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What: Shares of industrial auctioneer Richie Bros. Auctioneers
So what: Revenue was well short of the $120.3 million analysts estimated and only hit $114 million. Earnings per share were just $0.02 less than estimates at $0.25.
Now what: In a market like we have right now any disappointment is going to send shares reeling. Competitive pressure and lower prices for certain products were to blame for the weak results, and management sees more of the same in the future. I don't think today is a buying day and would like to wait until things settle down before grabbing shares.
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