Earnings Highlights: Amazon, Caterpillar, General Dynamics, Netflix, P&G, 3M, Verizon ...

Here are some highlights from this past week's earnings coverage on BloggingStocks:

Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) better-than-expected Q4 numbers due to strong holiday sales of media products.
BlackRock Inc. (BLK) reported strong Q4 results and doubled assets under management due to an acquisition.
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) shares fell despite better-than-expected Q4 earnings as guidance fell short of the Street view.
DeVry Inc. (DV) reported better-than-expected Q2 numbers due to increasing enrollments, which lifted shares.
EMC Corp. (EMC) reported strong Q4 results that beat the Street view and offered full-year guidance.
General Dynamics Corp. (GD) Q4 results fell short of expectations and its guidance was less than estimates.

Honeywell International Inc. (HON) lower Q4 earnings still topped analysts' expectations by a penny.
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) reported better-than-expected Q4 and full-year results but shares fell on the guidance.
Netflix Inc. (NFLX) shares soared after the release of better-than-expected Q4 numbers and Q1 guidance.
Newell Rubbermaid Inc. (NWL) reported strong Q4 earnings, profit margins, and cash flow, but revenue declined.
Potash Corp. (POT) shares fell despite an earnings beat due to lowered Q1 and full-year outlook.
Procter & Gamble Co. (PG) shares rose after it reported better-than-expected earnings for Q2.
SAP (SAP) reported a decline in earnings and revenues but expects revenue growth in 2010.
Sherwin-Williams Co. (SHW) strong Q4 results and guidance led shares to a new 52-week high.
3M Co. (MMM) reported better-than-expected Q4 earnings, increased revenue, and strong cash flow.
United Technologies Corp. (UTX) Q4 earnings matched estimates but revenue was better than expected.
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) lower Q4 earnings missed analysts' estimates but free cash flow increased.
VMware Inc. (VMW) reported better-than-expected Q4 earnings and higher revenue, and offered guidance.