First Call

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Definition of 'First Call'

A company that gathers research notes and earnings estimates from brokerage analysts. The estimate is compared to the actual reported earnings, and then the difference between the two is the earnings surprise.
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Investopedia explains 'First Call'

The First Call estimate is often quoted by the financial media for its consensus estimate of a company's earnings.

The other main player in the estimates game is Zacks.
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'First Call'

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  • Investing In Data Centers

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    ... DLR reported earnings per share of $2.93 in 2009 and they are expected to increase
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    Learn the various measures of yield on a bond. Includes yield to first call,
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    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2010/Value-In-Refining-Stocks-VLO-TSO-HES-SUN0405.aspx
    ... The company is expected to return to making money in 2010, and by 2012 generate
    $2.60 per share, according to First Call estimates. ...

  • Beer: The New Liquid Gold

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2010/Beer-The-New-Liquid-Gold-BUD-SAM-CCU-ABV-TAP0727.aspx
    ... European favorites, Jupiler. Based on 2010 earnings estimates from First Call,
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  • 5 Stocks To Buy This Week

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2010/Five-Stocks-To-Buy-This-Week-SWKS-DECK-AMT-IGTE-ARMH1015.aspx
    ... The company reported 56 cents per share in earnings in 2009 (year ending October
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    http://financialedge.investopedia.com/financial-edge/0311/6-Things-To-Do-Before-You-Call-A-Real-Estate-Agent.aspx
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  • Adjusting A Long Call Into A Butterfly Spread

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/optioninvestor/10/adjusting-long-call-butterfly-spread.asp
    ... favor under certain circumstances. Stage 1: Entering a Long Call The first
    step is of course the most difficult. For before a trader ...

  • Using LEAPS In A Covered Call Write

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/optioninvestor/04/021104.asp
    ... The Traditional Covered Call Write Let me demonstrate my surrogate strategy by first
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  • Important Info From Halliburton's Earnings And Conference Call

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2011/Important-Info-From-Halliburtons-Earnings-And-Conference-Call-HAL-SLB-WFT-BHI0721.aspx
    ... During the first quarter conference call held April 2011, Halliburton disclosed
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