‘Jersey Shore’ Helps Lift Viacom Earnings

It’s official: Snooki is good for business.

Viacom Inc (VIA) reported healthy earnings for the quarter ended Sept. 30 thanks in part to a strong showing from its cable networks.

These networks offer shows including “Jersey Shore”, which features th…

Cisco Systems Plunges on Outlook Fears

Shares of networking equipment maker Cisco Systems plunged more than 16% Thursday as the company’s forecast and comments from CEO John Chambers spooked investors.
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Siemens Raises Dividend on Growth Outlook

Siemens AG (SI) upped its dividend for the first time in four years as it aims for strong growth in emerging markets.

The German engineering company is proposing to pay out 2.7 euros per share, after three years of holding dividends at 1.6 euros per …

Kohl’s Third-Quarter Earnings Meet Street Estimates

Kohl’s Corp. (KSS) reported earnings of 63 cents per share for the quarter ended Oct. 30, unchanged from a year earlier.

The department store operator said net sales rose 4.1% to $4.2 billion. Sales at stores open at least one year rose 1.8%, the com…