Ultra Clean Holdings raises guidance on improved semiconducter businessOctober 8th, 2009 Ultra Clean Holdings raises guidance for quarterHAYWARD, Calif. — Ultra Clean Holdings Inc.
FedEx's freight unit President and CEO Doug Duncan to retire on Feb. 28September 22nd, 2009 FedEx's freight unit president and CEO to retireNEW YORK — FedEx Corp., the world's second largest package delivery company, said Tuesday the president and CEO of its freight unit will retire. The company said Tuesday in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that Douglas G.
FedEx 1Q earnings fall 53 percent; says profit will remain weak through end of yearSeptember 17th, 2009 FedEx 1Q earnings fall 53 percentNEW YORK — FedEx Corp. said Thursday its first-quarter earnings fell 53 percent — matching its prediction released last week — and warned its profit will remain weak through at least the end of the year.
FedEx 1Q profit falls, sees improving economy but notes profit will stay weak this yearSeptember 17th, 2009 FedEx 1Q profit falls, sees improving economyNEW YORK — FedEx Corp. said Thursday it sees signs of improvement in the global economy as international shipments pick up, but warned its profit will remain weak at least through the end of the year.
FedEx shares jump as it boosts 1Q profit guidance on improved international demand, cost cutsSeptember 11th, 2009 FedEx boosts 1Q earnings guidance, shares upNEW YORK — FedEx Corp., the world's second largest package delivery company, raised its first-quarter earnings forecast on Friday, citing better-than-expected international shipments and cost-cutting. Its shares leapt more than 6 percent in midday trading.
FedEx signals improving global economy as it boosts 1st-qtr forecast on better int'l shipmentsSeptember 11th, 2009 FedEx boosts 1Q forecast, signals global recoveryNEW YORK — FedEx Corp., the world's second largest package delivery company, on Friday offered a signal that the global economy is improving, as it raised its first-quarter earnings forecast on better-than-expected international shipments and cost cuts. Its shares leapt more than 6 percent in Friday trading.
FedEx predicts better fiscal 1st-qtr profit due to improved international demand, cost cutsSeptember 11th, 2009 FedEx sees better fiscal 1Q earningsMEMPHIS, Tenn. — FedEx is raising its first-quarter earnings forecast, citing better-than-expected international shipments and cost-cutting.
Analyst lifts FedEx 2 notches to 'Outperform,' citing better volume, shaky competitorAugust 28th, 2009 Analyst lifts FedEx 2 notches to 'Outperform'NEW YORK — An analyst upgraded shares of FedEx Corp. to "Outperform" from "Underperform," saying slight improvements in global package volume, wage cuts and the possible bankruptcy of a major trucking company will drive earnings — and in turn, shares — higher.
FedEx CEO's compensation package fell 26 pct to $7.7M in fiscal 2009 amid layoffs, pay cutsAugust 18th, 2009 FedEx CEO compensation fell 26 pct in fiscal 2009NEW YORK — The top executive at FedEx Corp. saw his total compensation package drop by about 26 percent to $7.7 million in fiscal 2009 — a year in which thousands of employees were laid off and others took pay cuts, an Associated Press analysis shows.
Analyst starts coverage of FedEx and UPS, says FedEx shares have more room to growAugust 18th, 2009 Sector Snap: Analyst starts coverage of FedEx, UPSNEW YORK — An RBC Capital Markets analyst initiated coverage on the world's two largest package delivery carriers on Tuesday, saying that FedEx Corp. shares might grow more as the economy begins to recover.
Jefferies analysts says Herbalife shares could dip because of 3rd-quarter guidanceAugust 4th, 2009 Ahead of the Bell: Herbalife guidance in focusNEW YORK — A Jefferies & Co. analyst says shares of nutritional supplement company Herbalife Ltd.
CRA International shares jump after upgrade on potential for profit growth as economy recoversJuly 27th, 2009 CRA International upgraded, shares bounceNEW YORK — Shares of CRA International Inc. jumped Monday after a William Blair analyst boosted his rating on the management and financial consulting company, saying it's poised for big earnings growth as the economy recovers.
UPS 2Q profit drops with fewer packages shipped; near-term outlook is dimJuly 23rd, 2009 UPS 2Q profit plunges 49 percent as sales slideATLANTA — Consumers are sending fewer, lighter packages, businesses are urgently trying to spend less on shipping orders, and it all spells bad news for UPS Inc. The economic bellwether said Thursday its second-quarter profit plunged 49 percent and cautioned that its near-term outlook probably won't improve.
NuVasive's 2nd-quarter profit jumps on boost in surgical product sales, raises outlookJuly 23rd, 2009 NuVasive 2Q profit jumps on boost in salesSAN DIEGO — Medical device company NuVasive Inc. said Thursday it posted a second-quarter profit on a jump in revenue, prompting an increase in full-year guidance.
Starbucks shares jump after analysts praise chain's cost-cutting, 3rd quarter profit beatJuly 22nd, 2009 Starbucks shares soar following 3Q profit beatNEW YORK — Shares of Starbucks Corp. soared Wednesday after a number of analysts praised the company's cost-cutting efforts following the gourmet coffee chain's fiscal third-quarter profit report.