Some aren't up for airplane chatter Nov 16, 2009
Sunday, November 15, 2009. Posted on: Sunday, November 15, 2009. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Investors take a fancy to shipping stocks Nov 16, 2009
GE Shipping had earlier reported a lacklustre performance, with its consolidated operating profit margin that declined 2710 basis points YoY to 25. 4% for the September 09 quarter, at a time when its income from operations also plummeted 42. (India Times)
Report: Olympics ticket monopoly freezes out fans Nov 16, 2009
Jeremy Brahm, of Portland, said he looked at one CoSport five-night package at a Richmond casino, with six Olympic event tickets, for 8,000 per person, and asked: "What is their profit margin, 75 percent?". Instead, Brahm will fly his family of four into Vancouver, attend a preliminary hockey game, then fly home the same night, at a total cost of about 1,600. (Longview Daily News, WA)
IPO watch: Investors with high risk should consider 'Cox and Kings' Nov 16, 2009
Its net profit margin, on a consolidated basis, improved from 22% to 41% in the quarter ended June 30, 2009. To consolidate its position as a travel services operators, the company has done few acquisition in the past. (India Times)
Innuendo muddles the health care debate Nov 15, 2009
This is in response to the AP article written by Calvin Woodward titled "Debate omits profit margin" [Oct. 26. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Pharmaniaga Q3 profit down Nov 14, 2009
The contraction was the result of lower gross profit margin, said managing director Mohamad Abdullah. PHARMA. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
The Orchard Reports Revenue Increase of 4% in Third Quarter 2009 as Compared to Third Quarter 2008 Nov 14, 2009
The Orchards gross profit margin was 26% in the third quarter of 2009, as compared to 32% in the third quarter of 2008. Operating expenses for the third quarter of 2009, including an impairment charge for goodwill of $14. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Dancing with the Devil: Ars reviews Modern Warfare 2 PC Nov 13, 2009
Activision decided to simply take the larger profit margin. There will be no dedicated servers, and you know. (Ars Technica)
Outsourced nutrition Nov 13, 2009
But if they re not buying a whole lot of tomatoes and it would just be cutting into [Sodexo s] profit margin, then from a moral standpoint, I don t see why to not support it. Comments. (UCD Advocate, CO)
Former CEO Dieter Zetsche has advice for Chrysler Nov 13, 2009
But they won't necessarily be in very small cars, he says, because technology can make the engines powerful enough and smooth enough to replace bigger engines, especially in luxury cars with enough profit margin to pay for such advanced technology. Posted. (USA Today -- Money)
Burger King franchisees sue over $1 burger Nov 13, 2009
During an 18-month test, the $1 double cheeseburger had a negative impact on gross profit margin, Burger King said, buts restaurants saw an increased gross profit because consumers added on high profit items like sodas and french fries ... At the end of last year, McDonald's stopped selling its double cheeseburger for $1 because of profit margin concerns. (AZCentral -- Business)
AMD: Better gross margin in '10 Nov 13, 2009
Advanced Micro Devices Inc. said Wednesday its gross profit margin should improve next year as chip sales pick up ... (AP) -- Advanced Micro Devices Inc. said Wednesday its gross profit margin should improve next year as chip sales pick up. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Insurers don’t bear the blame for costs Nov 13, 2009
Health insurer s profits are 3 percent to 5 percent, compared with an average profit margin for the Sof 12 percent. Health insurers profits are far lower than those of hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, beverage or cleaning product makers, banks and restaurants. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Super Coffeemix Q3 up 30% to S$8.9m on lower raw material costs Nov 12, 2009
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Aegean Marine Petroleum 3Q Profit up 49 Percent Nov 12, 2009
Aegean Marine Petroleum Network Inc., which sells boat fuel and lubricants to ships in port and at sea, said Wednesday its third-quarter profit rose 49 percent as profit margins from selling marine petroleum products improved ... The profit margin on marine petroleum product sales rose nearly 8 percent, the Greek company said. (ABC News -- Wire)
Sino-Forest Reports Strong Third Quarter 2009 Results Nov 12, 2009
Gross profit margin, being gross profit expressed as a percentage of revenue, decreased from 43 ... Gross profit margin from sales from our purchased and planted plantations decreased from 54 ... The gross profit margin for sales of logs from our integrated plantation model was 38. (Canada Newswire)
China's Ctrip Exceeds Views As Profit Soars Nov 12, 2009
The company said its gross profit margin was 77%, the same as the prior and year-earlier quarters. Ctrip says it expects fourth-quarter revenue to rise 25% to 30% vs. fourth-quarter 2008. (Investors Business Daily)
Traders say they have no choice but to raise prices of vegetables Nov 11, 2009
