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Hibbett (HIBB) Posts 24% Profit Rise in 1Q

Larry Davidson / May 19, 2012 5:22 PM

Hibbett Sports, Inc. (NASDAQ:HIBB) announced Friday that its fiscal Q1 net income rose 24% on greater demand for the sneakers and other athletic gear its stores sell. For the quarter

El Paso (EP) Requests US Blessing to Export LNG
John Stevens / May 19, 2012 4:59 PM
El Paso Corp (NYSE:EP)’s subsidiary has sought US Department of Energy’s approval to export liquefied natural gas from a workstation off the coast of Georgia. In a letter posted Tuesday,
Donaldson (DCI) Profit Goes Beyond Forecasts in Q3
Eric Brown / May 19, 2012 4:34 PM
Donaldson Company, Inc (NYSE:DCI) announced Friday a profit for the Q3 that rose 15% as compared to previous year, reflecting enhanced margins and revenue expansion. Earnings per share for the
Foot Locker (FL) Posts Encouraging Q1 Results
David Goldberg / May 19, 2012 4:05 PM
Foot Locker, Inc (NYSE:FL), an athletic apparel and footwear company, posted Friday a higher Q1 profit, helped by almost 9% expansion in sales. Comparable-store sales increased 9.7% from previous year.

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Yahoo (YHOO) Nears Alibaba Deal; Shares Up Technology News / May 19, 2012
Brown Shoe (BWS) Posts Drop in Q1 Profit Business News / May 19, 2012
Ross Stores (ROST) Net Increases 21% Business News / May 18, 2012
Pacific Sunwear (PSUN) Loss Narrows in Q1 Nasdaq News / May 18, 2012
Precision Castparts (PCP) Posts 24% Increase in Q4 Net Stock News / May 18, 2012
Marvell Technology (MRVL) Q1 Results Goes Beyond Estimates Technology News / May 18, 2012

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Hibbett (HIBB) Posts 24% Profit Rise in 1Q May 19, 2012 5:22 PM
Hibbett Sports, Inc. (NASDAQ:HIBB) announced Friday that its fiscal Q1 net income rose 24% on
Pacific Sunwear (PSUN) Loss Narrows in Q1 May 18, 2012 3:49 PM
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. (NASDAQ:PSUN)’s fiscal Q1 loss narrowed on enhanced same-store sales and
Brocade Profit Rises 51% in Q2 May 18, 2012 1:36 PM
Brocade Communications Systems, Inc (NASDAQ:BRCD)’s fiscal Q2 profit increased 51% as margins enhanced and interest
Sales Growth Boosts Autodesk (ADSK) Earnings; Net Up 14% May 18, 2012 11:25 AM
Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK)’s, a design software maker, fiscal Q1 earnings increased 14% on stronger revenue
Jack In The Box (JACK) Posts Higher 2Q Net May 17, 2012 5:13 PM
Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ:JACK)’s fiscal Q2 income increased on stronger restaurant margins and
Costs Hurt Citi Trends (CTRN) 1Q Net May 17, 2012 3:49 PM
Citi Trends, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTRN) announced Wednesday that its Q1 revenue increased but its profit dropped
Red Robin Sales Fall Short of Predictions May 17, 2012 1:34 PM
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc (NASDAQ:RRGB)’s, a restaurant operator, announced that its Q1 revenue fell
Buyout Speculation Send Amylin (AMLN) Shares 6% Higher May 16, 2012 11:26 AM
Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc (NASDAQ:AMLN) rose 6% in early trading Tuesday following analysts at Leerink Swann
Credit Suisse Upgrades Amazon (AMZN) to Outperform May 16, 2012 11:25 AM
Amazon.com, Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) shares increased almost 3% Tuesday to $229.23. Credit Suisse analyst Spencer Wang
Nvidia (NVDA) and Intellectual Ventures Purchase Wireless Patents May 15, 2012 5:55 PM
NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) and patent-portfolio incubator Intellectual Ventures mutually bought nearly 500 wireless communication patents

Lower Costs Boost Merck (MRK) Earnings; Net up 67% April 29, 2012 3:08 PM
Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK)’s Q1 earnings increased 67% as the drug maker’s cost controls
Charges Send Procter & Gamble (PG) Profit Lower April 29, 2012 12:55 PM
The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG), a consumer products maker, on Friday announced that net
Chevron (CVX) Hikes Quarterly Dividend April 26, 2012 2:59 PM
Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX)‘s board authorized an 11% dividend hike, joining a growing list of companies
AT&T (T) Net Up Regardless of Fewer Subscribers April 25, 2012 11:41 AM
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) profit boosted 5.2%, though it added less contract wireless clients in the
Industrial Strength Boosts 3M Earnings April 25, 2012 9:05 AM
3M Co (NYSE:MMM) Q1 earnings ascended 4.1% as sales in the diversified company’s industrial and
JPMorgan (JPM) to Sell US Metal Concentrates Unit April 23, 2012 12:55 PM
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) is agreed to sell its US metal concentrates business, Reuters
Pfizer Plans to Sell Baby-Formula Division to Nestlé April 23, 2012 10:15 AM
Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) is likely to declare a more than $10 billion agreement Monday to
McDonald’s (MCD) Net Up 4.8% April 22, 2012 8:34 AM
McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD)‘s Q1 earnings increased 4.8% as the world’s biggest fast-food chain’s sales increased
Bank of America (BAC) Earnings Drops 68% April 20, 2012 10:59 AM
Bank of America Corp (NYSE:BAC)‘s Q1 profit dropped 68% as huge debt-related charges skewed results
Subscriber Sign Ups Boosts Verizon (VZ) Earnings by 17% April 20, 2012 10:04 AM
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ)‘s Q1 earnings increased 17% as added contract wireless and FiOS subscribers

