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Re:GE Woes Deepen as SEC Investigation Throws Wrench in Turn... by freehunter on Wednesday January 24, 2018 @11:21AM (#16223893)
If everyone already assumed they'd miss analyst estimates, then what's the point of an analyst?
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Re:GE Woes Deepen as SEC Investigation Throws Wrench in Turn... by brixon on Wednesday January 24, 2018 @11:36AM (#16224019)
The company's estimates and outside analyst's estimates are two different things. When they agree then I think the price gets reflected quickly, when they disagree it opens it up for more volatility.
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