Industrials

Deere & Co's first-quarter profit rose by a better-than-expected 4% on growing demand for farming and construction machinery and higher prices.

ITT lost money in the fourth quarter on costs related to its split into three separate companies.

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Molson Coors Brewing said its profit climbed 58% in the fourth quarter on higher prices. 

Arch Coal reported higher fourth-quarter profit and sales that fell short of expectations, as coal consumption slumped. 

Philip Morris, the maker of Marlboro cigarettes, unveiled a quarterly profit and full-year outlook that bested estimates.

Coca-Cola Enterprises matched Wall Street expectations in the fourth quarter, but it sees earnings decreasing in 2012. 

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.

Clorox beat the Street on Friday by posting a surge in fiscal second-quarter profits, prompting the consumer products maker to boost its full-year sales guidance.

Kraft revealed a 54% improvement in fourth-quarter profit on Tuesday as it continues to cut costs and focus on profitable brands ahead of its planned split.

Pilgrim’s Pride swung to a fourth-quarter loss from a year-earlier profit and fell sharply below Wall Street expectations.

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

U.S. prosecutors secured an indictment against a Chinese company that allegedly conspired with others in stealing trade secrets from DuPont.

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

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.

Cereal maker Kellogg impressed Wall Street on Thursday by unveiling a stronger-than-expected 23% leap in fourth-quarter profits due to solid North American sales gains.

Cereal maker Kellogg impressed Wall Street on Thursday by unveiling a stronger-than-expected 23% leap in fourth-quarter profits due to solid North American sales gains.

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

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

Hershey's sweetened its fiscal 2012 profit and sales forecast after revealing cost-saving initiatives expected to give a boost to the bottom line.