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Wal-Mart’s Adjusted Q4 Net Beats View, but U.S. Sales Fall Again (WMT)

Retail superpower Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. ( WMT ) on Tuesday posted better-than-expected adjusted fourth quarter earnings, but its same-store sales in the U.S. fell...

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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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Marathon Oil’s Target Boosted at Goldman Sachs (MRO)

Integrated oil and natural gas producer Marathon Oil Corporation ( MRO ) on Monday saw its price target upped by analysts at Goldman Sachs. The firm said it raised...

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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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Northrop Grumman’s Q4 Earnings Fall; Forecast Lowered (NOC)

Defense contractor Northrop Grumman Corporation ( NOC ) on Wednesday posted better-than-expected fourth quarter profits, but lowered its full-year forecast below...

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Wyndham Worldwide Adjusted Q4 Profit Beats View; Dividend Boosted (WYN)

Hotel operator Wyndham Worldwide Corporation ( WYN ) on Wednesday said its fourth quarter profit rose almost 7% from last year, beating analyst estimates, and announced...

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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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Clorox Q2 Earnings Plunge 81% on Charges; Adjusted Net Beats View (CLX)

Cleaning products maker The Clorox Company ( CLX ) on Friday said its fourth quarter profit plummeted 81% from last year due to hefty one-time charges, but its...

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Kellogg Upgraded to “Outperform” at Wells Fargo (K)

Cereal maker Kellogg Company ( K ) on Friday saw its rating and price target boosted on Friday by analysts at Wells Fargo. The firm said it upgraded K from “Market...

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General Electric’s Price Target Boosted at Oppenheimer (GE)

Multinational conglomerate General Electric Company ( GE ) on Wednesday saw its price target boosted by analysts at Oppenheimer. The firm said it now expects GE...

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Time Warner Boosts Dividend as Q4 Results Beat Expectations (TWX)

Media giant Time Warner Inc. ( TWX ) on Wednesday reported better-than-expected fourth quarter results, forecast strong 2011 earnings, and announced an 11% hike...

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