SAP 2Q net profit falls 9 percent to €408 million despite revenue growth
July 29, 2008
German software maker SAP said Tuesday its net profit fell in the second quarter, even though the company saw strong growth in software sales and service revenues.
Thomson Reuters revenue growth slows
The newly merged Thomson Reuters has announced slower revenue growth for the second quarter, although the news and information publisher insisted it was on track to achieve full-year forecasts.
US newspapers face more bad news as advertising revenue drops
U.S. regional and national newspaper publishers, already staggering with a drop in ad revenue more severe than the industry has seen since the Great Depression, say the second half of 2008 may be even worse. 
New York Times quarterly profit,...
Reuters - New York Times Co reported
lower quarterly profit and revenue on Wednesday as newspaper
advertising revenue fell nearly 12 percent.
AT&T Income Growth Spurred by IPhone,...
PC World - AT&T reports growth in its net income and revenue, driven by strong mobile numbers.
Macworld - AT&T income growth spurred by...
AT&T reports growth in its net income and revenue, driven by strong mobile numbers.
Macworld - Microsoft tops $60 billion in annual...
Microsoft Thursday announced it has topped $60 billion in yearly revenue for the first time in its history.
India Expects Software and Services...
PC World - India's revenue from software and services is expected to be slower this year, according to an industry body.
Macworld - Dell profit falls as revenue grows
Dell posted a decline in profit for its fiscal second quarter even as its revenue grew.
Time Warner to split AOL as revenue plummets
The box office success of Sex and the City failed to offset a 26 per cent fall in profits at Time Warner, which reported lower revenue from print and online.
New Mexico enjoying revenue windfall from oil, gas
New Mexico is reaping a revenue windfall because of high prices for oil and natural gas, and a debate is brewing about whether the extra cash should be spent on highways, schools, health care or tax rebates.
EMC 1Q profit dips 14 percent,...
AP - Data storage vendor EMC Corp. says its first-quarter profit dipped 14 percent on acquisition-related charges. But it posted a double-digit revenue gain that beat Wall...
04/23/08
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Slow economy hits state sales tax...
State tax revenue rose slightly in the second quarter, but revenue from sales tax, fuel tax and property tax all dropped compared to a year ago, according to a report released...
Bank fee revenue growth driven by demand
Bank fee revenue rose faster in fiscal 2007 than 2006 on the back of strong demand for services rather than increased prices.
Sonic expects revenue growth
Pathology and radiology group Sonic Healthcare expects revenue to grow by more than 15 per cent this year, after lifting its profit by nearly 24 per cent.
08/21/08
Business news about Acquisition
Sonic expecting revenue growth above 15%
Pathology and radiology group Sonic Healthcare expects revenue to grow by more than 15 per cent this year after lifting its annual profit by nearly 24 per cent.
08/21/08
Business news about Acquisition
Apple announces I accounted for 48%...
During yesterday’s conference call, Apple revealed that I (Dr. Macenstein) was responsible for 48% of the company’s revenues in Q4 2008. Due to Apple’s decision to report...
New Mexico enjoying revenue windfall from oil, gas (AP)
AP - New Mexico is reaping a revenue windfall because of high prices for oil and natural gas, and a debate is brewing about whether the extra cash should be spent on highways, schools, health care or tax rebates.
2007 Satellite Industry Revenue Grows 16% (SPACE.com)
SPACE.com - Global revenue across the satellite industry grew 16 percent in 2007 to $123 billion, bolstered by growth in the satellite services, launch services and ground hardware sectors, according to the Satellite Industry Association's (SIA) annual report released June 11.
Google grows profit and revenue in Q1...
InfoWorld - Google posted solid growth in its revenue and profit during 2008's first quarter and exceeded Wall Street expectations in both categories amid widespread concern...
04/18/08
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Thomson Reuters revenue growth slows
Thomson Reuters reports slower revenue growth as the US credit crisis forces investment banks to cut budgets and lay off thousands of workers.
08/12/08
Business news about Acquisition
Vodafone shares dip after revenue...
The mobile phone giant Vodafone today felt the squeeze of "more challenging" trading conditions as it warned of revenues at the bottom end of its forecasts this year.
07/22/08
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Vodafone sounds warning over revenue
Vodafone Group PLC said Tuesday this year's profits would be around the bottom end of its forecast range because of weaker-than-expected equipment revenue and tough economic...
07/22/08
Business news about Acquisition
Apple posts Q2 results, beats revenue...
Apple has released its fiscal Q2 financial results after the markets' close today. The company posted revenue of $7.5 and profits of $1.05 billion, beating analyst estimates by...
Macworld - Wireless and data push AT&T income,...
AT&T reported net income of $3.5 billion for the first quarter of 2008, up from $2.8 billion in the first quarter of 2007. Strong wireless and data revenue drove the results.