Earnings Up Almost 10% at Verizon in Quarter 2008-04-30 06:01 - More expensive wireless contracts helped drive earnings up nearly 10 percent during the carrier’s first quarter, offsetting declines in its traditional phone service.
Daimler’s Profit Slips Despite Solid Sales 2008-04-30 06:01 - The automaker posted first-quarter profit of 1.3 billion euros ($2.03 billion), down from the same period last year when results were lifted by a gain from a transfer of EADS shares.
Corning Profit Surges on Strong Glass Demand 2008-04-30 06:01 - First-quarter profit tripled to more than $1 billion, exceeding Wall Street’s estimates, on soaring demand for glass used in flat-screen televisions and laptop computers.
Declines in Europe Hit Profit at U.S. Steel 2008-04-30 06:01 - First-quarter earnings fell 14 percent as higher sales failed to offset pretax charges and declines in the steel producer’s European and tubular businesses.
Belo Posts Loss After Newspaper Spinoff 2008-04-30 06:01 - The first-quarter $15.4 million loss includes charges related to the spin-off of the broadcaster’s newspapers, including the Dallas Morning News, into a separate company, AH Belo.
Office Depot Net Drops as U.S. Sales Fall 2008-04-30 06:01 - First-quarter profit dropped 55 percent as sales declined across North America, but results still managed to top Wall Street’s expectations.
Avon Profit Jumps on Strong Global Sales 2008-04-30 05:56 - Strength in emerging and developing markets offset the impact of a weak economy and service problems in North America for the cosmetics seller.
Martha Stewart Quarterly Loss Narrows 2008-04-30 05:55 - The media company cited higher advertising sales at its flagship magazine and other titles as it narrowed its first-quarter loss to $4.2 million from $11.9 million a year ago.
Archer Daniels Midland Profit Jumps 42% 2008-04-30 05:55 - Earnings grew to $517 million, beating Wall Street estimates, as the agricultural processor took advantage of a volatile commodities market.
