Factors of Influence in 2018, Key Indicators and Opportunity within Rowan Companies, Waters, Ball, Arconic, Sears, and Cheniere Energy — New Research Emphasizes Economic Growth

NEW YORK, May 07, 2018 -- In new independent research reports released early this morning, Fundamental Markets released its latest key findings for all current investors, traders, and shareholders of Rowan Companies PLC (NYSE:RDC), Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT), Ball Corporation (NYSE:BLL), Arconic Inc. (NYSE:ARNC), Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:SHLD), and Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG), including updated fundamental summaries, consolidated fiscal reporting, and fully-qualified certified analyst research.

Complimentary Access: Research Reports

Full copies of recently published reports are available to readers at the links below.

RDC DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=RDC
WAT DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=WAT
BLL DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=BLL
ARNC DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=ARNC
SHLD DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=SHLD
LNG DOWNLOAD: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=LNG

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The new research reports from Fundamental Markets, available for free download at the links above, examine Rowan Companies PLC (NYSE:RDC), Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT), Ball Corporation (NYSE:BLL), Arconic Inc. (NYSE:ARNC), Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:SHLD), and Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:LNG) on a fundamental level and outlines the overall demand for their products and services in addition to an in-depth review of the business strategy, management discussion, and overall direction going forward. Several excerpts from the recently released reports are available to today's readers below.

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Important Notice: the following excerpts are not designed to be standalone summaries and as such, important information may be missing from these samples. Please download the entire research report, free of charge, to ensure you are reading all relevant material information. All information in this release was accessed May 4th, 2018. Percentage calculations are performed after rounding. All amounts in millions (MM), except per share amounts.

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ROWAN COMPANIES PLC (RDC) REPORT OVERVIEW

Rowan Companies' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, Rowan Companies reported revenue of $211.20MM vs $374.30MM (down 43.57%) and basic earnings per share -$0.89 vs $0.08. For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Rowan Companies reported revenue of $1,282.80MM vs $1,843.20MM (down 30.40%) and basic earnings per share $0.58 vs $2.56 (down 77.34%). Rowan Companies is expected to report earnings on August 1st, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending June 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was -$0.25. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is -$3.30 and is expected to report on February 27th, 2019.

To read the full Rowan Companies PLC (RDC) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=RDC

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WATERS CORPORATION (WAT) REPORT OVERVIEW

Waters' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Waters reported revenue of $687.27MM vs $628.79MM (up 9.30%) and basic earnings per share -$4.43 vs $2.16. For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Waters reported revenue of $2,309.08MM vs $2,167.42MM (up 6.54%) and basic earnings per share $0.25 vs $6.46 (down 96.13%). Waters is expected to report earnings on July 24th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending June 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $1.76. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $9.06 and is expected to report on January 22nd, 2019.

To read the full Waters Corporation (WAT) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=WAT

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BALL CORPORATION (BLL) REPORT OVERVIEW

Ball's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Ball reported revenue of $2,747.00MM vs $2,523.00MM (up 8.88%) and basic earnings per share $0.46 vs $0.11 (up 313.64%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Ball reported revenue of $10,983.00MM vs $9,061.00MM (up 21.21%) and basic earnings per share $1.07 vs $0.83 (up 28.92%). Ball is expected to report earnings on August 2nd, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending June 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.53. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $2.70 and is expected to report on February 6th, 2019.

To read the full Ball Corporation (BLL) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=BLL

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ARCONIC INC. (ARNC) REPORT OVERVIEW

Arconic's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended March 31st, 2018 vs March 31st, 2017, Arconic reported revenue of $3,445.00MM vs $3,192.00MM (up 7.93%) and basic earnings per share $0.30 vs $0.69 (down 56.52%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Arconic reported revenue of $12,960.00MM vs $12,394.00MM (up 4.57%) and basic earnings per share -$0.28 vs -$2.31. Arconic is expected to report earnings on July 23rd, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending June 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was $0.32. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $1.62 and is expected to report on February 4th, 2019.

To read the full Arconic Inc. (ARNC) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=ARNC

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SEARS HOLDINGS CORPORATION (SHLD) REPORT OVERVIEW

Sears' Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended January 31st, 2018 vs January 31st, 2017, Sears reported revenue of $4,376.00MM vs $6,052.00MM (down 27.69%) and basic earnings per share $1.68 vs -$5.68. For the twelve months ended January 31st, 2018 vs January 31st, 2017, Sears reported revenue of $16,702.00MM vs $22,138.00MM (down 24.56%) and basic earnings per share -$3.57 vs -$20.78. Sears is expected to report earnings on May 24th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending April 30th, 2018.

To read the full Sears Holdings Corporation (SHLD) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=SHLD

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CHENIERE ENERGY, INC. (LNG) REPORT OVERVIEW

Cheniere Energy's Recent Financial Performance

For the three months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Cheniere Energy reported revenue of $1,746.00MM vs $572.00MM (up 205.24%) and basic earnings per share $0.56 vs $0.49 (up 14.29%). For the twelve months ended December 31st, 2017 vs December 31st, 2016, Cheniere Energy reported revenue of $5,601.00MM vs $1,283.00MM (up 336.55%) and basic earnings per share -$1.68 vs -$2.67. Cheniere Energy is expected to report earnings on August 14th, 2018. The report will be for the fiscal period ending June 30th, 2018. The reported EPS for the same quarter last year was -$1.23. The estimated EPS forecast for the next fiscal year is $1.76 and is expected to report on February 20th, 2019.

To read the full Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG) report, download it here: http://Fundamental-Markets.com/register/?so=LNG

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