<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=2 width="100%" bgColor=white border=0 xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt" xmlns:js="http://cbs.markewatch.com/xsl"><TBODY><TR><TD width="100%">Microsoft (MSFT: news, chart, profile) is seen posting third-quarter earnings of 32 cents a share, Nextel (NXTL: news, chart, profile) is seen posting first-quarter earnings of 41 cents a share, and .Sirius Satellite (SIRI: news, chart, profile) is seen posting a first-quarter loss of 15 cents a share, according to analysts polled by Thomson First Call.
Thursday's watch list
Akamai Technologies (AKAM: news, chart, profile) late Wednesday reported first-quarter earnings almost 400% higher than last year's. See full story.
Applebee's International Inc. (APPB: news, chart, profile) reported first-quarter earnings of $31.7 million, or 38 cents a share, vs. $29.7 million, or 35 cents a share, a year ago. Revenue was $304.5 million vs. $277.4 million. Analysts expected earnings of 35 cents a share on revenue of $305 million. For the second quarter, it forecast earnings of 36 cents to 38 cents a share. For 2005, it forecast earnings of $1.49 to $1.52 a share.
Ask Jeeves (ASKJ: news, chart, profile) posted a 35% increase in its second-quarter profit, topping analysts' expectations, as sales grew to $94 million. See full story.
Biogen Idec (BIIB: news, chart, profile) reported first-quarter income of $43.5 million, or 12 cents a share. Last year, it reported a loss of $41.2 million, or 12 cents a share. Revenue was $397.6 million vs. $372.5 million. See full story.
BJ's Restaurants Inc. (BJRI: news, chart, profile) reported first-quarter earnings fell to $1.7 million, or 8 cents a share, from $2.4 million, or 12 cents a share, a year ago. Revenue was $37.4 million vs. $29 million.
Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY: news, chart, profile) is seen posting first-quarter earnings of 34 cents a share.
Cadence Design Systems Inc. (CDN: news, chart, profile) posted a first-quarter profit, moving from a loss for the same period a year ago, as revenue rose 10%. See full story.
Centex Corp. (CTX: news, chart, profile) reported fourth-quarter earnings of $369.7 million, or $2.75 a share, vs. $300.1 million, or $2.30 a share, last year. See full story.
ChevronTexaco Corp. (CVX: news, chart, profile) said it is raising its quarterly dividend to 45 cents a share, up 5 cents from the prior quarter. See full story.
Chiron Corp. (CHIR: news, chart, profile) swung to a first-quarter loss and missed its forecasts. See full story.
Cirrus Logic Inc. (CRUS: news, chart, profile) reported fourth-quarter earnings of $2.5 million, or 3 cents a share, vs. $10.3 million, or 12 cents a share, last year. Revenue was $40.4 million vs. $50.2 million.
DaimlerChrysler AG (DCX: news, chart, profile) is seen posting first-quarter earnings of 66 cents a share.
Dow Chemical Co. (DOW: news, chart, profile) is seen posting first-quarter earnings of $1.05 a share.
DTE Energy Co. (DTE: news, chart, profile) reported first-quarter earnings of $149 million, or 85 cents a share, vs. $190 million, or $1.11 cents a share, a year ago. Revenue was $2.34 billion vs. $2.09 billion.
Eastman Chemical Co. (EMN: news, chart, profile) is seen posting first-quarter earnings of $1.24 a share.
Enterasys Networks Inc. (ETS: news, chart, profile) narrowed its first-quarter loss to $10.7 million, or 5 cents a share, from $35.7 million, or 16 cents a share, a year ago. Revenue was $80.6 million vs. $87.2 million.
Express Scripts Inc. (ESRX: news, chart, profile) said greater use of generic drugs and tighter focus on capital management helped it post a 28% jump in first-quarter earnings. See full story.
JDS Uniphase Corp. (JDSU: news, chart, profile) reported a wider third-quarter loss, blaming the higher cost of making its networking gear. See full story.
Jefferson-Pilot Corp. (JP: news, chart, profile) said first-quarter income rose 29% as it sold more life insurance. See full story.
Kellogg Co. (K: news, chart, profile) is seen posting first-quarter earnings of 59 cents a share.
KLA-Tencor (KLAC: news, chart, profile) is seen posting third-quarter earnings of 56 cents a share.
