Apparel maker and retailer Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL) on Tuesday posted much better-than-expected third quarter earnings. The New York-based company reported third quarter net income of $177.5 million, or $1.75 per share, compared with $161 ...

Food distributor SYSCO Corporation (SYY) on Monday posted higher-than-expected first quarter earnings, helped by cost cuts, although revenue fell for the fourth consecutive quarter.

Investment advisory company T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. (TROW) on Friday posted third quarter earnings results that beat expectations, sending its shares soaring. The Baltimore-based company reported third quarter net income of $132.9 million, or 50 c...

Spirits, hardware, and golf products maker Fortune Brands, Inc. (FO) said Friday that its third quarter profit beat analyst estimates, and the company’s raised guidance sent its shares soaring. The Deerfield, Illinois-based company reported th...

Web powerhouse Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO) said Wednesday that its third quarter profit rose from last year, helped by cost cuts, although revenue continued to decline. The Sunnyvale, California-based company reported third quarter net income of $186 million...

Fertilizer maker CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) on Monday raised its buyout offer for rival Terra Industries (TRA) by $4.75 per share. CF’s new offer is for $36.75 in cash, plus 0.1034 in CF stock for each share of Terra. Combined, that offer...

Here are some of the biggest dividend stock winners and losers from the week that just ended. Company Fri. Close Weekly % Change Manpower Inc (MAN) $56.77 +16.02% Guess? Inc. (GES) $42.55 +13.56% Vornado Realty Trust...

This morning’s better than expected unemployment report had investors feeling good as the average spiked up across the board. After a dip into negative territory, the market firmed up and managed to close higher by the close. As for some winners,...

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