Earnings Report

U.S. stocks notched record closing highs again on Thursday as investors cheered increased prospects for a tax overhaul with Congress moving closer to agreement on a budget resolution.

U.S. stocks edged up to extend their run of record closing highs on Wednesday as data on the services sector added to signs of strength in the economy and prospects for earnings.

PepsiCo Inc. is reporting third-quarter earnings of $2.14 billion.

PepsiCo reported a better-than-expected rise in quarterly profit despite a drop in demand for its beverages in the United States as it sold more snacks under the Frito-Lay brand.

The three major U.S. stock indexes and the Russell 2000 posted record high closes for the second straight day on Tuesday, helped by gains in airlines and as carmakers rose after strong September vehicle sales.

The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local): 9:35 a.m.

The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local): 9:35 a.m.

Lennar Corp. (LEN) on Tuesday reported fiscal third-quarter profit of $249.2 million.

Lennar Corp. (LEN) on Tuesday reported fiscal third-quarter profit of $249.2 million.

Lennar, the No.2 U.S. homebuilder, reported a higher-than-expected quarterly profit on Tuesday as it sold more homes at higher prices.

Lennar, the No.2 U.S. homebuilder, reported a higher-than-expected quarterly profit on Tuesday as it sold more homes at higher prices.

Large technology companies and smaller U.S.-focused firms are rising again Friday morning, and stock indexes are a bit higher in spite of losses for energy and industrial companies.

The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local): 9:35 a.m.

Rite Aid Corp. (RAD) on Thursday reported fiscal second-quarter net income of $170.7 million.

BlackBerry Ltd. reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results and increased its fiscal-year revenue forecast after sales at its closely watched software business hit a record, sending its shares up more than 7 percent in Thursday premarket trading.

Swedish low-cost fashion brand Hennes & Mauritz AB says its sales grew a modest 5 percent in the third quarter, and said summer discounts hurt profits.

Nike Inc posted its slowest quarterly sales growth in nearly seven years in the face of intensifying competition from Adidas and a looming price war amid sporting goods retailers as it tries to expand its direct-to-consumer business.

Nike Inc posted its slowest quarterly sales growth in nearly seven years in the face of intensifying competition from Adidas and a looming price war amid sporting goods retailers as it tries to expand its direct-to-consumer business.

Darden Restaurants Inc. (DRI) on Tuesday reported fiscal first-quarter earnings of $119 million.

Disappointing comparable-stores sales at the company that runs Olive Garden and other restaurants overshadowed strong profit and revenue during the first quarter.