Casinos & Gaming

Market Roundup (SPWRA, UBS, MGM, TWX, LGF)

SunPower (NASDAQ: SPWRA) announced that it intends to restate its earnings for 2008-2010, following the completion of an internal investigation into accounting issues, resulting in $33.2 million of additional expenses and a $16.9 million reduction in income. SPWRA has also reported a 70% downturn in its Q4 profit on margin contraction.

Uptrend Spotted in Shares of Pinnacle Entertainment (PNK)

SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Pinnacle Entertainment (NYSE: PNK) on March 05, 2010 at $8.39. In approximately 2 weeks, Pinnacle Entertainment has returned 9.8% as of today's recent price of $9.21.

International Game Technology Downward Momentum Looks to Continue (IGT)

SmarTrend identified a Downtrend for International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) on February 05, 2010 at $17.41. In approximately 1 month, International Game Technology has returned 2.9% as of today's recent price of $16.90.

Top Services Stocks Surge in Morning Session (G, NWSA, EBAY, HD, LVS, BBY, BBI, VIA-B, ROST, KSS, EXPD, MAR)

(EMAILWIRE.COM, March 19, 2010 ) Dallas, Tx - News Corporation (NASDAQ:NWSA) rallied 0.43% to $14.08. The stock has a 52-week range of $6.02-$14.50. So far in the last six months trade the stock went up over 15%.

Casino Stocks Falls in Late Session (LVS, MGM, WYNN, MPEL)

(EMAILWIRE.COM, March 19, 2010 ) Dallas, Tx - Following were among the Casinos companies whose shares were actively traded in Thursday's session. Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:LVS) is down 2.82% to $19.28 on 22.97 million shares. So far the stock is up over 727% in the last one year of trading sessions.

MTR Gaming Group Enters into $20 Million Credit Agreement

CHESTER, W. Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS: MNTG) (the “Company”) announced today that it has entered into a new credit agreement with Aladdin Credit Advisors, L.P., as administrative agent.

Top 5 NASDAQ Stocks In the Services Sector With The Highest 5-Y Earnings Estimates (CTCM, MPEL, RENT, KTOS, UAUA)

Below are the top services stocks on the NASDAQ in terms of 5-Y earnings estimates. CTC Media Inc (NASDAQ: CTCM) is likely to achieve 60.8% earnings growth over the next five years. CTCM’s trailing-twelve-month operating margins stand at 39.48%. Read more about this company here.

Analyst Upgrades for March 18th

Analyst Upgrades for 3/18/2010... Actuant (NYSE: ATU) reiterated Buy, price target raised to $23 from $21.50, at KeyBanc... Advanced Micro (NYSE: AMD) upgraded to Sell from Conviction Sell at Goldman...

PNK Initiated With Buy

Analysts at Deutsche Bank initiate coverage of Pinnacle Entertainment (NYSE: PNK) with a "buy" rating. The target price for PNK is set to $13. PNK’s shares closed at $9.23 yesterday. More Analyst Ratings here