Whats key here is the timing. In the past all calls have been held at 4:30 pm, after the market has closed.
Holding this call at 8 am prior to the market open could be an indicator that they feel what they have to say could move the stock when the bell rings. If I had news that was mediocre I would not want it put out before trading started. All that would accomplish is to continue the beat down our share price is already experiencing.