2005-08-16 15:43:59 Home Depot sees stronger-than-forecast profit growth2
CHICAGO (AFX) -- Home Depot Inc., the world's largest home-improvement retailer, raised its 2005 profit forecast higher Tuesday after posting the best operating margin in company history.
2005-08-16 15:41:37 Home Depot sees stronger-than-forecast profit growth1
CHICAGO (AFX) -- Home Depot Inc., the world's largest home-improvement retailer, raised its 2005 profit forecast higher Tuesday after posting the best operating margin in company history.
2005-08-16 15:36:36 Highlights of rising and falling U.S. stocks2
Advancers
American Science and Engineering shares rose almost 3% after the company received a contract worth $38.6 million for 32 of its Z Backscatter Vans from the U.S. government.
2005-08-16 15:24:36 Wal-Mart profit up 6%; lowers forecast4
CHICAGO (AFX) -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. on Tuesday turned in its most modest quarterly growth performance in four years, and the retailing giant lowered its earnings expectations for the third quarter, blaming higher prices at the gas pump.
2005-08-16 14:33:06 Wal-Mart profit up 6%; lowers forecast3
CHICAGO (AFX) -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. on Tuesday turned in its most modest quarterly growth performance in four years, and the retailing giant lowered its earnings expectations for the third quarter, blaming higher prices at the gas pump.
2005-08-16 14:15:32 Wal-Mart profit up 6%; lowers forecast2
CHICAGO (AFX) -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. on Tuesday turned in its most modest quarterly growth performance in four years, and the retailing giant lowered its earnings expectations for the third quarter, blaming higher prices at the pump.
2005-08-16 14:09:56 Wal-Mart posts 6% profit growth, eyes upturn1
CHICAGO (AFX) -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. on Tuesday turned in its most modest quarterly growth performance in four years, and the retailing giant lowered its earnings expectations for the third quarter, blaming higher prices at the pump.
2005-08-16 13:40:49 Brazil June retail sales up 5.31 pct year-on-year, up 1.18 pct from May
RIO DE JANEIRO (AFX) - Retail sales rose by 5.31 pct in volume in June from a year earlier, and by 1.18 pct from May on a seasonally adjusted basis, the IBGE national statistics institute said.
2005-08-16 13:05:35 Euroshares still higher midday, focus on US earnings, data
LONDON (AFX) - Europe's largest bourses remained higher in midday deals but gains were limited as Wall St looks to open lower and with trade generally quiet as attention has begun to shift to the US after recent heavy newsflow this side of the atlantic looks set to give way to events there, dealers said.
2005-08-16 12:36:38 Highlights of rising and falling U.S. stocks1
Stocks to watch
Bob Evans Farms Inc. reported fiscal first-quarter net earnings of $7.2 million, or 20 cents a share, compared with $14.2 million, or 40 cents a share, last year. It cited lower same-store sales and operating margins at Bob Evans Restaurants for the lower quarterly profit. The chain restaurant operator said sales rose to $395.6 million from $320.6 million, primarily because of its July 2004 acquisition of Mimi's Cafe. Same-store sales at Bob Evans Restaurants fell 1.9%, while same-store sales at Mimi's Cafe rose 3%.
2005-08-16 12:31:27 STOCKWATCH Bang & Olufsen continues higher as Danske Eq ups to 'buy' from 'hold'
COPENHAGEN (AFX) - Bang & Olufsen AS shares continued higher in early afternoon trade after yesterday's strong full-year earnings report, with Danske Equities upgrading the stock to 'buy' from 'hold', brokers said.
2005-08-16 12:04:10 Highlights of rising and falling U.S. stocks
Stocks to watch
Bob Evans Farms Inc. reported fiscal first-quarter net earnings of $7.2 million, or 20 cents a share, compared with $14.2 million, or 40 cents a share, last year. It cited lower same-store sales and operating margins at Bob Evans Restaurants for the lower quarterly profit. The chain restaurant operator said sales rose to $395.6 million from $320.6 million, primarily because of its July 2004 acquisition of Mimi's Cafe. Same-store sales at Bob Evans Restaurants fell 1.9%, while same-store sales at Mimi's Cafe rose 3%.
