Small-cap stocks tracked down slightly lower than the broader market Tuesday as earnings reports prompted many of the major moves.
Among the biggest gainers, shares of Las Vegas-based Allegiant Travel (ALGT Quote), a regional airline, rocketed 25% to $26.05. The company announced first-quarter non-GAAP income of $9.7 million, or 47 cents a share, vs. $9.7 million, or 38 cents a share, a year ago. Analysts polled by Thomson Financial were expecting EPS of 34 cents.
Casual-dining establishment Texas Roadhouse (TXRH Quote) added 12% to $11.68. The company announced first-quarter earnings of $12.9 million, or 17 cents a share, vs. $12.3 million, or 16 cents a share, in 2007. The Street was looking for EPS of 15 cents. The company also guided for EPS growth of 5% to 15% for 2008. The forecast includes a 1-cent to 2-cent positive per-share impact from an additional week in this fiscal year. ...
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