updated Tue November 06, 2007

Outlook Roundup: Warnaco Raises 2007 Guidance, Novatel Wireless Sees 4Q Profit Above Street

Among the earnings projection stories for Monday, Nov. 5, from AP Financial News:NEW YORK (AP) -- Apparel maker and marketer Warnaco Group Inc. raised its fiscal 2007 guidance on Monday, citing continued positi...

updated Tue November 06, 2007

Earnings Roundup: Sierra Health 3Q Profit Down, Revenue Up; Charles River Labs Posts 3Q Profit

Among the earnings stories for Monday, Nov. 5, from AP Financial News:LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Sierra Health Services Inc. said Monday its third-quarter profit fell slightly, hurt by a charge related to a higher proje...

updated Tue November 06, 2007

Earnings Roundup: Brazil's Bradesco 3Q Profit Rises; Burger King 1Q Profit Up, but Shares Fall

Among the earnings stories for Monday, Nov. 5, from AP Financial News:SAO PAULO, Brazil (AP) -- Profit at Bradesco, Brazil's largest private-sector bank, rose 19 percent in the third quarter, boosted by a big i...

updated Tue November 06, 2007

Earnings Roundup: Sun Microsystems Posts 1Q Profit; Ryanair 2Q Profit Jumps

Among the earnings stories for Monday, Nov. 5, from AP Financial News:SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Sun Microsystems Inc. swung to a first-quarter profit that matched Wall Street's expectations Monday, marking the s...

updated Tue November 06, 2007

CSK Auto Taps James Constantine As Chief Financial Officer Effective Nov. 19

PHOENIX (AP) -- Auto parts and accessories retailer CSK Auto Corp. on Monday named James Constantine president and chief financial officer, effective Nov. 19.Constantine most recently served as chief financial ...

updated Tue November 06, 2007

Xinhua Finance Media Raises 3rd-Qtr Revenue Outlook, Citing Business Growth and Acquisitions

NEW YORK (AP) -- Xinhua Finance Media Ltd., a diversified financial and entertainment media company, raised its third-quarter revenue forecast on Monday, citing stronger-than-expected growth in the company's bu...

updated Tue November 06, 2007

Survey: Steelers Rank First in Local Market Brand Strength

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Pittsburgh Steelers are more than just a football team. They're also a powerful brand.The franchise was named the strongest team brand in its local market compared with scores of other pr...

updated Tue November 06, 2007

Quintana Maritime Swings to 3rd-Quarter Profit As Revenue Doubles

NEW YORK (AP) -- Quintana Maritime Ltd., a Greek shipping company specializing in dry bulk cargo, said Monday it swung to a third-quarter profit as revenue more than doubled.Quintana earned $7.6 million, or 13 ...

updated Tue November 06, 2007

Cleaning Service Official Pleads Guilty in Illegal Immigrant Case

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) -- The controller of a nationwide janitorial service faces up to five years in prison, accused by authorities of hiring out cleaning crews staffed with illegal immigrants to a Michigan ...

updated Tue November 06, 2007

Bristow Group Reports Sharply Higher 3rd-Quarter Profit, Beating Analysts' Forecasts

HOUSTON (AP) -- Bristow Group Inc., which operates helicopters that ferry workers and equipment to offshore oil drilling rigs, said Monday that higher revenue and foreign currency gains helped boost its third-q...

updated Tue November 06, 2007

Kindred Healthcare Posts Loss in 3rd Quarter, but Adjusted Results Beat Company Expectations

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Hospital and nursing home operator Kindred Healthcare Inc. said Monday it swung to a third-quarter loss, but results adjusted for a spinoff beat its own and analyst expectations.Net loss...

updated Tue November 06, 2007

Kindred Healthcare Raises 4th-Quarter, 2007, 2008 Earnings Guidance

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Hospital and nursing home operator Kindred Healthcare Inc. said Monday it raised guidance for the fourth quarter as well as 2007 and 2008 based on expectations of more favorable cost tre...

updated Tue November 06, 2007

Air Force Grounds Entire Boeing F-15 Fighter Jet Fleet Following Crash Last Week in Missouri

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Air Force has indefinitely grounded all Boeing Co. F-15 fighter jets after a plane flown by the Missouri Air National Guard crashed last week during a training exercise."The cause of that...

updated Tue November 06, 2007

Former Pipeline Company Exec Pleads Guilty to Bribery Charge

HOUSTON (AP) -- A former executive of a Houston-based company serving the oil, gas and power industries has pleaded guilty to bribing Nigerian officials with more than $6 million to obtain a major gas pipeline ...

updated Tue November 06, 2007

LA Jurors Award $3.3 Million to Banana Workers in Pesticide Case

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A jury awarded $3.3 million Monday to six workers who claimed they were left sterile by a pesticide used at a banana plantation in Nicaragua operated by Dole Fresh Fruit Co.The workers' laws...

updated Tue November 06, 2007

Mesa Air Group Fires CFO Over Evidence Deleted From Computer in Hawaiian Airlines Lawsuit

HONOLULU (AP) -- Mesa Air Group Inc. said Monday it has fired Chief Financial Officer Peter Murnane, who deleted key evidence from his computers related to a lawsuit filed by Hawaiian Airlines Inc.William Hoke,...

updated Tue November 06, 2007

Republic Services 3rd-Quarter Profit Falls on Environmental Compliance Costs

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) -- Waste management company Republic Services Inc., said Monday its third-quarter profit dropped 13 percent hurt by charges related to remediation landfills in Ohio and California.Net...

updated Tue November 06, 2007

Kronos Worldwide Swings to 3rd-Quarter Loss Due to Hefty Tax Charge

DALLAS (AP) -- Kronos Worldwide Inc., maker of whitening pigments used in paper, paints and plastic, said Monday it swung to a third-quarter loss, due to a hefty tax charge.Quarterly loss totaled $81.2 million,...

updated Tue November 06, 2007

Republic Services Reaffirms Year Earnings Forecast on Strong Pricing for Waste Disposal

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) -- Waste management company Republic Services Inc. on Monday reaffirmed its earnings forecast for 2007, citing strong pricing for waste disposal.Republic still projects earnings of $1...

updated Tue November 06, 2007

Chinese Advertiser AirMedia Boosts Expected Price Range of IPO to Between $12 and $14 Per ADS

NEW YORK (AP) -- Chinese digital advertising company AirMedia Group Inc. boosted the expected price range of its planned initial public offering of 15 million American Depositary Shares, according to a Securiti...