2005-08-16 11:58:36 Home Depot sees stronger-than-forecast profit growth
CHICAGO (AFX) -- Home Depot Inc., the world's largest home-improvement retailer, revised its 2005 profit forecast higher Tuesday after posting the best operating margin in company history.
2005-08-16 11:53:28 EU says 'working in good faith' on Chinese textile problem
BRUSSELS (AFX) - The European Commission is "working in good faith" on the problem of surging Chinese textile exports to the EU, a commission spokeswoman said.
2005-08-16 11:49:37 Wal-Mart posts 6% profit growth, eyes upturn
CHICAGO (AFX) -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. on Tuesday turned in its most modest quarterly growth performance in four years, but the retailing giant also said earnings will rise at a stronger pace in the second half.
2005-08-16 11:26:38 Wal-Mart earnings rise 5.8%, 3Q below Street forecasts
LONDON (AFX) -- Wal-Mart Stores said second-quarter earnings rose 5.8% to a record $2.8 billion, or 67 cents a share, with revenue up 10% to $77.5 billion.
2005-08-16 11:19:31 Home Depot quarterly profit rises, lifts 2005 earnings view
LONDON (AFX) -- Home Depot, Inc. said second-quarter net profit rose 17.1% to $1.8 billion, or 82 cents a share, from the year-earlier quarter and lifted its 2005 earnings outlook. Revenue for the period climbed 11.7% to $22.3 billion, with same-store sales up 4%. The results beat the average forecast for earnings of 79 cents a share and revenue of $22 billion of analysts polled by Thomson First Call. Looking ahead, the home products and services provider reiterated its outlook for 2005 sales growth between 9% and 12%. and lifted its earnings guidance for the year, saying it expects growth of between 14% and 17%.
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CHICAGO (AFX) -- Home Depot Inc., the world's largest home-improvement retailer, raised its 2005 profit forecast higher Tuesday after posting the best operating margin in company history.
2005-08-16 15:41:37 Home Depot sees stronger-than-forecast profit growth1
CHICAGO (AFX) -- Home Depot Inc., the world's largest home-improvement retailer, raised its 2005 profit forecast higher Tuesday after posting the best operating margin in company history.
2005-08-16 15:36:36 Highlights of rising and falling U.S. stocks2
Advancers
American Science and Engineering shares rose almost 3% after the company received a contract worth $38.6 million for 32 of its Z Backscatter Vans from the U.S. government.
2005-08-16 15:24:36 Wal-Mart profit up 6%; lowers forecast4
CHICAGO (AFX) -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. on Tuesday turned in its most modest quarterly growth performance in four years, and the retailing giant lowered its earnings expectations for the third quarter, blaming higher prices at the gas pump.
2005-08-16 14:33:06 Wal-Mart profit up 6%; lowers forecast3
CHICAGO (AFX) -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. on Tuesday turned in its most modest quarterly growth performance in four years, and the retailing giant lowered its earnings expectations for the third quarter, blaming higher prices at the gas pump.
2005-08-16 14:15:32 Wal-Mart profit up 6%; lowers forecast2
CHICAGO (AFX) -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. on Tuesday turned in its most modest quarterly growth performance in four years, and the retailing giant lowered its earnings expectations for the third quarter, blaming higher prices at the pump.
2005-08-16 14:09:56 Wal-Mart posts 6% profit growth, eyes upturn1
CHICAGO (AFX) -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. on Tuesday turned in its most modest quarterly growth performance in four years, and the retailing giant lowered its earnings expectations for the third quarter, blaming higher prices at the pump.
