International Business News - MSM http://www.ibtimes.com All articles are copyrighted by IBTimes.com 400 100 http://www.ibtimes.com/ http://www.ibtimes.com/images/top_logo_ibt2_3.gif Among the earnings stories for Tuesday, Oct. 21, from AP Financial News: MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP)--Mueller Industries Inc., which makes metal fittings, valves and tubing, said Tuesday that third-quarter earnings fell 40 percent as the company was hurt by a drop in copper prices and its ties to the weak U.S. housing market. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081021/earnings-roundup-mueller-lockheed-martin.htm Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:57:13 EDT Among the earnings projection stories for Tuesday, Oct. 21, from AP Financial News: DALLAS (AP)--Chemical producer Celanese Corp. on Tuesday lowered its earnings guidance for 2008, citing the slowing economy in North America, Europe and Asia. Its shares tumbled 17 percent in morning trading. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081021/outlook-roundup-celanese-gamco-investors.htm Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:46:45 EDT MSC Industrial Direct Co, which distributes maintenance and repair supplies, said Tuesday profit in its latest quarter rose 6.7 percent despite four fewer days in the period than a year ago. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081021/msc-industrial-profit-rises-6-7-percent.htm Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:43:01 EDT MSC Industrial Direct Co. said Tuesday the slowing economy and tight financial markets are hurting its customers, and it forecast earnings in the current quarter that were below Wall Street expectations. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081021/msc-industrial-gives-quarterly-outlook.htm Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:38:53 EDT An analyst lowered estimates for industrial distributors Friday, saying the overall economic turmoil and the effect of exchange rates should drive down earnings for many companies this year and next. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081010/ahead-of-the-bell-industrial-distributors.htm Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:18:33 EDT Among the earnings projection stories for Tuesday, July 1, from AP Financial News: TULSA, Okla. (AP)--Car rental company Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. said Tuesday it expects to miss its previously issued full-year earnings prediction, citing lower-than-expected second-quarter sales and overall economic weakness. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080701/outlook-roundup-dollar-thrifty-msc-industrial.htm Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:16:51 EDT Among the earnings stories for Tuesday, July 1, from AP Financial News: FAIRPORT, N.Y. (AP)--Constellation Brands Inc. said Tuesday its fiscal first-quarter profit jumped 50 percent, lifted by price increases as well as strong sales of new higher-margin wine brands such as Clos du Bois and Wild Horse. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080701/earnings-roundup-constellation-msc-industrial.htm Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:16:34 EDT MSC Industrial Direct Co. issued a fourth-quarter sales forecast below Wall Street's average estimate, saying some customers are cautious in building inventory amid economic uncertainty. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080701/msc-industrial-4q-sales-outlook-short-of-estimates.htm Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:54:34 EDT MSC Industrial Direct Co.'s fiscal third-quarter earnings climbed 12 percent as revenue increased while costs only edged higher, the distributor of replacement parts to industrial customers said Tuesday. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080701/msc-industrial-3q-profit-jumps-12-percent.htm Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:12:37 EDT Weakness in the manufacturing sector could take a toll on MSC Industrial, which makes supplies and equipment, and reports quarterly results on Tuesday. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080630/on-the-watch-msc-industrial.htm Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:53:10 EDT MSC Industrial Direct Co., which distributes metalworking and other supplies, said Thursday its board increased its quarterly dividend by 2 cents to 20 cents. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080626/msc-industrial-direct-boosts-dividend-11-percent.htm Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:18:46 EDT