Campbell reports Q4 profit rise on better margins (AP)

In this June 19, 2010 photograph, people walk along inside the new building at the Campbell Soup Co. headquarters, in Camden, N.J.  The Campbell Soup Co. said Friday, Sept. 3, 2010, it made a profit of $113, or 33 cents per share during the fourth fiscal quarter, when the temperature rises and its soup sales traditionally drop.  (AP Photo/Mel Evans)AP - Summer is rarely a hot sales season for Campbell Soup Co., and this year's sweltering June and July made that even more true, but the company said Friday that cost-cutting and strong drink sales helped its net income climb.



Summary Box: Campbell Soup 4th-qtr results (AP)
AP - SALES DOWN, PROFIT UP: The Campbell Soup Co. said Friday that its adjusted fourth-quarter profit was up 7 percent, even though its sales were down 1 percent.

Take-Two posts profit, raises outlook (Reuters)
Reuters - Video game maker Take-Two Interactive Inc on Thursday smashed Wall Street expectations for its fiscal third quarter and raised its forecast for the current fourth quarter, citing strong sales for its "Red Dead Redemption" title.

ArcSight posts higher fiscal 1Q profit (AP)
AP - ArcSight Inc. said Thursday its fiscal first-quarter profit tripled as the cybersecurity software and services company's sales jumped 39 percent.

H&R Block 1Q loss narrows despite revenue decline (AP)
AP - H&R Block Inc. on Thursday said its fiscal first-quarter loss narrowed by 2 percent as it reduced staffing and other expenses.

Take-Two posts 3Q profit, revenue soars (AP)
AP - Video game publisher Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. posted better-than-expected results for its fiscal third quarter Thursday, reversing a loss as revenue more than tripled thanks to largely to strong sales of "Red Dead Redemption."

Summary Box: Pernod Ricard earnings (AP)
AP - COMPANY: Pernod Ricard SA, Paris-based drink maker known for its anise-flavored aperitifs as well as Beefeater gin and recently acquired Absolut vodka reported its full-year earnings Thursday.

Del Monte 1Q profit edges up, but revenue slips (AP)
AP - Del Monte Foods Co. said Thursday that its fiscal first-quarter profit edged up 1.4 percent, but revenue softened on weakness in the consumer business and the company trimmed its expectations for revenue growth this year.

TD Bank profit rises 29 percent (AP)
AP - Toronto-Dominion Bank, North America's sixth largest bank by branches, increased profit by 29 percent in the third quarter on a record quarter by its Canadian retail banking operations.

Chinese demand helps lift Pernod Ricard profits (AP)
AP - Pernod Ricard SA said Thursday that demand for Martell cognac in China and Chivas Regal scotch in Latin America helped lift full-year net profit by 1 percent.

Gazprom's Q1 profits triple to $10.6 bln (AP)
AP - Russia's gas giant Gazprom said Thursday its net profit tripled to 324.9 billion rubles ($10.6 billion) in the first quarter of the year as the company capitalized on a cold winter in Europe.

Earnings Preview: Campbell Soup Co. (AP)
AP - Campbell Soup Co., the world's largest soup maker, reports its fourth-quarter and year-end results before the market opens Friday.

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