Earnings Report

Dunkin' Brands Group Inc. (DNKN) on Thursday reported third-quarter profit of $52.7 million.

Verizon said its profit fell in its most recent quarter as it added fewer subscribers for its traditional cellphone business.

Verizon said its profit fell in its most recent quarter as it added fewer subscribers for its traditional cellphone business.

Property and casualty insurer Travelers reported a 22.8 percent fall in quarterly net profit on Thursday as gains from underwriting declined.

Property and casualty insurer Travelers reported a 22.8 percent fall in quarterly net profit on Thursday as gains from underwriting declined.

Verizon Communications, the No. 1 U.S. wireless carrier that has agreed to buy Yahoo's core business, reported a 6.7 percent drop in quarterly revenue on Thursday as it discounted heavily to attract subscribers.

Verizon Communications, the No. 1 U.S. wireless carrier that has agreed to buy Yahoo's core business, reported a 6.7 percent drop in quarterly revenue on Thursday as it discounted heavily to attract subscribers.

American Airlines reported a 1.1 percent drop in quarterly revenue as a crowded market hurt ticket sales.

American Airlines reported a 1.1 percent drop in quarterly revenue as a crowded market hurt ticket sales.

Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) on Thursday reported third-quarter earnings of $516 million.

Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) on Thursday reported third-quarter earnings of $516 million.

PulteGroup Inc. (PHM) on Thursday reported third-quarter earnings of $128.5 million.

PulteGroup Inc. (PHM) on Thursday reported third-quarter earnings of $128.5 million.

U.S. homebuilder PulteGroup reported a 28.9 percent rise in quarterly revenue as it sold more homes at higher prices.

U.S. homebuilder PulteGroup reported a 28.9 percent rise in quarterly revenue as it sold more homes at higher prices.

American Express said its third-quarter profits fell by 10 percent from a year earlier, as the company absorbs the loss of its lucrative deal with Costco.

American Express said its third-quarter profits fell by 10 percent from a year earlier, as the company absorbs the loss of its lucrative deal with Costco.

Morgan Stanley's earnings soared 62 percent in the third quarter thanks to big gains in bond trading.

Morgan Stanley's earnings soared 62 percent in the third quarter thanks to big gains in bond trading.

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