Seed maker Monsanto 4Q loss widens as sales slumpOctober 7th, 2009 Monsanto 4Q loss widens on lower salesST. LOUIS — Monsanto Co., the world's biggest seed maker, said Wednesday its fourth-quarter loss widened to $233 million in the fourth quarter on a decrease in revenue, led by a drop in sales of its Roundup herbicide brand.
Dutch insurer Aegon posts €161 million loss in 2Q, to issue €1 billion in new sharesAugust 13th, 2009 Dutch insurer Aegon posts €161 million loss in 2QAMSTERDAM — Aegon NV, the Dutch insurer, reported a €161 million ($229 million) loss for the second quarter on Thursday due to impairment charges and announced plans to issue up to €1 billion ($1.42 billion) in new shares. In the same period a year earlier, the company had net profit of €276 million.
E.W. Scripps posts 2nd-quarter profit after recording year-ago loss on impairment chargeAugust 10th, 2009 E.W. Scripps posts 2nd-quarter profitCINCINNATI —Media company E.W. Scripps says it made a profit in the second quarter despite a decline in revenue.
Blackstone loss widens in 2Q on $196M acquisition chargeAugust 6th, 2009 Blackstone loss widens in 2Q on acquisition chargeNEW YORK — Private equity firm Blackstone Group LP posted a wider second-quarter loss Thursday, in part because of acquisition-related charges. For the three months ended June 30, the company lost $164.3 million, or 60 cents per share.
Marsh & McLennan posts 2nd-quarter loss of $193 million due to goodwill impairment chargeAugust 5th, 2009 Marsh & McLennan posts loss on impairment chargeNEW YORK — Marsh & McLennan Cos. said Wednesday it recorded a loss in the second quarter because of an impairment charge tied to the value of one of its divisions.
Pulte Homes' 2Q loss widens versus last year to $190 million, but better than 1QAugust 3rd, 2009 Pulte 2Q loss widens, but looks better than 1QPulte Homes Inc. says its second-quarter loss widened versus a year ago, but the homebuilder's results improved over the first quarter as the housing market started to recover.
RealNetworks posts wider 2nd-quarter loss on falling sales, write-offsJuly 30th, 2009 RealNetworks posts wider 2Q loss as sales slipSEATTLE — Digital entertainment company RealNetworks Inc. posted a wider loss for the second quarter on Thursday, hit with declining revenue and write-offs on the value of its assets.
LSI Corp.'s 2nd-quarter loss widens on charges, beats analysts' expectationsJuly 30th, 2009 LSI 2Q loss widens but beats Wall Street estimatesMILPITAS, Calif. — Chip maker LSI Corp.
Central Pacific Financial postpones $100M stock offeringJuly 30th, 2009 Central Pacific postpones stock offeringHONOLULU — The parent of Central Pacific Bank says it is postponing its previously announced $100 million stock offering. Central Pacific Financial Corp.
Weak sales, hefty impairment charge leads Texas Industries to fiscal 4th-quarter lossJuly 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.
Ciena reports fiscal 2nd-qtr loss on $456M goodwill impairment chargeJune 4th, 2009 Ciena reports fiscal 2Q loss on impairment chargeLINTHICUM, Md. — Ciena Corp., the telecommunications and network equipment company, said Thursday it lost $503.2 million in its fiscal second quarter, due to a hefty goodwill impairment charge and a steep drop in revenue.
Live Nation 1st-qtr loss widens, revenue hurt by drop in N. America concert attendanceMay 8th, 2009 Live Nation 1Q loss widens as attendance dropsLOS ANGELES — Concert promoter Live Nation says its first-quarter loss widened as fewer people attended concerts in its core North America market. Live Nation Inc.
STMicro 1st-quarter loss widens as sales drop off; chipmaker to lay off 1,200 workersApril 30th, 2009 STMicro 1Q loss widens as sales drop offSEATTLE — Swiss chipmaker STMicroelectronics NV reported a wider first-quarter loss Wednesday as sales sank across the board, and said it would lay off 1,200 people. The Geneva-based company said it lost $541 million, or 62 cents per share, in the quarter, compared with a year-ago loss of $84 million, or 9 cents per share.
JDS Uniphase fiscal 3rd-quarter loss widens, sales guidance falls light of Street viewApril 29th, 2009 JDS Uniphase posts wider fiscal 3Q lossMILPITAS, Calif. — Communications equipment company JDS Uniphase Corp.
AMD first-quarter loss widens, though not as badly as Street fearedApril 21st, 2009 AMD 1Q loss widens, though not as badly as fearedSAN FRANCISCO — Advanced Micro Devices Inc. says its loss widened in the first quarter because of falling demand for its microprocessors.