ConAgra Foods 1Q profit falls 63 percent, but outlook raised on strong consumer businessSeptember 22nd, 2009 ConAgra sees 1Q profit fall, raises outlookOMAHA, Neb. — ConAgra Foods Inc.
ConAgra Foods 1Q profit falls 63 pct, but adjusted profit beat forecast, co. raises outlookSeptember 22nd, 2009 ConAgra's 1Q profit falls but co. raises outlookPORTLAND, Ore.
Nordson shares rise on strong outlook, analyst raises estimates but reiterates "Hold" ratingAugust 21st, 2009 Nordson shares rise on strong outlookNEW YORK — Shares of Nordson Corp., which makes equipment for applying adhesives and coatings to packaging, autos and appliances, rose Friday after its third-quarter profit beat expectations and it issued a better-than-expected forecast. But KeyBanc analyst Matt J.
Suntech Power profit drops 81 pct on pricing pressure for solar panels, cuts shipment outlookAugust 20th, 2009 Suntech Power 2Q profit falls on pricing pressureSAN FRANCISCO — Chinese solar energy company Suntech Power Holdings Co. Ltd. on Thursday posted an 81 percent drop in second-quarter earnings, driven by sales pricing pressure, and cut its full-year shipment outlook.
Retailers' 2nd-quarter profits show strides in profitability but where are the sales?August 18th, 2009 Snapshot of retailers' 2nd-quarter earningsSecond-quarter profits from major retailers underscore how cost-cutting moves helped profitability, and the market saw reason for hope in the four reports Tuesday. But retailers continue to grapple with weak consumer spending.
Penney breaks even for 2Q; boosts profit outlook as department store operator cuts costsAugust 14th, 2009 Penney breaks even for 2Q, raises profit outlookNEW YORK — J.C. Penney Co. roughly broke even in the second quarter, just topping Wall Street expectations as the department store chain benefits from cost-cutting moves.
Monsanto says full-year profit to fall at low end of previously announced outlookAugust 13th, 2009 Monsanto affirms full-year profit outlookGRINNELL, Iowa — Monsanto Co., the world's biggest seed maker, on Thursday reaffirmed its full-year profit outlook at the low end of its previously announced guidance. The St. Louis-based company said it expects its 2009 earnings to fall in range of $4.40 per share to $4.50 per share.
Macy's profit falls in 2Q, weighed down by restructuring charges; boosts profit outlookAugust 12th, 2009 Macy's profit falls in 2Q; company raises outlookNEW YORK — Macy's Inc. boosted its profit outlook after reporting that its second-quarter earnings beat expectations because it benefited from efforts to streamline its structure.
Newell Rubbermaid beats forecasts with 14 percent rise in 2Q profit, raises outlook for yearJuly 30th, 2009 Newell Rubbermaid 2Q profit bounces up 14 pctCHICAGO — Consumer products company Newell Rubbermaid Inc. said its second-quarter earnings rose 14 percent, thanks to lower material costs and a decision to stop making some less-profitable products.
Cigna 2nd-qtr profit rises 60 percent on more favorable interest rates, company raises outlookJuly 30th, 2009 Cigna profit climbs on better interest ratesNEW YORK — Health insurer Cigna Corp. said Thursday its second-quarter profit jumped 60 percent due to a benefit from more favorable interest rates and other items.
Fidelity National raises full-year outlook after 2nd-quarter profit shrinksJuly 29th, 2009 Fidelity National raises full-year outlookJACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Fidelity National Information Services Inc.
Whirlpool 2nd-quarter profit falls on softer consumer demand for home appliancesJuly 22nd, 2009 Whirlpool 2Q profit falls on lower consumer demandBENTON HARBOR, Mich. — Whirlpool, the world's largest maker of major home appliances, says its second-quarter profit fell 33 percent as consumer demand for its products significantly weakened.
Sweden's Nordea posts 11 pct drop in 2Q profit, but raises full-year outlookJuly 21st, 2009 Nordea posts 11 pct drop in 2Q net, raises outlookSTOCKHOLM — The Nordic region's biggest financial group, Nordea Bank AB, on Tuesday reported an 11 percent drop in second-quarter net profit, mainly due to higher loan losses and staff costs, but raised its full-year outlook. Net profit in the quarter fell to euro616 million ($874 million), down from euro692 million in the same quarter last year.
Sara Lee's 3rd-quarter profit falls on consumer pullback; adjusted results top Wall StreetMay 9th, 2009 Sara Lee's 3Q profit falls 22 percentDOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — Food maker Sara Lee says its fiscal third-quarter profit fell 22 percent as sales dropped on a consumer spending pullback and the stronger dollar.
Bank of America, Boeing, Macy's, Symantec among big market movers ThursdayMay 8th, 2009 Bank of America, Boeing, Macy's big moversNEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
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Bank of America Corp., up 82 cents at $13.51
Two analysts upgraded the bank ahead of the "stress test" results, saying it will be able to raise the capital regulators require. Boeing Co., down 67 cents at $43.53
The jet maker said orders for its commercial airliners dropped 71 percent in April from the same time last year.
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