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Second Quarter Recap
Net sales jumped 30% to $872.7 million and a still-strong 24% when stripping out the effects of positive currency fluctuations. Sales grew rapidly in every key geographic region, with the strongest trends Readmore >>

Earnings reports are significant events for every stock. Not only does management tell investors what has been happening in the business over the past 90 days, but most companies also give updated guidance concerning the next quarter and/or fiscal year. Analysts and institutional investors pay keen attention to these reports and management Readmore >>

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Big Lots’ Flat Quarter
The closeout king reported net income of $35.7 million, or 50 cents per diluted share, compared to $38.9 million, or 48 cents a share, in last year’s second quarter. Fewer shares outstanding due to Readmore >>

First Quarter Recap
Reported sales jumped 15% to $2.9 billion. The strength was due primarily to acquisitions and double-digit growth in emerging markets. Specifically, Heinz acquired the Quero brand in Brazil and Foodstar in China. Organically, emerging market growth was very strong at 13%. Organic growth was a more pedestrian 3.1% in developed markets on higher pricing to Readmore >>

Earnings reports are significant events for every stock. Not only does management tell investors what has been happening in the business over the past 90 days, but most companies also give updated guidance concerning the next quarter and/or fiscal year. Analysts and institutional investors pay keen attention to these reports and management Readmore >>