International Business News - Pacific 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 A PiperJaffray analyst upgraded shares of Jakks Pacific Inc. Monday, saying the toy maker is mostly insulated from the problems affecting the overall economy. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081013/ahead-of-the-bell-jakks-pacific-upgraded.htm Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:21:28 EDT Toy maker Jakks Pacific Inc. said Monday it purchased privately held children's product companies Tollytots Ltd. and Kids Only Inc. to help broaden its offerings. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081013/jakks-pacific-purchases-tollytots-kids-only.htm Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:55:15 EDT Among the earnings projection stories for Wednesday, Oct. 8, from AP Financial News: ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP)--Teen apparel retailer Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. said Wednesday that it now expects its third-quarter earnings per share to be at the low end of its previously announced guidance range of break-even to 5 cents. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081008/outlook-roundup-pacific-sunwear-ldk-solar.htm Wed, 08 Oct 2008 10:16:24 EDT Teen apparel retailer Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. said Wednesday that it now expects its third-quarter earnings per share to be at the low end of its previously announced guidance range of break-even to 5 cents. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081008/pacsun-says-3q-income-at-low-end-of-outlook-range.htm Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:38:25 EDT Teen apparel retailer Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. said Wednesday that same-store sales fell 5 percent year over year in its September period. Analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters expected a same-store sales decline of 7.3 percent in September. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081008/pacsun-reports-september-same-store-sales-decline.htm Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:33:29 EDT Among the premarket stories for Thursday, Oct. 2, from AP Financial News: NEW YORK (AP)--An analyst on Thursday said the dismissal of a lawsuit against toy maker Jakks Pacific Inc. should benefit the company. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081002/premarket-roundup-jakks-pacific-mosaic.htm Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:13:05 EDT An analyst on Thursday said the dismissal of a lawsuit against toy maker Jakks Pacific Inc. should benefit the company. BMO Capital Markets Corp. analyst Gerrick Johnson upgraded the company to "Outperform" from "Market Perform" and raised the price target to $32 from $28. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081002/ahead-of-the-bell-jakks-pacific-upgraded.htm Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:26:04 EDT The federal Surface Transportation Board has approved the Canadian Pacific Railway's purchase of the Sioux Falls-based Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern Railroad. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081001/fed-agency-approves-purchase-of-sd-based-railway.htm Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:08:08 EDT Among the earnings projection stories for Monday, Sept. 22, from AP Financial News: OMAHA, Neb. (AP)--Rail transport company Union Pacific Corp. said Monday that it expects to exceed its profit target for the third quarter because of lower diesel fuel costs and operating costs. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080922/outlook-roundup-union-pacific-waste-connections.htm Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:27:46 EDT Rail transport company Union Pacific Corp. said Monday that it expects to exceed its profit target for the third quarter because of lower diesel fuel costs and operating costs. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080922/union-pacific-raises-3q-profit-target.htm Mon, 22 Sep 2008 17:29:23 EDT A Longbow Research analyst upgraded shares of Union Pacific Corp. to "Buy" from "Neutral" on Wednesday, saying a recent pullback in the stock will allow investors to take advantage of the railroad's long-term growth prospects. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080917/longbow-raises-union-pacific-to-buy-on-sell-off.htm Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:43:40 EDT Homebuilder Standard Pacific Corp. said Tuesday its net new home orders from continuing operations in July and August fell 30 percent from the year-ago period, hurt by the prolonged housing slump. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080916/housing-slump-hurts-standard-pacific-orders.htm Tue, 16 Sep 2008 09:38:37 EDT Shares of The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. continued their dismal slide Monday, sinking to its second year low in two weeks. The company's shares dropped nearly 22 percent, or $2.46, in trading Monday to $8.82. Earlier in the session, the stock hit a fresh year low of $8.47 http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080915/a-p-parent-company-continues-dismal-slide.htm Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:52:35 EDT Pacific Office Properties Trust Inc. on Thursday said its board declared a quarterly dividend of 5 cents. It is the company's first dividend since its inception in March. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080912/pacific-office-properties-sets-5-cent-dividend.htm Fri, 12 Sep 2008 09:54:41 EDT Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd., Asia's third-largest carrier, might be forced to take more cost-cutting measures as airlines struggle with high fuel prices and possible recessions, the company's chief executive said. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080910/cathay-pacific-looking-to-cut-costs-ceo-says.htm Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:25:18 EDT Freight railroad operator Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. said Thursday it named Kathryn McQuade as chief financial officer to replace Mike Lambert, who has left the company to pursue other interests. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080904/mcquade-appointed-cfo-of-canadian-pacific-railway.htm Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:13:50 EDT Teen apparel retailer Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. said Thursday that same-store sales fell 6 percent in August, hurt by weak demand for accessories. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080904/pacific-sunwear-same-store-sales-fall-in-august.htm Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:31:39 EDT A British environmentalist rowed through the night until she arrived in Honolulu early Monday, completing the initial leg of her journey as she tries to become the first woman to row alone across the Pacific Ocean. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080901/rower-well-on-her-way-to-crossing-pacific-alone.htm Mon, 01 Sep 2008 21:30:09 EDT President Felipe Calderon was opening bidding Thursday for construction of a huge new seaport that could eventually rival the twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, the largest port complex in the United States. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080828/with-an-eye-on-us-shipping-mexico-seeks-new-port.htm Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:24:19 EDT Cosco Pacific Ltd., world's fifth-largest container terminal operator, said Monday its first-half earnings edged up 3 percent amid strong growth in cargo traffic. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080825/cosco-pacific-1h-net-profit-rises-3-percent.htm Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:02:09 EDT