Earnings Report

Samsung Electronics said Friday its second-quarter operating profit soared 72 percent over a year earlier to the highest in its history as its semiconductor sales helped defy sluggish growth in the smartphone market and a slow recovery in the global economy.

A look inside the entertainment giant's latest earnings report.

Comcast Corp. is reporting first-quarter profit of $2.57 billion.

Twitter Inc. is reporting a loss of $61.6 million in its first quarter.

Twitter Inc. is reporting a loss of $61.6 million in its first quarter.

AT&T Inc. on Tuesday said it lost more of its most lucrative wireless customers during the first three months of the year as the country's biggest mobile carriers try to lure customers from each other with offers of unlimited data plans.

Wal-Mart will report fiscal fourth-quarter results before the market opens Tuesday.

Wal-Mart will report fiscal fourth-quarter results before the market opens Tuesday.

Analysts expect softer demand in the wake of Republican victories, but gun sales are off to a hot start to the holiday shopping season.

Analysts expect softer demand in the wake of Republican victories, but gun sales are off to a hot start to the holiday shopping season.

The oil bohemeths detailed another tough quarter, although the bleak oil market turned a little brighter.

The oil bohemeths detailed another tough quarter, although the bleak oil market turned a little brighter.

Retailers were caught in a widespread selloff on Thursday after L Brands, owner of Victoria’s Secret, reported weaker sales than expected.

Retailers were caught in a widespread selloff on Thursday after L Brands, owner of Victoria’s Secret, reported weaker sales than expected.

The Latest on legislative efforts in Illinois to seal a budget deal after the state started a third straight fiscal year without a spending plan (all times local): 1 p.m. Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan says negotiations on a budget deal are ongoing, but that no votes will be taken over the weekend.

Business events and economic reports scheduled for the coming month: All times are Eastern.

ConAgra Foods Inc. on Thursday reported fiscal fourth-quarter net income of $151.3 million.

Walgreens has ended its takeover pursuit of rival Rite Aid following resistance from U.S. regulators and will instead now buy stores, distribution centers and inventory in a new deal.

Walgreens has ended its takeover pursuit of rival Rite Aid following resistance from U.S. regulators and will instead now buy stores, distribution centers and inventory in a new deal.

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. on Thursday reported fiscal third-quarter earnings of $1.16 billion.