Centennial Communications posts higher 1st-quarter profit; DOJ clears takeover by AT&TOctober 13th, 2009 Centennial posts higher 1Q profit as costs declineWALL, N.J. — Centennial Communications Corp., which is being acquired by AT&T Inc., said Tuesday its fiscal first-quarter profit climbed as cost cuts offset a decline in revenue.
SonicWall gets $500,000 cybersecurity contract from government agencyAugust 26th, 2009 SonicWall gets $500,000 government contractSUNNYVALE, Calif. — Network security technology company SonicWall Inc.
Sportswear company Puma's 2nd-quarter profit down 16 percent to euro39 millionAugust 7th, 2009 Puma 2Q net profit falls 16 percentFRANKFURT — Sportswear maker Puma AG said Friday that its second-quarter net profit dropped 16 percent as higher operating costs and lower interest rates on investments weighed down its earnings. Herzogenaurach, Germany-based Puma said net earnings in the April-June period fell to euro39 million ($56 million) from euro46 million a year earlier.
SonicWALL launches new authorized training centerJuly 30th, 2009 BANGALORE - SonicWALL, a leading secure network infrastructure company, today announced the launch of its Authorized Training Center (ATC) in India by joining hands with WestconINDIA. This move is intended to strengthen SonicWALL's channel support in India by improving and expanding partner and end-user training resources.
Honda's net profit plunges 95.6 percentJuly 29th, 2009 TOKYO - Honda Motor Co saw its net profit plunge 95.6 percent to 7.56 billion yen ($80 million) in the April-to-June quarter because of a global decline in auto sales, the Japanese carmaker said Wednesday. Although cost-cutting measures showed some positive effects in earnings results in Honda's first quarter, Japan's second-largest carmaker said production cuts and a stronger yen reduced operating profit in those three months.
Swiss bank Credit Suisse reports 29 percent rise in 2Q net profit to $1.41 billionJuly 23rd, 2009 Credit Suisse reports $1.41 billion 2ndQ profitZURICH — Swiss bank Credit Suisse Group has reported a 29 percent rise in second-quarter net profit to 1.57 billion francs ($1.41 billion). The bank says the results include one-time charges, legal costs and tax benefits.
New York Times Co. reports 2nd-quarter profit despite an ad declineJuly 23rd, 2009 New York Times Co. reports surprising 2Q profitNEW YORK — The New York Times Co.
H&R Block reports strong fourth-quarter profit on higher bank income, tax prep feesJune 29th, 2009 H&R Block reports better-than-expected 4Q profitKANSAS CITY, Mo. — H&R Block, the nation's largest tax preparer, has reported better-than-expected profit for its fiscal fourth quarter as higher fees and more consumer financial services income offset a decline in the number of tax returns it prepared.
Carnival books better-than-expected 32 percent drop in 2nd-qtr profit but lowers 2009 outlookJune 18th, 2009 Carnival reports 32 percent drop in 2Q profitMIAMI — Cruise operator Carnival is reporting a better-than-expected 32 percent drop in second-quarter profit but is lowering its full-year forecast to reflect rising fuel costs. Miami-based Carnival Corp.
Hospitality industry profit falls 64 percent: AssochamJune 4th, 2009 NEW DELHI - India's hospitality sector has witnessed a fall of 64 percent in profit in the January-March quarter this year, thanks to the economic slowdown, an industry lobby report said here Thursday. "While on the one hand the inflow of foreign tourists came down sharply and the room rates contracted, on the other hand there was a rise in expenses," the report by the Associated Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Assocham) said.
VeriSign reports 1st-quarter profit on boost in revenue, lower restructuring costsMay 9th, 2009 VeriSign reports 1Q profit on revenue, lower costsMOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — VeriSign Inc., which provides Internet infrastructure services, said Thursday it posted a first-quarter profit on a boost in revenue and lower expenses.
Washington Post reports 1st-quarter loss on charges, slight decline in revenueMay 1st, 2009 Washington Post reports 1st-quarter lossWASHINGTON — Washington Post reports it moved to a loss in the first quarter on one-time impairment and restructuring costs. The company, whose properties include Newsweek magazine, Kaplan education services and its namesake newspaper, lost $19.2 million, or $2.04 per share, compared with a profit of $38.8 million, or $4.08 per share, in the year-ago quarter.
Washington Post Co. reports 1st-quarter loss on charges, slight decline in revenueMay 1st, 2009 Washington Post Co. reports loss, ad plungeNEW YORK — The Washington Post Co.
Chinese refiner Sinopec says 1Q net profit up 85 pct on higher fuel prices, lower crude costsApril 28th, 2009 Chinese refiner Sinopec: 1Q net profit up 85 pctSHANGHAI — China Petroleum & Chemical Corp., Asia's largest refiner by capacity, said Tuesday that its net profit rose 85 percent in the first quarter, helped by rising prices for oil products and lower crude oil costs. The company, also known as Sinopec, reported a net profit of 11.2 billion yuan ($1.6 billion) in January-March, up from 6.06 billion yuan in the first quarter of 2008.
SonicWall expects to post profit in 2nd quarter; revenue outlook slightly below expectationsApril 27th, 2009 SonicWall expects to post profit in 2QSUNNYVALE, Calif. — Network security technology company SonicWall Inc.
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