Staples Reports Third Quarter EPS of 40 Cents

by | Nov 18, 2010 | Towing

Staples (SPLS) reported third quarter earnings of 40 cents per share, up from 37 cents a year ago.

Sales rose slightly to $6.5 billion, Staples said in a statement. Sales at stores open at least one year fell 1%.

“Our growth initiatives in North Am…

3M Reports Earnings Per Share of $1.53

by | Oct 28, 2010 | Towing

Office supply maker 3M (MMM) reported third quarter earnings of $1.53 per share, up 13.3% from a year earlier.

Sales rose 11 % to $6.9 billion, boosted by a strong performance in emerging markets, the company said in a statement. Emerging markets now…