Japan's top chipmaker Toshiba posts record annual loss of $3.5 billionMay 8th, 2009 Japan's top chipmaker Toshiba posts record loss
TOKYO — Japan's top chipmaker Toshiba Corp. tumbled to a record annual loss amid sinking global demand that has forced it to cut thousands of jobs.
Hynix Semiconductor records first net profit in 2 years on rebound in memory chipsOctober 22nd, 2009 Hynix records first net profit in 2 years on chipsSEOUL, South Korea — Hynix Semiconductor Inc. recorded its first quarterly net profit in two years as prices for memory chips rose in a rapidly recovering market.
Intel profit falls 8 pct but chip maker offers better-than-expected guidanceOctober 13th, 2009 Intel profit falls 8 pct on low chip pricesSAN FRANCISCO — Intel Corp. says its third-quarter profit dropped 8 percent as prices for its chips fell.
Ford, Safeway, EMC, Fifth Third, eBay, SanDisk are among big market movers ThursdayJuly 23rd, 2009 Ford, Safeway, EMC, Fifth Third are big moversNEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
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Ford Motor Co., up 60 cents at $6.98
The country's No. 2 automaker posted an unexpected second-quarter $2.3 billion profit because of debt reductions and labor cost cuts.
Samsung says 2nd-quarter net profit rose 5.2 percent over last year's, sales riseJuly 24th, 2009 Samsung says quarter-2 net profit rose 5.2 percentSEOUL, South Korea — Samsung Electronics said Friday that second-quarter net profit rose 5.2 percent from the same period last year as sales of flat screen televisions and mobile phones increased and prices for memory chips moved higher amid stronger demand for personal computers. Samsung Electronics Co., the world's biggest manufacturer of computer memory chips and flat screen televisions, earned 2.25 trillion won ($1.81 billion) in the three months ended June 30, it said in a regulatory filing.
Samsung 2Q net profit up 5.2 percent; Hynix trims loss in sign of better times for chip makersJuly 24th, 2009 Samsung 2Q profit rises; Hynix trims lossSEOUL, South Korea — Samsung Electronics Co., the world's biggest maker of computer memory chips, said second-quarter net profit rose 5.2 percent while rival Hynix reported a narrower loss as the chip industry emerges from a deep slump. Samsung, also the world's biggest manufacturer of flat screen televisions, earned 2.25 trillion won ($1.81 billion) in the three months ended June 30, it said in a regulatory filing Friday.
Samsung Q2 net profit up 5.2 pct, Hynix trims loss in sign of better times for chip makersJuly 24th, 2009 Samsung Q2 profit rises, Hynix trims lossSEOUL, South Korea — Samsung Electronics Co., the world's biggest maker of computer memory chips, said second-quarter net profit rose 5.2 percent while rival Hynix reported a narrower loss as the chip industry emerges from a deep slump. Samsung, also the world's biggest manufacturer of flat screen televisions, earned 2.25 trillion won ($1.81 billion) in the three months ended June 30, it said in a regulatory filing Friday.
Websense reports 2nd-quarter profit, higher sales but forecasts 2009 profit below estimatesJuly 29th, 2009 Websense posts 2Q profit, higher revenueSAN DIEGO — Internet filtering and security software maker Websense Inc. posted a second-quarter profit Tuesday, boosted by higher sales and lower operating expenses.
IBM's 2nd-quarter sales expected to dip, but profit seen higher in Thursday's reportJuly 16th, 2009 Ahead of the Bell: IBM to post 2Q resultsSAN FRANCISCO — IBM Corp. will report second-quarter results Thursday amid an unsettled technology market that's been sending mixed signals.
Tuesday market movers: Texas Instruments, Ceradyne, Quiksilver, Marvell Technology June 9th, 2009 Texas Instruments, Ceradyne are big movers
NEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
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Texas Instruments Inc., up $1.25 at $21.02
The chip maker hiked its profit and sales guidance for the quarter ending in June, signalling a rebound for the semiconductor sector. Quiksilver Inc., down 71 cents at $2.91
The outdoor apparel company swung to a second-quarter profit, but a weak outlook and expensive new loan facilities worried analysts.
Earnings roundup: Sonic 4Q, 2009 profit slides as sales drop; Yahoo earnings more than tripleOctober 20th, 2009 Earnings roundup: Sonic, YahooAmong the earnings stories for Tuesday, Oct. 20, from AP Financial News:
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Sonic Corp.
Red Hat posts higher 2nd-quarter profit, sales; shares jump after hoursSeptember 23rd, 2009 Red Hat posts higher 2Q profit, salesRALEIGH, N.C. — Red Hat Inc., the software distributor behind the Linux operating system, said Wednesday its fiscal second-quarter profit grew as companies opted for its source products amid the economic downturn.
Summary Box: Dell profit sinks 23 percent in slumping PC marketAugust 27th, 2009 Summary Box: Dell profit down 23 pctFINICKY BUYERS: Dell Inc.'s second-quarter profit fell 23 percent as demand for computers remains soft. Sales fell 22 percent.
Business software provider QAD's 2nd-quarter loss essentially flat, revenue down 26 percentAugust 25th, 2009 QAD reports flat 2Q loss, sees small 3Q profitSANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Business software provider QAD Inc.
Samsung expects strong 3rd-quarter operating profit as sales improveOctober 6th, 2009 Samsung expects strong 3rd-quarter profitSEOUL, South Korea — Samsung Electronics Co. said Tuesday that profit likely surged in the third quarter on higher sales, amid a brightening outlook for the world's largest manufacturer of computer memory chips and flat screen televisions.