Transportation Department report says airlines' operating margin losses improved in 2QSeptember 21st, 2009 Govt report says airline margin losses improvedWASHINGTON — Helped by fees on baggage, the nation's airlines posted better operating margins in the second quarter. Low-cost and regional airlines had their first profitable operating margin since the third quarter of 2007, the U.S.
The Transportation Department's on-time arrival ranking for US airlinesSeptember 8th, 2009 DOT releases airline delay list for AugustThe percentage of airline flights in August that arrived within 15 minutes of schedule, according to the U.S. Transportation Department:
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Filtration co. Donaldson says its fourth-quarter profit fell 51.5 percent as sales plungedSeptember 1st, 2009 Donaldson says its 4Q profit fell 51.5 pctMINNEAPOLIS — Donaldson Co. Inc., which makes filtration systems, reported Tuesday that its fiscal fourth-quarter profit fell 51.5 percent to $23.6 million as sales plunged 30.6 percent, but it beat analyst estimates.
Aruba Networks predicts 1st-qtr profit of 3 cents per share on record deferred revenuesAugust 28th, 2009 Aruba predicts 1Q profit of 3 cents per shareSUNNYVALE, Calif. — Wireless networking technology maker Aruba Networks Inc.
Williams-Sonoma raises full-year, third-quarter adjusted earnings forecastsAugust 26th, 2009 Williams-Sonoma ups full-year adj. profit outlookSAN FRANCISCO — Williams-Sonoma Inc.
Earnings schedule for week of 8/17/09August 13th, 2009 Earnings schedule for week of 8/17/09Major companies tentatively scheduled to report quarterly earnings next week:
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MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Lowe's Cos.
ON Semiconductor posts 2Q loss on lower revenue, charges but numbers top analysts' estimatesAugust 6th, 2009 ON Semiconductor posts 2Q loss as revenue fallsPHOENIX — Chip maker ON Semiconductor Corp. reported a loss for the second quarter after booking restructuring and other charges as revenue fell.
DreamWorks beats 2nd quarter estimates on strong showing from 'Kung Fu Panda,' 'Madagascar 2'July 28th, 2009 DreamWorks beats 2Q expectations on 2008 filmsGLENDALE, Calif. — DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc.
Stocks open slightly lower after mixed earnings; investors await new home sales updateJuly 27th, 2009 Stocks slip at open amid mixed earningsNEW YORK — Stocks are slightly lower in early trading Monday amid a handful of mixed earnings reports. RadioShack Corp., like many other companies, said its second-quarter earnings rose as it cut costs.
Steel Dynamics forecasts third-quarter earnings above Wall Street expectationsJuly 23rd, 2009 Steel Dynamics targets above-expectation profitFORT WAYNE, Ind. — Steel Dynamics Inc.
Skyworks expects to earn 19 cents per share in current quarter, above expectationsJuly 23rd, 2009 Skyworks expects to earn 19 cents per shareWOBURN, Mass. — Skyworks Solutions Inc., which makes chips for cell phones, on Wednesday set an earnings target for the September quarter that would beat Wall Street expectations.
United finance chief says carrier doing well controlling costs as revenue plungesJuly 21st, 2009 On the call: United CFO Kathryn MikellsAirlines have taken a huge hit to revenue due to the steep drop-off in demand for air travel. Revenue for the April-June quarter at the parent of United Airlines was off more than 25 percent.
Air China forecasts 50 percent first-half profit rise, rebounding from 2008 lossJuly 15th, 2009 Air China forecasts 50 percent profit riseBEIJING — Air China Ltd., one of China's three major state-owned carriers, said Wednesday it expects first-half profits to rise at least 50 percent from a year earlier as it recovers from a huge 2008 loss. The Beijing-based airline said its first-half 2008 profit was 1.3 billion yuan under Chinese accounting standards, which would make its profit from January to June this year at least 1.9 billion yuan ($284 million).
Stocks futures point to lower opening as investors prepare for crush of earningsJuly 13th, 2009 Stocks futures lower ahead of busy earnings weekNEW YORK — Stock futures are lower as investors brace for a crush of earnings reports this week, including key readings from the banking sector. Overseas, Asian markets tumbled Monfay, but European stocks have posted only modest losses.
China Eastern Airlines says 1Q net profit down 81 percentApril 28th, 2009 China Eastern Airlines: 1Q net profit down 81 pctSHANGHAI — China Eastern Airlines said Tuesday that its net profit fell 81 percent in the first quarter from the same period a year earlier as passenger traffic fell amid the economic slowdown. The 40.1 million yuan ($5.9 million) net profit in January-March compared with 210.8 million yuan earnings in the first quarter of 2008.