Walmart's New Health Food Push: Is It Too Hard to Swallow?
Bonds Are a 'Safe' Investment: A Big Lie Gets Even BiggerHere are some highlights from this past week's earnings coverage from BloggingStocks:
- AnnTaylor Stores Corp. (NYSE: ANN) reported a smaller-than-expected Q1 loss as sales slumped.
- Barnes & Noble Inc. (NYSE: BKS) smaller-than-expected Q1 net loss sent shares higher.
- Children's Place Retail Stores Inc. (NASDAQ: PLCE) solid Q1 results were in line with expectations.
- Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. (NYSE: DKS) posted higher-than-expected Q1 results but same-store sales fell.
- Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) lower Q1 earnings beat expectations and lower revenue was in line.
- Hewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE: HPQ) had a weak Q2 due to currency effects and offered uninspiring guidance.
- Hormel Foods Corp. (NYSE: HRL) solid Q2 results topped estimates and sent shares higher.
- Limited Brands Inc. (NYSE: LTD) posted a surprise profit in Q1 despite lower same-store sales.
- McDonald's Corp. (NYSE: MCD) was upgraded due to its earnings prospects related to its McCafe line.
- Perfect World Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ: PWRD) reported strong Q1 results despite fewer game players.
- Ross Stores Inc. (NASDAQ: ROST) posted strong Q1 results, with revenue beating expectations.
- Saks Inc. (NYSE: SKS) swung to a Q1 net loss year over year as its same-store sales plunged.
- Suntech Power Holdings Co, Ltd. (NYSE: STP) profit beat estimates, but it said it would sell shares.
- TJX Companies Inc. (NYSE: TJX) reported solid Q1 numbers, which was enough to send shares higher.
For more from this week, see Earnings highlights: Home Depot, Target, Sears, Campbell, Deere and more
Also see:
Goldman Earnings Sink After Buffett Dividend
Johnson & Johnson's Income Falls 23%
Burberry Shares Leap on Sales Update
