Barnes & Noble (BKS) reported a Q1 loss of $0.68 per share and Q1 revenue of $1.21 billion versus the Capital IQ Street view of $0.12 per share in earnings, if comparable, and $999.3 million in revenue. The consolidated first quarter net loss was $34.9 million, or $0.68 per share, as compared to the prior…
Asian Stocks Ended Wednesday Firmly in the Green
Asian stocks ended Wednesday firmly in the green, with the Hang Seng and Nikkei posting their biggest single-day gains since December 2011 and October 2008 respectively. The Hong Kong-based index closed up more than 4% as bargain-hunting and two straight days of gains on the mainland provided support. The Shanghai Composite finished the day up…