Kronos Inc. (KRON: news, chart, profile) reported second-quarter earnings rose to 34 cents a share from 30 cents a share on revenue of $120.6 million. Analysts expected a profit of 37 cents a share on revenue of $125.9 million.
LSI Logic Corp. (LSI: news, chart, profile) reported a lower first-quarter profit, but sales topped Wall Street's target. See full story.
Martek Biosciences Corp. (MATK: news, chart, profile) reaffirmed its second-quarter revenue forecast of $55 million. It revised its third-quarter revenue forecast to a range of $38 million to $42 million; revised its fourth-quarter revenue outlook to a range of $61 million to $76 million; and revised lower its 2005 revenue outlook to a range of $220 million to $240 million. See After Hours column.
Mentor Graphics Corp. (MENT: news, chart, profile) reported a first-quarter loss of $4.3 million, or 6 cents a share. Last year, it reported earnings of $2.2 million, or 3 cents a share. Pro forma earnings were 1 cent a share. Revenue was $164.3 million vs. $164.4 million. Analysts expected earnings of 1 cent a share on revenue of $166 million.
MetLife Inc. (MET: news, chart, profile) said it filed a universal shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission to allow it to sell up to $11 billion worth of securities. About $3.9 billion of registered but unissued securities remaining from its previous shelf registration are included in the new filing.
Movie Gallery Inc. (MOVI: news, chart, profile) completed its $1.25 billion acquisition of rival Hollywood Entertainment (HLYW: news, chart, profile) , creating the second largest home video retailer in North America. See full story.
Murphy Oil (MUR: news, chart, profile) said higher oil and gas prices and lower corporate costs led to a 15% rise in first-quarter profit. See full story.
Nabors Industries Ltd (NBR: news, chart, profile) reported a record first quarter as its drilling business benefited from sharply higher revenue. See full story.
Northrop Grumman (NOC: news, chart, profile) is seen posting first-quarter earnings of 91 cents a share.
ON Semiconductor Corp. (ONNN: news, chart, profile) swung to a first-quarter profit of $14.8 million, or 4 cents a share. Last year, it posted a loss of $51.8 million, or 23 cents a share. Revenue was $302.4 million vs. $308.2 million.
PerkinElmer Inc. (PKI: news, chart, profile) reported first-quarter profit rose 49% to $19.8 million, or 15 cents a share, from $13.3 million, or 10 cents a share, a year ago. Revenue was $416.3 million vs. $392.6 million. For the second quarter, it forecast earnings of 19 cents to 20 cents a share.
Pulte Homes Inc. (PHM: news, chart, profile) reported first-quarter income was $218.2 million, or $1.66 a share, vs. $131.6 million, or $1.02 a share, last year. See full story.
Raytheon (RTN: news, chart, profile) is seen posting first-quarter earnings of 33 cents a share.
R.H. Donnelley Corp. (RHD: news, chart, profile) swung to a first-quarter loss of $129.3 million, or $4.10 a share. Last year, it posted a profit of $22.8 million, or 54 cents a share. Adjusted earnings were $44.3 million, or $1.16 a share. Revenue was $207.3 million vs. $143.8 million.
RSA Security Inc. (RSAS: news, chart, profile) reported first-quarter earnings of $7.2 million, or 10 cents a share, vs. $6.5 million, or 10 cents a share, a year ago. Revenue was $75.6 million vs. $72 million. Analysts expected earnings of 9 cents a share on revenue of $75 million. For the second quarter, it forecast earnings of 10 cents to 13 cents a share on revenue of $76 million to $80 million.
Sanmina-SCI Corp. (SANM: news, chart, profile) reported a second-quarter loss of $1.04 billion as it took massive charges and saw weakness in its computing business. See full story.
Siebel Systems Inc. (SEBL: news, chart, profile) said it swung to a first-quarter loss as revenue slumped 9.2%. See full story.
Skyworks Solutions Inc. (SWKS: news, chart, profile) reported second-quarter earnings of $1.2 million, or 1 cent a share. Last year, it lost $9.4 million, or 6 cents a share. Revenue was $190.5 million vs. $183.5 million.
Stanley Works (SWK: news, chart, profile) reported its first-quarter profit declined from a year ago when it took a one-time credit relating to the sale of its residential door business. See full story.
Starbucks Corp. (SBUX: news, chart, profile) reported second-quarter earnings of $101 million, or 24 cents a share, vs. $79 million, or 19 cents a share, a year ago. See full story.
