AT&T ,Merck Co., United Parcel Service,Philip Morris ,Xerox

October 22, 2009 7:32 AM EDT AT&T Inc (NYSE: T) reports Q3 EPS of $0.53, ex-items, 3 cents better than the analyst estimate of $0.50. Revenue for the quarter was $30.9 billion, which compares to the estimate of $30.88 billion.
Sees FY09 sales slightly below 2008 level.

Merck exceeded estimates, increasing prospects Pharmaceutical company Merck Co.. (MRK) published results for the 3Q, in which the company achieved after adjusting for special items earnings 90c per share (the expectations 82c). Revenues for this period increased by 2% to 6 billion USD. Merck also raised its forecasts for this year's level 3,20-3,30 per share (USD 3.23 analysts). MRK shares in pre-commercial phase strengthen to 33.08 USD (1.22%)

UPS is expected to close United Parcel Service (UPS) in Q3 there was a profit of 55c per share and revenues of 11.15 billion USD. Analysts expected profit of 52C at 11.15 billion USD revenue. For Q4 earnings estimates by 58-65c per share in the market expectations 63c.Shares UPS in pre-market weakens to 56.50 USD (-1.05%).

AT-T slightly surpassed analysts' estimates Largest U.S. phone company, ATT (T), there was a in 3Q profit (after adjustment) 53c per share and sales 30.9 billion USD. Analysts expected profit of 50c on revenue 30.89 billion USD. Shares in T strengthen pre-market of 2.20% at USD 26.51.

Philip Morris results slightly above estimates
Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) reported Q3 earnings per 93C per share. Analysts estimated profit of 91c. Revenues reached 16.57 billion USD. Tobacco company also increased its full-year profit forecasts 3,24-3,29 per share (market expectations of 3.25 USD). Shares PM is the price 50.82 USD.

Xerox earnings 14c per share
Xerox Corp. (XRX) in 3Q profit 14c (12c expectations). Outlook for 4Q 20-22c, for the full year 2009 55-57c on akcii.Akcie XRX is the price of 7.92 USD.

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