We have no choice but to raise the prices as our profit margin has been affected. We used to get an average of 25% discount from our dealers, now we have to pay more, he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Mad Catz Reports Fiscal 2010 Second Quarter Results Nov 11, 2009
Gross profit margin for the quarter was 31. 3% compared with 30. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Vodafone faces weaker margins Nov 11, 2009
warned of a sharper-than-expected reduction in its profit margin in 2009-10, as the worlds largest mobile phone operator by revenue said that fierce competition in India was taking its toll. The group tried to reassure investors by revealing a new cost-cutting programme worth 1bn. (FT.com -- Markets)
Metals Watch: Cost control key to future growth story Nov 11, 2009
In fact, the operating profit margin expanded by close to 230 bps, sequentially. However, the story of non-ferrous metal producers is slightly different. (India Times)
Investment losses mar strong year at OhioHealth Nov 10, 2009
This past fiscal year, a 6 percent profit margin put OhioHealth between Mount Carmel s 4 percent and OSU s 8 percent. OhioHealth doesn t need investment income for operations, which are meeting expectations, Houston said. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Reform to cost more than billed Nov 10, 2009
Brian wrote on Nov 9, 2009 10:40 AM:" Even if the health insurance companies did earn huge profits, aren't profits generally a measure of successful business? I praise success. I don't ridicule it. Take the companies in the U.S. with the highest profit margin and I'll be you'll find they do an exceptional job of fulfilling millions upon millions of human wants and needs. Yes, I praise profitable businesses. " ... hipster wrote on Nov 9, 2009 11:37 AM:" Brian, you said that the greater the profit... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Yahoo CEO pledges to boost profit margins Nov 10, 2009
Bartz reiterated her goal to boost operating profit margin to between 15 percent and 20 percent within the next two or three years by spurring revenue and cutting costs. That would be a sharp improvement over this year's margins of 6 percent - a result she described as "terrible, terrible.". (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Dunn to run CBS stations Nov 10, 2009
Running a station group in this environment is like operating with your hands tied behind your back, and Kane was likely being asked to maintain and even grow the group;s profit margin, even though the ad market has bottomed out and many syndicated shows often cost more than they earn. Many of my sources noted that Kane, who;s been in the business for 40 years, has always been a pleasure to work with. (Multichannel News)
Maclaren to Recall 1 Million Strollers Nov 10, 2009
How's your profit margin now. by BryanW217b November 9, 2009 2:05 PM EST. (CBS News)
Flipping Properties Require Margin and Fixed Expenses Nov 9, 2009
The challenge of a profit margin of $14,000 is that it can be quickly removed in a declining market or the negotiation process in a buyers market. Published: November 9, 2009. (RealtyTimes)
Chettinad Cement on growth path Nov 9, 2009
During September '09 quarter, the company's operating profit margin improved by 530 basis points y-o-y to 41. 4. (India Times)
Click to read:Should Pot Be Legal? Nov 9, 2009
And then he went on to explain why by saying that "We have succeeded in making pot boring." Of course, we glamorize it in our country by having it illegal, and by having an incredible profit margin to sell it to us, our neighbors and our children. We must learn from Holland's experience. (CBS News)
Tragedy Trumps The Tea Party Nov 8, 2009
They rail against those Evil Health Care Companies and the 2% profit margin they earn, but have no problem with the Government imposing outlandish Taxes with the threat of imprisonment of those who don't carry mandatory Health Coverage. Of course, paying $200 a month for a cool IPhone is money better spent than purchasing Heath Care Coverage, especially when you can use your vote to force another Citizen to pay it for you. (CBS News)
DAYCARES REQUEST CHANGE Nov 8, 2009
Savage said her business is expected to make a greater profit margin than it does. Why do I have to pay for children I don t have. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Halloween boot a horror story Nov 8, 2009
Oxnard wrote on Nov 7, 2009 10:12 AM:" THE TRUTH- I recognize that each booting instance can be broken down and criticized in some way. And I also think booting companies are relentless and quick to boot, clearly they shouldn't boot someone if they are unloading a vehicle...but their common sense is trumped by profit margin. I hate the idea of booting but demonizing the booter is not a practical solution. Booting companies do not have the right to just go around booting any car they want like... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Diamond Hill paying special dividend Nov 7, 2009
The company said it continues to sidestep taking drastic action to deal with short-term dents in its profit margin, instead focusing on boosting shareholder value over the long term. Diamond Hill s earnings last year plunged 67 percent to $3. (Columbus Business First, OH)
The Airport: Delta deal best way to keep flying high Nov 7, 2009
