AstraZeneca Looking to Sell Unit for $2 Billion

As the Anglo-Swedish drugmaker looks to divest assets, it seeks a buyer for its dental implants and medical devices unit Astra Tech.
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TJX Companies Reports Third Quarter EPS of 92 Cents

The TJX Companies (TJX) reported earnings of 92 cents per share for the quarter ended Oct. 30, up from 81 cents per share a year earlier.

Net sales rose 5% to $5.5. billion, the discount retailer said in a statement. Sales at stores open at least one…

Walmart Earnings Meet Estimates, but Revenue Disappoints

The giant retailer’s profits grew 9% in the third quarter to $3.4 billion. However, revenue disappointed analysts, mainly due to a small sales decline at Walmart U.S. operations. Still, the company raised its future earnings gu…

Saks Earnings Jump to 20 Cents Per Share

Saks Inc. (SKS) reported earnings of 20 cents per share for the third quarter, compared with 4 cents per share a year earlier.

The results for the third quarter included a gain of 14 cents per share related to the reversal of certain estimated income…