International Business News - Roundup 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 sector activity stories for Friday, July 18, from AP Financial News: NEW YORK (AP)--Shares of recreational vehicle makers declined Friday after Monaco Coach Corp. said it will shutter three factories and cut a third of its work force, citing a weak economy and lower demand for RVs. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080718/sector-roundup-rv-makers-teen-apparel.htm Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:43:49 EDT Among the stock activity stories for Friday, July 18, from the AP Financial News: NEW YORK (AP)_ Shares of Gilead Sciences Inc. fell sharply Friday as Wall Street viewed the drug developer's latest earnings report as sign that the company could be shifting to a more subdued level of growth as its HIV treatments saturate the market. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080718/movers-roundup-gilead-sciences-amd.htm Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:02:12 EDT Among the stock activity stories for Friday, July 18, from the AP Financial News: CHICAGO (AP)--Shares of Harman International Industries Inc. fell Friday as an analyst said the maker of audio gear and electronic systems would likely be affected by deterioration in the auto industry. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080718/movers-roundup-harman-international-radioshack.htm Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:01:08 EDT Among the stock activity stories for Friday, July 18, from the AP Financial News: NEW YORK (AP)--Shares of Pinnacle Airlines Corp. soared after it said in a regulatory filing it will continue to operate Delta Connection flights for Delta Air Lines Inc. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080718/movers-roundup-pinnacle-airlines-overstock-com.htm Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:00:29 EDT Among the earnings stories for Friday, July 18, from AP Financial News: Top stories: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080718/earnings-roundup-schlumberger-manpower.htm Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:57:22 EDT Among the earnings stories for Friday, July 18, from AP Financial News: Top stories: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080718/earnings-roundup-mattel-great-atlantic-pacific.htm Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:26:07 EDT Among the earnings stories for Friday, July 18, from AP Financial News: WASHINGTON (AP)--Second quarter earnings rose 18 percent at Honeywell International Inc. and the diversified manufacturer raised its 2008 forecast Friday as its global reach helped buffer the company from the deep woes faced by the U.S. economy. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080718/earnings-roundup-honeywell-student-loan.htm Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:06:01 EDT Among the earnings stories for Friday, July 18, from AP Financial News: NEW YORK (AP)--Citigroup Inc. has become the latest big bank to quell Wall Street's worries about a financial sector implosion, posting a $2.5 billion second-quarter loss that was smaller than expected. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080718/earnings-roundup-citigroup-sony-ericsson.htm Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:47:35 EDT Among the earnings projection stories for Friday, July 18, from AP Financial News: BALTIMORE (AP)--Utility company Constellation Energy Group Inc. said Friday it expects its second-quarter adjusted profit to "significantly exceed" Wall Street's expectations on growth in its international energy unit. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080718/outlook-roundup-constellation-energy-manpower.htm Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:17:29 EDT Among the premarket stories for Friday, July 18, from AP Financial News: NEW YORK (AP)--Shares of Google Inc. hovered below $500 in pre-market trading Friday after the company jolted investors with the admission that the weak economy is affecting its advertising business. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080718/premarket-roundup-google-united-parent-ual.htm Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:30:07 EDT Among the premarket stories for Friday, July 18, from AP Financial News: NEW YORK (AP)--Microsoft Corp. shares were recovering slightly in Friday morning trading after taking a battering the night before on the heels of a disappointing earnings report. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080718/premarket-roundup-microsoft-yum.htm Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:00:25 EDT Among the earnings stories for Thursday, July 17, from AP Financial News: KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP)--Medical device maker Stryker Corp. said Thursday its second-quarter profit rose nearly 14 percent as sales of its orthopedic implants and surgical equipment grew. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080717/earnings-roundup-stryker-united-technologies.htm Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:12:35 EDT Among the earnings stories for Thursday, July 17, from AP Financial News: DES MOINES, Iowa (AP)--Shares of office furniture and home fireplace manufacturer HNI Corp. rose nearly 30 percent Thursday, after the company reported better-than-expected profit. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080717/earnings-roundup-hni-td-ameritrade.htm Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:10:56 EDT Among the earnings stories for Thursday, July 17, from AP Financial News: Top stories: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080717/earnings-roundup-microsoft-google.htm Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:08:45 EDT Among the earnings stories for Thursday, July 17, from AP Financial News: Top stories: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080717/earnings-roundup-amd-merrill-lynch.htm Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:06:44 EDT Among the earnings stories for Thursday, July 17, from AP Financial News: Top stories: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080717/earnings-roundup-ibm-jpmorgan.htm Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:04:12 EDT Among the earnings projection stories for Thursday, July 17, from AP Financial News: Top stories: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080717/outlook-roundup-ibm-illinois-tool-works.htm Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:03:04 EDT Among the sector activity stories for Thursday, July 17, from AP Financial News: NEW YORK (AP)--Shares of Barr Pharmaceuticals Inc. soared Thursday on reports of buyout talks between Barr and industry leader Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. The speculation also lifted shares of other generic drug makers. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080717/sector-roundup-generic-drug-makers-chips.htm Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:02:35 EDT Among the stock activity stories for Thursday, July 17, from AP Financial News: NEW YORK (AP)--Six Flags Inc.'s shares, which plunged 44 percent on Wednesday, regained that ground Thursday after the amusement park operator said it is on track to be free cash flow-positive for the first time in its history. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080717/movers-roundup-six-flags-radioshack.htm Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:00:40 EDT Among the stock activity stories for Thursday, July 17, from AP Financial News: LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP)--Shares of Yum Brands Inc. tumbled more than 6 percent Thursday, a day after the fast-food company blamed surging commodity costs for taking a bite out of U.S. profits. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080717/movers-roundup-yum-brands-nokia.htm Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:59:19 EDT