In the most-recent fiscal quarter, the airline industry posted a net profit margin of -10. 4 percent, according to Yahoo Finance. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Fiorina's Record at HP Will Be Key to Senate Race Nov 6, 2009
He questioned whether the emphasis on computer hardware products generated the kind of profit margin that could sustain HP in the long run. Still, her executive experience can be an advantage in the campaign. (Newsmax)
Insurer Cigna's 3Q Profit Grows 92 Percent Nov 6, 2009
That translates into an overall profit margin of 7 ... But insurance industry executives say they have no room in their profit margins to absorb additional costs or lower premiums triggered by a public option. (ABC News -- Business)
G-105 tops local radio market Nov 6, 2009
A well-run station can achieve a profit margin of 40 percent, which gives it some cushion even in tough economic times. At least one station is planning a major equipment upgrade in the months ahead. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Chinese Demand Drives Growth For Water Equipment Makers Nov 6, 2009
EBay Wednesday reported third-quarter results that edged views, but its fourth-quarter profit outlook lagged, profit margin tumbled and core e-commerce business slipped. Investors wanted more after signs of improvement in some online businesses. (Investors Business Daily)
Report blasts student health plans Nov 6, 2009
These profit margins for student health insurance are appalling, said Vivian Haime, a 21-year-old junior at Tufts University and a lead organizer of the Student Health Organizing Coalition ... Iselin, who is stepping down from office today, said it was too soon to say whether the division would step in with proposed regulations to rein in profit margins ... The local ones, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts and Tufts Health Plan, had substantially smaller profit margins and... (Boston Globe)
Worked up over nothing? Nov 6, 2009
and all of the overtime was unpaid + plus sales target stress as the bank was not making it's profit margin for the month. i was over worked untill i moved out of retail bank now i can say i am not over worked at all and the most stressfull part is the journey home because i have to take a train and a bus so yeah pretty cruzy. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Getting carried away once again? Nov 5, 2009
Lityans forecast also projects that it to have a much higher profit margin than some of its listed peers. In light of the query by the stock exchange on Lityans share surge and the resumption in the upward charge of the stock yesterday, I wonder if investors are getting carried away once again. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
The Churchill Corporation Reports Third Quarter Financial Results Nov 5, 2009
(TSX: CUQ) Third Quarter 2009 & YTD Financial Results ------------------------------------------ - Third quarter 2009 net earnings including the earnings from discontinued operations were $15. 86 per share) compared to $11. (Canada Newswire)
Rick Berman: Health care reforms don't have to cost taxpayers trillions in government option Nov 5, 2009
But calls to force all employers to pay for health insurance are misguided: Not every company has a profit margin that can afford to pay those costs. Instead, we should mandate that all employers offer access to a group plan, without having to pay their employees' premiums. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Orion Marine Group, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results; Record Backlog Nov 5, 2009
Gross profit margin for the quarter was 19. 6%, which was essentially flat compared to the prior year period. (Primezone Releases)
LETTER: Government not good at running a business Nov 4, 2009
2 percent profit margin. Would you be wildly happy with this kind of profit in any business. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
After flurry of stimulus spending, questionable projects pile up... Nov 4, 2009
Government contractors routinely over-inflate quotes in order to pad their profit margin. If the public were serious about controlling government waste they would demand better cost accounting on these projects and stop this ridiculous habit government contractors have of charging $100/hr for an employee who only cost $20/hr and insane markups on material/equipment when the only thing the contractor did was order them. (The Drudge Report)
Higher earnings for Scomi Marine Nov 4, 2009
The company attributed the improved profit margin to the lower operating expenses, including bunker costs. In a statement, it said revenue dropped 4. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
When To Perform Market Research Nov 4, 2009
What is the profit margin, if any. Perform Market Research To Analyze Market Response. (Suite101.com)
Sub-contracting jobs Nov 3, 2009
What is relevant is whether the sub-contracted work is substantially over-priced or awarded on the basis of costs of material and labour as well as a reasonable profit margin for the person doing the work. Different implications arise whether it is one or the other. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
The Wedding Intern Nov 3, 2009
My final presentation focused on what our profit margin would be when sales into the guide ended on Aug. 28 (about a month after the final presentation). 100 Calls a Day. (BusinessWeek)
