Mentor Graphics posts better-than-expected adjusted 2Q profit, shares jump 11 percent

August 21st, 2009 Mentor Graphics issues strong 3Q outlookWILSONVILLE, Ore. — Software company Mentor Graphics Corp.

August 4th, 2009 MedAssets posts 2Q profit on sales boostATLANTA — Hospital software company MedAssets Inc. said Monday it posted a second-quarter profit, compared with a year-ago loss, as an acquisition boosted sales.

September 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.

July 30th, 2009 Digital River 2Q profit falls but beats estimatesMINNEAPOLIS — E-commerce software provider Digital River Inc. on Wednesday reported better-than-expected adjusted profit and sales for the second quarter, but forecast third-quarter profit below analyst estimates, sending shares tumbling in aftermarket trading.

August 20th, 2009 Synopsys posts better-than-expected 3Q resultsMOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Synopsys Inc., which makes software to develop and test chips, said Wednesday its fiscal third-quarter profit declined 18 percent from a year-ago period helped by an income tax gain, but the results still beat Wall Street expectations.

July 7th, 2009 Websense posts 2Q outlook, shares fall after-hoursNEW YORK — Internet filtering and security software maker Websense Inc. said Tuesday it expects adjusted earnings of 30 cents to 32 cents per share for the second quarter.

August 18th, 2009 CDC Corp. climbs to 2Q profit, shares jumpNEW YORK — Business software company CDC Corp. on Monday reported a $3 million second-quarter profit, reversing a year-ago loss, as cost-cutting measures offset a drop in revenue.

August 19th, 2009 Longtop Financial's 1Q profit jumps 38 percentChinese financial software developer Longtop Financial Technologies Ltd. said Tuesday its fiscal first-quarter profit rose nearly 38 percent on growing demand across its customer base, and boosted its revenue and profit expectations for the full fiscal year.

July 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.

July 23rd, 2009 CA 2Q profit nearly flat, but outlook lifts sharesISLANDIA, N.Y. — Business management software company CA Inc.

July 28th, 2009 Check Point 2Q profit down slightly; tops forecastREDWOOD CITY, Calif. — Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., which makes Internet security products, said Tuesday its second-quarter profit slipped nearly 5 percent on one-time charges.

August 25th, 2009 Pomeroy IT posts lower 2Q profit, salesHEBRON, Ky. — Information technology services provider Pomeroy IT Solutions Inc.

September 25th, 2009 Tibco Software shares up after 3Q resultsNEW YORK — Shares of Tibco Software Inc. rose Friday after the company's third-quarter earnings topped Wall Street expectations with the help of lower expenses.

August 28th, 2009 Solera Holdings posts fiscal 4Q profitSAN DIEGO — Solera Holdings Inc., which provides software and services for the auto insurance claims industry, said Thursday it posted a fiscal fourth-quarter profit as revenue gains in the company's automotive recycling unit offset declines in other areas. The company earned $11.8 million, or 17 cents per share, compared with a loss of $21.6 million, or 34 cents per share, a year ago.

August 5th, 2009 EA 1Q loss widens but results surpass expectationsNEW YORK — Changes in accounting for deferred revenue drove Electronic Arts Inc. to report a larger loss and lower sales for its fiscal first quarter amid a seasonal slump for the industry.