PS. Ein abstraktes Beispiel einer Kursmanipulation eines Analystenhauses noch am Vortag herausgegeben, hatte es absichtlich gestern nicht hier ins Board gestellt um Fehlentscheidungen von Lesern zu vermeiden.

Ich beobachte den Wert weiter, da er sich auch in meinem privaten Depot befindet.
Rofin-Sinar Technologies downgraded to "hold"
Tuesday, November 09, 2004 3:34:01 AM ET
Ferris Baker Watts
NEW YORK, November 9 (newratings.com) - Analysts at Ferris
Baker Watts downgrade Rofin-Sinar Technologies (RSTI.NAS) from "buy" to "hold."
In a research note published yesterday, the analysts mention that the downgrade in rating is based on valuation. Rofin-Sinar Technologies' share price has exceeded the target price in the past few weeks, the analysts say. The analysts expect the company to post healthy F4Q04 results on November 10.
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Rofin-Sinar 4Q Net More Than Doubles On Laser Demand
11-10-04 09:44 AM EST
PLYMOUTH, Mich. -(Dow Jones)- Rofin-Sinar Technologies Inc.'s (RSTI) fiscal fourth-quarter profit more than doubled on strong demand for lasers for various marking and micro applications.
For the fourth quarter, the company's earnings rose to $14.2 million, or 92 cents a share, from $4.9 million, or 39 cents, in the year-ago period.
A Thomson First Call survey of three analysts projected earnings of 50 cents a share.
Fourth-quarter sales jumped 26% to $93.6 million from $74.1 million a year earlier.
In a press release Wednesday, the developer of high-performance laser beam sources said sales of laser products for marking and micro applications rose 58% in the quarter to $51.3 million from $32.4 million a year ago.
Also in the quarter, European and Asian sales rose 19%, while North American sales climbed 55%.
On Sept. 1, Rofin-Sinar acquired PRC Laser Corp. and Lee Laser Inc. from Dover Industries Inc. for an undisclosed amount in cash.
A company spokesperson wasn't immediately available to disclose whether the acquisitions had an effect on fourth-quarter results.
Dow Jones Newswires
11-10-04 0944ET
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