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FactSet Research Systems Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for FactSet Research Systems.

Results 1 - 20 of 503 in FactSet Research Systems

  1. National Semi's shares dip on lower profit, sales update

    14 hrs ago | MarketWatch

    Shares of National Semiconductor Corp. fell nearly 6% at one point Friday, retreating after the chipmaker reported a lower first-quarter profit and disclosed a weaker-than-expected sales outlook.

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    Related Topix: Santa Clara, CA, Semiconductors, National Semiconductor, Electronics, Startups, National Semiconductor, Media, Computers, IT Services, Solar Energy, Science / Technology, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Energy, Solar Energy, Alternative Energy, Alternative Energy

  2. Earnings Watch: Updates, advisories and surprises

    Thursday | MarketWatch

    Ross Stores Inc. said Thursday that its August sales at stores open at least one year rose 3%. Analysts, on average, had expected same-store sales to rise 2.9%, according to Thomson Reuters.

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    Related Topix: Ross Stores, Retail, Rite Aid, Somers, NY, Target

  3. After Hours: H&R Block, SAIC expected to move in late trading

    Wednesday Sep 3 | MarketWatch

    Shares of H&R Block Inc. and SAIC Inc. are expected to be active after the market's close Wednesday.

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    Related Topix: Financial Services, Accounting, H and R Block, Media, Computers, IT Services

  4. Murph's Turf: Wiseman a good choiceRead the original story

    Thursday Aug 28 | The Wilton Bulletin

    When he resigned earlier this summer, Paul McNulty likened Wilton boys lacrosse to high school football in Texas.

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    Related Topix: High School Football, High School Sports

  5. Retail Stocks: Borders jumps; J. Crew drops in mixed retail sector

    Wednesday Aug 27 | MarketWatch

    Retail shares were mixed Wednesday to reflect varied second-quarter results from chain stores.

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    Related Topix: Financial Markets, Retail, Apparel, J. Crew, Borders Group, Talbots, Media, Computers, IT Services

  6. Big Lots profit up; Chico's, American Eagle's hurt by lower sales

    Tuesday Aug 26 | MarketWatch

    A tale of two cities continued to headline retailers' second-quarter profit results: discounter Big Lots Inc.

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    Related Topix: Chicos FAS, Retail, Apparel, Wal Mart Stores, American Eagle Outfitters, Big Lots, Media, Computers, IT Services

  7. Big Lots 2nd-period net up 11%; lifts outlookRead the original story

    Tuesday Aug 26 | Market Watch

    Big Lots Inc., the Columbus, Ohio, closeout retailer, reported fiscal second-quarter net income rose 11% on 1.9% revenue, and it lifted its estimate of earnings from operations for the full year.

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    Related Topix: Big Lots, Retail, Computers, Media, IT Services

  8. Earnings Watch: Updates, advisories and surprises

    Tuesday Aug 26 | MarketWatch

    Big Lots Inc., the Columbus, Ohio, closeout retailer, reported fiscal second-quarter net income rose 11% on 1.9% revenue, and it lifted its estimate of earnings from operations for the full year.

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    Related Topix: Media, Computers, IT Services, Big Lots, Retail, Home, Mortgage, Personal Finance, Mortgage, MarketWatch, Startups

  9. AnnTaylor's profit drops; it plans to make brand more 'chic'Read the original story

    Friday Aug 22 | MarketWatch

    AnnTaylor Stores Corp. said Friday that its second-quarter profit fell a less than expected 7.7% after it controlled inventory and costs to help offset the negative impact of consumers cutting back on ...

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    Related Topix: Retail, Apparel, Ann Taylor Stores

  10. Burger King's whopperRead the original story

    Thursday Aug 21 | MarketWatch

    Shares of Burger King Holdings dropped sharply Thursday as analysts said the group's 42% rise in fiscal fourth-quarter profit was boosted by an unexpectedly low tax rate and as they expressed concerns about the ...

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    Related Topix: Life, Food, Fast Food, Restaurant Management, Media, Computers, IT Services

  11. After Hours: Pacific Sunwear shares sink; Gap shares step higher

    Thursday Aug 21 | MarketWatch

    Shares of clothing retailers were mixed Thursday evening, with Pacific Sunwear of California Inc.

