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Bio-Imaging Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: BITI | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) reported second-quarter earnings per share of 7 cents, which marked a 42.86% advance from the prior year. This Zacks #2 Rank company makes the grade for this profit track with a growth rate of 125% and an average broker recommendation of 1. BITI provides services that support the product development process of the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries.
Allion Healthcare, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALLI | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is a national provider of specialty pharmacy and disease management services focused on HIV/AIDS patients. In the second quarter, ALLI delivered an EPS surprise of 22.22%. The Zacks #2 Rank company enjoys a net margin of 1%, indicating that it is a solid company with good earnings. Moreover, ALLI sports an average broker rating of 1 and a growth rate of 5%.
TAL International Group, Inc. (NYSE: TAL | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is one of the world's premier container leasing companies. The Zacks #2 Rank company reported solid second quarter earnings of 52 cents per share, which exceeded analysts' expectations of 47 cents. TAL is currently enjoying an average broker rating of 1 and a growth rate of 15.65%, which place it on the Earnings and Margins profit track. The company also sports a net margin of 11%.
US Physical Therapy Inc. (NASDAQ: USPH | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) announced second-quarter earnings of 24 cents per share, which beat analysts' expectations of 23 cents. USPH currently enjoys a net profit margin of 6% and a Zacks #2 Rank, which qualifies the company for the Earnings and Margins profit track. In addition, USPH sports an average broker recommendation of 1. USPH operates outpatient physical and occupational therapy centers.
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