Viacom Inc. (VIA: news, chart, profile) (VIAB: news, chart, profile) said it named Mike Dolan, former chief executive at the Young & Rubicam advertising agency, as its new chief financial officer, effective May 11. See full story.
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Chelsea Bellows is a reporter for MarketWatch in San Francisco</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Thursday's watch list
Akamai Technologies (AKAM: news, chart, profile) late Wednesday reported first-quarter earnings almost 400% higher than last year's. See full story.
Applebee's International Inc. (APPB: news, chart, profile) reported first-quarter earnings of $31.7 million, or 38 cents a share, vs. $29.7 million, or 35 cents a share, a year ago. Revenue was $304.5 million vs. $277.4 million. Analysts expected earnings of 35 cents a share on revenue of $305 million. For the second quarter, it forecast earnings of 36 cents to 38 cents a share. For 2005, it forecast earnings of $1.49 to $1.52 a share.
Ask Jeeves (ASKJ: news, chart, profile) posted a 35% increase in its second-quarter profit, topping analysts' expectations, as sales grew to $94 million. See full story.
Biogen Idec (BIIB: news, chart, profile) reported first-quarter income of $43.5 million, or 12 cents a share. Last year, it reported a loss of $41.2 million, or 12 cents a share. Revenue was $397.6 million vs. $372.5 million. See full story.
BJ's Restaurants Inc. (BJRI: news, chart, profile) reported first-quarter earnings fell to $1.7 million, or 8 cents a share, from $2.4 million, or 12 cents a share, a year ago. Revenue was $37.4 million vs. $29 million.
Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY: news, chart, profile) is seen posting first-quarter earnings of 34 cents a share.
Cadence Design Systems Inc. (CDN: news, chart, profile) posted a first-quarter profit, moving from a loss for the same period a year ago, as revenue rose 10%. See full story.
Centex Corp. (CTX: news, chart, profile) reported fourth-quarter earnings of $369.7 million, or $2.75 a share, vs. $300.1 million, or $2.30 a share, last year. See full story.
ChevronTexaco Corp. (CVX: news, chart, profile) said it is raising its quarterly dividend to 45 cents a share, up 5 cents from the prior quarter. See full story.
Chiron Corp. (CHIR: news, chart, profile) swung to a first-quarter loss and missed its forecasts. See full story.
Cirrus Logic Inc. (CRUS: news, chart, profile) reported fourth-quarter earnings of $2.5 million, or 3 cents a share, vs. $10.3 million, or 12 cents a share, last year. Revenue was $40.4 million vs. $50.2 million.
DaimlerChrysler AG (DCX: news, chart, profile) is seen posting first-quarter earnings of 66 cents a share.
Dow Chemical Co. (DOW: news, chart, profile) is seen posting first-quarter earnings of $1.05 a share.
DTE Energy Co. (DTE: news, chart, profile) reported first-quarter earnings of $149 million, or 85 cents a share, vs. $190 million, or $1.11 cents a share, a year ago. Revenue was $2.34 billion vs. $2.09 billion.
Eastman Chemical Co. (EMN: news, chart, profile) is seen posting first-quarter earnings of $1.24 a share.
Enterasys Networks Inc. (ETS: news, chart, profile) narrowed its first-quarter loss to $10.7 million, or 5 cents a share, from $35.7 million, or 16 cents a share, a year ago. Revenue was $80.6 million vs. $87.2 million.
Express Scripts Inc. (ESRX: news, chart, profile) said greater use of generic drugs and tighter focus on capital management helped it post a 28% jump in first-quarter earnings. See full story.
JDS Uniphase Corp. (JDSU: news, chart, profile) reported a wider third-quarter loss, blaming the higher cost of making its networking gear. See full story.
Jefferson-Pilot Corp. (JP: news, chart, profile) said first-quarter income rose 29% as it sold more life insurance. See full story.
Kellogg Co. (K: news, chart, profile) is seen posting first-quarter earnings of 59 cents a share.
KLA-Tencor (KLAC: news, chart, profile) is seen posting third-quarter earnings of 56 cents a share.
Kronos Inc. (KRON: news, chart, profile) reported second-quarter earnings rose to 34 cents a share from 30 cents a share on revenue of $120.6 million. Analysts expected a profit of 37 cents a share on revenue of $125.9 million.
LSI Logic Corp. (LSI: news, chart, profile) reported a lower first-quarter profit, but sales topped Wall Street's target. See full story.
