HP posts 3Q profit jump; faces stiff competition Hewlett-Packard Co. weathered economic turbulence remarkably well in the fiscal third quarter but the technology bellwether faces another big challenge — stiffer personal-computer competition — that threatens to slow its steady growth. 20 Aug 2008
Lenovo says quarterly profits up 65 percent Lenovo Group Ltd., the world's No. 4 PC maker, said Thursday its quarterly profit rose 65 percent as strong sales in China and emerging economies offset weakness in the United States. 07 Aug 2008
NALCO Q1 net profit rises 17.6 percent, outlook bright India's second largest aluminium producer, state-run National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has reported 17.6 percent jump in net profit for the quarter ended June 30, 2008. 06 Aug 2008
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Cognizant posts 26 percent jump in Q2 2008, outlook cautious Leading provider of information technology, consulting and business process outsourcing (BPO) services, Cognizant has reported 26 percent jump in net income in the quarter ended June 30, 2008, despite market uncertainties. 06 Aug 2008
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Chevron 2Q profit soars on oil prices, shares dip Propelled by record crude prices, Chevron's second-quarter profit rose 11 percent to a record $5.98 billion, despite losing money on the refining side of the business. 04 Aug 2008
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BMW's 2Q profit slides, dumps profit forecast Automaker BMW AG said Friday that its second-quarter profit slid nearly 33 percent and abandoned its annual profit forecast, blaming a drop in U.S. sales, rising costs for raw materials and the strong euro. 04 Aug 2008
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GM posts $15.5B 2Q loss, 3rd-worst in its history With another huge quarterly loss now in its rearview mirror, General Motors Corp. faces the ominous task of raising revenue by selling cars rather than trucks. 04 Aug 2008
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Sun 4Q profit falls 73 pct, guidance hurts stock Sun Microsystems Inc.'s profit plunged 73 percent in the most recent quarter as slumping sales to big U.S. companies and restructuring charges weighed on the server and software maker. 04 Aug 2008
