Rite Aid posts smaller-than-expected loss, but predicts bigger deficit and lower sales

September 24th, 2009 Rite Aid posts smaller 2Q loss, cuts forecastNEW YORK — Rite Aid Corp. on Thursday reported a smaller second-quarter loss than a year ago as it cut expenses, but the nation's third-largest drugstore operator lowered its expectations for the fiscal year due to the weak economy and high unemployment.

September 24th, 2009 Rite Aid posts smaller 2Q loss, cuts forecastNEW YORK — Rite Aid Corp. on Thursday reported a smaller second-quarter loss than a year ago as it cut expenses, but the nation's third-largest drugstore operator lowered its expectations for the fiscal year due to the weak economy and high unemployment.

August 28th, 2009 Cost Plus reports smaller loss in 2QOAKLAND, Calif. — Specialty home retailer Cost Plus Inc.

August 27th, 2009 Cost Plus expects loss third-quarter loss to widenOAKLAND, Calif. — Specialty home retailer Cost Plus Inc.

August 19th, 2009 Spreadtrum posts better-than-expected 2Q resultsNEW YORK — China's Spreadtrum Communications Inc., which makes chips for wireless phones, said Tuesday that slid to a second-quarter loss as revenue tumbled 60 percent. But the company still beat analysts' expectations and forecast better-than-expected third-quarter revenue, sending shares up 14 percent in after-hours electronic trading.

August 19th, 2009 Tween Brands posts smaller 2Q lossNEW ALBANY, Ohio — Tween Brands Inc., a clothing retailer for girls age 7 to 14, said Wednesday it lost $2.8 million in the second quarter as revenue slipped during the recession, especially at stores open at least one year. The New Albany, Ohio-based company lost 11 cents per share in the quarter that ended Aug.

August 12th, 2009 Sara Lee posts $14 million loss in fiscal 4QDOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — Sara Lee Corp.

July 30th, 2009 Oshkosh posts 3rd-quarter loss on lower demandOSHKOSH, Wis. — Vehicle maker Oshkosh Corp.

July 29th, 2009 STMicroelectronics posts larger 2Q lossNEW YORK — Swiss chip maker STMicroelectronics NV posted a wider net loss for its second quarter Tuesday as revenue declined, but said its results reflect "solid progress across several key fronts" and sales were better than planned. The company posted a net loss of $318 million, or 36 cents per share, compared with a loss of $47 million, or 5 cents per share, in the same period a year earlier.

July 29th, 2009 SBA Communications posts wider 2Q lossBOCA RATON, Fla. — SBA Communications Corp., which leases cell phone towers to wireless providers, on Tuesday posted a wider-than-expected loss for its second quarter as operating costs grew.

June 24th, 2009 Rite Aid pares 1Q loss and reduces spendingNEW YORK — Drugstore operator Rite Aid Corp. said Wednesday it narrowed its fiscal first-quarter loss by closing stores and trimming costs, and making progress as it works to eliminate $6 billion in debt.

June 12th, 2009 National Semi posts $64M 4Q loss but tops viewsSANTA CLARA, Calif. — National Semiconductor Corp.

May 5th, 2009 Electronic Arts posts 4Q lossNEW YORK — Electronic Arts is reporting a smaller net loss for its fiscal fourth quarter, a period with few hit game launches. It also confirms its guidance for the current fiscal year.

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 23rd, 2009 Royal predicts better 2009 profit than expectedMIAMI — Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. offered a brighter forecast than expected for its 2009 earnings on Thursday, saying its bookings are stabilizing and cost-cutting efforts are taking hold.