New Research: Key Drivers of Growth for General Motors, General Dynamics, Centurylink, Whiting Petroleum, Boeing, and United States Steel - A Look Behind the Scenes at Consolidated Results, Factors of Influence, Major Initiatives and Sustained Production

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GlobeNewswire 6-Oct-2017 8:10 AM
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NEW YORK, Oct. 06, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In new independent research reports released early this morning, Fundamental Markets released its latest key findings for all current investors, traders, and shareholders of General Motors Company (NYSE:GM), General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD), Centurylink Inc. (NYSE:CTL), Whiting Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:WLL), Boeing Co (NYSE:BA), and United States Steel Corporation (NYSE:X) including updated fundamental summaries, consolidated fiscal reporting, and fully-qualified certified analyst research.
Complimentary Access: Research Reports
Full copies of recently published reports are available to readers at the links below.
GM DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=GM
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WLL DOWNLOAD: http:// F undamental- M arkets.com/register/?so= WLL
BA DOWNLOAD: http:// F undamental- M arkets.com/register/?so= BA
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The new research reports from Fundamental Markets, available for free download at the links above, examine General Motors Company (NYSE:GM), General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD), Centurylink Inc. (NYSE:CTL), Whiting Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:WLL), Boeing Co (NYSE:BA), and United States Steel Corporation (NYSE:X) on a fundamental level and outlines the overall demand for their products and services in addition to an in-depth review of the business strategy, management discussion, and overall direction going forward. Several excerpts from the recently released reports are available to todays readers below.
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Important Notice: the following excerpts are not designed to be standalone summaries and as such, important information may be missing from these samples. All information in this release was accessed September 22, 2017. Please download the entire research report, free of charge, to ensure you are reading all relevant material information. All amounts in millions (except per share amounts).
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GENERAL MOTORS (GM) REPORT OVERVIEW
Certified Factual by Registered Analyst
General Motor's Recent Financial Performance
For the three months ended June 30, 2017 vs June 30, 2016, General Motors reported revenue of $36,984 vs $37,383 (down 1.1%), earnings per share of $1.09 vs $1.81 (down 39.8%), and dividends per share of $0.38 vs $0.38 (unchanged). For the 12 months ended December 31, 2016 vs December 31, 2015, General Motors reported revenue of $166,380 vs $152,356 (up 9.2%), diluted earnings per share $6.00 vs $5.91 (up 1.5%). General Motors is expected to report earnings on October 24, 2017. The report will be for the fiscal Quarter ending September 2017. According to Zacks Investment Research, based on 7 analysts' forecasts, the consensus EPS forecast for the quarter is $1.06. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $1.72.
To read the full General Motors (GM) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=GM
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GENERAL DYNAMICS (GD) REPORT OVERVIEW
Certified Factual by Registered Analyst
General Dynamic's Recent Financial Performance
For the three months ended July 2, 2017 vs July 3, 2016, GD reported revenue of $7,675 vs $7,774 (down 1.27%), earnings per share of $2.45 vs $2.30 (up 6.52%). For the 12 months ended December 31, 2016 vs December 31, 2015, GD reported revenue of $31,353 vs $31,469 (down 0.37%), diluted earnings per share $9.52 vs $9.08 (up 4.85%). GD is expected to report earnings on 10/25/2017. The report will be for the fiscal Quarter ending September 2017. According to Zacks Investment Research, based on 9 analysts' forecasts, the consensus EPS forecast for the quarter is $2.42. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $2.48.
To read the full General Electric (GE) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=GD
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CENTURYLINK (CTL) REPORT OVERVIEW
Certified Factual by Registered Analyst
Centurylink's Recent Financial Performance
For the three months ended June 30, 2017 vs June 30, 2016, Centurylink reported revenue of $4,090 vs $4,398 (down 7.0%), earnings per share of $0.03 vs $0.36 (down 91.67%), and dividends per share of $0.54 vs $0.54 (unchanged). For the 12 months ended December 31, 2016 vs December 31, 2015, Centurylink reported revenue of $17,470 vs $17,900 (down 2.40%), diluted earnings per share $1.16 vs $1.58 (down 26.58%), and dividends per share of $2.16 vs $2.16 (unchanged).
To read the Centurylink Inc (CTL) report, download it here: http://pdf.Fundamental-Markets.com/?s=CTL
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WHITING PETROLEUM (WLL) REPORT OVERVIEW
Certified Factual by Registered Analyst
Whiting Petroleum s Recent Financial Performance
For the three months ended July 2, 2017 vs July 3, 2016, Whiting Petroleum reported revenue of $311.52 vs $337.04 (down 7.6%), earnings per share of ($0.18) vs ($1.33) (up 86.5%). For the 12 months ended December 31, 2016 vs December 31, 2015, Whiting Petroleum reported revenue of $1,285.0 vs $2,092.5 (down 38.6%), diluted earnings per share ($5.32) vs ($11.35) (up 53.1%). Whiting Petroleum is expected to report earnings on 10/25/2017. The report will be for the fiscal Quarter ending September 2017. According to Zacks Investment Research, based on 12 analysts' forecasts, the consensus EPS forecast for the quarter is ($0.22). The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was ($0.47).
To read the full Whiting Petroleum Corporation (WLL) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=WLL
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BOEING (BA) REPORT OVERVIEW
Certified Factual by Registered Analyst
Boeing's Recent Financial Performance
For the three months ended June 30, 2017 vs June 30, 2016, Boeing reported revenue of $43,715 vs $47,387 (down 7.75%), earnings per share of $5.22 vs $1.51 (up 245.7%). For the 12 months ended December 31, 2016 vs December 31, 2015, Boeing reported revenue of $94,571 vs $96,114 (down 1.61%), diluted earnings per share $7.61 vs $ 7.44 (up 2.28%). Boeing is expected to report earnings on 10/25/2017. The report will be for the fiscal Quarter ending September 2017. According to Zacks Investment Research, based on 10 analysts' forecasts, the consensus EPS forecast for the quarter is $2.62. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $3.51.
To read the full Pfizer (PFE) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=BA
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UNITED STATES STEEL (X) REPORT OVERVIEW
Certified Factual by Registered Analyst
United States Steel's Recent Financial Performance
For the three months ended June 30, 2017 vs June 30, 2016, United States Steel reported net sales of $3,144 vs $2,584 (up 21.7%), earnings per share of $1.48 vs ($0.32) (up 562.5%). For the 12 months ended December 31, 2016 vs December 31, 2015, United States Steel reported revenue of $10,261 vs $11,574 (down 11.3%), diluted earnings per share ($2.81) vs ($11.24) (up 75%). United States Steel is expected to report earnings on November 7, 2017. The report will be for the fiscal Quarter ending September 2017. According to Zacks Investment Research, based on 8 analysts' forecasts, the consensus EPS forecast for the quarter is $0.76. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.40.
To read the full United States Steel (X) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=X
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