Gannett posts 2nd-qtr profit above analyst views, reversing year-ago loss despite sales drop

September 30th, 2009 Gannett expects 3Q earnings to top expectationsMCLEAN, Va. — Gannett Co., the largest newspaper publisher in the U.S., says it expects third-quarter earnings to far outpace expectations despite a shortfall in revenue.

September 30th, 2009 Gannett expects 3Q earnings to top estimatesNEW YORK — Gannett Co., the largest newspaper publisher in the U.S., said third-quarter earnings should far outpace expectations despite a narrow shortfall in revenue, as layoffs and falling newsprint costs help offset weak advertising sales. Tuesday's announcement gave a sharp boost to Gannett's and other newspaper stocks.

August 28th, 2009 Chipmaker OmniVision posts 1Q loss, revenue dropsSANTA CLARA, Calif. — OmniVision Technologies Inc., which makes image-sensing chips, said Thursday it lost $9.9 million in its first quarter, reversing a profit a year earlier as its revenue plunged 39 percent, but it offered an upbeat outlook for the current quarter.

August 11th, 2009 Applied Materials posts 3Q loss as revenue fallsSANTA CLARA, Calif. — Applied Materials Inc., which makes equipment used to produce semiconductors, said Tuesday it slid to a fiscal third-quarter loss, reversing a year-ago profit, as revenue plunged 39 percent.

August 4th, 2009 Phoenix posts wide 2Q loss, stock plungesHARTFORD, Conn. — Insurer The Phoenix Cos.

July 21st, 2009 McClatchy posts higher 2Q profit despite slumpSACRAMENTO, Calif. — Newspaper publisher McClatchy Co.

July 21st, 2009 Precision Castparts 1Q profit drops 13 percentPORTLAND, Ore. — Precision Castparts Corp., which makes metal components and products, said Tuesday its fiscal first-quarter profit fell 13 percent as sales tumbled on a volatile aerospace market and soft overall demand.

July 15th, 2009 Texas Industries posts 4Q loss on hefty chargeDALLAS — Cement maker Texas Industries Inc. on Wednesday posted a fiscal fourth-quarter loss, reversing a year-earlier profit, as the economy sagged and the company booked a big charge for its cement operations in California.

July 15th, 2009 Gannett beats forecast with 2Q profit; shares jumpNEW YORK — Gannett Co., the largest U.S. newspaper publisher, topped expectations for its second-quarter earnings Wednesday as it reversed a loss from a year ago, even though advertising revenue continues to dive.

June 23rd, 2009 Jabil Circuit posts 3Q loss, hurt by chargesST. PETERSBURG, Fla.

May 11th, 2009 MBIA posts 1Q profit after 5 straight lossesNEW YORK — MBIA Inc. is reporting a profit for the first quarter, reversing a string of five consecutive quarterly losses as the bond insurer was rocked by the financial meltdown.

May 4th, 2009 Tyson posts fiscal 2Q loss on some chargesSPRINGDALE, Ark. — Tyson Foods, the world's largest meat producer, says it posted a bigger-than-expected loss in its fiscal second quarter on charges and declining beef sales.

April 27th, 2009 Sharp posts 125.8 billion yen annual lossTOKYO — Japanese electronics maker Sharp Corp. said Monday that it suffered an annual net loss of 125.8 billion yen ($1.3 billion) due to declining demand and increasing competition amid a global economic slump.

April 27th, 2009 SonicWall posts 1Q profit, lower revenueSUNNYVALE, Calif. — Network security technology company SonicWall Inc.

April 27th, 2009 Sharp posts $1.3 bln loss as TV, gadget sales diveTOKYO — Japanese electronics maker Sharp Corp. suffered an annual net loss of 125.8 billion yen ($1.3 billion), its first yearly red ink in nearly six decades, due to declining demand and increasing competition amid a global economic slump.