Earnings schedule for week of 8/15/2011 (AP)
AP – Major companies tentatively scheduled to report quarterly earnings next week:
Wendy’s, free of Arby’s, reports higher net income (AP)
AP – Wendy’s says its net income climbed slightly in the second quarter on improving sales in its first earnings period since selling the struggling Arby’s chain.
Summary Box: Macy’s 2Q earnings up 64 pct (AP)
AP – SOARING RESULTS: Department store chain Macy’s Inc.
Summary Box: Macy’s 2Q earnings up 64 pct (AP)
AP – SOARING RESULTS: Department store chain Macy’s Inc. reported that its net income climbed 64 percent to $241 million, or 55 cents per share
Nestle half-year net profit down on franc’s rise (AP)
AP – Swiss food and drink giant Nestle SA posted a drop in half-year earnings Wednesday, blaming volatile markets, rising commodity prices and particularly the strength of the Swiss franc for dragging down profits.
Nestle half-year net profit down on franc’s rise (AP)
AP – Swiss food and drink giant Nestle SA posted a drop in half-year earnings Wednesday, blaming volatile markets, rising commodity prices and particularly the strength of the Swiss franc for dragging down profits.
AIG shares at 17-month low after earnings (Reuters)
Reuters – Shares in bailed-out insurer American International Group Inc hit a 17-month low on Friday, as analysts said that the company’s earnings were still complicated and that it warranted a discount to peers.
AIG shares at 17-month low after earnings (Reuters)
Reuters – Shares in bailed-out insurer American International Group Inc hit a 17-month low on Friday, as analysts said that the company’s earnings were still complicated and that it warranted a discount to peers.
Summary Box: LinkedIn 1st post-IPO bow impresses (AP)
AP – GOOD FIRST IMPRESSION: LinkedIn gave Wall Street what it wanted in its first quarterly report since its ballyhooed initial public offering in May. The online professional networking service’s revenue and membership growth accelerated and the company posted higher earnings to the pleasant surprise of analysts who were bracing for a loss.
Summary Box: LinkedIn 1st post-IPO bow impresses (AP)
AP – GOOD FIRST IMPRESSION: LinkedIn gave Wall Street what it wanted in its first quarterly report since its ballyhooed initial public offering in May. The online professional networking service’s revenue and membership growth accelerated and the company posted higher earnings to the pleasant surprise of analysts who were bracing for a loss.