Northrop Third-Quarter Profit Rises
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Northrop Grumman Corp. NOC.N  reported higher third-quarter earnings on Wednesday and an 11  percent increase in sales on strength in its mission systems,  integrated systems, ships and space technology businesses.
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The company Friday said it expected to post a profit in the third quarter, thanks to Improved pricing and product mix and higher unit volume, reversing a year-ago loss.
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The company said third-quarter profit rose more than expected, boosted by higher aircraft deliveries, but it scaled back next yearâs forecast due to delays on its 787 Dreamliner.
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Northrop Grumman Corp. NOC.N  reported higher third-quarter earnings on Wednesday and an 11-  percent increase in sales on strength in its mission systems,  integrated systems, ships and space technology businesses.
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Anheuser-Busch Cos. said Wednesday that third-quarter profit rose 3 percent, helped by higher international sales and its acquisition of Harbin Brewer Group.
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Health insurer WellPoint Inc  said on Wednesday that third-quarter profit rose 7 percent, helped by higher membership and improved control of operating costs.
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The investment firm reported strong third-quarter earnings.
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National City Corp. on Thursday said third-quarter profit rose 72 percent as the financial holding company benefited from its corporate and consumer businesses and recent acquisitions.
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Boeing Co  said on Wednesday third-quarter profit rose, helped by higher deliveries of commercial planes.
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Northwest Airlines Corp , which cut costs and raised fares, on Monday reported a third-quarter profit, shattering Wall Street expectations.
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Northrop Grumman Corp. (NOC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) reported higher third-quarter earnings on Wednesday and an 11 percent increase in sales on strength in its mission systems, integrated
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Research company Thomson Corp. said Tuesday that third-quarter profit rose 12 percent on higher revenue helped by core products, recent acquisitions and exchange rates.
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Defense contractor Northrop Grumman  Corp. NOC.N said quarterly profit rose 31 percent, helped by  higher government spending on its military equipment and  anthrax-screening products, plus the effect of lower pension  costs.
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Lockheed Martin Corp , the  world's largest defense contractor, said on Tuesday  third-quarter profit rose 22 percent, helped by higher sales of  its jet fighters and electronic warfare systems.
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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 shipping carrier reported third-quarter profit of $1.08 billion, a 3.7 percent increase from the same period a year ago, on a modest rise in sales.
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General Electric Co. GE.N on Friday  said third-quarter earnings rose as profit gains across many of  its financial and industrial businesses outweighed  hurricane-related costs.