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Vivendi 4th-quarter net loss narrows 32 pct
AP - Vivendi SA said Monday its net loss narrowed by 32 percent in the fourth quarter due to lower financial charges, even though it made a euro550 million ($746 million) provision to cover possible fines from a U.S. class action suit brought by shareholders.
Chile quake boosts miners in upbeat European trade
AFP - Miners dragged European stocks higher on Monday as metals prices surged on fears of disruption to copper supplies in the wake of a devastating earthquake in Chile.
Wall Street set for higher open on AIG, Greece relief
Reuters - Stock index futures pointed to a slightly higher open on Monday after AIG said it would sell its life insurance unit in Asia and deal looked near for a European Union bailout of Greece.
Wall Street shares seen higher
Reuters - Futures for the Dow Jones industrial average, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 rose 0.5 to 0.7 percent, pointing to a higher start to Wall Street on Monday.
Scientific Games narrows 4th-quarter loss
AP - Scientific Games Corp. on Monday said that it narrowed its loss in the fourth quarter, but revenue missed analyst expectations.
Hopes for a Greek bailout lift world markets
AP - World stock markets rose strongly Monday amid mounting hopes that European countries will announce some rescue deal for Greece and the release of a raft of fairly upbeat manufacturing surveys.
Stocks add gains after ISM, tech boost
Reuters - Stocks extended gains on Monday after a report showed the U.S. manufacturing sector continued to grow in February, while a run-up in semiconductor company shares and Apple Inc's stock underpinned advances in the technology sector.
Wall St extends gains in broad run-up
Reuters - U.S. stocks extended gains on Monday, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq up about 1 percent, after a spurt of takeover news and expectations that debt-ridden Greece may get European Union aid.
Greek bailout hopes, strong data lift world stocks
AP - World stock markets rose strongly Monday amid mounting hopes that European countries will announce some rescue deal for Greece and the release of a raft of fairly upbeat manufacturing surveys.
Earnings Preview-BJ's Wholesale Club Inc.
AP - BJ's Wholesale Club Inc. reports its fourth-quarter results on Wednesday.
El Paso Pipeline reports 4Q profit of $64.6M
AP - Natural gas transportation company El Paso Pipeline Partners LP said on Monday that its fourth-quarter profit rose 25.4 percent on pipeline expansions and the sale of a facility in Utah.
Efforts to aid Greece, M&A lift Wall St
Reuters - U.S. stocks headed for a second straight day of gains on Monday, boosted by AIG's deal to sell a unit for $35.5 billion and efforts to solve Greece's debt problems, which have clouded the outlook for global recovery.
Titanium Metals reports sharp drop in 4Q profit
AP - Titanium Metals Corp. said Monday that its fourth-quarter profit fell sharply compared to a year ago due to production delays in the commercial aerospace industry and the weak economy.
Dish Network, rivals compare 4Q subscriber growth
AP - Dish Network Corp. has resumed TV subscriber growth as its cable TV rivals have lost video customers in the fourth quarter. Here are the fourth-quarter net gains and losses in U.S. television subscribers:
Summary Box: Dish Network adds subscribers in 4Q
AP - CUSTOMERS LIKE DISCOUNTS: Dish added 249,000 net subscribers in the quarter, thanks to aggressive promotions.
Overseas Shipholding Group 4Q loss narrows
AP - Crude oil and petroleum products shipper Overseas Shipholding Group Inc. said Monday that its fourth-quarter loss narrowed as lower costs helped make up for a drop in revenue.
USEC 4Q profit nearly doubles on settlement
AP - USEC said Monday that its fourth-quarter profit nearly doubled, helped by the settlement of a trade dispute over imported enriched uranium used at U.S. nuclear power plants.
HSBC boss pledges bonus to charity after profits rise
AFP - The head of global banking titan HSBC pledged to donate his bonus to charity on Monday amid an outcry over bankers' pay in Britain, as the Asia-focused group announced rising annual net profits.
AIG, SanDisk, Shanda Games, HSBC are big movers
AP - Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Monday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
Wall St gains on AIG deal
Reuters - U.S. stocks rose for a second straight day on Monday, boosted by AIG's record-setting deal to sell a major Asian unit and on gains in semiconductor shares after SanDisk Corp raised its revenue forecast.
