Limited Brands Raises 3Q Profit Outlook
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Retailer Limited Brands Inc. raised its third-quarter profit outlook on Monday after reporting last week a 14 percent increase in sales at stores open at least a year.
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First Industrial Realty Trust (FR.N) on Monday raised its profit forecast for the third quarter and full year, citing higher gains from the sale of properties owned by its joint venture.
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The 3M Company said on Wednesday that it expected double-digit sales and earnings growth in 2008 and forecast profit slightly above the average Wall Street estimate.
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Limited Brands Inc.  said on  Thursday its sales at stores open at least a year rose 7  percent in May.
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3M Co , whose products range from Scotch tape to optical films for liquid crystal displays, on Friday posted a stronger-than-expected quarterly profit, helped by strong demand in international markets.
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Ford Motor Co. on Friday raised its  third-quarter and 2004 profit forecasts because of strength in  its financial services business and cost improvements in its  car operations.
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Family Dollar Stores reported an increase in third-quarter profit but warned that margins in the current quarter would be pressured by markdowns.
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Limited Brands Inc. (LTD) on Thursday posted lower third-quarter earnings, and left its outlook for the fourth quarter and full year unchanged.
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The outlook for the holiday season grew more positive Tuesday after major retailers, including Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and J.C. Penney Co. Inc., offered bullish comments about consumer spending as they reported solid earnings increases for the third quarter.
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Clothing retailer Limited Brands Inc. (LTD.N) on Thursday posted a sharply higher quarterly profit, lifted by a rise in sales at stores open at least a year.
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Diversified manufacturer 3M Co  reported higher operating earnings on Tuesday as the industrial and consumer bellwether saw growth in its health-care and international businesses.
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Clothing retailer Talbots Inc. (TLB.N) on Wednesday posted a slight increase in quarterly profit, meeting its lowered forecast, as it sold more merchandise at full price and recorded a tax benefit.
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3M Co , whose products range from Scotch tape to optical films for liquid crystal displays, on Friday posted a higher quarterly profit, helped by strong demand in international markets.
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The retailer reports strong earnings and lifts its outlook.
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Yellow Roadway Corp. YELL.O on  Tuesday raised its third-quarter earnings outlook, citing  higher prices for its trucking services and better cost  controls.
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Limited Brands Inc.  said on Thursday that November sales at stores open at least a year rose 12 percent, beating expectations, on strong demand for its Victoria's Secret intimate apparel and Pink line of casual sportswear for women.
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Diversified manufacturer 3M Co.   on Tuesday posted a higher quarterly profit despite weak demand  for optical film used in flat-screen monitors and TVs.