Industrials

DuPont Forecasts Higher 2016 Earnings

Chemicals and seed producer DuPont forecast higher 2016 earnings, helped by aggressive cost-cutting to offset continued pressure from a strong dollar and weakness in its farm business.

Campbell Soup's 2Q Profit Heats Up

Campbell Soup posted a second-quarter profit that topped estimates, citing progress in its plan to reinvigorate its U.S. soup business.

CVS Posts Higher 4Q Profit, Boosts Forecast

CVS Caremark revealed a higher fourth-quarter profit on stronger pharmacy sales, as medical claims surged and the company acquired more customers through partnerships.

3M Reveals Buckley Successor

Diversified manufacturer 3M announced Wednesday the selection of Inge Thulin, the company's chief operating officer, to take over for retiring longtime CEO George Buckley.

Sara Lee 2Q Profit Slides, Sales Rise

The maker of Ball Park hot dogs and Jimmy Dean sausages reported lower second-quarter earnings on Thursday, despite higher sales.

Sara Lee 2Q Profit Slides, Sales Rise

The maker of Ball Park hot dogs and Jimmy Dean sausages reported lower second-quarter earnings on Thursday, despite higher sales.

Whirlpool Wows Wall Street With Outlook, 4Q

Whirlpool unveiled on Wednesday a 20% jump in fourth-quarter profits amid higher North American sales and projected 2012 results that would blow away Wall Street’s expectations.