William Hill reports profits increase
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William Hill, Britain&#39;s second largest betting shop chain, today reported a 40% increase in half-year profits, but saw business slow during July and August.
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The world's No. 2 soft drink company said on Thursday  quarterly profit rose due to tax benefits.
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The company said its net income rose to $156 million, or 59 cents a share, from $45 million, or 29 cents a share in the period a year earlier.
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Campbell Soup sees profits rise, with better-than-expected results at its baked goods business, countering falling soup sales.
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Washington Post Co. (WPO.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Friday that quarterly profit jumped, boosted by results at its Kaplan education unit and television broadcasting operations.
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Media and mobile telephone group Vivendi Universal said that third-quarter profits had risen by nearly sixfold and upgraded its full-year profit outlook owing to a change in tax arrangements.
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Hillenbrand Industries Inc. HB.N,  which makes medical equipment and caskets, on Tuesday said  quarterly earnings rose, capping a year that saw sales helped  by acquisitions.
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Restaurateur's shares shoot up on news of increased profitability.
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Tiffany & Company reported a 23 percent increase in earnings yesterday on higher sales and it increased its profit forecast for the year because of expected holiday demand.
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Fourth-quarter profit rose, driven by a gain from the sale of some forestlands and strong results from its industrial packaging unit.
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Profits got a boost despite sluggish sales from the challenging environment.
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Campbell Soup Co.  posted higher  quarterly profit on Friday, helped by higher prices, and raised  its full-year profit forecast.
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Stocks rose on Tuesday as a report showing unexpected strength in the services sector boosted hopes that profit growth would withstand fallout from a slowing housing market.
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Quarterly profit soared thanks to new products, increased marketing and improvement in international business, the company said.
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Shares in William Hill have dipped after it warned growth in its winnings had slipped in July and August as customers enjoyed a lucky streak on horse races.
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Williams-Sonoma Inc. posted a better-than-expected 55 percent increase in quarterly profit yesterday, sending its stock up 10 percent, as sales rose at its Pottery Barn chain.
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The company said third-quarter profit rose more than expected, boosted by higher aircraft deliveries, but it scaled back next yearâs forecast due to delays on its 787 Dreamliner.