(AP) - Among the earnings stories for Thursday, April 17, from AP Financial
News:
Top stories:
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Supervalu, one of the nation's largest grocers, said
fourth-quarter profits jumped 30 percent as it paid down debt and cut
administrative expenses.
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- Online brokerage TD Ameritrade Holding Corp. said
Thursday its second-quarter profit jumped 32 percent on strong trading activity
and growth in its asset-based revenue.
Other stories:
NEW YORK (AP) -- Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co., which processes and sells
products to aerospace, energy and construction companies, said Thursday its
adjusted fiscal first-quarter profit rose 12 percent on strong pricing that
boosted margins.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- Industrial conglomerate Textron Inc. said Thursday
its first-quarter profit climbed 18 percent, driven by increased Cessna and
defense segment sales.
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (AP) -- Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. said
Thursday its first-quarter profit surged 67 percent, lifted partly by increased
products and license revenue.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Diversified manufacturer Danaher Corp. said Thursday its
first-quarter profit rose 10 percent, helped by strong orders.
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