Stronger Tax Business Boosts Intuit (INTU) Earnings by 6.7% May 18, 2012 2:43 PM
Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:INTU)’s fiscal Q3 earnings increased 6.7% as the tax-software maker posted modest expansion
GameStop (GME) Posts Lower Q1 Profit May 18, 2012 2:06 PM
GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME) announced Thursday that its Q1 profit dropped to $72.5 million, or 54
Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) Net Drops Sharply May 17, 2012 2:42 PM
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE:ANF) announced a sharp decline in fiscal Q1 earnings as the
Sprint (S) Chief Defends Its Deal with Apple May 16, 2012 3:59 PM
Sprint Nextel Corporation (NYSE:S) defended to shareholders its agreement with Apple Inc. to purchase $15.5
Clorox (CLX) Hikes Quarterly Dividend 6.7% May 16, 2012 2:20 PM
The Clorox Company (NYSE:CLX) increased its quarterly dividend 6.7%, continuing its streak of amplified yearly
Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) CEO Compensation Totaled $48 Million in 2011 May 16, 2012 10:59 AM
Abercrombie & Fitch Co (NYSE:ANF) Chief Executive Michael Jefferies’ compensation package over doubled previous year,
Coty Pulls Out $10.7 Billion Avon (AVP) Bid May 15, 2012 2:35 PM
Coty Inc., the manufacturer of perfumes by Beyonce Knowles, discarded its sweetened $10.7 billion offer
Best Buy Chairman Resigns Following CEO Investigation May 15, 2012 2:05 PM
Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY)‘s founder Richard Schulze is resigning as chairman of the beleaguered
Sales Worries Send Harley-Davidson (HOG) Shares Lower May 14, 2012 2:07 PM
Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) moved down Friday on concerns of a potential hold back in demand
Best Buy Former CEO Receives Last Pay of $7.1 million May 13, 2012 8:45 AM
In his final fiscal year as chief executive of Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY), Brian

Precision Castparts (PCP) Posts 24% Increase in Q4 Net May 18, 2012 3:22 PM
Precision Castparts Corp (NYSE:PCP)’s fiscal Q4 earnings increased 24% as a strong aerospace market contributed
Deere (DE) Posts 17% Rise in Profit May 17, 2012 4:06 PM
Deere & Company (NYSE:DE)’s fiscal Q2 earnings increased 17% as the world’s leading manufacturer of
Petrobras (PBR) Net Down 16% in Q1 May 17, 2012 1:45 PM
Petroleo Brasileiro SA (ADR) (NYSE:PBR), or Petrobras, a Brazilian state-run energy firm, stated late Tuesday
Target (TGT) Net Up 1.2% May 17, 2012 12:32 PM
Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT)’s fiscal Q1 earnings increased 1.2%, assisted by a stronger-than-projected top line, though
Home Depot (HD) Announces 27% Increase in Quarterly Profit May 16, 2012 3:27 PM
The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD)’s fiscal Q1 earnings increased 27%, thanks partly to a debt-extinguishment
Safeway (SWY) Hikes Dividend by 21% May 16, 2012 1:04 PM
Safeway Inc (NYSE:SWY) hiked its quarterly dividend 21%, looking to increase shareholder value with an
Fitch Downgrades Harsco (HSC) Rating; Cites Cash Flow Concerns May 15, 2012 12:17 PM
Fitch Ratings cut its investment-grade ratings on Harsco Corporation (NYSE:HSC) by one notch, citing the
Osiris Therapeutics (OSIR) Q1 Loss Narrows, Shares Rise May 14, 2012 3:02 PM
Osiris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSIR), a stem cell therapy developer, rose Friday following the company announced
Fitch Lowers JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) Ratings; Cites Trading Loss May 13, 2012 11:09 AM
Fitch Ratings announced on Friday it lowered JPMorgan Chase & Co (NYSE:JPM) long-term credit rating
Dillard’s (DDS) Posts Strong 1Q Earnings Results May 13, 2012 9:03 AM
Dillard’s, Inc. (NYSE:DDS) advanced on Friday following the department-store operator announced its Q1 net income