Here are some highlights from this past week's earnings coverage from BloggingStocks:
- Accenture Ltd. (NYSE: ACN) beat earnings expectations but revenue was hurt by currency effects.
- Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (NASDAQ: BBBY) strong Q1 results beat estimates but same-store sales fell.
- CKE Restaurants Inc. (NYSE: CKR) lower Q1 earnings and strong sales both topped expectations.
- ConAgra Foods Inc. (NYSE: CAG) higher Q4 earnings were in line with expectations, and shares slipped.
- Darden Restaurants Inc. (NYSE: DRI) Q4 results were higher, but it warned of continuing challenges.
- Hennes & Mauritz (OTC: HMRZF) reported strong Q2 numbers, though same-stores sales slipped.
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