(AP) - Among the earnings stories for Tuesday, May 6, from AP Financial
News:
DENVER (AP) -- Natural-gas and oil producer Cimarex Energy Co. said its
first-quarter profit more than doubled, topping Wall Street forecasts, on
increased production and higher commodity prices.
CHICAGO (AP) -- Huron Consulting Group Inc.'s first-quarter earnings rose 4
percent on an increase in billable consultants, the financial and operations
consulting firm said Tuesday.
NEW YORK (AP) -- Beauty-products maker Estee Lauder Cos. on Tuesday said
third-quarter earnings fell 4 percent as strong international sales were offset
by weak U.S. results.
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) -- Hannover Re AG, one of the world's five biggest
reinsurers, said Tuesday that its first-quarter profit rose 23 percent on
improved investment results and lower costs on disaster claims.
DALLAS (AP) -- Wireless communication company MetroPCS Communications Inc.
said Monday its first-quarter profit rose 8.7 percent on higher sales.
NEW YORK (AP) -- Specialty insurer and reinsurer Max Capital Group Ltd. said
Tuesday its first-quarter earnings fell 90 percent due to losses on alternative
investments.
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. (AP) -- FTD Group Inc., a florist network and Web site
operator being acquired by United Online Inc., said Tuesday its fiscal
third-quarter profit fell 3 percent, hurt by acquisition-related costs and other
items.
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