Dermatologist looking at a spot on the arm of a senior woman Photo Credit Paul/F1online/Getty Images. The term barnacle refers to a condition known as seborrheic keratosis, where large, benign spots and mole-like growths appear on the body.Usually the result of genetics and old age, there is no way to prevent these dark spots from appearing on your skin as you advance in age.ermatologist looking at a spot on the arm of a senior woman Photo Credit Paul/F1online/Getty Images. The term barnacle refers to a condition known as seborrheic keratosis, where large, benign spots and mole-like growths appear on the body.
Microsoft's big earnings beat is because of one business that is exploding (MSFT)
Over the next five years, the analysts that follow this company are expecting it to grow earnings at an average annual rate of 4.3%. This year, analysts are forecasting earnings increase of 1.44% over last year. Analysts expect earnings growth next year of 1.97% over this year's forecasted earnings.