AP – Wal-Mart Stores Inc. says its second-quarter profit rose 5.7 percent, fueled by strong international sales and expense cutting. But the world’s largest retailer still wasn’t able to reverse a two-year U.S.
AP – The Estee Lauder Cos. said fiscal fourth-quarter results rose 72 percent, helped by strong sales at airports and U.S. department stores and in emerging markets
AP – The Estee Lauder Cos. said fiscal fourth-quarter results rose 72 percent, helped by strong sales at airports and U.S.
AP – J.C. Penney Co.
AP – J.C. Penney Co.
Reuters – Chinese social networking site Renren Inc posted a small quarterly profit as online advertisement segment rose, but forecast third-quarter revenue largely below market expectations, sending its shares down 8 percent in aftermarket trade.
AP – Nordstrom Inc.
AP – Nordstrom Inc. reported a 20 percent increase in profits for the second quarter as its wealthy shoppers have gone back to spending. The company also boosted its full-year profit outlook.
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.
AP – Sara Lee Corp. said its fiscal fourth-quarter profit fell 41 percent even as revenue rose. Its adjusted results met analysts’ expectations.
