Chip Giant UMC Reports Higher Profits
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United Microelectronics Corp. &#151; the world's No. 2 producer of made-to-order chips &#151; on Wednesday reported that its third-quarter net profit more than doubled on year as shipments of chips for mobile phones and other gadgets increased.
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Diversified manufacturer Tyco  International Ltd  reported a higher-than-expected  quarterly profit on Tuesday on strong demand from energy and  industrial markets and an improving performance at its ADT  security division.
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United Microelectronics Corp (UMC) earnings fell sharply in the third quarter and warned of a steep fall-off in wafer shipments and capacity utilization rates to come.
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Tyco Electronics Ltd , a maker of connectors and other components used in cars, airplanes and industry, reported a higher quarterly profit on Wednesday, boosted by a tax benefit and strong demand from telecommunications customers.
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The consumer electronics retailer said 2nd-quarter profit rose to $250 million on strong international results and tighter spending controls.
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Diversified manufacturer Tyco International Ltd  reported a higher-than-expected quarterly profit on Tuesday on strong demand from energy and industrial markets and an improving performance at its ADT security division.
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Micron Technology Inc. MU.N, a  top-three computer memory chip maker, on Wednesday reported a  quarterly profit on stronger pricing, reversing a year-earlier  loss.
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Archer Daniels Midland Co. , the largest U.S. food processor and ethanol producer, on Thursday posted higher-than-expected quarterly profit, which sent its stock up 6.3 percent in early electronic trade.
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DALLAS -- Third quarter profits at Texas Instruments Inc. grew by $116 million from a year ago due to rising demand for its chips used in high-end mobile phones and digital light processing systems for big-screen televisions.
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EMC Corp. EMC.N, the top maker of  corporate data storage equipment, on Tuesday reported quarterly  profit jumped amid market-share gains against rival storage  suppliers.
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Qualcomm Inc  posted a  higher quarterly profit on Wednesday due to demand for its  mobile phone chips, and its shares rose 6.5 percent.
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Tyco Electronics reported a higher quarterly profit Wednesday, helped by a tax benefit and strong demand from telecommunications customers.
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Conglomerate Tyco International Ltd. , which is in the process of splitting into three publicly traded companies, reported higher quarterly profit on Tuesday, citing increased demand for its electronics and fire and security technology.
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Diversified manufacturer United Technologies Corp.  posted a rise in quarterly profit, helped by strong infrastructure demand and a recovery in its aerospace business, the company said on Wednesday.
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Circuit City Stores Inc. CC.N, the   No. 2 U.S. consumer electronics chain, on Wednesday reported   higher-than-expected quarterly profit helped by strong sales of   flat-panel televisions and laptop computers.
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Diversified manufacturer 3M Co  reported higher operating earnings Tuesday on growth in its international businesses.
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Applied Materials Inc. , the world's largest supplier of equipment for making microchips, posted higher quarterly profit on Tuesday, topping estimates, although revenue was less than expected.