Wal-Mart de Mexico: 2Q net profits up
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Wal-Mart de Mexico SA, the country's largest retailer, reported a 7 percent increase in second-quarter net profit after inflation, even as same-store sales grew less than 1 percent due in part to a slowdown in consumption.
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Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, said Tuesday its renewed focus on low prices paid off with a 4 percent rise in profit for its fourth quarter as holiday shoppers bought discounted groceries and home electronics as well as health and wellness products.
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Wal-Mart Stores Inc. ,  the world's biggest retailer, on Tuesday raised its profit forecast for the full year.
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The No. 2 U.S. oil company reported a rise in quarterly profit pumped up by record oil and gas prices and gains on asset sales.
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PepsiCo Inc. (PEP.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world&#39;s No. 2 soft drink company, on Thursday said quarterly profit rose due to tax benefits and strong performances
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PepsiCo, the world's No. 2 soft drink company, said quarterly profit rose due to tax benefits and a strong performance from its Frito-Lay snack business.
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The household appliance maker said its second-quarter profit rose 77 percent as strong international growth offset weak industry demand and higher material prices.
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Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world&#39;s largest retailer, met Wall Street expectations with a 12.7 percent rise in its third-quarter earnings Tuesday and bumped up its own projection for the full year&#39;s profit.
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Sony Corp. on Thursday reported a big boost in profits in the second quarter, due to the success of box office hit &quot;Spider-Man 2.&quot;.
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Wal-Mart Stores Inc.  on Tuesday posted higher quarterly profit after the world's biggest retailer cut prices on hot items like toys and electronics to lure customers during the holiday shopping season.
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Philips Electronics   reported a 22 percent rise in its second-quarter operating profit on Monday, in line with expectations, and said it was on track to meet its sales and profit margin targets.
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Wal-Mart Stores Inc.  posted higher-than-expected quarterly profit on Tuesday after the world's biggest retailer cut prices on hot items like toys and electronics to lure customers during the holiday shopping season.
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Fast-food giant Yum Brands said that its second-quarter profit rose by 12 percent, amid ongoing growth in its international business that offset an essentially flat U.S. performance.
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Second-quarter earnings rose 62% at Nordstrom (JWN:NYSE - commentary - research) as the fashion specialty retailer continued to improve inventory management and cost controls.
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Wal-Mart Stores Inc.  on  Thursday reported a higher-than-expected 2.4 percent June rise  in sales at its U.S. stores open at least a year, and the  world&#39;s largest retailer said its second-quarter earnings  forecast is &quot;attainable.&quot;
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Top U.S. retailers reported double-digit profit gains in the third quarter, with industry titan Wal-Mart Stores Inc.  leading the pack and brightening its outlook for the key holiday season underpinned by the recent drop in oil prices.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world&#39;s largest retailer, reported a 12.7 percent increase in its third-quarter earnings.