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diary - today in u.s. equities - sept 17 DIARY - Today in U.S. Equities - Sept 17
September 17, 2004 4:41am ET (Reuters)

All times U.S. Eastern.

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EARNINGS DUE:

The following companies are expected to report earnings today, according to the companies or Reuters Research. EPS estimates courtesy of Reuters Estimates. COMPANY NAME SYMBOL QTR YR AGO EST EPS Carnival Corp CCL.N Q3 0.90 1.20 Circuit City CC.N Q2 -0.14 -0.11

OTHER EQUITIES EVENTS:

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ECONOMIC INDICATORS:

The following macroeconomic indicators are due today: EDT/GMT INDICATOR PERIOD FORECAST PREVIOUS 0945/1345 U Mich Sentiment Sep-Prel 96.5 95.9 1030/1430 ECRI Weekly Index w/e 9/10 NA 132.6

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TREASURIES:

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IPOs:

The following companies are expected to price next week: COMPANY TICKER SIZE(MLN) PRICE UNDERWRITER DATE Educate Inc EEEE 15.0 $12-$14 Goldman 9/21 Saxon SAXN 18.1 $21-$23 Friedman BR 9/21 Beacon Roof. BECN 13.5 $12-$14 J.P. Morgan 9/23 Cogent COGT 18.0 $8.5-$10.5 Morgan Stanley 9/23 Gold Kist GKI 18.0 $14-$16 Merrill Lynch 9/23 Nephros NEP 2.0 $6-$7 Shemano Gp. 9/23 Valley Bancorp VLLY N/A N/A Sandler,O'Neill9/23

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PRESIDENT/WASHINGTON EVENTS:

President Bush delivers remarks at a reception, Washington D.C., 1245 EDT/1645 GMT

President Bush participates in a "Focus on Women's Issues with President Bush" event. Charlotte Merchandise Mart, Charlotte, North Carolina 1545 EDT/1945 GMT:

President Bush delivers remarks at a Burr for Senate reception, Charlotte, North Carolina 1750 EDT/ 2150 GMT

Senator John Kerry attends a town hall event, Albuquerque, N.M. 900 EDT/1300 GMT

Senator John Kerry attends a town hall event, Aurora, Colo. 1545 EDT/1945 GMT

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