Jack in the Box Quarterly Earnings Up
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Fast-food chain Jack In The Box Inc.  on Wednesday reported higher quarterly net profit, beating expectations, helped by sales of such new products as sourdough sandwiches.
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Diversified health-care company Johnson &amp; Johnson on Tuesday said its quarterly profit rose on higher sales of prescription drugs and medical devices.
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McDonald's Corp.  on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings that were in line with a higher-than-expected forecast the company gave last week, helped by strong sales in the United States and a tax benefit.
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IBM reported a better-than-expected 24  percent rise in preliminary quarterly earnings on Monday on  strong sales in overseas markets, driving its shares up 6  percent and spurring a broader tech rally.
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Nevada utility holding company Sierra Pacific Resources Corp.  on Friday reported higher quarterly earnings, helped by continued growth in its customer base.
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FedEx Corp. FDX.N on Monday raised  its earnings forecast for the fiscal first quarter and full  year, citing strong demand for its international express,  ground and less-than-truckload services.
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Hamburger chain Jack in the Box Inc.  posted higher quarterly profit on Tuesday, lifted by the disposal of restaurants in Hawaii and an increase in sales at stores open at least a year.
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Kroger Co.  said on Tuesday that quarterly profit rose 15.8 percent and raised its 2006 earnings view, sending its shares to their highest level in five years, as the grocery chain benefited from lower prices and a better selection of products such as fresh produce.
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Helped by increased volume and higher prices in North America and Europe, Coca-Cola Enterprises posted higher-than-expected quarterly earnings.
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Molson Coors Brewing Co.   said on Thursday that quarterly net income rose, helped by higher pricing and volume growth.
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Scholastic Corp.  reported a better-than-expected 12 percent rise in quarterly earnings on Tuesday, led by revenue growth and improved margins in its children's book business.
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Walt Disney Co. DIS.N quarterly  profit rose on Thursday as improvement in the cable television,  consumer and theme park units and a tax benefit more than made  up for a slowdown at Disney's movie studio.
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PepsiCo Inc, the world&#39;s No. 2 soft drink company, said on Thursday quarterly profit rose due to tax benefits and strong earnings at its key Frito-Lay snack and North American beverage units.
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Coca-Cola Co. KO.N on Wednesday  reported higher quarterly net income, boosted by the impact of  currency changes, lower taxes and a late surge in demand for  soft drinks, juices and other beverages.
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Consumer electronics retailer Best Buy Co. Inc.  posted higher quarterly earnings on Tuesday, driven by new store openings and strong sales of hot products like flat-panel televisions.
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Health insurer posted a rise in quarterly net profit as  increased membership boosted revenue.
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IBM  reported a better- than-expected 24 percent rise in preliminary quarterly earnings on Monday on strong sales in overseas markets, driving its shares up 5 percent and spurring a broader tech rally.