Guide to managing cash flow Nov 2, 2009
g. fees and interest) may have an impact on your overall profit margin long term. Option 8 Cash discounts Some businesses find they can improve cash flow by offering discounts for cash payments in advance. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Net profits up 23%; sales grow 1.5% Nov 2, 2009
The operating profit margin also expanded by 60 basis points sequentially and is the highest in at least the last eight quarters. 1. (India Times)
Michael Jackson Is Still 'It' - At Least Overseas, He Is Nov 2, 2009
" Back home, Jackson is still bad, he's bad I mean, he's a reliable generator of concert-film coin but he's no Miley Cyrus. Her Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour took in $31.1 million on just 683 screens, for a $45,561 average, in its first three days of domestic release in Feb. 2008. By contrast, This Is It, which opened with midnight shows last Tuesday, played in nearly 3,500 venues in North America, amassing $32.5 million over its first five days, and a solid but... (Time.com)
Jeff Jacoby: Hyperbole in the health debate Nov 1, 2009
For all the impassioned talk about obscene profits and bodies piling up, reports AP s Calvin Woodward, health insurance profit margins typically run about 6 percent of revenue, a return that s anemic compared with other forms of insurance and a broad array of industries. On the Fortune 500 list of top industries, ranked 35th in profitability in 2008; their overall profit margin was a mere 2 ... They lagged far behind such industries as pharmaceuticals, which showed a profit margin of 19. (Boston Globe)
Utilities' revenue is tempting Nov 1, 2009
"That would suggest that we have a 15 percent profit margin on our department, which we don't," Mr. Little said of Mr. Hatney's idea. Last week, he turned over a summary of the department's cash-flow situation, along with passages from the bond covenants, to the city administrator's office. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Poor insurance companies Nov 1, 2009
Health insurance profit margins typically run about 6 percent, give or take a point or two ... Millions forced to buy their product and billions paid to them with a 4% payback -- what a great return on their already bulging profit margin. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Samsung posts best quarterly net profit Oct 31, 2009
Samsung s semiconductor business posted an operating profit margin of 15% on a consolidated basis, surging from 4% in the second quarter ... In mobile phones, where Samsung ranks behind only Nokia, profit margin remained flat at 10% despite increased marketing costs and fewer subsidies from mobile operators ... Samsung s display division reported a profit margin of 15% on a consolidated basis, compared with 3% in the previous quarter. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
3 7 Reasons Why Microsoft Should Make PCs Oct 31, 2009
Let's say that the average PC profit margin right now is $100 for Microsoft for every fully loaded PC sold by the likes of HP or Dell. Five years from now, that margin might be down to $10 per PC, due to encroaching online apps and declining PC margins. (Datamation)
* Quantas third-quarter results beat market estimates Oct 31, 2009
7 million units last quarter, with gross profit margin dipping to 5 ... He said replacement demand following the launch of Windows 7 earlier this month would drive sales and revenues to offset sliding profit margins. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
The world's ailing postal services: Dead letter Oct 30, 2009
Letter volumes were falling by just a few percentage points a year, allowing sufficient cost savings to be found to maintain profit margins ... Swiss Post s letter division, for instance, says its profit margin will fall from 8 ... Basic modernisation would give it a profit margin of 8%, according to a 2008 study. (The Economist)
Oh, rats, its the weekend update Oct 30, 2009
2 percent profit margin last year, placing them 35th on the Fortune 500 list of top industries. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Voltas' declining stock trend halts Oct 30, 2009
The adjacent chart compares net sales against net profit margin since the year ended September 2007. As can be seen with a significant jump in net sales in the year ended March 2009, the profit margin has gained momentum during the past four quarters. (India Times)
Delisting attempt knocks Verimark earnings Oct 30, 2009
Turnover for the interim period rose, while the gross profit margin improved on better product mixes and the firming of the rand. The novelty of products boosted the group's sales. (Business Report, South Africa)
Porn-Film Maker Turned Farmer Joins Japanese Movement to End Co-Op's Grip Oct 30, 2009
The JA negotiates a price with wholesalers, then adds a 2 percent profit margin and charges as much as 30 percent for distribution. As the association expanded into loans and insurance, it gained an interest in maintaining the number of farms and policies that prevent consolidation, said Aurelia George Mulgan, a Japanese politics professor at the in Canberra, Australia. (Bloomberg)
Nomura expects earnings upgrades to continue Oct 30, 2009
Net profit margin for the sample is 12. 4% versus 12. (India Times)
