GLUU) from Buy to Hold. Analysts at Benchmark find management's projected reduction from the Kim Kardashian game in fiscal Q4 to be unfavorable, along with the recent share pullback due to the Cie...
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Take-Two Interactive Earnings Preview: Analysts Expect Grand Theft Auto To Drive Earnings
Tuesday, May 13, 2014 - 2:15pm | 639Read More...Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ: TTWO) will report its fourth quarter results after market close on Tuesday. Analysts are expecting the video game developer and publisher to earn $0.10 per share on revenue of $201.51 million. Take-Two reported blowout third quarter earnings on February 3,...
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UPDATE: Benchmark Initiates Coverage on IMAX on Near-Term Optimism, Ongoing Performance Risk
Wednesday, October 2, 2013 - 9:09am | 127Read More...In a report published Wednesday, Benchmark Company analyst Mike Hickey initiated coverage on IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) with a Hold rating and $29.42 price target. In the report, Benchmark Company noted, “We remain optimistic near term over the IMAX brand and premium ticket experience they...
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UPDATE: Benchmark Initiates Coverage on National CineMedia on Market Leader Position
Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - 11:49am | 113Read More...In a report published Wednesday, Benchmark Company analyst Mike Hickey initiated coverage on National CineMedia (NASDAQ: NCMI) with a Hold rating and $19.04 price target. In the report, Benchmark Company noted, “We're initiating on National CineMedia Inc. (NCMI) with a Hold rating, and $19.04...
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UPDATE: Benchmark Company Initiates Coverage on Regal Entertainment on Pure Play Offering
Wednesday, September 4, 2013 - 10:22am | 211Read More...In a report published Wednesday, Benchmark Company analyst Mike Hickey initiated coverage on Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC) with a Hold rating and $17.72 price target. In the report, Benchmark Company noted, “We're initiating on Regal Entertainment Group with a Hold rating, and $17.72 price...
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UPDATE: Benchmark Initiates Coverage on Zynga with Hold on Mixed Factors
Thursday, August 22, 2013 - 10:54am | 160Read More...In a report published Thursday, Benchmark Company analyst Mike Hickey initiated coverage on Zynga (NASDAQ: ZNGA) with a Hold rating and $2.98 price target. In the report, Benchmark Company noted, “The Company's product portfolio and subsequent financial performance should benefit from the rapidly...
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UPDATE: Benchmark Company Initiates Take-Two Interactive at Buy Ahead of Grand Theft Auto V Release
Friday, August 9, 2013 - 8:23am | 135Read More...In a report published Friday, Benchmark Company analyst Mike Hickey initiated coverage on Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ: TTWO) with a Buy rating and $22.85 price target. In the report, Benchmark Company noted, “The key themes driving our enthusiasm for the Company's shares is the upcoming...
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UPDATE: Benchmark Company Initiates Electronic Arts at Buy on Multiple Positive Factors
Friday, August 2, 2013 - 8:48am | 242Read More...In a report published Friday, Benchmark Company analyst Mike Hickey initiated coverage on Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) with a Buy rating and $30.83 price target. In the report, Benchmark Company noted, “Key themes drive our enthusiasm for the Company's forward performance opportunity: a high...
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Analysts Weigh In On THQ Sell-Off, Homefront Sales, The Company's Future, And More (THQI)
Friday, March 18, 2011 - 3:03pm | 909Read More...Did investors overreact to low review scores of THQ's (NASDAQ: THQI) Homefront? On Wednesday afternoon, THQ announced that its long-awaited first-person shooter had sold approximately 375,000 units on the first day of release. While this announcement was not an official “take that!” from company...