Tim Hortons to commence share buybacks
AP - Tim Hortons Inc. said Monday that it got approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange to start its share buyback program for up to $200 million worth of common shares.
CFTC, SEC eye clearinghouses governance - Gensler
Reuters - Congress should give U.S. securities and futures regulators the authority to ensure clearinghouses are protected against conflicts of interest, the chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission said on Monday.
Isis Pharmaceuticals 4Q loss widens on costs
AP - Biotechnology company Isis Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Monday its fourth-quarter loss widened on a boost in research and development costs.
Allos Therapeutics' 4Q loss widens on costs
AP - Biotechnology company Allos Therapeutics Inc. said Monday its fourth-quarter loss widened on higher costs associated with sales of the cancer drug Folotyn.
Quicksilver reports profitable 4Q, shares climb
AP - Natural gas and oil producer Quicksilver Resources Inc. posted a fourth-quarter profit of $32.5 million, or 19 cents per share, Monday as revenue grew, compared with a loss a year earlier, when it recorded several charges.
Earnings Preview: Costco Wholesale Corp.
AP - Costco Wholesale Corp. reports its second-quarter results before the stock market opens Wednesday.
Integra LifeSciences 4Q profit falls but tops view
AP - Medical device maker Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp. said Monday its fourth-quarter profit fell 31 percent as higher costs and taxes outweighed a revenue boost.
Central European Distribution reports 4Q loss
AP - Central European Distribution Corp., a beer and spirits importer and distributor, on Monday reported a loss for its fiscal fourth quarter, though its adjusted profit beat analyst expectations.
Summary Box: Corporate dealmaking lifts stocks
AP - IN LIKE A LION: Stocks began March with hefty gains after several corporate buyouts raised hopes that the economy is strengthening. American International Group, owned mainly by taxpayers, sold its Asian life insurance business to Britain's Prudential for $35.5 billion.
Sands China says 2009 net profit up 22 pct
Reuters - Sands China (1928.HK), the world's most valuable casino operator by market capitalization, said its 2009 net profit rose 22 percent from a year earlier, driven by a surge in gambling revenue in Macau.
TNS 4Q loss widens on refinancing costs
AP - TNS Inc.'s fourth-quarter losses deepened as the company absorbed the one-time costs of a refinancing completed late last year.
New products help Warner Chilcott narrow 4Q loss
AP - Warner Chilcott PLC said Monday that its fourth-quarter loss narrowed as its acquisition of Procter & Gamble's global branded prescription drug unit added to revenue.
Hypercom posts 4Q profit, reversing loss
AP - Payment technology provider Hypercom Corp. posted a small fourth-quarter profit on Monday, reversing a year-ago loss that was weighed by an impairment charge.
Carmike Cinemas' 4Q profit tops analyst views
AP - Theater operator Carmike Cinemas Inc.'s fourth-quarter profit soared past analyst estimates as moviegoers flocked to see blockbusters such as the 3-D epic 'Avatar.'
KKR Financial turns a penny profit for 4Q
AP - KKR Financial Holdings said investment gains helped it post a profit of $2.1 million for the fourth quarter, compared with a loss of $1.18 billion a year earlier.
Price hikes take B&G Foods to 4Q profit
AP - Food processor B&G Foods Inc. on Monday reported a profit for its fourth quarter, compared with a loss a year earlier, as price increases offset a decline in shipments.
Earnings roundup: Nutrisystem, ATS Medical
AP - Among the earnings stories for Monday, March 1, from AP Financial News:
Earnings roundup: Integra LifeSciences, Potash
AP - Among the earnings stories for Monday, March 1, from AP Financial News:
Southern Union 4Q profit falls on hedging loss
AP - Southern Union said Monday that its fourth-quarter profit fell 42 percent from a year earlier when the natural gas transportation and distribution company realized a big gain from hedging.
Asian stock markets rise after jobless report
AP - Asian stock markets mostly gained ground in early Tuesday trading after U.S. markets climbed to their highest levels in more than a month and Japan reported its unemployment rate fell in January.
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