E.W. Scripps Profit Jumps 23% 2008-04-25 05:56 - The media company said first-quarter profit grew to $84.1 million, mostly because of higher ratings and ad sales at Scripps Networks, which includes HGTV and Food Network.
Coca-Cola Enterprises Net Falls 2008-04-25 05:56 - The Coca-Cola bottler said first-quarter profit fell to $8 million from $15 million a year ago, hurt by higher expenses, restructuring charges and weak sales in North America.
3M Profit Falls but Beats Estimates 2008-04-25 05:56 - The maker of Scotch tape and Post-It notes said profit fell 28% from the year-earlier period when it had a big gain on the sale of one of its businesses, but sales rose 9 percent.
Safeway Profit Rises on Strong 2008-04-25 05:55 - The supermarket posted quarterly profit of $193.4 million, up from $174.4 a year earlier, helped by strong demand for fuel and the early Easter holiday.
Whirlpool Profit Down 20% on Higher Costs 2008-04-25 05:55 - The home appliance maker also cited seven consecutive quarters of lower U.S. product demand for the first quarter results, which fell far below analysts? estimates.
Newell Rubbermaid Posts Higher Net, but Cuts Forecast 2008-04-25 05:55 - The company said net income increased to $56.9 million from $49.3 million a year ago on strength in the home and family businesses, but it cut its full-year outlook amid soaring materials costs.
Newmont Mining Profit Jumps on Higher Prices 2008-04-25 05:55 - Newmont Mining reported its first-quarter net income climbed more than fivefold to $370 million as it lowered production costs while gold prices jumped.
Northrop Grumman Profit Falls on Ship Charge 2008-04-25 05:55 - The military contractor said first-quarter profit fell sharply as it took a large charge for a delayed warship. It also cuts its full-year earnings forecast.
E.D.S. Profit Falls, but Still Tops Expectations 2008-04-25 05:54 - Texas-based E.D.S. said it earned $62 million in the first quarter, down from $164 million a year earlier when it recorded a huge contract termination payment from Verizon.
Travelers Posts Lower Profit, but Raises Outlook 2008-04-25 05:54 - SAINT PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Insurer Travelers Companies said Thursday its profit declined in the first quarter, in part because investment income fell amid a weak market.
