Demand for Cars, Trucks Lifts August Auto Sales
Start Your Engines: Automakers posted a strong showing in August, helped by demand for pickup trucks and passenger cars.
Hibbett Sports Logs Higher 2Q Profit But Dims View
The sporting goods retailer dimmed its full-year outlook amid economic concerns, but for the 2Q, Hibbett recorded a 34% increase in its profit on stronger sales.
Bullish Start to Summer Carries Priceline.com to 2Q Beat
The online travel company's results were highlighted by a 38% jump in gross travel bookings.
Coldwater Creek Eyes Possible Sale, Sparks Selloff
After seeing its sales accelerate downward, Coldwater Creek said it will explore a possible sale and other strategic alternatives.
China Powers Tiffany's 2Q Beat, Sweetened Outlook
Management raised its 2013 earnings projections after reporting a 16% jump in second-quarter profits.
MasterCard's 1Q Profits Rise 12%, Revenue Comes up Shy
The credit and debit card network saw its shares dip on disappointing first-quarter revenue.
Visa 4Q EPS Matches Street View
Visa reported a 28% decline in its 4Q earnings amid a tough year-over-year comparison, while revenue was lifted by a surge in credit card transactions.
Tesla Shares Pounded Despite 3Q Beat
Tesla beat 3Q views as deliveries accelerated, although the electric car maker sparked a selloff as investors locked in gains and revenue from zero-emission credits slump.
Auto Demand Lifts GM to Third Quarter Beat
General Motors logged a 6% decline in its 3Q profit but beat the Street, as one-time costs overshadowed revenue growth.
Chrysler 3Q Profit Jumps 22% on U.S. Sales
Chrysler reported a 22% jump in its third-quarter profit amid a surge in U.S. retail sales.
Ford Raises View After 3Q Beat
Despite a 22% decline in 3Q profit, Ford beat expectations, raised its full-year outlook on positive expectations for the European auto market.
Harley-Davidson 3Q Profit Revs 21% Higher
Harley-Davidson's 3Q net income climbed 21%, as it saw improved demand in the U.S. and logged sales gains across all regions.
Chrysler Sales Drive U.S. Auto Earnings Growth
The Big Three automaker's 2Q net income jumped 16% to $507 million, as strong demand for pickup trucks and other vehicles drove revenue higher.
AutoNation 2Q Sales Post Beat on Strong Car Demand
The nation's largest car dealership chain reported a 14% gain in second-quarter earnings to meet Wall Street estimates, as demand for new vehicles continues to climb.
Carlyle Rallies Around Surging 4Q Profits
Wall Street applauded the bullish results from Carlyle, driving the Washington, D.C.-based private equity firm’s share price 8% higher in early action.
Cybersecurity company Symantec to sell Veritas business for $8 billion in cash
Symantec is selling its Veritas information management business for $8 billion in cash with plans to funnel proceeds back into its main line of work, cybersecurity, and buy back shares.
Gap 4th-quarter results top estimates as Old Navy sales grow; company plans $1B stock buyback
Gap Inc. reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results on Thursday as sales continued to improve for Old Navy, its largest brand.
AES rises after 4th-quarter profit tops estimates; power company plans $400M stock repurchase
Shares of The AES Corp. rose Thursday after the power company's fourth-quarter profit beat Wall Street expectations and it announced plans to buy back $400 million in stock.
Home Depot approves $18 billion buyback; increases quarterly dividend by 26 percent
Home Depot is announcing an $18 billion share repurchase program and boosting its quarterly dividend by 26 percent.
Priceline 4Q results beat analysts' estimates; board OKs repurchase of up to $3B shares
The Priceline Group Inc.'s fourth-quarter results topped Wall Street expectations, thanks in part to hotel and car rental reservation growth.














