Asian stock markets down on lower Japan exports (AP)

AP – Asian stocks sank Thursday after Japan announced that exports had fallen for the fifth straight month in July and weak forecasts in the U.S. fed fears of a second recession.

Limited Brands 2nd-qtr profit, revenue both rise (AP)

AP – Limited Brands Inc. says its second-quarter net income rose 29 percent as sales rose at its Victoria’s Secret and Bath and Body Works stores.

US stocks rise after more strong earnings reports (AP)

AP – U.S. stocks resumed their rally Wednesday after a series of earnings reports came in better than expected.

US stocks rise after more strong earnings reports (AP)

AP – U.S. stocks resumed their rally Wednesday after a series of earnings reports came in better than expected.

Deere 3Q profit up 15 percent, outlook improves (AP)

AP – Deere & Co.’s third-quarter net income jumped 15 percent and it boosted its outlook for the year Wednesday with global demand for its green and gold equipment still strong.

Deere 3Q profit up 15 percent, outlook improves (AP)

AP – Deere & Co.’s third-quarter net income jumped 15 percent and it boosted its outlook for the year Wednesday with global demand for its green and gold equipment still strong.

Target’s 2Q profits up 3.7 percent (AP)

AP – Target Corp., buoyed by its push into groceries and incentives it offers credit cardholders, posted a 3.7 percent increase in second-quarter profit and said earnings for the year will beat Wall Street estimates.

Target’s 2Q profits up 3.7 percent (AP)

AP – Target Corp., buoyed by its push into groceries and incentives it offers credit cardholders, posted a 3.7 percent increase in second-quarter profit and said earnings for the year will beat Wall Street estimates.

Abercrombie & Fitch 2Q net income jumps (AP)

AP – Abercrombie & Fitch Co. said Wednesday its second-quarter net income rose 64 percent, boosted by higher demand for its preppy fashions in the U.S. and Europe

Abercrombie & Fitch 2Q net income jumps (AP)

AP – Abercrombie & Fitch Co. said Wednesday its second-quarter net income rose 64 percent, boosted by higher demand for its preppy fashions in the U.S. and Europe.