Earnings News

(Reuters) - Aon Corp , the world's largest insurance brokerage, reported a larger-than-expected quarterly profit as contributions from recent acquisitions helped offset decline in commissions. Full Story »

LONDON - British Airways PLC on Friday said its losses widened 15 percent to 122 million pounds ($190 million) in the three months ending June 30 as operations were disrupted by cabin crew strikes and a cloud of volcanic ash from Iceland. Full Story »

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Consumer products maker Newell Rubbermaid Inc reported a higher quarterly profit, boosted by price hikes and strong demand in key markets like Latin America. Full Story »

SEOUL, South Korea - Kia Motors announced Friday that net profit rose 61 percent in the second quarter amid an increase in sales. Full Story »

TOKYO - Honda's quarterly profit ballooned to a record 272.4 billion yen ($3.2 billion) and the carmaker raised its full year earnings forecast as sales grew in North America, Japan and the rest of Asia. Full Story »

SEOUL, South Korea - Samsung's quarterly profit surged to a record high as sales of semiconductors, flat panels and TVs climbed, but the electronics giant warned that intensifying competition in areas like mobile phones could dent earnings in coming quarters. Full Story »

PARIS - Renault SA said Friday it returned to profit in the first half of the year as higher car sales in all regions helped reverse massive losses a year earlier. Full Story »

PARIS - EADS NV, the parent company of plane-maker Airbus, on Friday raised its outlook for 2010 — despite a 61 percent drop in second quarter earnings — as a resurgence in commercial aviation boosted hopes that a painful two-year downturn is over. Full Story »

PARIS - French oil company Total SA said Friday its second-quarter profit jumped 43 percent thanks to rising production and improving refinery activity after a rough 2009, and said it is reviewing drilling and accident policies after the BP spill. Full Story »

PARIS - Alcatel-Lucent SA says its net loss in the second quarter was a wider-than-expected euro184 million (US$240 million) but said it remains on track for a targeted improvement in profitability this year. Full Story »

IRVINE, Calif. - Business software maker Epicor Software Corp. said Thursday that its second-quarter loss narrowed as revenue climbed. Full Story »

SEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co, the world's top maker of memory chips and flat screen TVs, reported a record quarterly profit on Friday, aided by strong sales of both of its key products. Full Story »

BELLEVUE, Wash. - Coinstar Inc., the operator of coin-counting machines and Redbox DVD rental kiosks, said Thursday that its second-quarter profit rose as revenue grew. Full Story »

THE BOTTOM LINE: Casino operator Wynn Resorts Ltd.'s second-quarter profit doubled to $52.4 million, or 42 cents per share, from $25.5 million, or 21 cents per share, a year earlier. Full Story »

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Computer-security software maker McAfee Inc. said Thursday that its second-quarter profit rose 38 percent, helped by growth in its corporate and consumer businesses. Full Story »

NEW YORK (Reuters) - MetLife Inc , the biggest U.S. life insurance company, posted a second-quarter profit of $1.53 billion, helped by higher premium revenue from sales domestically and abroad. Full Story »

SEATTLE - RealNetworks Inc. said Thursday that its second-quarter loss narrowed even though its revenue fell because last year's second quarter included a large charge reflecting the declining value of its assets. Full Story »

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. - PMI Group Inc. on Thursday reported a nearly $151 million loss, narrower than a year ago but far wider than Wall Street expected. Shares of the mortgage insurer tumbled nearly 15 percent. Full Story »