Strong demand lifts Waters Corp.
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YESTERDAY Close $73.92 Change +$6.08 52-WEEK High $73.97 Low $45.55 Waters Corp.'s profit rose 6 percent in the third quarter on strong demand for new products, the Milford maker of analytical instruments said yesterday.
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With water becoming increasingly precious in California, a rising number of farmers figure they can make more money by selling their water than by actually growing something.
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Federal Express raised its earnings forecast, citing strong demand for its international express, ground and less-than-truckload services.
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The Pepsi Bottling Group reported higher-than-expected profit yesterday, helped by cost controls and price increases, and raised its full-year forecast, sending its shares up.
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Sales of milk and baby food are making this a much more profitable company.
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The retailer reports strong earnings and lifts its outlook.
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Shares in Macquarie Bank have risen on speculation the acquisitive Australian outfit was preparing a bid for British utilities giant Thames Water.
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The company raises earnings guidance, boosting the stock.
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The nationâs largest brewer said an increase in international sales helped push its profit up 11 percent in the third quarter.
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U.S. mortgage applications rose last  week, fueled by increased demand for home purchase loans even  as interest rates hit their highest level in nearly a year, an  industry group&#39;s data showed on Wednesday.
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Strong overseas demand pushes IBM to a better-than-expected fourth quarter.
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They started pouring in late last week, at more than double the usual daily rate.
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The business software company surpassed Wall Streetâs projections as the company reported a sharp rise in new software licenses.
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Retailers such as Ito-Yokado got a lift after government data showed activity in Japan&#39;s service sector rose in June as a wide range of businesses including retailers and restaurants enjoyed a recovery in customers.
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Anheuser-Busch Cos. Inc. , the  largest U.S. brewer, on Wednesday posted better-than-expected  quarterly earnings helped by strong summer sales in the United  States as well as growth overseas.
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Temp firm posts strong revenue growth, stronger earnings, rampant dilution.
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Demand for a 2.3-billion-pound share buyback by Marks &amp; Spencer has been strong, the retailer says after pricing the move above market expectations at 362 pence per share.