FedEx CEO cites ‘concerns’ about Trump tariffs
The shipping giant reports earnings and revenue that beat estimates.
FedEx beats profit forecasts, raises 12-month outlook
Tax reduction, higher rates and strength in its ground-shipping business helped boost FedEx's profit during a stellar holiday gift-shipping season.
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Doubts about Tiffany overshadow strong profits, sales in 4Q
Tiffany & Co. (TIF) on Friday reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings of $61.9 million.
DP World profits reach $1.2 billion as port operator expands
Global port operator DP World profits rose by 7 percent to nearly $1.2 billion in 2017 as the company expands in India, Brazil, the Horn of Africa and other parts of the world.
Sears posts profit due to tax benefit, shares rise
Sears Holdings said a key sales figure fell during the important holiday shopping season, but the struggling department store operator posted a profit for the quarter, mainly due to a tax benefit.
Signet Jewelers shares sink on weak outlook
Signet Jewelers Ltd. will close more than 200 stores and expects a profit slump in 2019 as it faces an increasingly tough market for its Kay and Jared stores.
Zara owner Inditex sees profits rise as online sales grow
Zara fashion brand owner Inditex says strong sales and investment in technology for its online and physical stores boosted net profit in the past fiscal year by 7 percent.
Cathay Pacific Airways loss doubles on intense competition
Hong Kong airline Cathay Pacific says its losses more than doubled last year because of rising fuel costs and relentless competition from rival carriers.
Dick's may lose customers over gun policies, CEO warns
The sporting-goods retailer has faced some pushback after implementing new restrictions on gun sales.
Dick's says new gun policy will impact sales, shopper visits
Dick's Sporting Goods shares are sliding in early trading after the company reported some disappointing holiday sales numbers.
Lyft grew faster than Uber in the fourth quarter
Uber still holds a sizeable lead over Lyft, which only operates in the U.S.
Tax benefit boosts Kroger's profit, but outlook disappoints
Kroger Co. reported a surge in fourth-quarter profit Thursday, but the lackluster results and outlook sunk shares.
Costco 2Q profit jumps 36 percent with help from tax cuts
Costco Wholesale Corp. reported a 36 percent jump in its fiscal second-quarter profit thanks partly to a $74 million boost from tax cuts, but the results fell short of expectations.
NCAA scores $1B in revenue, driven by TV deals
Rights packages with CBS and Turner accounted for more than $800 million, with the rest tied to championships and tournaments.
Target raises minimum wage to $12, with hopes of hitting $15 by 2020
Target is hiking its minimum hourly pay for workers to $12 this spring, part of its multi-year strategy that’s meant to modernize and expand the company to become a major competitor in the era of Amazon.
Preppy A&F breaks out of its slump
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF) on Wednesday reported fiscal fourth-quarter net income of $74.2 million.
Exxon sees earnings doubling by 2025 at current oil prices
The company said exploration projects in Guyana and the Permian Basin as well as refining and chemical plant expansions, should help boost earnings.
Dollar Tree's 4Q results fall short, shares plunge
Dollar Tree Inc. (DLTR) on Wednesday reported fiscal fourth-quarter net income of $1.04 billion.
Dollar Tree's quarterly same-store sales miss estimates, shares fall
Sales at established stores rose 2.4 percent, lower than the average analyst estimate of 2.73 percent.


















