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Macy’s Q4 Profit Surges 50%, Beating View (M)

Department store operator Macy’s, Inc. ( M ) on Tuesday posted a 50% gain in fourth quarter profit, aided by higher sales, and issued a solid 2011 forecast....

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V.F. Corp Q4 Profit Rises on Higher Sales, Beating View (VFC)

Apparel maker V.F. Corporation ( VFC ) on Tuesday said its fourth quarter profit rose from last year on higher sales, beating anlayst estimates. The Greensboro,...

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Hormel’s Q1 Earnings Beat View; Forecast Raised (HRL)

Packaged foods giant Hormel Foods Corporation ( HRL ) on Tuesday said its fiscal first quarter profit jumped 34% from last year, beating analyst estimates, and...

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EOG Resources’ Target, Estimates Boosted at Goldman Sachs (EOG)

Natural gas producer EOG Resources, Inc. ( EOG ) on Friday saw its price target and earnings estimates raised by analysts at Goldman Sachs. The firm maintained...

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CF Industries Q4 Profit Beats View on Rising Fertilizer Demand (CF)

Fertilizer maker CF Industries Holdings, Inc. ( CF ) late Thursday posted better-than-expected fourth quarter earnings results, aided by strong demand for its products...

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Nordstrom Q4 Profit Jumps 35%; Will Acquire HauteLook for $180 Million (JWN)

Fashion retailer Nordstrom, Inc. ( JWN ) late Thursday said its fourth quarter profit surged 35% from last year, beating analyst estimates, as the company announced...

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Nokia, Microsoft Announce Strategic Smartphone Alliance (NOK, MSFT)

Mobile phone maker Nokia Corporation ( NOK ) and software giant Microsoft Corporation ( MSFT ) on Friday announced a pact to team up against rivals Apple ( AAPL...

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Expedia Q4 Profit Plunges 30% on Charges; Adjusted Net Misses View (EXPE)

Online travel agency Expedia, Inc. ( EXPE ) late Thursday said its fourth quarter profit fell 30% from last year on one-time items, sending its shares plunging...

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Polo Ralph Lauren Q3 Profit Rises, Beating View; Forecast Raised; Dividend Doubled (RL)

Apparel maker Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation ( RL ) on Wednesday reported better-than-expected fiscal third quarter earnings, raised its forecast, and doubled its...

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Ingersoll-Rand Shares Plummet as Q4 Profit Misses View (IR)

Climate control systems maker Ingersoll-Rand plc ( IR ) on Wednesday said its fourth quarter profit jumped 52% from last year, but results still missed analyst...

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Strong Demand Propels Agrium’s Q4 Earnings Beat (AGU)

Fertilizer maker Agrium Inc. ( AGU ) on Wednesday posted better-than-expected fourth quarter earnings results, as higher crop prices fueled demand for its products....

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Disney Shares Pop on Solid Q1 Earnings (DIS)

Entertainment giant The Walt Disney Company ( DIS ) on Wednesday said its fiscal first quarter profit jumped 54% from last year, beating analyst estimates and sending...

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