International Business News - STZ 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 Thursday, Oct. 2, from AP Financial News: ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP)--Constellation Brands Inc. said Thursday it lost nearly $23 million in its fiscal second quarter as strong sales of vodka and high-end wines were more than offset by charges to shrink its operations in Australia. Its shares fell nearly 9 percent. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081002/earnings-roundup-constellation-brands-marriott.htm Thu, 02 Oct 2008 18:35:24 EDT Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081002/ge-slm-conocophillips-marriott-among-big-movers.htm Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:33:35 EDT Among the earnings stories for Thursday, Oct. 2, from AP Financial News: Top stories: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081002/earnings-roundup-marriott-constellation-brands.htm Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:50:27 EDT Constellation Brands Inc. said Thursday it lost nearly $23 million in its fiscal second quarter as strong sales of vodka and high-end wines were more than offset by charges to shrink its operations in Australia. Its shares fell nearly 9 percent. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081002/winemaker-constellation-brands-loses-23m.htm Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:54:35 EDT Major business events and economic events scheduled for Thursday: WASHINGTON--Labor Department releases weekly jobless claims, 8:30 a.m. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081001/calendar-of-major-business-events-thursday.htm Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:03:23 EDT Constellation Spirits Inc. is pairing with country music star Kenny Chesney to develop a new rum. The company, a division of Constellation Brands Inc. said in a news release Monday the joint venture with the star will be called Crouton Spirits LLC. The company will develop a premium rum, which it said is one of the fastest growing sectors in the spirits industry. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080929/constellation-to-launch-new-rum-with-kenny-chesney.htm Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:24:11 EDT Shares of the nation's beer and spirits makers fell Monday as Wall Street tumbled on news that lawmakers rejected a proposed $700 billion bailout plan for the financial industry. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080929/sector-wrap-beer-spirits-shares-fall-with-market.htm Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:16:55 EDT Major business events and economic events scheduled for the coming month (some dates are tentative): MONDAY, Sept. 29 http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080926/business-events-scheduled-for-the-coming-month.htm Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:13:42 EDT Major business events and economic events scheduled for the coming week (some dates are tentative): MONDAY, Sept. 29 http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080926/business-events-and-economic-reports-scheduled.htm Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:10:05 EDT As a global recession looms, what better way to cope than to eat, drink and be merry? Even as consumers face soaring energy costs, rising food prices and higher mortgages or rent, it seems clear they're not prepared to forgo many of life's little treats--alcohol, cigarette and candy makers are all reporting healthy sales amid the gloom. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/107639-recession-party.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080812/recession-eat-drink-smoke-and-be-merry.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080812/recession-eat-drink-smoke-and-be-merry.htm Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:54:20 EDT Constellation Brands Inc. is overhauling its operations in Australia, selling three wineries and 23 vineyards and eliminating 350 jobs as it switches focus to more profitable, higher-end wines. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080807/constellation-brands-to-reduce-australian-network.htm Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:38:28 EDT Robert Sands, chief executive and president of Constellation Brands Inc., drew compensation valued at $6.2 million in its 2008 fiscal year, according to the alcoholic-beverage company's proxy statement Thursday. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080717/constellation-brands-ceo-drew-6-2m-compensation.htm Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:53:39 EDT Shares of liquor companies were mixed Wednesday after UBS analysts cut their rating on shares of spirits producers Diageo PLC and Brown-Forman Inc. due to slower spending and higher commodity costs. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080702/sector-snap-liquor-producers-mixed.htm Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:44:23 EDT Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: NYSE http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080701/ford-constellation-apple-among-big-movers.htm Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:53:50 EDT The Standard & Poor's 500 declined in midday trading on Tuesday, with the biggest fall taken by shares of Fortune Brands Inc., after the company lowered its outlook. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080701/midday-leaders-laggards-s-p-500.htm Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:24:05 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 Shares of Constellation Brands Inc. rose Tuesday after the world's largest wine company by volume posted a higher fiscal first-quarter profit that topped expectations. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080701/out-of-the-gate-constellation-brands-shines.htm Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:59:16 EDT Constellation Brands Inc. said Tuesday its fiscal first-quarter profit jumped 50 percent, lifted by price increases as well as strong sales of its new higher-margin wine brands such as Clos du Bois and Wild Horse. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/83642-earns-constellation-brands.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080701/winemaker-constellation-brands-profit-jumps.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080701/winemaker-constellation-brands-profit-jumps.htm Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:01:35 EDT Constellation Brands Inc. reports earnings for the fiscal first quarter on Tuesday. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080630/earnings-preview-constellation-brands-inc.htm Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:24:48 EDT Major business events and economic events scheduled for Tuesday: NEW YORK--The Institute for Supply Management releases its manufacturing index, 10 a.m. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080630/calendar-of-major-business-events-for-tuesday.htm Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:37:34 EDT