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Dell’s first quarter earnings to come in below expectations: WSJ

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Dell Inc will report on Thursday fiscal first-quarter earnings below expectations, the Wall Street Journal cited a person briefed on the company's results as saying. Continue reading

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Walmart checks Bangladesh factories; retailer accord elusive

By Jessica Wohl (Reuters) – Wal-Mart Stores Inc stepped up Bangladesh factory inspections while U.S. and European retailers pursued separate accords to try to prevent another disaster in a garment industry where more than 1,200 workers have died in the past six months Continue reading

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Dell to report earnings 5 days early, on May 16

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Dell Inc , mired in a battle between activist investor Carl Icahn and co-founder Michael Dell over its future, said it will report quarterly results on Thursday, May 16, five days ahead of schedule. Continue reading

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Virgin America Reports Fourth Quarter 2012 And First Quarter 2013 Financial Results

SAN FRANCISCO, May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ –Virgin America today reports its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2012, full-year 2012, and the first quarter of 2013. The airline reported it… Continue reading

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Pakistan Elections: Nawaz Sharif Claims Victory

Former PM Nawaz Sharif declares victory based on initial results following a historic election marred by deadly violence. Continue reading

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MARKET COMMENT: HSBC Flat After 8-Day Run; 1Q13 Results Awaited

HSBC (0005.HK) is flat at HK$86.05, taking a breather after an eight-session 7.5% winning streak, and ahead of its 1Q13 results expected after Tuesday’s market close. Continue reading

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Berkshire Hathaway first-quarter profit rises 51 percent

Warren Buffett’s company Berkshire Hathaway Inc on Friday said first-quarter profit rose nearly 51 percent, helped by improved results in insurance and gains from its investments and derivative contracts. Continue reading

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Earnings schedule for week of 5/6/2013

Major companies scheduled to report quarterly earnings next week: Monday ArcelorMittal, the Luxembourg-based steel company, reports quarterly financial results. Continue reading

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Kellogg, Hillshire Brands results disappoint

By Martinne Geller (Reuters) – Kellogg Co and Hillshire Brands reported quarterly results on Thursday in line or better than Wall Street estimates, but both food companies' shares fell in early trading. U.S. packaged food stocks have gained more than 21 percent this year as investors look for defensive, high-yield investments and hope for more deal-making following the buyout of H.J Continue reading

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LinkedIn 1Q net, revenue soar; outlook falls short

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) — LinkedIn Corp. continued its uninterrupted streak of beating analysts’ expectations with its quarterly results on Thursday as earnings and revenue soared, but its outlook for the rest of the year disappointed Wall Street and its stock plunged in extended trading. Continue reading

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