Quarterly Profit stories:
US STOCKS-Futures gain on Disney results; consumer data ahead
Nov 13th, 2009 - Reuters
* Walt Disney higher in premarket trading after Q4 results * JC Penney earnings top expectations * Reuters/U. Mich consumer sentiment expected to rise * For up-to-the-minute market news, click [STXNEWS/US] NEW YORK, Nov 13 (Reuters) - U.S...
Disney profit and revenue beat Street, shares rise
Nov 12th, 2009 - Reuters
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co posted a larger-than-expected rise in both quarterly profit and revenue, as strong results from its cable business helped it overcome a disappointing stretch for its film studio.Wal-Mart profit rises, but holiday view light
Nov 12th, 2009 - Washington Post
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc <WMT.N> reported a higher quarterly profit as the world's biggest retailer clamped down on inventory and controlled expenses...
INSTANT VIEW: HP in $2.7 billion deal to buy 3Com
Nov 12th, 2009 - Reuters
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hewlett-Packard plans to acquire network equipment maker 3Com in a $2.7 billion deal, banking on the acquisition to improve its position in China.
UPDATE 2-Applied Materials sees turnaround but cuts jobs
Nov 11th, 2009 - Reuters
* Q4 10 cents/share vs 3 cents/share estimate * Says to slash up to 1,500 jobs, cut costs in fiscal 2010 * Seeing early signs of turnaround in chip business (Adds outlook...



