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Despite Lowered Outlook, Dell Earnings Seen As Strong
TechWeb - Don't think optimistic times are over for the No.1 PC company, said ARM Research Inc. Dell Inc. will continue to lead the competition, the research firm suggests.
Stocks Set to Open Lower on Apple Downgrade
AP - U.S. stock futures were down slightly Friday ahead of the release of October non-farm payrolls data, and after a broker downgraded its rating on Apple Computer Inc. citing recent stock appreciation.
Wall Street seen mixed
Reuters - Shares on Wall Street are expected to
open mixed on Friday, with investors hoping monthly non-farm
payrolls figures later will further demonstrate a healthy
economy, but one with inflationary pressures contained.
Westar profit rises
Reuters - Utility operator Westar Energy Inc.
on Friday reported higher third-quarter profit on higher
valuations for fuel contracts, warmer weather and reduced
interest expense.
British Airways Posts Profit Dip on Costs
AP - British Airways PLC posted a 24 percent drop in second quarter net profit Friday, blaming higher fuel costs and the absence of a large one-time gain that boosted the result a year ago.
Puma Profit Rises on U.S. Shoe Demand
AP - Puma AG, the sports apparel and shoe maker that has lagged behind rivals Adidas-Salomon AG and Nike Inc., said third-quarter net profit rose 11 percent as demand for its sports shoes surged in the United States.
Stock markets set for lower flat as U.S. employment report falls short
Canadian Press - TORONTO (CP) - New York stock market futures indicated a flat open Friday as the October employment report came up short of expectations.
NYSE sets date for Archipelago vote
USATODAY.com - Ignoring a movement by dissident shareholders to change the terms of the deal, the New York Stock Exchange has set a date of Dec. 6 for its seat holders to vote on its proposed merger with the electronic trading platform Archipelago.
Repsol's 3Q Profit Increases 22 Percent
AP - Spanish-Argentine oil and energy company Repsol YPF said Friday it posted a 22 percent rise in third-quarter net profit, with strong refining operations offsetting a bigger-than-expected decrease in overall oil and gas production.
Washington Post Profit Slumps in 3Q
AP - Newspaper publisher Washington Post Co. said Friday its third-quarter profit fell 19 percent, weighed down by hurricane-related charges and lost revenue at its cable division.
BSkyB Reports 1Q Profit, Revenue Growth
AP - Satellite TV operator British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC said Friday its profit rose 15 percent in its first quarter on higher revenue, but said subscriber growth had fallen as more customers canceled their contracts.
Stocks Decline After Jobs Report
AP - Lackluster employment data sent stocks lower Friday as Wall Street mulled the economy's health amid heightened concerns about growth and inflation.
TSX down after 5 straight wins, NY flat as U.S. employment report falls short
Canadian Press - TORONTO (CP) - The Toronto stock market was weaker Friday morning despite a much better than expected October employment report.
Washington Post Profit Slumps on Charges
AP - Newspaper publisher Washington Post Co. said Friday its third-quarter profit fell 19 percent, weighed down by hurricane-related charges and lost revenue at its cable division.
Fortune Brands Profit Down on Spirits Buy
AP - Fortune Brands Inc., the maker of Titleist golf balls, Moen faucets and Jim Beam bourbon, Friday posted a 59 percent plunge in third-quarter net income, hurt by the costs of its acquisition of spirits and wines from Allied Domecq PLC.
Stocks Mostly Lower on Weak Jobs Data
AP - Lackluster employment data left stocks mostly lower Friday as Wall Street mulled the economy's health amid heightened concerns about growth and inflation.
Lower oil prices prod TSX lower; N.Y. mixed as U.S. jobs report falls short
Canadian Press - TORONTO (CP) - The Toronto stock market was solidly negative Friday morning as buyers stepped back after five winning sessions that netted the TSX index more than 400 points following a dismal October.
Dow, Nasdaq Slip on Weak Employment Data
AP - Lackluster employment data left stocks drifting lower Friday as Wall Street mulled the economy's health amid heightened concerns about growth and inflation.
Washington Post 3Q Profit Down 19 Percent
AP - Newspaper publisher Washington Post Co. said Friday its third-quarter profit fell 19 percent, weighed down by hurricane-related charges and lost revenue at its cable division.
Fortune Brands 3Q Profit Down 59 Percent
AP - Fortune Brands Inc., the maker of Titleist golf balls, Moen faucets and Jim Beam bourbon, Friday posted a 59 percent plunge in third-quarter net income, hurt by the costs of its acquisition of spirits and wines from Allied Domecq PLC.
Berkshire Hathaway 3Q Earnings Decline
AP - Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. said Friday its third-quarter earnings fell by almost half because of insurance losses related to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
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