Alternative-energy companies aim to be green. But that doesn’t mean they can’t make some greenbacks along the way. Tesla Motors (TSLA) and SunPower (SPWR) are among the 5 alt-energy stocks on IBD’s Estimate Beaters Screen of the Day — those that topped earnings forecasts the most in the latest quarter. Pacific Ethanol (PEIX), Advanced Energy Industries (AEIS) and Green Plains Renewable Energy (GWRE) also are on the list. Pacific Ethanol tops the
Guidewire Software (GWRE) hit an all-time high on the stock market today after the insurance-software specialist beat fiscal Q2 estimates handily late Monday. For the three months ended Jan. 31, Guidewire reported a profit of 16 cents a share, down 27% from the year-earlier quarter but walloping consensus of 2 cents. Revenue rose 16% to $83.5 million, topping consensus by about $6 million. For the full fiscal 2014, Guidewire added about $2 million
Guidewire Software (GWRE) stock soared more than 7% in early trading in the stock market today, after the property and casualty insurance software provider late Tuesday reported earnings that beat views and raised its sales guidance. The company CEO said the new-business pipeline is building, and analyst Brendan Barnicle of Pacific Crest Securities agrees. In a research note Wednesday, Barnicle said two large deals closed last quarter and more are