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Tiffany sees holiday gains, but profit view misses

Posted by Reuters: Business News on November 29, 2011

(Reuters) – Tiffany & Co gave a holiday quarter profit outlook that missed Wall Street expectations, and fears that its gross margin could slip further and the pace of sales gains is slowing sent shares down nearly 7 percent.



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Barnes & Noble cuts dividend to hang on to cash

Posted by Reuters: Business News on February 22, 2011

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Barnes & Noble Inc suspended its dividend to preserve its shrinking cash reserves and reported disappointing holiday quarter results as its e-books strategy continued to…



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Nordstrom, cautiously, expects 2011 sales gains

Posted by Reuters: Business News on February 17, 2011

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Upscale retailer Nordstrom forecast its gains in sales and profits over the holiday quarter would continue this year, with shoppers as willing to pay full price for items as…



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EBay outlook beats Street as turnaround bears fruit

Posted by Reuters: Business News on January 19, 2011

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Online marketplace eBay Inc provided investors with a bullish 2011 profit outlook after the holiday quarter showed signs it is delivering a promised turnaround, as…



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Apple’s holiday quarter outshines Jobs’ plight

Posted by Reuters: Business News on January 18, 2011

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Blockbuster sales of the iPad and iPhone fueled better-than-expected quarterly results and forecasts from Apple Inc, assuaging investors’ fears after CEO Steve Jobs’ abrupt…



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Big Lots Q3 profit misses Street, cuts Q4 outlook

Posted by Reuters: Business News on December 3, 2010

BANGALORE (Reuters) – Close-out retailer Big Lots Inc posted a lower-than expected quarterly profit, and the company cut its outlook for the crucial holiday quarter, in the face of strong…



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Best Buy beats Street, sees strong year ahead

Posted by Reuters: Business News on March 25, 2010

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Best Buy Co beat Wall Street’s view for profit and sales in its holiday quarter and forecast stronger-than-expected earnings in the current year, sending shares up 7.7 percent.



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Best Buy trumps estimates in holiday quarter

Posted by Reuters: Business News on

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Best Buy Co beat profit and sales estimates in its holiday quarter, boosted by demand for notebook computers, flat-panel televisions and mobile phones.



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Wal-Mart holiday sales fall, forecast light

Posted by Reuters: Business News on February 18, 2010

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Wal-Mart Stores Inc said sales at its existing U.S. namesake stores fell during the holiday quarter and forecast results for the current quarter that could miss Wall Street estimates.



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Mattel’s holiday-quarter profit tops Street view

Posted by Reuters: Business News on January 29, 2010

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Mattel Inc’s holiday-quarter profit beat Wall Street estimates, mainly on strong demand for the top toy company’s Fashionista Barbie dolls and Hot Wheels cars.


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