Limited Brands 3Q profit falls, but beats forecast (AP)

AP - Limited Brands Inc. said Wednesday its third-quarter profit dropped 66 percent as sales fell in the tough economy. But the results beat analyst expectations.

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Gas and food boost 3Q profit at BJ's Wholesale (AP) AP - Shoppers hunting for bargains on food, gasoline and other staples helped warehouse club operator BJ's Wholesale Club Inc. report a 24 percent increase in third-quarter profit Wednesday. The company also raised its outlook for the year.

UK credit agency Experian 1H profit rises 15 pct (AP) AP - British credit agency Experian PLC said Wednesday its net profit rose 15 percent in the first half on strong growth in Latin America and a successful cost savings program.

BJ's Wholesale profit jumps 24 percent (Reuters) Reuters - BJ's Wholesale Club Inc posted a 24 percent rise in quarterly profit on Wednesday, helped by an increase in shoppers coming to its stores and stronger-than-expected results from its gasoline stations.

Philippine Airlines reports $114M loss in 1st half (AP) AP - The national carrier Philippine Airlines said Wednesday an unprecedented surge in fuel prices left it with a loss of $113.8 million during the fiscal first-half.

Ross profit tops view (Reuters) Reuters - Ross Stores Inc said quarterly profit rose a better-than-expected 18 percent on inventory management and cost-cutting, but it trimmed its holiday forecast as even bargain-hungry shoppers cut back amid a global financial meltdown.


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