(AP) - Among the earnings stories for Monday, April 28, from AP Financial
News:
NEW YORK (AP) -- CNA Financial Corp.'s profit tumbled 37 percent in the
first quarter as tumultuous markets rattled the insurer's investment portfolio
and competition squeezed premiums, the company said Monday.
HOUSTON (AP) -- Sysco Corp. said Monday its fiscal third-quarter profit rose
9 percent, helped by higher broadline segment sales.
HOUSTON (AP) -- Natural gas transmission and storage company Boardwalk
Pipeline Partners LP said Monday its first-quarter earnings rose 10 percent on
sales from new gas transportation contracts, higher rates and a one-time
settlement gain.
HOUSTON (AP) -- Enterprise Products Partners LP, which transports, processes
and stores natural gas, said Monday its first-quarter profit more than doubled
on stronger shipping volumes.
NEW YORK (AP) -- Cott Corp., a private-label soda maker, said Monday it
swung to a first-quarter loss as costs rose and volume fell in North America.
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