Gannett expects 3rd-quarter earnings to top expectations; sales missSeptember 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.
RealNetworks director John Chapple resignsSeptember 11th, 2009 RealNetworks board member resignsSEATTLE — Digital entertainment company RealNetworks Inc. said Friday John Chapple has resigned from its board to focus on other responsibilities.
Shoe retailer DSW's profit tops analysts estimate, raises fiscal year outlookAugust 26th, 2009 DSW 2Q profit beats Street viewCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Shoe retailer DSW Inc. said Wednesday its second-quarter profit fell 31 percent but it still beat Wall Street's consensus prediction.
Toro backs sales outlook, revises 3rd-quarter profit estimate on chargesAugust 20th, 2009 Toro still expects 2009 sales to fall 18 percentBLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Toro Co., which makes outdoor maintenance equipment, on Thursday backed its 2009 sales guidance, saying that it still expects sales to drop about 18 percent.
Judge issues preliminary injunction barring RealNetworks from selling DVD copying technologyAugust 12th, 2009 Judge rules against RealNetworks DVD copy softwareLOS ANGELES — A federal judge has barred RealNetworks Inc. from selling a device that allows consumers to copy DVDs to their computer hard drives, pending a full trial.
Fossil raises full-year profit guidance again, says recession will weigh on quarterly resultsAugust 11th, 2009 Fossil increases full-year earnings forecast againRICHARDSON, Texas — Fossil Inc, which makes watches and other fashion accessories, raised its full-year earnings outlook for the second time in three months after reporting second-quarter results that beat analysts' estimates. The company now expects 2009 profit of $1.63 to $1.73 per share.
Fossil anticipates recession will weigh on its 3rd-quarter, 4th-quarter profit resultsAugust 11th, 2009 Fossil expects recession to weigh on outlookRICHARDSON, Texas — Fossil Inc, which makes watches, shoes and other fashion accessories, said Tuesday that it expects the recession to weigh on both its third-quarter and fourth-quarter earnings results. The company said it anticipates third-quarter profit of 38 cents to 42 cents per share.
Inter Parfums second-quarter profit grows 12 percent despite sales slumpAugust 11th, 2009 Inter Parfums 2Q profit grows 12 percentNEW YORK —Perfume company Inter Parfums Inc. reported after the market closed Monday that its profit grew 12 percent in the second-quarter despite a slump in sales.
Alliant Techsystems raises 2010 sales and earnings outlook citing strong 1st-quarter resultsAugust 6th, 2009 Alliant Techsystems boosts fiscal 2010 guidanceMINNEAPOLIS — Military contractor Alliant Techsystems Inc. on Thursday boosted its full-year earnings and sales outlook citing strong fiscal first-quarter results.
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.
Supervalu 1st-quarter profit slips, but adjusted results top Wall Street's expectationsJuly 28th, 2009 Supervalu 1Q profit falls as sales declineMINNEAPOLIS — Grocery chain Supervalu Inc. said Tuesday that its fiscal first-quarter profit dropped 30 percent as sales and profit margins softened as it cut prices and spent more on promotions.
Grocer Safeway's profit edges up in second-quarter thanks to a tax benefitJuly 23rd, 2009 Grocer Safeway's profit up slightly in 2QPORTLAND, Ore. — Safeway Inc.
Shares at paint maker Sherwin-Williams skid after 2nd quarter resultsJuly 21st, 2009 Sherwin-Williams shares fall after earnings reportCHICAGO — Shares of Sherwin-Williams Co. dropped Tuesday after the paint maker said its same-store sales fell during the second quarter.
AMD 2Q sales slump 13 pct, not as bad as Wall Street fearedJuly 21st, 2009 AMD 2Q sales slump 13 pctSAN FRANCISCO — Advanced Micro Devices Inc. narrowed its loss in the second quarter, even though sales at the chip company slumped 13 percent.
Textron's 1st-qtr profit sinks 63 pct on weak corporate jet demand; cuts 2009 profit outlookApril 28th, 2009 Textron's 1st-quarter profit falls 63 pctWASHINGTON — Textron Inc., which makes Cessna planes, Bell helicopters and turf maintenance equipment, said Tuesday its first-quarter profit fell 63 percent as the recession drove down demand for its corporate jets. It also slashed its 2009 profit outlook and said it expects more job cuts.