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Foot Locker Q1 Results Top Estimates

Posted Fri, 2012-05-18 14:32 by Mantis

Athletic apparel and footwear company Foot Locker, Inc., reported Friday a higher first-quarter profit, helped by about 9 percent growth in sales. Comparable-store sales rose 9.7 percent from last year. Both earnings per share and topline beat analysts' expectations. The shares rose about 13 percent in pre-market trading.

Donaldson Shares Up 10% As Q3 Profit Beats Estimates; Boosts 2012 Outlook

Posted Fri, 2012-05-18 14:28 by Mantis

Filtration systems provider Donaldson Co., Inc. (DCI) reported Friday a profit for the third quarter that increased 15 percent from last year, reflecting improved margins and revenue growth.

ANN Posts Higher Q1 Profit; Backs FY12 Sales View - Quick Facts

Posted Fri, 2012-05-18 13:59 by Mantis

Specialty retailer of women's apparel Ann Inc. (ANN) reported an improvement in its first-quarter net income to $28.73 million or $0.58 per share from $27.31 million or $0.51 per share last year. On average, 14 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected earnings per share of $0.51 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude one-time items.

SBI Q4 Stand-alone Profit Surges

Posted Fri, 2012-05-18 10:42 by Mantis

India's largest commercial bank, State Bank of India or SBI reported a robust growth in its stand-alone net profit for the fourth-quarter, aided by higher net interest income and lower provisions for non-performing assets.

Mitchells & Butlers H1 Profit Declines

Posted Fri, 2012-05-18 10:12 by Mantis

Pub and restaurant operator Mitchells & Butlers Plc Friday said its first-half profit declined from last year, as margins were affected by continued impact of inflationary and regulatory cost pressures. Meanwhile, adjusted earnings increased helped by higher revenues and lower interest and tax charges.

LSE Annual Profit More Than Doubles - Update

Posted Fri, 2012-05-18 09:24 by Mantis

London Stock Exchange Group Plc (LSE.L) on Friday said profit for the full year increased significantly from last year, helped by a gain related to the stake in FTSE. Even after excluding gain, earnings were much ahead of last year. The CCP business showed significant strength during the year.

LSE Full-year Profit Grows - Quick Facts

Posted Fri, 2012-05-18 08:18 by Mantis

London Stock Exchange Group Plc or LSEG (LSE.L) posted significantly higher full-year pre-tax profit, including recognition of the value of its existing interest in FTSE, of 639.7 million pounds, versus 238.2 million pounds last year. Adjusted pre-tax profit climbed 35 percent to 400.6 million pounds from 296.3 million pounds in the prior-year period.

Zumiez Q1 Results Top View; Guides Q2 Earnings Below Street

Posted Fri, 2012-05-18 03:35 by Mantis

Sports apparel retailer Zumiez, Inc. (ZUMZ) reported Thursday a profit for the first quarter that increased from last year, reflecting improved margins and strong sales at established stores. Both earnings per share and quarter sales topped analysts' expectations. The company also provided earnings guidance for the second quarter, below Street view.

Marvell Technology Q1 Profit Tops View; Starts Dividend, Boosts Buyback

Posted Fri, 2012-05-18 03:15 by Mantis

Marvell Technology Group Ltd. (MRVL) on Thursday reported a 36 percent decline in first-quarter profit, reflecting lower revenues and weak margins. Nevertheless, both earnings and revenue beat analysts' estimates.

Brocade Communications Q2 Profit Rises, Tops View

Posted Fri, 2012-05-18 02:54 by Mantis

Networking solutions provider Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. (BRCD) reported Thursday a profit for the second quarter that increased from last year, reflecting improved margins, despite a 1 percent revenue drop. Both adjusted earnings per share and quarterly revenues topped analysts' expectations.