2005-08-16 13:40:49 Brazil June retail sales up 5.31 pct year-on-year, up 1.18 pct from May
RIO DE JANEIRO (AFX) - Retail sales rose by 5.31 pct in volume in June from a year earlier, and by 1.18 pct from May on a seasonally adjusted basis, the IBGE national statistics institute said.
2005-08-16 13:05:35 Euroshares still higher midday, focus on US earnings, data
LONDON (AFX) - Europe's largest bourses remained higher in midday deals but gains were limited as Wall St looks to open lower and with trade generally quiet as attention has begun to shift to the US after recent heavy newsflow this side of the atlantic looks set to give way to events there, dealers said.
2005-08-16 12:36:38 Highlights of rising and falling U.S. stocks1
Stocks to watch
Bob Evans Farms Inc. reported fiscal first-quarter net earnings of $7.2 million, or 20 cents a share, compared with $14.2 million, or 40 cents a share, last year. It cited lower same-store sales and operating margins at Bob Evans Restaurants for the lower quarterly profit. The chain restaurant operator said sales rose to $395.6 million from $320.6 million, primarily because of its July 2004 acquisition of Mimi's Cafe. Same-store sales at Bob Evans Restaurants fell 1.9%, while same-store sales at Mimi's Cafe rose 3%.
2005-08-16 12:31:27 STOCKWATCH Bang & Olufsen continues higher as Danske Eq ups to 'buy' from 'hold'
COPENHAGEN (AFX) - Bang & Olufsen AS shares continued higher in early afternoon trade after yesterday's strong full-year earnings report, with Danske Equities upgrading the stock to 'buy' from 'hold', brokers said.
2005-08-16 12:04:10 Highlights of rising and falling U.S. stocks
Stocks to watch
Bob Evans Farms Inc. reported fiscal first-quarter net earnings of $7.2 million, or 20 cents a share, compared with $14.2 million, or 40 cents a share, last year. It cited lower same-store sales and operating margins at Bob Evans Restaurants for the lower quarterly profit. The chain restaurant operator said sales rose to $395.6 million from $320.6 million, primarily because of its July 2004 acquisition of Mimi's Cafe. Same-store sales at Bob Evans Restaurants fell 1.9%, while same-store sales at Mimi's Cafe rose 3%.
2005-08-16 11:58:36 Home Depot sees stronger-than-forecast profit growth
CHICAGO (AFX) -- Home Depot Inc., the world's largest home-improvement retailer, revised its 2005 profit forecast higher Tuesday after posting the best operating margin in company history.
2005-08-16 11:53:28 EU says 'working in good faith' on Chinese textile problem
BRUSSELS (AFX) - The European Commission is "working in good faith" on the problem of surging Chinese textile exports to the EU, a commission spokeswoman said.
2005-08-16 11:49:37 Wal-Mart posts 6% profit growth, eyes upturn
CHICAGO (AFX) -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. on Tuesday turned in its most modest quarterly growth performance in four years, but the retailing giant also said earnings will rise at a stronger pace in the second half.
2005-08-16 11:26:38 Wal-Mart earnings rise 5.8%, 3Q below Street forecasts
LONDON (AFX) -- Wal-Mart Stores said second-quarter earnings rose 5.8% to a record $2.8 billion, or 67 cents a share, with revenue up 10% to $77.5 billion.
2005-08-16 11:19:31 Home Depot quarterly profit rises, lifts 2005 earnings view
LONDON (AFX) -- Home Depot, Inc. said second-quarter net profit rose 17.1% to $1.8 billion, or 82 cents a share, from the year-earlier quarter and lifted its 2005 earnings outlook. Revenue for the period climbed 11.7% to $22.3 billion, with same-store sales up 4%. The results beat the average forecast for earnings of 79 cents a share and revenue of $22 billion of analysts polled by Thomson First Call. Looking ahead, the home products and services provider reiterated its outlook for 2005 sales growth between 9% and 12%. and lifted its earnings guidance for the year, saying it expects growth of between 14% and 17%.
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