Avon Profit Rises on International Sales
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Avon Products Inc. AVP.N on Friday  posted a better-than-expected 33 percent increase in  third-quarter profit as business in Latin America and Europe  helped offset weakness in the United States for the direct  seller of cosmetics.
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Eli Lilly and Co  on Tuesday said fourth-quarter profit rose on lower taxes and better-than-expected sales of its medicines, including newer treatments for depression, diabetes and cancer.
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Profit rose 34 percent, bolstered by AOL asset sales in Europe, a rise in digital cable and phone customers, and online advertising sales.
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Eli Lilly and Co  on Tuesday said fourth-quarter profit rose on lower taxes and better-than-expected sales of its medicines, including its newer treatments for depression, diabetes and cancer.
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Overseas sales helped push profits at Harley-Davidson up 19 percent in the second quarter, but shares fell due to a slump in domestic sales.
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Estee Lauder Cos Inc. (EL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday posted a 22 percent jump in quarterly profit as higher sales of anti-wrinkle creams, hair-care and cosmetic products offset weaker fragrance purchases.
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The worldâs largest soft drink maker reported higher-than-expected quarterly profit on Wednesday, helped by higher sales, acquisitions and foreign exchange rates.
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Profits got a boost despite sluggish sales from the challenging environment.
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Avon Products Inc. AVP.N on Friday  posted a 33 percent increase in third-quarter profit, but  continued concerns over weakness in the United states pushed  the stock 7 percent lower.
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BOSTON  â Biogen Idec said on Wednesday its fourth-quarter profit rose 84 percent, topping expectations, driven by increased sales of its multiple sclerosis drugs Avonex and Tysabri.
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Cosmetics giant L'Oreal has reported a 4.5-percent rise in net profit to 2.061 billion euros, continuing 22 years of rising profits, and said it saw great scope for growth in emerging economies.
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Europe's largest fashion retailer, Hennes &amp; Mauritz AB, on Thursday posted better than expected third-quarter profits and said sales were up despite lowered prices and competition from rival companies, thanks in part to sales in the United States.
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Diversified manufacturer Tyco  International Ltd  reported higher quarterly profit on  Tuesday on demand from energy and industrial markets and an  improving performance at its ADT security division.
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Home furnishings retailer Bed Bath &  Beyond Inc.  posted a higher quarterly profit on  Wednesday as sales rose.
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BOSTON  Â Biogen Idec said on Wednesday its fourth-quarter profit rose 84 percent, topping expectations, driven by increased sales of its multiple sclerosis drugs Avonex and Tysabri.
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The appliance maker's fourth-quarter profit soars on international sales.
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Web retailer Amazon.com Inc. said Wednesday its fourth-quarter profit more than doubled, helped by fast-growing international sales.