Martek Biosciences Corp. (MATK: news, chart, profile) reaffirmed its second-quarter revenue forecast of $55 million. It revised its third-quarter revenue forecast to a range of $38 million to $42 million; revised its fourth-quarter revenue outlook to a range of $61 million to $76 million; and revised lower its 2005 revenue outlook to a range of $220 million to $240 million. See After Hours column.
Mentor Graphics Corp. (MENT: news, chart, profile) reported a first-quarter loss of $4.3 million, or 6 cents a share. Last year, it reported earnings of $2.2 million, or 3 cents a share. Pro forma earnings were 1 cent a share. Revenue was $164.3 million vs. $164.4 million. Analysts expected earnings of 1 cent a share on revenue of $166 million.
MetLife Inc. (MET: news, chart, profile) said it filed a universal shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission to allow it to sell up to $11 billion worth of securities. About $3.9 billion of registered but unissued securities remaining from its previous shelf registration are included in the new filing.
Movie Gallery Inc. (MOVI: news, chart, profile) completed its $1.25 billion acquisition of rival Hollywood Entertainment (HLYW: news, chart, profile) , creating the second largest home video retailer in North America. See full story.
Murphy Oil (MUR: news, chart, profile) said higher oil and gas prices and lower corporate costs led to a 15% rise in first-quarter profit. See full story.
Nabors Industries Ltd (NBR: news, chart, profile) reported a record first quarter as its drilling business benefited from sharply higher revenue. See full story.
Northrop Grumman (NOC: news, chart, profile) is seen posting first-quarter earnings of 91 cents a share.
ON Semiconductor Corp. (ONNN: news, chart, profile) swung to a first-quarter profit of $14.8 million, or 4 cents a share. Last year, it posted a loss of $51.8 million, or 23 cents a share. Revenue was $302.4 million vs. $308.2 million.
PerkinElmer Inc. (PKI: news, chart, profile) reported first-quarter profit rose 49% to $19.8 million, or 15 cents a share, from $13.3 million, or 10 cents a share, a year ago. Revenue was $416.3 million vs. $392.6 million. For the second quarter, it forecast earnings of 19 cents to 20 cents a share.
Pulte Homes Inc. (PHM: news, chart, profile) reported first-quarter income was $218.2 million, or $1.66 a share, vs. $131.6 million, or $1.02 a share, last year. See full story.
Raytheon (RTN: news, chart, profile) is seen posting first-quarter earnings of 33 cents a share.
R.H. Donnelley Corp. (RHD: news, chart, profile) swung to a first-quarter loss of $129.3 million, or $4.10 a share. Last year, it posted a profit of $22.8 million, or 54 cents a share. Adjusted earnings were $44.3 million, or $1.16 a share. Revenue was $207.3 million vs. $143.8 million.
RSA Security Inc. (RSAS: news, chart, profile) reported first-quarter earnings of $7.2 million, or 10 cents a share, vs. $6.5 million, or 10 cents a share, a year ago. Revenue was $75.6 million vs. $72 million. Analysts expected earnings of 9 cents a share on revenue of $75 million. For the second quarter, it forecast earnings of 10 cents to 13 cents a share on revenue of $76 million to $80 million.
Sanmina-SCI Corp. (SANM: news, chart, profile) reported a second-quarter loss of $1.04 billion as it took massive charges and saw weakness in its computing business. See full story.
Siebel Systems Inc. (SEBL: news, chart, profile) said it swung to a first-quarter loss as revenue slumped 9.2%. See full story.
Skyworks Solutions Inc. (SWKS: news, chart, profile) reported second-quarter earnings of $1.2 million, or 1 cent a share. Last year, it lost $9.4 million, or 6 cents a share. Revenue was $190.5 million vs. $183.5 million.
Stanley Works (SWK: news, chart, profile) reported its first-quarter profit declined from a year ago when it took a one-time credit relating to the sale of its residential door business. See full story.
Starbucks Corp. (SBUX: news, chart, profile) reported second-quarter earnings of $101 million, or 24 cents a share, vs. $79 million, or 19 cents a share, a year ago. See full story.
Viacom Inc. (VIA: news, chart, profile) (VIAB: news, chart, profile) said it named Mike Dolan, former chief executive at the Young & Rubicam advertising agency, as its new chief financial officer, effective May 11. See full story.
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Chelsea Bellows is a reporter for MarketWatch in San Francisco</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
