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Global swine flu toll passes 6,000 mark: WHO

AFP Global Edition 14 days ago

The number of swine flu deaths has grown by more than 370 over a week to pass 6,000, as the pandemic spread into more than 199 countries and territories, World Health Organisation data showed Friday. The A(H1N1) pandemic is currently being fuelled ...

World Wrestling 3Q profit up on overseas gains

AP News 15 days ago

World Wrestling Entertainment posts 60 percent jump in 3rd-qtr profit as overseas sales gain World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. on Thursday said its third-quarter profit rose 69 percent, boosted by higher live event revenue, especially from overseas. The media and entertainment company also ...

Schweitzer-Mauduit ups 2009 view after 3Q report

AP News 16 days ago

Schweitzer-Mauduit's adjusted 3Q profit exceeds expectations, raises 2009 guidance Specialty paper maker Schweitzer-Mauduit International Inc. said its third-quarter profit plunged by one-third, but its adjusted results widely exceeded Wall Street expectations and it raised its 2009 outlook. Shares of the Alpharetta, Ga., ...

Goodyear beats earnings estimates, stock is pummeled (GT)

AlphaNinja 21 days ago

Ouch.Goodyear Tire (GT) came in ahead of revenue and earnings expectations yesterday morning, yet the stock traded down almost 20% on the day. The selloff continued today, with the stock falling another 3% today on a B0fA downgrade, down significantly from the ...

Stronger dollar weighs on Avon Products in 3Q

AP News 22 days ago

Avon Products adds sellers in 3Q, but profit falls 30 pct, hurt by costs and strong dollar Avon Products Inc. said Thursday having 10 percent more people selling its products during the third quarter helped sales, but the stronger dollar hurt its ...

Tenneco 3Q loss narrows

AP News 22 days ago

Tenneco posts smaller 3rd-quarter loss on cost cuts and restructuring moves Auto parts supplier Tenneco Inc. said Thursday its third-quarter loss narrowed significantly as cost cutting and restructuring efforts offset lower sales. Tenneco said it expects fourth-quarter industry production in North America ...

Dun & Bradstreet posts 17 percent drop 3Q earnings

AP News 23 days ago

Dun & Bradstreet posts 17 percent drop in 3Q earnings as North America sales lag Dun & Bradstreet Corp. posted a 17 percent drop in third-quarter profit Wednesday as sales in North America lagged. The business analytics provider earned $54 million, or ...

Tough times at General Cable (BGC)

AlphaNinja 24 days ago

General Cable (BGC) beat earnings by 2cents this morning, but offered a dismal outlook. BGC makes copper, aluminum and fiber optic cable products, used in various end markets including electric utilities, communications providers, and construction. As can be seen below, each segment ...

Low-budget thriller 'Paranormal' tops weekend box office

AFP Global Edition 25 days ago

Low-budget sensation "Paranormal Activity" bested the competition -- including the latest "Saw" horror film -- to claim North America's pre-Halloween box office, final figures showed on Monday. "Paranormal," made for a paltry 11,000 dollars, has raked in 61.6 million, including 21.1 million ...

'Paranormal' came, conquered 'Saw' -- and box office

AFP American Edition 26 days ago

Low-budget sensation "Paranormal Activity" slayed its horror film competitors including "Saw VI" to claim North America's pre-Halloween box office, weekend estimates showed Sunday on the heels of rave word-of-mouth reviews and clever marketing. Much like the "Paranormal" story line, its own backstory ...

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