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    Related Topix: Financial Services, Investment Services, Retail, Apparel, Aeropostale, GAP, Pacific Sunwear of California, Merrill Lynch and Co, Banking, Deutsche Bank AG

  12. Salesforce.com falls on disappointing outlookRead the original story

    Thursday Aug 21 | MarketWatch

    Shares of Salesforce.com fell more than 18% Thursday as Wall Street analysts expressed concern about the company's bookings, particularly among small and mid-sized businesses.

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    Related Topix: Application Service Providers, salesforce.com, Software, Startups, Salesforce.com, Salesforce.com, Media, Computers, IT Services

  13. Retail Stocks: Retail shares mixed amid concerns over second-half outlooks

    Thursday Aug 21 | MarketWatch

    Retail shares were mixed Thursday amid a rise in oil prices and concerns about retailers' second-half outlooks with specialty retailer Hot Topic Inc.

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    Related Topix: Financial Markets, Retail, Apparel, Hot Topic, Kohls, Barnes and Noble, Media, Computers, IT Services

  14. Burger King beats estimates, but shares drop on margin concerns

    Thursday Aug 21 | MarketWatch

    Shares of Burger King Holdings dropped sharply Thursday as analysts said the group's 42% rise in fiscal fourth-quarter profit was boosted by an unexpectedly low tax rate and as they expressed concerns about the ...

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    Related Topix: Life, Food, Fast Food, Restaurant Management, Media, Computers, IT Services

  15. Earnings Watch: Updates, advisories and surprisesRead the original story

    Thursday Aug 21 | MarketWatch

    Barnes & Noble Inc. said Thursday that second-quarter earnings were $15.4 million, or 27 cents a share, compared to $18.1 million, or 26 cents a share, in the same period a year ago.

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    Related Topix: Toro, Household Products, Retail, Barnes and Noble, Media, Computers, IT Services, GameStop

  16. Salesforce.com profit falls short of estimatesRead the original story

    Wednesday Aug 20 | MarketWatch

    Salesforce.com Inc. said Wednesday its fiscal second-quarter profit rose sharply, though it delivered an outlook for the full year that fell short of Wall Street analysts' estimates and disappointed investors.

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    Related Topix: Application Service Providers, salesforce.com, Software, Startups, Salesforce.com, Salesforce.com, Media, Computers, IT Services

  17. Long-Term Investor: FactSet Grows Profit Despite Market's Dips

    Tuesday Aug 19 | Investor's Business Daily

    For nearly 30 years, FactSet Research Systems has been delivering financial data to investment bankers, money managers and financial professionals.

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    Related Topix: Norwalk, CT, Stamford Metro, Media, Computers, IT Services, Opinion

  18. Lowe's Boosts Full-Year GuidanceRead the original story

    Monday Aug 18 | SmartMoney

    No. 2 home-improvement retailer Lowe's Cos. said that its second-quarter profit fell 7.9%, hurt by the housing market downturn that cut into demand for big-ticket purchases.

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    Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Lughnasadh, Mooresville, NC, Media, Computers, IT Services, Home Depot, Retail, Household Products

  19. Housing malaise eats into Lowe's profit

    Monday Aug 18 | MarketWatch

    No. 2 home-improvement retailer Lowe's Cos. said that its second-quarter profit fell 7.9%, hurt by the housing market downturn that cut into demand for big-ticket purchases.

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    Related Topix: Life, Lughnasadh, Holidays, Mooresville, NC, Media, Computers, IT Services, Home Depot, Retail, Household Products

  20. Kohl's lifts outlook while Nordstrom trims target

    Thursday Aug 14 | MarketWatch

    Kohl's Corp. and Nordstrom Corp. handed in quarterly results Thursday, adding to the tale of lower-priced retailers weathering a tough market far better than their more expensive counterparts.

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    Related Topix: Retail, Kohls, Menomonee Falls, WI, Media, Computers, IT Services, Nordstrom, Apparel