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Asia stocks rebound after Fed boosts economic view
AP - Asian stocks rebounded Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve said the world's largest economy appeared to be 'leveling out' from its worst recession in decades.
Singapore's SingTel 2Q profit rises 7.7 percent
AP - Singapore Telecommunications Ltd., the largest telephone company in Southeast Asia, said its profit rose 7.7 percent in the April-June period as a growing subscriber base aided income.
World stocks bounce after Fed boosts economic view
AP - World stock markets shot higher Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve said the world's largest economy appeared to be 'leveling out' from its worst recession in decades.
Dutch insurer Aegon posts euro161 million loss in 2Q
AP - Aegon NV, the Dutch insurer, reported a euro161 million ($229 million) loss for the second quarter on Thursday due to impairment charges and announced plans to issue up to euro1 billion ($1.42 billion) in new shares.
Hutchison Whampoa's first-half earns plunge 33 pct
AP - Hong Kong conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa Ltd., run by billionaire Li Ka-shing, said Thursday its earnings tumbled 33 percent in the first half as its oil, ports and hotel businesses flagged amid the economic downturn.
Stock futures increase after upbeat Fed outlook
AP - Stock futures are sharply higher Thursday, a day after investors welcomed upbeat comments from the Federal Reserve.
European stocks climb, London hits 10-month high
AFP - Europe's main stock markets advanced on Thursday, with London reaching a 10-month high, after a positive outlook for the US economy and data showing an end to recession in Germany and France.
Kohl's 2Q profit falls, but sales increase
AP - Kohl's Corp. said Thursday that its fiscal second-quarter profit dipped 3 percent on higher expenses, but its results beat Wall Street's expectations.
Anheuser-Busch InBev makes $1.1 billion Q2 profit
AP - Anheuser-Busch InBev on Wednesday said second quarter profit rose 13 percent to $1.1 billion, helped by sales of stakes in brewing companies, but cautioned that the recession was flattening beer consumption in key markets worldwide.
Stocks edge lower after jobs, retail data
AP - Stocks turned lower in early trading Thursday as disappointing reports on jobs and retail sales deflated some of investors' optimism about the economy.
Wal-Mart posts flat 2Q profit, beats expectations
AP - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. on Thursday reported second-quarter income virtually unchanged from a year ago, but results beat Wall Street expectations.
Kohl's posts lower profit, sees weakness ahead
Reuters - Kohl's Corp posted a lower quarterly profit that exceeded Wall Street estimates by a penny, and the department store chain issued a dismal outlook for the rest of the year, citing higher costs.
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group 2Q profit up 46 percent
AP - Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Inc. said Thursday that its second-quarter profit climbed 46 percent, free of costs that burdened the drinks maker a year ago.
Estee Lauder posts 4Q loss of $17.9 million
AP - Estee Lauder Cos. said Thursday it posted a fiscal fourth-quarter loss because of hefty restructuring charges and unfavorable exchange rates that dampened sales for the cosmetics and perfume company.
Stocks rise modestly after jobs, retail data
AP - The stock market is trying to reconcile some disappointing retail sales and jobs data with the Federal Reserve's more upbeat view of the economy.
Oil rises tracking Wall Street
Reuters - Oil prices rose on Thursday to near $71 a barrel after better-than-expected results from U.S. retail giant Wal-Mart reinforced hopes for an economic recovery and pushed up Wall Street stocks.
Wall Street up as Wal-Mart rises on results
Reuters - U.S. stocks rose on Thursday as better-than-expected earnings by Wal-Mart Stores Inc offset gloomy government reports on retail sales and employment.
Middleby 2Q profit declines with sales
AP - Middleby Corp., a maker of foodservice equipment with brands TurboChef and Toastmaster, on Thursday said it earned a lower second-quarter profit as sales declined.
Earnings roundup: Wal-Mart, Kohl's
AP - Among the earnings stories for Thursday, Aug. 13, from AP Financial News:
Kohl's sees weakness, more costs ahead; shares fall
Reuters - Kohl's Corp issued a disappointing outlook for the rest of 2009 on Thursday, citing higher costs from opening new stores and persistently frugal shoppers, and shares fell 1 percent.
Stocks fluctuate after downbeat jobs, retail data
AP - Investors kept their focus on an economic recovery, shaking off disappointing news and buying stocks in some riskier industries.
FTSE 100 shares up on France, Germany data
AFP - London stocks climbed higher on Thursday after new data showed France and Germany have emerged from recession and the 16-nation eurozone economy shrank by less than expected in the second quarter.
Earnings schedule for week of 8/17/09
AP - Major companies tentatively scheduled to report quarterly earnings next week:
Stocks manage to extend gains to 2nd day
AP - Investors have managed to shake off disappointing news and push stocks higher for a second straight day.
2Q profits at Wal-Mart and Kohl's beat forecasts
AP - Cutting their inventory helped both Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Kohl's Inc. earn more in the second quarter than Wall Street expected, but neither retailer sees consumer spending rebounding in the crucial coming months.
Spectrum takes loss without one-time payment
AP - Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc. said it took a loss in the second quarter, compared with a year ago, when it received a large payment after selling its rights to a number of injectable drugs.
Ticketmaster 2Q net income falls 70 pct
AP - Ticketmaster Entertainment Inc. said Thursday its second-quarter net income plunged 70 percent as ticket sales volumes fell and the company booked expenses over its pending merger with concert promoter Live Nation Inc.
Blockbuster 2Q loss narrows but misses Street view
AP - Blockbuster Inc. says its second-quarter loss narrowed as the struggling video rental chain cut costs amid declines in revenue. The results are below analyst estimates, though.
Wal-Mart, Kohl's beat forecasts, see 'new normal'
AP - Cutting their inventory helped both Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Kohl's Inc. earn more in the second quarter than Wall Street expected, but neither retailer sees consumer spending rebounding in the crucial coming months.
Nordstrom meets Street, raises guidance
Reuters - Nordstrom Inc posted a steep decline in quarterly profit on Thursday that nevertheless met Wall Street's expectations, as the upscale department store chain controlled inventory and expenses to offset languishing sales.
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