HELE Back in Black

[Dave]

With today's run, I am finally back in the black on this one, so lets cross our fingers for tomorrows earnings report. I am going to keep a very close eye on this one starting early tomorrow!

Good luck to all HELE holders!

-Dave

[BobS]

HERE HERE! By the way, Ernie is still holding this one. I hope that it makes his 50th. Yes, I said 50th.

Let us know what you do, when you do it.

[Dave]

Sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

7:38AM Helen of Troy beats handily, guides Y04 & Y05 above consensus (HELE) 25.18: Reports Q3 (Nov) earnings of $0.78 per diluted share, $0.17 better than the Reuters Research consensus of $0.61 (the First Call consensus was $0.62); revenues rose 25.4% year/year to $179.2 mln vs the $161.6 mln consensus. Co also raises guidance, sees Y04 EPS of $2.05-2.10, vs the R.R. consensus of $1.81 and prior guidance of $1.85-1.90; also sees Y05 EPS of $2.30-2.40, vs the consensus of $2.06 and prior guidance of $2.15-2.25.

Last match on the Island: 28.10

Another $$$MR. MARKET$$$ winner! Congrats to all who own(ed) this one!

-Dave